The Sheffield Music School
Analysis
The Sheffield Music School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in June 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Sheffield Music School reported income of £262k and spending of £243k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £28k to £262k (+846%), an average of +75% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Sheffield Music School sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include International Guitar Foundation & Festivals (£262k), Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum (£262k) and The International Churchill Society (£261k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sheffield Music school, which is held every Saturday morning, aims to offer quality music making in a fun, friendly and nurturing environment. We support pupils from Grade 1 to post Grade 8 through their individual musical journeys and pride ourselves in offering a bespoke programme of musical experiences. A number of bursaries are available.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| International Guitar Foundation & Festivals | North Shields | £262k |
| Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum | Saltburn-By-The-Sea | £262k |
| The International Churchill Society | Cambridge | £261k |
| Two Churches One Town | Hull | £262k |