EQTY IN MUSIC
Registered charity 1158781 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ABRAM WILSON FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE ARTS
We inspire, connect and open doors to the music industry so that young people (YP) from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds have an equal chance to realise their creative potential. We promote inclusivity and equity in music; share our knowledge, skills and networks; encourage YP to find and use their creative voice; and are champions of untapped, undiscovered and unrealised talent.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £48,846, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £31,606. The trustees report that this reserve level is in line with their stated four-month reserve policy and note that the organization is starting 2026 in a strong financial position despite the deficit.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: four months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £32k)
“This is inline with our 4 month reserve policy” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- BRIT Trust — “BRIT Trust Diaries: CEO Mercy on our charity's rebrand In a dedicated BRIT Trust Diaries entry on Music Week, CEO Mercy discusses the charit…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Collette Jamie Philipchair
- James Nicholas Emtage
- Nana-Efua Lawson
- SHARAN JASWAL · trustee of 1 other charity
- Simon James Marlow
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is EQTY IN MUSIC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £48,846, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £31,606. The trustees report that this reserve level is in line with their stated four-month reserve policy and note that the organization is starting 2026 in a strong financial position despite the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EQTY IN MUSIC?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EQTY IN MUSIC as a grant recipient include THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, THE SHEARS FOUNDATION, The Ashley Family Foundation, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST, DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND.
Known funders
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