Musical Connections
Analysis
Musical Connections is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in March 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Musical Connections reported income of £90k and spending of £90k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £58k to £90k (+55%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Musical Connections sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 69th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manchester Global Foundation (£90k), Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (£90k) and The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust (£90k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We run participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated and vulnerable people in care and community settings across York. We also run a large programme of intergenerational events and activities, which bring together beneficiaries with local school-children and students. We provide free transport for anyone who needs it and are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Global Foundation | London | £90k |
| Centre for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement | Greenford | £90k |
| The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust | Kent | £90k |
| T.l.c. Childrens Trust | Ilminster | £90k |