B SHARP LTD
B Sharp, based in Lyme Regis, West Dorset, provides high quality music-making opportunities to excite and inspire young people. Our aim is to bring out the strengths in every child building confidence and self esteem. Our professional music leaders have between them the highest level and range of experience. We have a regular ongoing offer of extra curricular projects for 11- 18 year olds.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small deficit of £1,785 and held unreserved funds of £47,623. The trustees note that maintaining development requires significant external support and flexibility due to the cost of living crisis, but the available reserves are described as supporting the continuation of regular activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Youth Music - £50000, towards delivery of year 2 of Umbrella Music Centre development programme (2024-27).” — page 6
“Two trustees, E Foxhall & T Sudbury Slight, have received remuneration as they are paid Music Leaders which is declared and any potential conflicts are duly managed.” — page 19
“Two trustees, E Foxhall & T Sudbury Slight, have received remuneration as they are paid Music Leaders which is declared and any potential conflicts are duly managed.” — page 19
“During the year one trustee was suspended from their role following criminal proceedings that were unrelated to the charity's activities. Following the outcome of those proceedings, the trustee was convicted and subsequently removed from the board” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- Youth Music
Trustees
- Andrea Jones
- Benjamin Charles Forrester
- Cameron Thomas Mills
- Ella Rose Foxhall
- Julie Sheppard
- Raja Adel Jarrah
- Sarah Fealey
- Theodore Sudbury Slight
- Tracey Blech
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £136k | £138k |
| 31/03/2024 | £116k | £116k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £95k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £79k |
| 31/03/2021 | £78k | £58k |
Common questions
Is B SHARP LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a small deficit of £1,785 and held unreserved funds of £47,623. The trustees note that maintaining development requires significant external support and flexibility due to the cost of living crisis, but the available reserves are described as supporting the continuation of regular activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £36k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |