THE MUSIC MAN PROJECT
The Music Man Project is a music education service for people with learning disabilities, providing life-changing music tuition leading to inspirational performance opportunities for all. It gives grants for accessible arts education, promotes equal access for performers, carries out research and raises awareness of the achievements of disadvantaged people across the UK and around the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £101,509 (2024: £69,652), driven by a net income of £31,857. The trustees report that the charity has achieved a three to four-fold increase in turnover since September 2023, with combined trading and charity account balances reaching approximately £125,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees' bonuses 15,000” — page 22
“Music Man Trading Limited is the Trading Company for The Music Man Charity.” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- TEAM LEWIS Foundation
- TEAM LEWIS
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (13/05/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (13/09/2024)
Trustees
- David Stanley BEMchair
- Jacqueline May Camacho
- Jennifer Laura Hitchcock
- Julie Kathleen Cushion
- Karen Migliorini
- Ken Coates
- NATALIE BRADFORD
- Peter Shaw
- Sarah Mann
- Susan Carr
- Trevor Jewell JP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £92k | £60k |
| 30/06/2024 | £138k | £110k |
| 30/06/2023 | £31k | £27k |
| 30/06/2022 | £40k | £24k |
| 30/06/2021 | £34k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE MUSIC MAN PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £101,509 (2024: £69,652), driven by a net income of £31,857. The trustees report that the charity has achieved a three to four-fold increase in turnover since September 2023, with combined trading and charity account balances reaching approximately £125,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MUSIC MAN PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MUSIC MAN PROJECT as a grant recipient include CHATHAM MARITIME TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHATHAM MARITIME TRUST | FY2024 | £300 | Not specified in table |