THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE
NYJC was established to advance, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of jazz music in all its aspects, for young people and others, and to raise the aspirations of young musicians. Our main activity is a week-long summer school in August each year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,949 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £103,047 to £82,098. The Trustees confirm that free reserves of £75,653 remain above their stated policy target of three to six months of running costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy and concluded that free reserves should be maintained at a level representing between three and six months of planned running costs.” — page 9
Trustees
- Andrea Joan Gray
- Daniel Mar-Molinero
- Dr Sarah Esme Pannell
- JAMES ANTHONY MARK JOSEPH
- Professor Jonathan Andrew Vaughan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £198k | £219k |
| 31/03/2024 | £231k | £214k |
| 31/03/2023 | £203k | £191k |
| 31/03/2022 | £212k | £185k |
| 31/03/2021 | £161k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £20,949 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £103,047 to £82,098. The Trustees confirm that free reserves of £75,653 remain above their stated policy target of three to six months of running costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COLLECTIVE as a grant recipient include THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION, THE FENTON ARTS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE FENTON ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 19/06/2023 | £25k | Feasibility |
| UK government | 15/03/2023 | £16k | National Youth Music Organisations |
| UK government | 15/03/2023 | £16k | National Youth Music Organisations |
| UK government | 20/10/2022 | £110k | Transfer Programme |
| UK government | 20/10/2022 | £110k | Transfer Programme |
| UK government | 22/03/2022 | £60k | National Youth Music Organisations |
| UK government | 13/12/2021 | £66k | National Portfolio Organisations |