The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Universal Music UK Sound Foundation

Company 05062390 Active

Registered charity: Universal Music UK Sound Foundation

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Board DNA

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12
directors on the board
9.9y median 7.8y
average tenure
22.2y
longest tenure
6
directors past 6 years
5 vs 5 portfolio
first-time directors
3
also govern a charity
0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits

Tech and media 16Arts and leisure 15Professional services 14Business services 9Manufacturing 9Other services 9Education 2Finance 2

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Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

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Company details

Number05062390
StatusActive
TypePRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
Incorporated03/03/2004
Address4 PANCRAS SQUARE, LONDON, N1C 4AG
Accounts next due30/04/2027
Accounts last made up31/07/2025

Industry (SIC)

94990 - Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.

Ownership - persons with significant control (1)


Officers (26)

  • Emmerson, Michelle Elaine Director · appointed 2025
  • Lilley, Stephen Mark Director · appointed 2025
  • Bratchell, Duncan John Timothy Director · appointed 2025
  • Ritchie, Ms Sharlotte Director · appointed 2025
  • Brown, Yolanda Faye Director · appointed 2023
  • Arowolo, Laura Director · appointed 2021
  • Barker, Adam Martin Director · appointed 2016
  • Harris, Keith Director · appointed 2014
  • Hibbitt, Josephine Margaret Director · appointed 2009
  • Wadsworth, Antony Ronald Director · appointed 2004
  • ORR, Margaret Jane Secretary · appointed 2004
  • Hughes, David Director · appointed 2004
  • Hill, Leslie Francis Director · appointed 2004
  • Katz, Ruth Linda Former Director · appointed 2016 · resigned 2018
  • Hole, Max Former Director · appointed 2012 · resigned 2015
  • Corbett, Leo J. Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2012
  • Lyttelton, Richard Cavendish, the Honourable Former Director · appointed 2011 · resigned 2021
  • Ashcroft, Charles Patrick Former Director · appointed 2008 · resigned 2024
  • Gambaccini, Paul Matthew Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2024
  • Walter, Christine Anne Former Director · appointed 2005 · resigned 2015
  • Hutchinson, John Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2005
  • Nicoli, Eric Luciano Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2009
  • Perry, Rupert Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2023
  • Holland, Richard Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2005
  • Deacon, John Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2013
  • Beach, Henry James Former Director · appointed 2004 · resigned 2022

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