THE OHMI TRUST
- Enabling inclusion in music-making for people with physical disabilities through the creation and provision of instruments capable of performance at the highest level. Instruments and enabling apparatus are acquired principally through the OHMI Competition.- Encouraging the teaching of these instruments- Raising awareness of current exclusion of disabled people from music performance
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £162,379.45, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £74,000. The filing notes that the majority of the £225,350.15 total funds carried forward relates to committed funds for future projects, resulting in apparent cash surpluses that are fully committed.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy of The OHMI Trust states that it must hold at least 6 months’ core funding and winding up costs, which currently equates to £74,000.” — page 11
Funders the charity credits
- Alison Hillman Charitable Trust
- David Family Trust
- Limoges Charitable Trust
- Alchemy Foundation
- GNC Trust
- Alyosia Trust
- George Perkins Charitable Trust
- Grantham Yorke Trust
- John Avins Trust
- Albright Grimley Charity
- Hopkins/Sayer Charity
- Lodge of St. Mark
- M and H Cadbury Trust
- Roger and Jean Jefcoate Trust
- Winchester Morris Men
Trustees
- Clare Paddi Salterschair
- Dr Eleanor Logan
- Dr Mathew Dalgleish
- Liane Todd
- PROFESSOR MARTIN FAUTLEY
- Professor Andrew Palmer McPherson
- Professor Matthew Wright
- Simon King
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £229k | £218k |
| 31/08/2024 | £151k | £144k |
| 31/08/2023 | £221k | £144k |
| 31/08/2022 | £112k | £110k |
| 31/08/2021 | £148k | £105k |
Common questions
Is THE OHMI TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward were £162,379.45, which exceeds the stated reserves policy target of £74,000. The filing notes that the majority of the £225,350.15 total funds carried forward relates to committed funds for future projects, resulting in apparent cash surpluses that are fully committed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OHMI TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OHMI TRUST as a grant recipient include THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION, THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE RAINFORD TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Arts and Culture |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Arts and Culture |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Welfare |
| THE ELMLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £750 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/02/2025 | £20k | OHMI Music-Makers 2025-2026 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2021 | £10k | OHMI Music-Makers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £7k | OHMI Music Makers |