MUSICAL CONNECTIONS
We run participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated and vulnerable people in care and community settings across York. We also run a large programme of intergenerational events and activities, which bring together beneficiaries with local school-children and students. We provide free transport for anyone who needs it and are supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a small overall deficit of £386 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £36,461. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is below the stated policy target of £52,600, which was calculated to cover six months of operating costs plus professional closure services.
What the accounts disclose
“The total receipts received in 24/25 (£89,823) were made up of grants received £60,570 (67%)” — page 29
“At the end of 2024/25, the level of reserves held was £36.46K.”
Trustees
- Steven Howard Burkemanchair
- Anna Elizabeth Harrison
- Beverley Taylor
- Chris Bartram
- Fiona Jane Clague Chapman
- Janet Lynn Broughton
- MRS JO FARRINGTON
- Richard Frost
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £90k | £90k |
| 31/03/2024 | £98k | £86k |
| 31/03/2023 | £81k | £84k |
| 31/03/2022 | £101k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £58k | £69k |
Common questions
Is MUSICAL CONNECTIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a small overall deficit of £386 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £36,461. Per the trustees' report, this level of reserves is below the stated policy target of £52,600, which was calculated to cover six months of operating costs plus professional closure services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSICAL CONNECTIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSICAL CONNECTIONS as a grant recipient include THE HEADLEY TRUST, TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION, THE DULVERTON TRUST, SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Towards provision of musicians and choirs in older people's residential care in Yorkshire. |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Good Health and Wellbeing |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Towards core costs |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Good Health and Wellbeing |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £9k | Motoring to Music |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2021 | £10k | Our Musical Family |
| UK government | 07/07/2020 | £6k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| City of York Council | — | £2k | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £2k | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £213 | music grant |
| City of York Council | — | £970 | music grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Heworth Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £2k | Micklegate Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £100 | Westfield Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £500 | Westfield Ward Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £7k | City Wide Ward |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £750 | Ward Committee Grant |
| City of York Council | — | £1k | Community Support Grant |