Sound Sense
Analysis
Sound Sense is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in May 2000, 26 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 company (Companies House number 03933421). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Sound Sense reported income of £55k and spending of £55k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £63k to £55k (-13%), an average of -3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Sound Sense sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Hanwell and Ealing Operatic Society (£55k), Friends of the Harris (£55k) and 4th Boston (Kirton) Scout Group (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sound Sense promotes the value of community music and helps community musicians to develop their professional practice. We have an important role to play in helping to increase participation in music-making among disadvantaged and minority groups. And by supporting the sector we develop the creative economy.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hanwell and Ealing Operatic Society | Middlesex | £55k |
| Friends of the Harris | Preston | £55k |
| 4th Boston (Kirton) Scout Group | Lincolnshire | £55k |
| The Hervey Benham Charitable Trust | Essex | £55k |