The New Music Players
Analysis
The New Music Players is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lewes. It was registered in January 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The New Music Players reported income of £80k and spending of £75k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £9,818 to £80k (+719%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 2281%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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 New Music Players sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Arts Foundation (£80k), Chesterfield Operatic Society (£80k) and Guitar Circus (£80k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotion, commissioning and professional performance of contemporary music, mainly by living composers based in the UK. High profile concerts and touring across the UK. Regular education work with young performers and composers. Strong focus on works combining music and other media, particularly silent film.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Arts Foundation | School Lane | £80k |
| Chesterfield Operatic Society | Chesterfield | £80k |
| Guitar Circus | Gloucestershire | £80k |
| 9th/21st Plymouth Scout Group | Plymouth | £80k |