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The Nucleo Project

Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.

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Activities & Mission

Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£831,282
Latest Expenditure
£546,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £830,646
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £636
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £456,976
Raising Funds £89,425
Governance £2,200
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£831,282
£546,401£456,976£450,960£417,5908 / 5
2024
£585,849
£640,144£547,269£166,079£160,00010 / 10
2023
£646,800
£628,610£549,502£220,374£118,4219 / 10
2022
£448,716
£479,1750 / 4
2021
£481,812
£373,8410 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Nucleo Project

What does The Nucleo Project do?

Nucleo is a "music for social action" project offering free, ensemble-based music-making opportunities to children and young people through our immersive programme in North Kensington.We run a national Instrument Donation Bank to get unused instruments into the hands of young musicians, and we deliver the national Young Leaders Programme.

How much income did The Nucleo Project report in 2025?

The Nucleo Project reported total income of £831k and reported expenditure of £546k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Nucleo Project registered as a charity?

The Nucleo Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2016 as charity number 1169328. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs The Nucleo Project?

The Nucleo Project is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Nucleo Project operate?

The Nucleo Project operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Nucleo Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Nucleo Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169328.

Details

Address
196 Freston Road
LONDON
W10 6TT
Registration Date
23 September 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5082848
Charity Number
1169328

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Trustees

Felix Hale
Jerome David Raphaely
MARK ROBERT LOCKHART
Miranda Rose Francis
Sonia Sheta
Stephen Jeremy Hermer
Theo Footman-Bamber
Theodora Baron

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