LOST CHORD UK
Registered charity 1099385 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as LOST CHORD · also registered in Scotland as SC052157 (OSCR)
Lost Chord UK's mission is to improve the mental health, well-being, and quality of life of people with dementia and other neurological conditions, and those that care for them, through the transformative and therapeutic power of interactive music sessions by professional musicians in community and care home settings, across the UK.
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Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £44,137 for the year, a significant improvement from the £102,522 deficit in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, total funds carried forward were £80,279, with unrestricted reserves standing at £43,760. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing improved cost recovery and a strategic plan for long-term resilience.
Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of core operating costs (held: £44k)
“The Trustees have set a reserves target equivalent to three months of core operating costs.” — page 16
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees recognise the continued financial challenges facing the charity, particularly in relation to generating sufficient unrestricted income to support core operating costs.” — page 18
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Lost Chord UK (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The National Lottery Community Fund — “Lost Chord UK receives £20,000 National Lottery grant to grow “Choir that Cares” across the UK Lost Chord UK is delighted to announce that i…” (source page)
- The Boulding Foundation — “The Boulding Foundation Brings Music Back to Bluebell Wood Families in 2026 We are sharing some truly wonderful news. Lost Chord UK is deepl…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/04/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- BENJAMIN WILLIAM FRITHchair · trustee of 1 other charity
- Kathleen Bernadine Katrina Cleary
- Mark Edmund Procter Mr
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LOST CHORD UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £44,137 for the year, a significant improvement from the £102,522 deficit in the previous period. Per the trustees' report, total funds carried forward were £80,279, with unrestricted reserves standing at £43,760. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, citing improved cost recovery and a strategic plan for long-term resilience. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LOST CHORD UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LOST CHORD UK as a grant recipient include THE ASAMAA CHARITABLE TRUST, G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS, MARJORIE COOTE OLD PEOPLES CHARITY FUND, THE OLDHURST TRUST.
Known funders
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