The New Music Makers
Analysis
The New Music Makers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in March 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The New Music Makers reported income of £22k and spending of £16k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £22k (+86%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The New Music Makers sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Beethere (£22k), Education Exchange (£22k) and Ipswich Opportunity Group (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide the opportunity for people from all walks of life to take part in or listen to our music, with the benefit of improved well-being. Young people are given the opportunity to perform with us in upmarket venues, to give them confidence and give them a taste of what it is like to perform before an audience. We are based in Hampshire and perform mainlywithin the immediate area of Hedge End
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Beethere | Cheadle | £22k |
| Education Exchange | Diss | £22k |
| Ipswich Opportunity Group | Ipswich | £22k |
| Shipdham Town Estate Charity | Norfolk | £22k |