WE ARE MUSIC LTD
We provide engagement in popular music for young people across Tendring and Essex in what are primarily deprived areas. We also operate other programmes helping emerging artists understand routes into the music industry, work placements and internships. We also work with young people in live sound and events.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £9,769 against a turnover of £132,078. However, the trustees report that the charity holds £80,832 in cash and has secure forward income, including a new five-year National Lottery programme, confirming its status as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One of the trustees (Christopher Scott) is related to the Project Leader and is a Director of Hamford Studios (Hamford View Ltd.); any work authorised and paid by the Charity to Toby Scott and Hamford View Ltd. is approved by unrelated trustees.” — page 12
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER SCOTTchair
- Joseph Patrick McCann
- Ross Kemp
- Vincenzo Capellini Townshend
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | £132k | £142k |
| 31/05/2025 | £125k | £106k |
| 31/05/2024 | £111k | £90k |
| 31/05/2023 | £96k | £81k |
| 31/05/2022 | £52k | £55k |
Common questions
Is WE ARE MUSIC LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £9,769 against a turnover of £132,078. However, the trustees report that the charity holds £80,832 in cash and has secure forward income, including a new five-year National Lottery programme, confirming its status as a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WE ARE MUSIC LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WE ARE MUSIC LTD as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2025 | £74k | |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2023 | £28k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/07/2025 | £253k | Music Brings Us Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/11/2024 | £7k | Simple Things Community Festival |
| UK government | 21/02/2024 | £28k | Supporting Grassroots Live Music Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £79k | We are Music - The way forward |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/04/2009 | £5k | Rock School Club |