THE NOTABLES
The aim of the Notables is to promote the musical skills and creative and social independence of people with learning disabilities in Coventry. Weekly music workshops led by community musicians assisted by volunteers enables members to acquire skills in singing, instrumental work composition and song writing, and to play together in a band. The band performs at local events and festivals.
Objects
THE RELIEF OF PERSONS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, THROUGH PARTICIPATING IN COLLABORATIVE MUSIC
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held cumulative unrestricted reserves of £5,645.97 at the end of the financial year, carried forward from a previous balance of £27,233.70. Expenditure totaled £31,874.03 against income of £10,286.12, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the period. The document confirms that bank balances checked out with the cumulative totals throughout the year.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Brian Mason
- Helen Hayward
- Juliet Marie
- MONICA PICKERING
- Pamela Josephine Franklin - Chair
- Philip Blomberg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £55k | £30k |
| 31/08/2024 | £55k | £30k |
| 31/08/2023 | £14k | £25k |
| 31/08/2022 | £4k | £27k |
| 31/08/2021 | £15k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE NOTABLES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held cumulative unrestricted reserves of £5,645.97 at the end of the financial year, carried forward from a previous balance of £27,233.70. Expenditure totaled £31,874.03 against income of £10,286.12, resulting in a net decrease in funds for the period. The document confirms that bank balances checked out with the cumulative totals throughout the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NOTABLES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NOTABLES as a grant recipient include THE COVENTRY GENERAL CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COVENTRY GENERAL CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Group of individuals with learning difficulties who enjoy performing in public Funding towards staging 2 musical events |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2015 | £10k | Together through Music |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2010 | £178k | The Notables |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2006 | £5k | Music Workshops |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | 1 | £27k |
| THE PENNIES FOUNDATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £7k |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NOTABLES | £55k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CELEBRATE VOICE | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NCBF | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ICANDANCE | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AUDIOVISABILITY | £27k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NONCLASSICAL | £196k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |