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The Soundroom Community Music Project

The Soundroom is a community music charity which offers music and arts activities for a range of participants, including adults with learning disabilities, children, young and older people. The Soundroom also provides affordable rehearsal and recording facilities. The charity works for the public benefit and aims to advance education in music and the arts in Gateshead and surrounding areas.

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Activities & Mission

The Soundroom is a community music charity which offers music and arts activities for a range of participants, including adults with learning disabilities, children, young and older people. The Soundroom also provides affordable rehearsal and recording facilities. The charity works for the public benefit and aims to advance education in music and the arts in Gateshead and surrounding areas.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£100,426
Latest Expenditure
£86,041

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 85.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 85.7%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£100,426
£86,0410 / 30
2024
£57,703
£51,0770 / 30
2023
£50,871
£55,1070 / 30
2022
£39,040
£53,3910 / 12
2021
£50,906
£57,9080 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Soundroom Community Music Project

What does The Soundroom Community Music Project do?

The Soundroom is a community music charity which offers music and arts activities for a range of participants, including adults with learning disabilities, children, young and older people. The Soundroom also provides affordable rehearsal and recording facilities. The charity works for the public benefit and aims to advance education in music and the arts in Gateshead and surrounding areas.

How much income did The Soundroom Community Music Project report in 2025?

The Soundroom Community Music Project reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £86k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Soundroom Community Music Project registered as a charity?

The Soundroom Community Music Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2014 as charity number 1157494. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Soundroom Community Music Project?

The Soundroom Community Music Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Soundroom Community Music Project operate?

The Soundroom Community Music Project operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Soundroom Community Music Project a registered charity?

Yes — The Soundroom Community Music Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157494.

Details

Address
REDHEUGH STUDIOS
CUTHBERT STREET
GATESHEAD
TYNE AND WEAR
NE8 1PH
Registration Date
17 June 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041978
Charity Number
1157494

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Trustees

BARBARA DONKIN
JUSTIN HANCOCK
LISA LEONARD
Stephen Ferrell

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30 July 2026
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