THE MUSIC THERAPY CHARITY

Registered charity 259077 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE MUSIC THERAPY CHARITY LIMITED

The Music Therapy Charity funds essential and pioneering research and training which support the growth and reputation of the profession. Robust evidence is needed to enable music therapy to progress, to advance into new fields and increase delivery to people who need it.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£63k
Latest spending
£86k
Registered
1969
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £23,422 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £180,319. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £180,319, which the trustees consider sufficient to finance operations for one year in the absence of incoming resources. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and accounting standards.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Roger Swain, a Governor, was also a Director of The Dudgeon Estate Nominee Company Ltd which acted as nominee to collect and distribute royalties.
“Roger Swain, a Governor, was also a Director of The Dudgeon Estate Nominee Company Ltd (‘Dudgeon Co’) which acted as nominee to collect and distribute royalties.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Music Therapy Charity (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/06/2025£63k£86k
30/06/2024£39k£90k
30/06/2023£51k£71k
30/06/2022£43k£92k
30/06/2021£55k£104k

Common questions

Is THE MUSIC THERAPY CHARITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £23,422 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £180,319. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £180,319, which the trustees consider sufficient to finance operations for one year in the absence of incoming resources. The independent examiner confirmed that the accounts comply with applicable regulations and accounting standards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE MUSIC THERAPY CHARITY?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MUSIC THERAPY CHARITY as a grant recipient include THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENTFY2025£3kThe advancement of health or saving of lives
THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIESFY2024£2kGeneral charitable purposes