Music For Good
Analysis
Music For Good is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Redruth. It was registered in February 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05321825). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Music For Good reported income of £52k and spending of £136k, spending 258% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £68k to £52k (-23%), an average of -6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Music For Good sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ipswich17 Good Neighbour Scheme (£52k), Tadworth and Walton Overseas Aid Trust (£52k) and African Oyster Trust (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promoting well-being and learning through music and singing. We work across age ranges, in communities, Education and Health settings across Cornwall, providing high quality, inclusive and creative music making opportunities. Underpinned by research and evidence, we are a learning and outcomes driven organisation which puts people and their well-being at the very centre. Keen to share our learning
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich17 Good Neighbour Scheme | Suffolk | £52k |
| Tadworth and Walton Overseas Aid Trust | Surrey | £52k |
| African Oyster Trust | Shropshire | £52k |
| Wilderness Trust | Llaidloes | £52k |