Gateshead Music Trust
Analysis
Gateshead Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gateshead. It was registered in March 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Gateshead Music Trust reported income of £18k and spending of £14k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 1079%. Over the whole period it spent 59% 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, Gateshead Music Trust sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Victoria Hall, Kemerton (£18k), Fairwarp Village Hall (£18k) and Bradford Concert Band (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of young people in Gateshead, particularly those in financial hardship, in all aspects of music and its performance by providing financial support for musical activities, including the provision of educational visits, courses and materials. To advance the education of the public in all music by promoting and supporting Gateshead Youth Ensembles (of all genres) and Choirs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Victoria Hall, Kemerton | Gloucestershire | £18k |
| Fairwarp Village Hall | Uckfield | £18k |
| Bradford Concert Band | West Yorkshire | £18k |
| Newbury Chamber Choir | Berkshire | £18k |