# BLACK LIVES IN MUSIC

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1201584
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Jan. 13, 2023
- **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=1201584


## Contact

- **Address:** KINGS PLACE MUSIC FOUNDATION, KINGS PLACE, 90 YORK WAY, LONDON
- **Postcode:** N1 9AG
- **Phone:** 02070501168
- **Email:** partnership@blim.org.uk
- **Website:** https://blim.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ONLY OBJECTS FOR WHICH THE CHARITY IS ESTABLISHED ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO: 4.1.1 ADVANCE THE ARTFORMS OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC; 4.1.2 THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY IN PARTICULAR IN THE CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND WIDER MUSIC INDUSTRY BY:(A) THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT RELATING TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND ANTI-RACISM IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TO ORGANISATIONS INVOLVED:I. IN THE PRODUCTION OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC;II. IN MUSIC EDUCATION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION UNIVERSITIES AND CONSERVATORIES (PARTNER ORGANISATIONS);(B) COMMISSIONING RESEARCH AND SURVEYS CONCERNING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH;(C) THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION TARGETS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, AND THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO PARTNER ORGANISATIONS IN ACHIEVING THOSE TARGETS;(D) SUPPORTING, DEVELOPING AND TRAINING ETHNIC MINORITY CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND OTHER MUSICIANS LIVING IN THE UK, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH MENTORING PROGRAMMES, THE PROVISION OF VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIVE MUSIC (INCLUDING TECHNICAL, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERFORMANCE) AND ASSISTING WITH THE PROCUREMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND THE DELIVERY OF SUPPORT SESSIONS IN UNIVERSITIES, CONSERVATORIES AND SCHOOLS;(E) PRESENTING PERFORMANCE PROJECTS INVOLVING ETHNIC MINORITY CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND OTHER MUSICIANS;4.1.3 TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF ETHNIC MINORITY CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND OTHER MUSICIANS OF LIMITED MEANS LIVING IN THE UK BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL BURSARIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION BURSARIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND/OR INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS;4.1.4 TO PROMOTE EDUCATION IN MUSIC BY PROVIDING, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ETHNIC MINORITY MUSICIANS OF ALL AGES, AND ENCOURAGING PROGRAMMES OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC WITHIN SCHOOLS; AND4.1.5 ADVANCE SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES (ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES), WHICH ARE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE AFOREMENTIONED PURPOSES, AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME.

**Activities:** We use our data and insight to campaign for equity and support the empowerment of all musicians andprofessionals to realise their aspirations.We work with organisations, ensembles and companies throughoutthe UK music industry, opening dialogues and building relationships in the true spirit of working together. Wecollaborate with all agents of the UK music industry working to achieve equality




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
- **Who:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £684093 | £838749 | £55769 | 8 |
| March 31, 2024 | £679850 | £551293 | £210425 | 4 |
| March 31, 2023 | £165776 | £86503 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **James Joseph** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Charisse Beaumont — appointed Jan. 1, 2021
- Dr Kienda Hoji — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Janeace Thompson — appointed Jan. 25, 2024
- Moses Oyediwura — appointed Jan. 1, 2021
- Orphy Robinson — appointed Jan. 25, 2024