QM STUDIOS
To promote education in the arts, in particular music, with a focus on vulnerable groups in the community including learning disabled people, people with mental health issues, young people and the elderlyTo provide low cost rehearsal and recording facilities for music makersTo enable the development of music skills through an educational and outreach programme
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that QM Studios achieved a net surplus of £4,427 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £56,210. The trustees confirm that the charity maintained cash reserves equating to at least six months of outgoings throughout the year, meeting its stated policy target. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the charity’s policy to maintain a level of cash reserves which equates to at least six months of outgoings as a contingency against unforeseen situations.” — page 8
“During the year, payments totalling £5,264 (2024: £5,581) were paid to one trustee in respect of studio admin, cleaning and Rock School services.” — page 12
“During the year, payments totalling £5,264 (2024: £5,581) were paid to one trustee in respect of studio admin, cleaning and Rock School services.” — page 12
Trustees
- ANNETTE GEORGINA WILSONchair
- AMANDA ANSELL
- ANDREW KEITH WILSON
- KAY WHITELEY
- Laurence William Booth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £65k | £60k |
| 31/12/2024 | £62k | £65k |
| 31/12/2023 | £78k | £57k |
| 31/12/2022 | £53k | £51k |
| 31/12/2021 | £53k | £48k |
Common questions
Is QM STUDIOS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that QM Studios achieved a net surplus of £4,427 for the year ended 31 December 2025, with unrestricted reserves totaling £56,210. The trustees confirm that the charity maintained cash reserves equating to at least six months of outgoings throughout the year, meeting its stated policy target. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the independent examiner's report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds QM STUDIOS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name QM STUDIOS as a grant recipient include THE THREE OAKS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE THREE OAKS TRUST | FY2023 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £19k | Project Funding |
| UK government | 29/09/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |