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Wise Music Foundation

Also known as: Music Sales Charitable Trust

Providing financial support for people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a focus on children, the homeless and people living in poverty.

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Activities & Mission

Providing financial support for people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a focus on children, the homeless and people living in poverty.

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
£89,618
Latest Expenditure
£92,580

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.3%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£89,618
£92,5800 / 0
2023
£89,618
£92,5800 / 0
2022
£119,938
£111,7620 / 0
2021
£102,404
£167,4830 / 0
2020
£93,390
£68,7270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wise Music Foundation

What does Wise Music Foundation do?

Providing financial support for people experiencing hardship, distress and illness, with a focus on children, the homeless and people living in poverty.

How much income did Wise Music Foundation report in 2024?

Wise Music Foundation reported total income of £90k and reported expenditure of £93k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wise Music Foundation registered as a charity?

Wise Music Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 1992 as charity number 1014942. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs Wise Music Foundation?

Wise Music Foundation 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 Wise Music Foundation operate?

Wise Music Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Wise Music Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Wise Music Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1014942.

Details

Address
Wise Music Group
c/o Wise Music Foundation
14-15 Berners Street
London
W1T 3LJ
Registration Date
29 October 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1014942
Charity Number
1014942

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Trustees

CHRISTOPHER MARK BUTLER
David Stock
James Alexander John Welland
MILDRED WISE
MR MARCUS WISE
Nicholas John Marcus Kemp
Rebecca Louise Tyler
ROBERT WISE

Also Known As

  • Music Sales Charitable Trust

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30 July 2026
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