THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY)
Registered charity 1106979 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as FDMM, FOREST OF DEAN MUSIC MAKERS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE MUSIC MAKERS, MUSIC MAKERS, THE MUSIC WORKS
To advance the education of the public, in the making of music and related activities particularly children and young people.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £188,569 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees' report highlights that free unrestricted reserves of £255,000 are held in line with the board’s reserves policy, which represents two months of the full delivery model. The charity maintains a positive overall financial health narrative despite economic pressures on funders.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: GSW Music Hub Grants (66% of income)
“GSW Music Hub Grants 260,598” — page 27
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: two months of the full delivery model and 4 months of a minimal committed cost model (held: £255k)
“£255,000 - unrestricted free reserves held in line with the board of trustees’ reserves policy, which represents 2 months of the full delivery model and 4 months of a minimal committed cost model” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Onatura
“After testing and piloting artist services through Onatura under The Music Works, we have decided to establish it as a standalone company that will act as a partner to The Music Works while contributing financial support through a percentage of its profits.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by millhall consultants ltd. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Music Works (matched by registered charity number).
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£85k
Reported reserves equal ~1.4 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (96% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 4.1% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Alexander Ross
- Benjamin Daniel Conie
- Camella Cephas
- Gail Johnson
- Gemma Cropper
- Lawrence David Morgan Porter
- Stuart Leslie Cairns
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £188,569 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds. The trustees' report highlights that free unrestricted reserves of £255,000 are held in line with the board’s reserves policy, which represents two months of the full delivery model. The charity maintains a positive overall financial health narrative despite economic pressures on funders. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by millhall consultants ltd.
Who funds THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY) as a grant recipient include THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PRUDENCE TRUST, THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION, BARNWOOD TRUST, THE CHIMO TRUST CIO.
Known funders
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