OVATION MUSIC
Music sessions, workshops and live performance for children and young people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £28,539 at the year end, maintaining the charity's policy of holding reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £8,485 for the year, driven by income from charitable activities exceeding charitable expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year under review one of the charity’s trustees, Nick Davidson, received payment for management, administration and consultancy services totaling £10,000 (2024: £16,500).” — page 5
Trustees
- NICHOLAS DAVIDSON
- NIGEL OLDHAM
- Stuart Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £46k | £37k |
| 31/08/2024 | £35k | £42k |
| 31/08/2023 | £42k | £50k |
| 31/08/2022 | £35k | £60k |
| 31/08/2021 | £59k | £48k |
Common questions
Is OVATION MUSIC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £28,539 at the year end, maintaining the charity's policy of holding reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. The charity reported a net income surplus of £8,485 for the year, driven by income from charitable activities exceeding charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds OVATION MUSIC?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OVATION MUSIC as a grant recipient include The Patricia Routledge Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2025 | £3k | |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | FY2024 | £2k |