Music Illuminated
Analysis
Music Illuminated is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Epsom. It was registered in February 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03685489). It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Music Illuminated reported income of £26k and spending of £27k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £20k to £26k (+30%), an average of +6.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 78%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Music Illuminated sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 6 Million+ Charitable Trust (£26k), Slot Machine Theatre CIO (£26k) and Epiacum Heritage (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The principal activity of Music Illuminated is the provision of concerts and to provide a training orchestra of a high standard.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Million+ Charitable Trust | Huddersfield | £26k |
| Slot Machine Theatre CIO | Castle Banks | £26k |
| Epiacum Heritage | Cumbria | £26k |
| Great Bridgeford Village Hall | Staffordshire | £26k |