THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND
The purpose of Sound and Music is to promote and foster the understanding and appreciation of sonic art and music, including new British music. We support the development and performance of the art form by sharing, creating and distributing events, information and archives. We organise and assist in the provision of learning opportunities, conferences, exhibitions, lectures and other activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £922,079 from £989,876 in the prior year, while total expenditure fell more significantly to £860,449 from £1,046,333, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £604,086, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £257,426 (six months of operating expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“Sound and Music’s reserves policy is that the organisation shall seek to maintain free reserves equal to six months operating expenditure. As at 31 March 2025, therefore, the target amount of free reserves is £257,426” — page 15
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/03/2017)
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (21/01/2013)
Trustees
- Ramani Elizabeth Langleychair
- Alastair Duncan Cotterill
- Atem Mbeboh
- Catherine Bunting
- Cevanne Horrocks-Hopayian
- David Lasserson
- Dennis Lee
- Imogen Rachael Lawlor
- Sacha Natalie Denton
- Sam Palmer
- Victor Wei Te Li
- Zorbey Ege Canturk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £922k | £860k |
| 31/03/2024 | £990k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £901k | £872k |
Common questions
Is THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £922,079 from £989,876 in the prior year, while total expenditure fell more significantly to £860,449 from £1,046,333, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted general funds of £604,086, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £257,426 (six months of operating expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sayer Vincent LLP.
Who funds THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, The Patricia Routledge Foundation, THE MARCHUS TRUST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 3 | £30k |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £1.0m |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 2 | £330k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 2 | £80k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £35k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE ACCOMPLISHMENT TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | 1 | — |
Charities like this
- SOUND CONNECTIONS
- Contemporary Music for All
- BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP
- NEW SINFONIA
- NMC RECORDINGS LTD
- THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC SOCIETIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORGANISATION FOR NEW MUSIC AND SOUND | £922k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUND CONNECTIONS | £426k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Contemporary Music for All | £209k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM CONTEMPORARY MUSIC GROUP | £630k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW SINFONIA | £203k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NMC RECORDINGS LTD | £413k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |