EVERYDAY MAGIC
WE WORK WITH ARTISTS AND TEACHERS IN STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LONDON TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER PROGRAMMES WHICH:- ABSORB AND INSPIRE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATION- INTRODUCE THEM TO A TREASURE TROVE OF STORIES AND SONGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD - DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS IN PERFORMANCE AND VISUAL ARTS - GROW THEIR CONFIDENCE, SELF-EXPRESSION AND ENJOYMENT IN USING AND EXTENDING THEIR LANGUAGE.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT INCLUDING:1) SUPPORTING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS; 2) ENRICHING THE LANGUAGE AND ENABLING THE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE - THROUGH DEVISING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER ARTS AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS; 3) SHARING AND PROMOTING BEST PRACTICE IN APPLYING THE ARTS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING: RESEARCH, RECORDING AND DOCUMENTATION, PUBLICATIONS AND THE PRODUCTION OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, TRAINING AND EXHIBITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £38,000 to £23,000 as the charity drew on reserves to supplement income following the end of a major grant. Expenditure fell significantly to £49,145 from £64,896 the previous year, resulting in a small deficit for the period. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding one term's funds and commitments to ensure continuity.
What the accounts disclose
“As its reserves policy, Everyday Magic aims to hold a minimum of one term’s funds and fee commitments to ensure continuity in its ability to plan and deliver its programmes and activities.” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 1
Trustees
- JESSICA FRANCES FINER MAchair
- Helen Rai MA
- Sarah Wilson B.Ed
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £74k | £49k |
| 31/08/2024 | £63k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £60k | £57k |
| 31/08/2022 | £51k | £54k |
| 31/08/2021 | £47k | £37k |
Common questions
Is EVERYDAY MAGIC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £38,000 to £23,000 as the charity drew on reserves to supplement income following the end of a major grant. Expenditure fell significantly to £49,145 from £64,896 the previous year, resulting in a small deficit for the period. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of holding one term's funds and commitments to ensure continuity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EVERYDAY MAGIC?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EVERYDAY MAGIC as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £36k | Getting Everyone Talking |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LIFELINES INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR EDUCATION | 1 | £123k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £50k |
| THE ANGUS LAWSON MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £26k |
| THE SYLVIA AND COLIN SHEPHERD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| DRAGON CHRISTMAS CHARITY SALE | 1 | £10k |
| Alex Ferry Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| MAGIC MOMENTS | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- WONDERFUL GIFT LIMITED
- MAKING MIRACLES
- ART SPACE
- The Magic Future Foundation
- MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST
- MAGIC (UK) LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERYDAY MAGIC | £74k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WONDERFUL GIFT LIMITED | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MAKING MIRACLES | £301k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ART SPACE | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Magic Future Foundation | £128k | £12,919 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MOTIVATION AND LEARNING TRUST | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |