MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH
Delivering music therapy to the most needy children and families in nurseries, primary schools and special schools across Lambeth. This work addresses a range of emotional, behavioural, learning and communication needs experienced by Lambeth children, often with a focus on children from Black and Minority Ethnic and newly migrant communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £25,171 during the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £34,713 to £9,542. The trustees' report notes that reserves stood at £9,542 against a policy target of four months' running costs, estimating this amount to be approximately £32,266. Consequently, the charity's current reserves are significantly below its stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“MTL has a Reserves Policy that specifies that MTL will aim to build and maintain sufficient reserves to support core running costs for a period of up to 4 months (one school term)” — page 8
Trustees
- Alphonso Archer
- Andrea McKay
- Dr Isaac Shieh
- Dr Juliette Claire Wratten
- ERIKA ANGELIQUE DAWKINS BA
- THE REVEREND ALISON KENNEDY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | £72k | £97k |
| 04/04/2024 | £108k | £92k |
| 04/04/2023 | £99k | £100k |
| 04/04/2022 | £99k | £93k |
| 04/04/2021 | £77k | £70k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £25,171 during the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £34,713 to £9,542. The trustees' report notes that reserves stood at £9,542 against a policy target of four months' running costs, estimating this amount to be approximately £32,266. Consequently, the charity's current reserves are significantly below its stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.