The Soundroom Community Music Project
Analysis
The Soundroom Community Music Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Tyne and Wear. It was registered in June 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Soundroom Community Music Project reported income of £100k and spending of £86k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £51k to £100k (+97%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Soundroom Community Music Project sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pact for Autism (£100k), Educational Dance Provision Services (£100k) and Humanity Appeal (£100k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Soundroom is a community music charity which offers music and arts activities for a range of participants, including adults with learning disabilities, children, young and older people. The Soundroom also provides affordable rehearsal and recording facilities. The charity works for the public benefit and aims to advance education in music and the arts in Gateshead and surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pact for Autism | Harlow | £100k |
| Educational Dance Provision Services | London | £100k |
| Humanity Appeal | Bolton | £100k |
| Great Aycliffe Cancer Support | Newton Aycliffe | £101k |