MUSIC IN OUR BONES
Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS, and stroke recovery.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,219 for the year, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £44,062 to £39,843. The trustees note that there are few financial risks as the charity has no offices or debts, but workshops would stop if funding were insufficient. The charity is currently dependent on securing future grants and donations to sustain its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“As Music In Our Bones has no offices, debts, or outgoings other than workshop delivery, there are few financial risks as if funding was insufficient, workshops would stop.” — page 4
“During the year the following trustees received payment for their work as singing leaders. Ian Heywood £nil (£1,890 2024), Fran Flower £nil (£1,510 2024)” — page 27
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2021)
Trustees
- ADA ELIZABETH GERRIE
- Alexander Mark Tarala
- Allan Williams
- Clare Billings-Deed
- Frances Flower
- PAMELA WAGSTAFF
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £46k | £51k |
| 31/12/2024 | £48k | £52k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £50k |
| 31/12/2022 | £37k | £38k |
| 31/12/2021 | £53k | £39k |
Common questions
Is MUSIC IN OUR BONES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,219 for the year, resulting in total net assets decreasing from £44,062 to £39,843. The trustees note that there are few financial risks as the charity has no offices or debts, but workshops would stop if funding were insufficient. The charity is currently dependent on securing future grants and donations to sustain its activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MUSIC IN OUR BONES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUSIC IN OUR BONES as a grant recipient include THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION, LION WALK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| LION WALK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | FY2023 | £200 | Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2024 | £20k | Lifting Spirits |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/03/2023 | £10k | Lifting Spirits |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2021 | £8k | Lifting Spirits |
| UK government | 07/09/2020 | £4k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £9k | Lifting Spirits |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2018 | £7k | Lifting Spirits |