# BRIGHTER SOUND LTD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1154803
- **Other names:** BRIGHTER SOUND
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 29, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1154803


## Contact

- **Address:** GREEN FISH RESOURCE CENTRE, 46-50 OLDHAM STREET, MANCHESTER
- **Postcode:** M4 1LE
- **Phone:** 0161 546 5334
- **Email:** info@brightersound.com
- **Website:** www.brightersound.com



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN [ENTER IF REQUIRED ] BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (B) ADVANCING EDUCATION, PARTICULARLY IN MUSIC; (C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT; (D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS. ADVANCING EDUCATION IN THE ARTS BY PROVIDING TRAINING IN MUSIC, INCLUDING WORKING WITH EMERGING MUSICIANS WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND, OR NEED SUPPORT IN FINDING EMPLOYMENT.

**Activities:** Inspiring and creative music-making projects & activities including residencies, workshops, courses and training for children, young people, emerging professional musicians and adult learners. Consultation and support for the music education sector and strategic development of the music offer for the region with emphasis on children in challenging circumstances and emerging musicians.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £631556 | £652025 | £131462 | 12 |
| March 31, 2024 | £658215 | £707585 | £151936 | 13 |
| March 31, 2023 | £544324 | £726933 | £201306 | 13 |
| March 31, 2022 | £728164 | £816484 | £383915 | 13 |
| March 31, 2021 | £753251 | £491675 | £472235 | 11 |



## Trustees

- **Dr Virginia Ann Tandy** (Chair) — appointed June 29, 2020
- Amalie Bronwen Briden — appointed June 10, 2025
- Andy Lovatt — appointed Dec. 8, 2016
- Matthew Wilde — appointed Sept. 22, 2016
- Michael John Ball — appointed Sept. 22, 2016
- Rachel Davies — appointed Aug. 5, 2021
- Robert Matthew Shaw — appointed July 1, 2021
- Sarah Biggerstaff — appointed Sept. 3, 2025
- Thomas Fazal Rabbani — appointed March 22, 2021
- Wing Hon Anthony Lee — appointed July 1, 2021