The Absolute Music Trust
Analysis
The Absolute Music Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in September 2017, 9 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 buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Absolute Music Trust reported income of £129k and spending of £154k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £27k to £129k (+379%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 158%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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 Absolute Music Trust sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Skelton Bounty (£129k), Apart of Me (£129k) and Besiyata (£129k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSIC EDUCATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN THE DORSET/HAMPSHIRE AREA, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DISADVANTAGED PERSONS AND IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF: (I) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; (II) TUITION OR INSTRUCTION.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Skelton Bounty | Bolton | £129k |
| Apart of Me | Herefordshire | £129k |
| Besiyata | Manchester | £129k |
| Peer Advice Services UK CIO | Northamptonshire | £129k |