Melody
Analysis
Melody is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in April 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Melody reported income of £16k and spending of £5,615, leaving 65% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 11327%. Over the whole period it spent 50% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Melody sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Foundation of Ann Powtrell (£16k), Sandcroft (£16k) and Social Welfare Organization UK (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Melody aims to:raise awareness of the benefits of playing a musical instrument for people with learning disabilities, provide training opportunities for teachers, develop our website www.melodymusic.org.uk, host events and showcase concerts given by people with learning disabilities and provide ensemble musical experience through Melody Music projects
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of Ann Powtrell | Ilkeston | £16k |
| Sandcroft | London | £16k |
| Social Welfare Organization UK | Sheffield | £16k |
| Bags of Blessings | Nottingham | £16k |