UK Music Masters Ltd.

Also known as: London Music Masters, The London International Violin Competition, Music Masters

MUSIC MASTERS BELIEVES ENABLING OPPORTUNITY, DIVERSITY AND EXCELLENCE IN CLASSICAL MUSIC THAT WILL INSPIRE POSITIVE CHANGE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES. IT DELIVERS, MODELS AND IMPROVES ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION, TRAINS MUSIC EDUCATORS UK-WIDE AND ADVOCATES FOR AND DRIVES SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO INCREASE DIVERSITY WITHIN THE MUSIC SECTOR

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,504,715

Latest Expenditure

£1,456,041

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 80.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 18% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 20.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,194,154

Charitable Activities £231,861

Other Trading £0

Investments £13,591

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,172,025

Raising Funds £284,016

Governance £13,568

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,504,715	£1,456,041	£1,172,025	£825,834	£385,000	17 / 0
2024	£1,439,606	£1,327,441	£1,095,472	£765,648	£345,000	15 / 0
2023	£1,320,266	£1,262,820	£1,025,691	£628,861	£315,000	14 / 13
2022	£1,141,672	£1,154,354	£914,449	£570,292	£570,292	12 / 0
2021	£1,078,729	£1,090,074	£858,897	£559,835	£245,560	13 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about UK Music Masters Ltd.

What does UK Music Masters Ltd. do?

How much income did UK Music Masters Ltd. report in 2025?

UK Music Masters Ltd. reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is UK Music Masters Ltd.?

UK Music Masters Ltd. has a program ratio of 81.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was UK Music Masters Ltd. registered as a charity?

UK Music Masters Ltd. was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 2007 as charity number 1119372. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs UK Music Masters Ltd.?

UK Music Masters Ltd. is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stuart Graeme Mason. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does UK Music Masters Ltd. operate?

UK Music Masters Ltd. operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is UK Music Masters Ltd. a registered charity?

Yes — UK Music Masters Ltd. is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119372.