# BRITISH SUZUKI MUSIC ASSOCIATION CIO

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1186062
- **Other names:** BSMA
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Oct. 30, 2019
- **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=1186062


## Contact

- **Address:** British Suzuki Music Association, UNIT C, Q WEST, 1110 GREAT WEST ROAD, BRENTFORD
- **Postcode:** TW8 0GP
- **Phone:** 02031764170
- **Email:** admin@britishsuzuki.com
- **Website:** http://www.britishsuzuki.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC BY THE PROMOTION OF METHODS OF EDUCATION DEVELOPED BY DR SHINICHI SUZUKI WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

**Activities:** The main focus of the BSMA is on teacher training. It promotes the Suzuki approach by providing information to the public and the media and support to its members. Repertoire and publications are available from the BSMA Shop. Events are held around the country, including concerts, workshops and conferences. Funds and donations provide scholarships for teacher training.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £314067 | £306675 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £542324 | £471563 | £206534 | 1 |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £100815 | £118061 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £0 | £0 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **HANNAH O'DELL** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 30, 2019
- HELEN URSULA BRUNNER — appointed Sept. 30, 2019
- Lauren Noon — appointed Nov. 22, 2021
- Lirong Chen — appointed Feb. 23, 2025
- MICHELLE BERNARD — appointed Sept. 30, 2019
- Paola de Carolis — appointed Oct. 30, 2019
- Susan Finn — appointed Nov. 1, 2022
- Teresa Ana Chick — appointed March 1, 2024