Eqty in Music
Analysis
Eqty in Music is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08313916). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Eqty in Music reported income of £141k and spending of £190k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £229k to £141k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 30%. 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, Eqty in Music sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Methuen Hall (Or Town Hall) (£141k), The Army Museums Ogilby CIO (£141k) and Cambridge Museum of Technology (£141k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We inspire, connect and open doors to the music industry so that young people (YP) from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds have an equal chance to realise their creative potential. We promote inclusivity and equity in music; share our knowledge, skills and networks; encourage YP to find and use their creative voice; and are champions of untapped, undiscovered and unrealised talent.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Methuen Hall (Or Town Hall) | Wiltshire | £141k |
| The Army Museums Ogilby CIO | Surrey | £141k |
| Cambridge Museum of Technology | Cambridge | £141k |
| Finborough Theatre | London | £141k |