ZEPHANIAH MUSIC TRUST
Zephaniah "takes light into dark corners", enabling Christian musicians & artists to work in places where fees are not possible. Our team regularly visit around 50 schools in the Bradford district and beyond, leading assemblies, arts weeks, workshops, lessons and performances. We also work with churches and community groups delivering events, holiday clubs and workshops in Bradford and beyond.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's principal sources of funds are donations and Gift Aid, augmented by small grants and fundraising activities. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover three months of payroll and identified liabilities. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal source of funds are donations (both regular and one-off) from individual supporters, and the resulting Gift Aid, and from churches and schools who support our aims.” — page 5
“The Trust's policy is to build/maintain sufficient available reserves to cover three month’s payroll, plus any other identified liabilities.” — page 5
Trustees
- JOHN MARK ALLISON
- Rachel Harvey
- Rev Stuart Malcolm Stobart
- Revd Dr Tracey Raistrick
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £79k | £80k |
| 31/03/2024 | £90k | £92k |
| 31/03/2023 | £78k | £88k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £78k |
| 31/03/2021 | £82k | £78k |
Common questions
Is ZEPHANIAH MUSIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's principal sources of funds are donations and Gift Aid, augmented by small grants and fundraising activities. The trustees' report indicates that the charity's policy is to maintain sufficient reserves to cover three months of payroll and identified liabilities. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.