THE SOUNDROOM COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT
The Soundroom is a community music charity which offers music and arts activities for a range of participants, including adults with learning disabilities, children, young and older people. The Soundroom also provides affordable rehearsal and recording facilities. The charity works for the public benefit and aims to advance education in music and the arts in Gateshead and surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £100,426 against expenditure of £86,041, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that free reserves were £19,028, which equates to approximately four months of expenditure, falling short of their stated policy target of six months. The charity remains a going concern with secured funding for the immediate future.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 March 2025 the free reserves were £19,028 (2024: £19,643) which equates to approximately four months of expenditure.” — page 14
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- BARBARA DONKIN
- JUSTIN HANCOCK
- LISA LEONARD
- Stephen Ferrell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £100k | £86k |
| 31/03/2024 | £58k | £51k |
| 31/03/2023 | £51k | £55k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £53k |
| 31/03/2021 | £51k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE SOUNDROOM COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £100,426 against expenditure of £86,041, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The trustees report that free reserves were £19,028, which equates to approximately four months of expenditure, falling short of their stated policy target of six months. The charity remains a going concern with secured funding for the immediate future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SOUNDROOM COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOUNDROOM COMMUNITY MUSIC PROJECT as a grant recipient include SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £960 | Arts and Culture |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £4k | Grant to The Soundroom Community Music Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/01/2026 | £20k | Community Music Building-Together Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £10k | Grant to The Soundroom Community Music Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £16k | Grant to The Soundroom Community Music Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 14/11/2024 | £5k | Grant to The Soundroom Community Music Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £20k | Raise The Soundroom Roof |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 04/03/2024 | £10k | "Collective Sounds" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2022 | £10k | Community Music Making in Gateshead |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/06/2022 | £3k | Grant to The Soundroom Community Music Project |
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £2k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2019 | £10k | Increasing our community program |
| Community Foundation North East | 18/02/2019 | £938 | Supporting the Stage School performing arts after school club |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/11/2018 | £500 | Volunteers Weekend at The Soundroom |
| Community Foundation North East | 28/06/2018 | £1k | Help towards utilities costs for The Soundroom |