Last updated: November 2025
1. Who we are
Music Changes Moods is a registered charity in England & Wales (Charity No. 1166686).
Our mission is to use music to promote wellbeing and mental health for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Registered Address: [insert your registered address]
Email: info@musicchangesmoods.org.uk
2. Legal information
a. Charity registration
We are registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, which regulates our governance and finances.
You can view our public record here: Charity Commission register.
b. Governance
The charity is overseen by a board of trustees who volunteer their time to ensure compliance with charity law and best practice.
Trustees are responsible for safeguarding, finances, and strategic direction.
c. Safeguarding
We have safeguarding policies to protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults who take part in our projects.
For safeguarding concerns, please contact info@musicchangesmoods.org.uk.
d. Data protection
We comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Personal data is collected and processed according to our Privacy & Cookies Policy.
e. Copyright and website use
All text, images, and audio materials on this website are © Music Changes Moods unless otherwise stated.
You may share our materials for educational or charitable purposes only, with credit to the charity.
Commercial use or reproduction without permission is not allowed.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How is Music Changes Moods funded?
We are supported by public donations, grants, and community fundraising. Every contribution helps us deliver music workshops that support mental health and social connection.
Q2. Can I make a donation?
Yes — please visit our Support Us page to donate securely via PayPal or JustGiving.
You can also set up a monthly standing order to sustain our projects.
Q3. How are donations used?
Every £10 funds one music-based wellbeing session in a community or school setting.
All funds go directly toward programme delivery, instruments, and facilitator training.
Q4. Can I volunteer?
Absolutely! We welcome volunteers with musical or community experience.
Email info@musicchangesmoods.org.uk to learn about current opportunities.
Q5. How do you measure your impact?
We evaluate our sessions through participant feedback, wellbeing questionnaires, and partner reports, which are summarised in our annual impact report.
Q6. Are your workshops insured?
Yes. All workshops are covered by public liability insurance and led by trained, DBS-checked facilitators.
Q7. How can I contact you?
For general enquiries: info@musicchangesmoods.org.uk
For partnerships: info@musicchangesmoods.org.uk
4. Updates to this page
This Legal & FAQs page is reviewed annually to ensure accuracy and compliance with UK charity law.
Last reviewed: November 2025.