SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION, MUSIC AND PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH
The Society's aims are to provide an international forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and to disseminate research findings in the fields of music education and music psychology. The Society publishes three journals with Sage, has a book series with Routledge and an extensive international awards programme that provides support for small scale projects, travel and conference attendance.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's finances are described as 'extremely healthy' with unrestricted funds totaling £727,833 as of December 2023. The Treasurer's report notes that the society is in a 'really good position' with significant investment growth and sufficient funds to cover projected annual running costs of just over £49,000.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- PROFESSOR GRAHAM FREDERICK WELCHchair
- Helen Mary Prior
- PROFESSOR GEORGE ADAM OCKELFORD
- Professor Ian Ralph McKenzie Cross
- Professor Karen Burland Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £157k | £126k |
| 31/12/2023 | £189k | £64k |
| 31/03/2023 | £172k | £135k |
| 31/03/2022 | £170k | £69k |
| 31/03/2021 | £154k | £179k |
Common questions
Is SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION, MUSIC AND PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's finances are described as 'extremely healthy' with unrestricted funds totaling £727,833 as of December 2023. The Treasurer's report notes that the society is in a 'really good position' with significant investment growth and sufficient funds to cover projected annual running costs of just over £49,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- THE SOCIETY FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
- THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
- THE ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
- THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME
- FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK
- THE MUSIC FOR SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION, MUSIC AND PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES | £193k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | £50.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS | £659k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK | £105k | — | 0 | above | 60.0% | no doubt |