The Spitz Music Charity
The Spitz Charitable Trust aims to relieve isolation in local communities through the power of live music. The charity works with professional musicians to engage older people in care homes and residential housing through participatory music sessions, and also link them with young people to create a positive impact on the lives of everyone involved.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £18,353, which is below the charity's stated policy target of £30,000. The trustees acknowledge a challenging funding climate but remain confident that sufficient grants will be received to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain a balance in unrestricted reserves of at least £30,000 to cover future expenditure.” — page 23
“During the year £300 (2024 : £1,300 unrestricted) donations were received from trustees on the same terms as donations from other supporters.” — page 26
Trustees
- Dr Sarah Rutherfordchair
- MARVIN BROWNE
- Perri Lewis
- Zachariah Said
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £148k | £169k |
| 31/12/2024 | £200k | £171k |
| 31/12/2023 | £136k | £189k |
| 31/12/2022 | £158k | £144k |
| 31/12/2021 | £153k | £129k |
Common questions
Is The Spitz Music Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £18,353, which is below the charity's stated policy target of £30,000. The trustees acknowledge a challenging funding climate but remain confident that sufficient grants will be received to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Spitz Music Charity?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Spitz Music Charity as a grant recipient include THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED, THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST, LONDON CATALYST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE INDIGO TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £10k | Elderly |
| THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST | FY2025 | £7k | Healthy Ageing |
| THE HELEN HAMLYN TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2022 | £4k | Interactive music sessions at Northwick Park Hospital. (inc. £750 Catalyst Match) |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Discretionary Grants |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | 1:1 Classical Concerts for Bed-bound Residents at Bridgeside Lodge Care Home |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INSURERS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE GUNTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE ARMOURERS AND BRASIERS GAUNTLET TRUST | FY2022 | £250 | Occasional Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2025 | £20k | Live music for wellbeing at a London care home |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2024 | £10k | Live-Music for Wellbeing and Social Prescribing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2023 | £10k | Live Music for Well-being |
| City Bridge Foundation | 06/02/2023 | £25k | Grant to The Spitz Charitable Trust |
| Crowdfunder | 05/05/2022 | £4k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £10k | Expanding Songwriting Workshops to help Covid-19 Recovery at BSL Care Home |
| UK government | 10/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/06/2020 | £20k | Grant to The Spitz Charitable Trust |
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/03/2019 | £9k | Grant to The Spitz Charitable Trust |
| Greater London Authority | 01/09/2018 | £5k | The Spitz Charitable Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2018 | £9k | Music in My Home |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2017 | £10k | Going Deeper - Music for wellbeing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/12/2015 | £10k | Music For Life |