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Visit www.keychanges.org.ukAbout Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited
Key Changes provides music engagement and recovery services in hospitals and the community for young people and adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The charity was set up in 1997 at Highgate Mental Health Centre in North London. We now provide work in partnership with health and social care services across London and England providing support for 3,000 people a year.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the Charity Commission - more than 77% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 82 places it in the top 10% of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKey Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is a registered health nonprofit based in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 82/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £404K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 14 community reviews with an average rating of 4.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.5/5 based on 14 reviews.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited's registered charity number is 1103774. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 82 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is located in Manchester, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited has £404K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £404K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Key Changes provides music engagement and recovery services in hospitals and the community for young people and adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The charity was set up in 1997 at Highgate Mental Health Centre in North London. We now provide work in partnership with health and social care services across London and England providing support for 3,000 people a year. Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £404K is below the peer average of £1M.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
You can verify Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is based in Manchester. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited was first registered in 2004, making it approximately 22 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. KEY CHANGES: POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MUSIC LIMITED is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
KEY CHANGES: POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MUSIC LIMITED is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
KEY CHANGES: POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MUSIC LIMITED is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (7)
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7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Donor reviews (14)
4.9 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
I joined key Changes a long time ago before 2019 and I got only great things to say. Wounding service for people with mental health for people that want to make music and your music even gets uploaded to all digital platforms amazing I’d say 👍🏻
Trustpilot
Key changes help me record and help me get my music out there I would recommend it to anyone it special if it make my mental state as well
Trustpilot
The people here are fantastic and warm.... hard not to love
Trustpilot
Key changes has been a life changing experience If you join them you can not only have the chance to be around likeminded individuals, you’ll be able to record and also have your well being administered to and understood.Not many places out there have given chances to those that have have suffered emotionally and mentally.If your looking for somewhere that’s genuine and the opportunity to perform heres the place.Big up keychanges
Trustpilot
I joined Keychanges this year and have really enjoyed the experience. It has taken me outside my comfort zone and have met some new people. Music wise it has allowed me to express myself and help my mental health. Looking forward to continuing working and developing as artist and learn
Trustpilot
Keychanges is awesome and music professionals are welcoming.
Trustpilot
A positive and inspiring company helping people through mental health challenges with music! ✨🎶
Trustpilot
My experience has been great. Everyone has treated me with care and respect. I feel inspired by their studio sessions, their artist development advise and the whole team. Recording my songs with them have not only helped with my mental health, but also improved my confidence as a singer and Songwriter.
Trustpilot
KeyChanges gave me space to express myself during a difficult time. It was an inspiring experience.They were both tough and kind at the same time. This, a positive experience for my mental health.
Trustpilot
Key changes is wicked big up all artists and staff
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Donor reviews (external)
- Trustpilot consumer reviews
- Community reviews (verified email)
- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 14 verified review(s) on file.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited
- What is Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited?
- Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited is a health charitable company based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Key Changes provides music engagement and recovery services in hospitals and the community for young people and adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The charity was set up in 1997 at Highgate Mental Health Centre in North London. We now provide work in partnership with health and social care services across London and England providing support for 3,000 people a year.
- When was Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited founded?
- Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited was founded in 2004.
- Where is Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited located?
- Headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.
- What is Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
- Is Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited trustworthy?
- Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 82 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited's website?
- https://www.keychanges.org.uk
- Are donations to Key Changes: Positive Mental Health Through Music Limited tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.