The Organisation for New Music and Sound
Analysis
The Organisation for New Music and Sound is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huddersfield. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06581022). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Organisation for New Music and Sound reported income of £844k and spending of £956k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £1.2m to £844k (-31%), an average of -8.7% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, The Organisation for New Music and Sound sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Guildford Shakespeare Company Trust Ltd (£843k), Lux (£846k) and The North Devon Biosphere Foundation (£843k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 68%, charitable activities 28% and trading 2.7%. Charitable activities took 80% of spending and raising funds 16%. Reserves of £420k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 11 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 68%
- Charitable activities 28%
- Trading 2.7%
- Investments 0.7%
In the charity's own words
The purpose of Sound and Music is to promote and foster the understanding and appreciation of sonic art and music, including new British music. We support the development and performance of the art form by sharing, creating and distributing events, information and archives. We organise and assist in the provision of learning opportunities, conferences, exhibitions, lectures and other activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford Shakespeare Company Trust Ltd | Surrey | £843k |
| Lux | London | £846k |
| The North Devon Biosphere Foundation | North Devon | £843k |
| Institute of Conservation | London | £847k |