SCHOOL GROUND SOUNDS

Registered charity 1159676 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Grounded Sounds

Using the power of music, Grounded Sounds transforms the lives of young people aged 11 - 26 from London facing barriers (economic, social, cultural or otherwise) to pursuing their talent or creativity. Through a variety of free programmes, the charity provides high quality, creative experiences, developing musical talent, building confidence, life skills and improving career prospects.

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Latest income
£92k
Latest spending
£154k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and that the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner reported no material matters or concerns that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — School Ground Sounds (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£92k£154k
31/12/2024£196k£189k
31/12/2023£176k£180k
31/12/2022£154k£160k
31/12/2021£160k£140k

Common questions

Is SCHOOL GROUND SOUNDS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 have been examined by an independent examiner who confirmed that accounting records were kept in accordance with the Charities Act and that the accounts accorded with those records. The examiner reported no material matters or concerns that would hinder a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds SCHOOL GROUND SOUNDS?

Funders whose own accounts filings name SCHOOL GROUND SOUNDS as a grant recipient include THE SOHO HOUSE FOUNDATION, THE MILA CHARITABLE ORGANISATION, The Ashley Family Foundation, THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST, Q CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Postcode Lottery28/06/2024£25kUnrestricted Funding
The National Lottery Community Fund02/06/2023£10kThe Bridge
The National Lottery Community Fund24/09/2021£10kThe Grit School
The National Lottery Community Fund27/06/2019£10kFrom Scratch