Contemporary Music for All
Registered charity 1067282 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as COMA, COMA (CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FOR ALL), COMA (CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MAKING FOR AMATEURS) · also registered in Scotland as SC051561 (OSCR)
Promotes and provides opportunities for amateur musicians to be involved in the creation and performance of contemporary music
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £24,766 for the year, with total income of £208,787 and total expenditure of £184,022. Unrestricted reserves stood at £83,424, which the trustees note represents around 9 months of operational expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of 6 months.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: minimum of 6 months' operational expenditure (held: £83k)
“It is the policy of the Board of Trustees that reserves be held of an amount equal to a minimum of 6 months' operational expenditure.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan to subsidiary
“During the year the charity made a loan to it’s subsidiary company, CoMA Concert Productions Ltd. Amounts advanced were £15,065 and repayments were made of £9,416. At the year end there was a balance owing by the subsidiary company of £5,649. This loan is interest free and payable on demand.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CoMA Concert Productions Ltd
“During the year the charity made a loan to it’s subsidiary company, CoMA Concert Productions Ltd.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Contemporary Music for All (matched by registered charity number).
- Alexander Charles Wright
- Colin Graeme Johnson
- Leon Clowes
- Marc Ciaran Dooley
- Miranda Emilia-Jane Harmer
- Roisin Elizabeth Hughes
- Ruta Vitkauskaite
- Sharon Patricia Robinson
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Contemporary Music for All financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £24,766 for the year, with total income of £208,787 and total expenditure of £184,022. Unrestricted reserves stood at £83,424, which the trustees note represents around 9 months of operational expenditure, exceeding their stated policy target of 6 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Contemporary Music for All?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Contemporary Music for All as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST.
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