MUSIC AND THE DEAF
"To help deaf people of all ages and degrees of hearing loss to access music and the performing arts through workshops, schools projects, concerts and signed theatre performances"
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £22,037, which is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of three to six months of combined expenditure and overheads. However, the charity holds £60,840 in restricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £38,803, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's combined expenditure and overheads.” — page 6
Trustees
- Caroline Holmes
- Joanne Helen Roy
- Phillip John Needham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £41k | £45k |
| 31/07/2024 | £16k | £52k |
| 31/07/2023 | £16k | £64k |
| 31/07/2022 | £90k | £57k |
| 31/07/2021 | £44k | £52k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC AND THE DEAF financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds are in a deficit of £22,037, which is below the trustees' stated reserves policy target of three to six months of combined expenditure and overheads. However, the charity holds £60,840 in restricted funds, resulting in total net assets of £38,803, and the trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSIC AND THE DEAF?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSIC AND THE DEAF as a grant recipient include HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £65k | Grant |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/10/2014 | £10k | Music and the Deaf: Community Programme |