FUSION PLUS
Fusion Plus provide music making activities for young people who might not otherwise have the opportunity. We aim to access and engage young people through music.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £99,761, which is above the stated policy target of £70,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £36,944 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £136,705 to £99,761.
What the accounts disclose
“Key management personnel consist of the Chief Executive Officer of which total remuneration for the year was £39,500” — page 13
“Our strategic plan outlines that we should build our reserves to £70,000 (6 months' worth of trading).” — page 5
Trustees
- Michael Buchanchair
- Alan Tait
- Deborah Barton
- ELEANOR WEST-THOMAS
- IAN PIPER
- Kerry Loader
- Robyn Collett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £140k | £177k |
| 31/03/2024 | £167k | £144k |
| 31/03/2023 | £173k | £141k |
| 31/03/2022 | £150k | £169k |
| 31/03/2021 | £96k | £123k |
Common questions
Is FUSION PLUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £99,761, which is above the stated policy target of £70,000. The charity reported a net expenditure of £36,944 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £136,705 to £99,761. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of FUSION PLUS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £39,500 band.
Who funds FUSION PLUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FUSION PLUS as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HOOK-WITH-WARSASH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2024 | £17k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2023 | £17k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY, HOOK-WITH-WARSASH | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/11/2025 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2025 11w1 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £10k | Mavericks TV |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/04/2020 | £10k | Mavericks TV |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/10/2018 | £5k | The Kickstarter Sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2010 | £6k | Rowner Lounge |