APOLLO MUSIC PROJECTS
The charity carried out an extensive programme for primary and special schools in north and east London boroughs comprising classroom sessions, school assemblies, orchestral workshops and a schools concert at Hackney Empire for all participating schools.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £12,834 for the year, with total income of £305,062 and expenditure of £292,227. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £54,033, which is within the stated target range of £34,500 to £69,000. The trustees confirmed the charity's viability and ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“During the current year, the CEO's wife, Susan Harrison, received payments totalling £8,695 in respect of fees for services of musician and administering Chamber Orchestra Workshops and Symphony Orchestra Concerts.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- Elisabeth Anne Bremner
- Ian Richard Hoggart
- Louise Anne Taylor
- Peter Kenneth Melling
- Sophie Yana
- Valerie Therese Besancon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £305k | £292k |
| 31/07/2024 | £251k | £261k |
| 31/07/2023 | £246k | £228k |
| 31/07/2022 | £177k | £218k |
| 31/07/2021 | £200k | £198k |
Common questions
Is APOLLO MUSIC PROJECTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £12,834 for the year, with total income of £305,062 and expenditure of £292,227. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £54,033, which is within the stated target range of £34,500 to £69,000. The trustees confirmed the charity's viability and ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds APOLLO MUSIC PROJECTS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name APOLLO MUSIC PROJECTS as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, THE ROBERT GAVRON CHARITABLE TRUST, DOVEDALE, THE NEVILLE ABRAHAM FOUNDATION, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 12/10/2018 | £50k | Grant to Apollo Music Projects |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 3 | £15k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £336k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £289k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £289k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £110k |
| HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT | 1 | £62k |
| THE VINEHILL TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS
- GABRIELI
- EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION
- ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED
- ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOLLO MUSIC PROJECTS | £305k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GABRIELI | £994k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION | £137k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED | £11.8m | — | — | unclear | 5.0% | no doubt |
| ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |