THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME
To further the musical education of the general public and in particular, but not exclusively, that of young people.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £12,523 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £813,202. The trustees consider a policy of holding a minimum of six months income as a general reserve is appropriate, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that a policy of holding a minimum of six months income as a general reserve is appropriate for the charity.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Janine Mireille Irons
- MR T BARNES
- MS N COLLINS
- Maria Nimi FURTADO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £170k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £149k | £115k |
| 31/03/2023 | £149k | £101k |
| 31/03/2022 | £168k | £61k |
| 31/03/2021 | £102k | £23k |
Common questions
Is THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £12,523 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £813,202. The trustees consider a policy of holding a minimum of six months income as a general reserve is appropriate, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Armstrong & Co.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 3 | £40k |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £137k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £300k |
| THE BUFFINI CHAO FOUNDATION | 1 | £271k |
Charities like this
- THE ENGLISH CONCERT
- UK Music Masters Ltd.
- Services For Education Limited
- FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK
- THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PREMISES MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH CONCERT | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UK Music Masters Ltd. | £1.5m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| Services For Education Limited | £7.2m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF THE EDWARD SAID NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC UK | £105k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | 44.0% | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | £50.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |