West Sussex Music Trust
West Sussex Music is the largest provider of high-quality music education in West Sussex. It is dedicated to supporting schools and teachers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. West Sussex Music fulfills its role as the Music Education Hub for West Sussex by collaborating with a range of strategic partners to nurture, inspire and enrich; changing lives through music.
Activities & Mission
West Sussex Music is the largest provider of high-quality music education in West Sussex. It is dedicated to supporting schools and teachers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. West Sussex Music fulfills its role as the Music Education Hub for West Sussex by collaborating with a range of strategic partners to nurture, inspire and enrich; changing lives through music.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £2,124,432 | £2,111,583 | £2,111,583 | £930,703 | £687,427 | 73 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,982,703 | £2,058,340 | £2,058,340 | £917,854 | £684,578 | 68 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,793,121 | £1,863,474 | £1,863,474 | £993,491 | £567,904 | 63 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,617,735 | £1,524,710 | £1,524,710 | £1,063,844 | £555,982 | 64 / 6 |
| 2021 | £2,247,721 | £1,829,765 | £1,826,024 | £970,821 | £391,673 | 60 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Sussex Music Trust
What does West Sussex Music Trust do?
West Sussex Music is the largest provider of high-quality music education in West Sussex. It is dedicated to supporting schools and teachers to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people. West Sussex Music fulfills its role as the Music Education Hub for West Sussex by collaborating with a range of strategic partners to nurture, inspire and enrich; changing lives through music.
How much income did West Sussex Music Trust report in 2025?
West Sussex Music Trust reported total income of £2.12m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Sussex Music Trust?
West Sussex Music Trust has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Sussex Music Trust registered as a charity?
West Sussex Music Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2013 as charity number 1152703. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs West Sussex Music Trust?
West Sussex Music Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Sussex Music Trust operate?
West Sussex Music Trust operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Sussex Music Trust a registered charity?
Yes — West Sussex Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152703.
Details
South Grove
PETWORTH
West Sussex
GU28 0EE
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