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The National Foundation for Youth Music Report and Financial Statements 31 March 2025

Youth Music's Report and Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2025 sets out the charity's achievements against its five outcomes: investing where it is needed most, increasing progression for young people (including the NextGen Community, Youth Music Awards and the From Incubator to Industry Connect programme), strengthening organisations, increasing income and inspiring inclusive practices. It includes highlights, the Chair and CEO introduction, the trustees' report, the audited financial statements and a list of grants made to organisations.

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About

Youth Music is a national charity that funds music-making projects and young creatives across England so that young people facing barriers can make, learn and earn in music.

Key Metrics

106,602 children and young people worked with in 2024/25 (22,824 on a sustained basis)
£10,045,140 invested in grants to 191 organisations and 103 NextGen young creatives
50% of funding invested in the 20% most deprived local authority areas

Key Outcomes

  • Grants invested in music projects where they are needed most
  • Progression routes for young creatives through NextGen and industry programmes
  • Inclusive practice promoted across the music sector

Geography

England

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