FURNESS MUSIC CENTRE
Furness Music Centre is an independent organisation based in the Furness area of Cumbria. The aims of the Furness Music Centre are to provide opportunities for the people of the Furness Area, irrespective of age or ability, to play and sing together in various orchestras, choirs and other ensembles
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £1,298 for the year, with total income of £45,145 and expenditure of £43,843. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £17,253, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding a minimum of £15,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s principal sources of funds supporting the operation of the charity during this period are: • Membership Subscriptions • Grant funding from Cumbria Music Hub • Grant funding from local charitable trusts • Personal donations • Proceeds raised by concerts • Gift Aid • Orchestra Tax Relief • Fees for the provision of instrument lessons • Member’s tour fees”
“The reserves policy of the charity is to hold a minimum of £15,000 in reserves.”
“A Production Company, FMC ProdCo Ltd., with three trustees as directors, enabled Orchestra Tax Relief to be claimed for the first time.”
Trustees
- FIona Robertschair
- DAVID JOHN GILLAM
- Harriet Louise Hampshire
- Janet Aitken
- Janet Elizabeth Heffernan
- Jean Ashworth
- Judith Mary Wray
- Madelaine Rose
- Peter Fitzpatrick
- TIMOTHY JOHN BAXTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £45k | £44k |
| 31/08/2024 | £56k | £51k |
| 31/08/2023 | £58k | £55k |
| 31/08/2022 | £41k | £45k |
| 31/08/2021 | £17k | £22k |
Common questions
Is FURNESS MUSIC CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating loss of £1,298 for the year, with total income of £45,145 and expenditure of £43,843. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves stood at £17,253, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding a minimum of £15,000. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.