GLOBAL FUSION MUSIC & ARTS
Music events, festivals, theatre, community and schools workshops, art exhibitions, poetry, writing group, publishing, audio production, graphic design, photography, film making and project management. We have worked closely with many: schools, local authorities, housing associations, to showcase high quality World Music and Arts. GFMA provide free workshops in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had no paid staff and relied heavily on volunteers, with total funds decreasing from £20,433 to £13,590 due to a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees' report identifies the main risk as a lack of funding and growing overhead costs, noting that the charity relies on grants, donations, and contract work to sustain its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Global Fusion Music & Arts will hold reserves in the GFMA - HSBC Money Mangers Account. These funds will be held for emergency use only” — page 11
Trustees
- Dr Dennis Jun-Yu Lowchair
- ARMARDIP SAINI
- Bina Arvind Brown
- Ebenezer Olusegun Oke
- Edmund Claude Deppa
- Farida Affalouad
- GASTERVOUS KATUMBA
- GILLIAN MARY SWAN
- Pearl Mendes
- Sean Alayo
- Sharon Mann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £66k | £73k |
| 05/04/2024 | £65k | £61k |
| 05/04/2023 | £92k | £94k |
| 05/04/2022 | £57k | £57k |
| 05/04/2021 | £40k | £33k |
Common questions
Is GLOBAL FUSION MUSIC & ARTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had no paid staff and relied heavily on volunteers, with total funds decreasing from £20,433 to £13,590 due to a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees' report identifies the main risk as a lack of funding and growing overhead costs, noting that the charity relies on grants, donations, and contract work to sustain its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/09/2014 | £9k | "Global Fusion Music & Arts First World War Heritage Project" |