BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL

Registered charity 1120716 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BLACKPOOL MUSIC ACADEMY, Blackpool Music Institution

To advance the musical education for the benefit of the public, primarily but not exclusively for those who are, disabled, and those who have need by reason of their social or economic circumstances. This will be achieved through the provision of classes and performances

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Latest income

£117k

Latest spending

£114k

Registered

2007

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,063 for the year, resulting in a negative unrestricted fund balance of £1,474. The trustees' report notes that the charity currently operates with minimal reserves and aims to increase them through increased student intake and fundraising. Total incoming resources were £116,556, while total resources expended were £114,493.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £-1k; policy: six months of resource)

“The charity currently operates with minimal reserves, with no specific investments other than bank accounts.” — page 3

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Other debtors includes money owed from Blackpool Music Academy CIC, of which the Trustees are Directors; totalling £2,272 (2024: £9,797).

“Other debtors includes money owed from Blackpool Music Academy CIC, of which the Trustees are Directors; totalling £2,272 (2024: £9,797). RESTRICTED FUNDS National Lottery Grant Helping the Community with Music project funded by the National Lottery providing music and ‘a meal for the local community and work for local musicians Vera Wolstencroft Fund Grant To fund renovations to the building, to deal with the increase in student numbers. Page 71 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025. 2024 £ £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations 8,920 4,092 Grants 42,576 11,000 51,496 15,092 Other trading activities Fundraising events 445 456 Student fees 64,615 54,947 65,060 55,403 Total incoming resources 116,556 70,495 EXPENDITURE Other trading activities Tutor fees and exams 46,058 38,379 Instrument Repairs - 2,974 Project Expenses 6,498 4,749 Bank interest (252) (90) 52,304 46,012 Support costs Finance “he Hh oe Bank charges _ ow 472 309 Information technology Repairs and renewals)” 18,067 - Administrative expenses Rent 21,200 10,300 Support Costs 11,450 14,920 Travel and subsistence 473 366 General expenses °° 4,586 2,797 Advertising 165 144 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 3,028 3,082 40,902 31,609 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 12 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Administrative expenses Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Total resources expended Net income/(expenditure) 2025 2024 £ £ 2,748 1,207 114,493 79,137 2,063 (8,642) This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 13” — page 13

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST — “Our Sponsers THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST” (source page)
SITA Trust — “Blackpool Music School has been successful with a number of funders. these include; SITA Trust who have funded £19,000 to support the exteri…” (source page)
Coastal Housing — “£1,700 from Coastal Housing for support and tuition within their estates in Blackpool.” (source page)
Awards for All — “£10,000 from ‘Awards for All’ that has been put towards the refurbishment of the coffee shop.” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

JOHN SHAWchair
Ed Christiano
Hywel Griffiths
NICHOLAS PETER WHITESIDE
Peter Geoffrey Smith
Russell Ramsey

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Blackpool

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£117k	£114k
31/03/2024	£70k	£79k
31/03/2023	£63k	£71k
31/03/2022	£66k	£71k
31/03/2021	£64k	£55k

Common questions

Is BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,063 for the year, resulting in a negative unrestricted fund balance of £1,474. The trustees' report notes that the charity currently operates with minimal reserves and aims to increase them through increased student intake and fundraising. Total incoming resources were £116,556, while total resources expended were £114,493. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL?

Funders whose own accounts filings name BLACKPOOL MUSIC SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount
THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2022	£25k
THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2021	£18k
THE VERA WOLSTENCROFT CHILDREN AND ANIMAL CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	—

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	27/06/2024	£20k	Helping the community with music
The National Lottery Community Fund	21/04/2023	£10k	Helping the community with music
The National Lottery Community Fund	28/01/2021	£10k	Breath Easy
UK government	26/06/2020	£4k	VSCE CMC Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund	13/09/2018	£10k	Blackpool Rocks
The National Lottery Community Fund	05/08/2015	£10k	BMA community refurbish building project
The National Lottery Community Fund	08/02/2012	£10k	BMA Community Cafe
The National Lottery Community Fund	19/12/2005	£4k	Start-up costs