THE OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST
Registered charity 1178401 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as OKMT, OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST
We provide music therapy for people of all ages with additional needs in order to improve their well-being and quality of life. We work with children, young people and adults with disabilities or illness, people with mental health problems and elderly people. We teach children and young people with disabilities to play a musical instrument and perform. We work predominantly in South West London.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £3,195 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £319,286 against costs of £316,091. Per the trustees' report, the balance sheet remains robust with net free reserves of £98,669, which are deemed sufficient to meet future running costs. The trustees confirm the charity is financially secure and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants (56% of income)
“Our 2024 projects were fully funded thanks in large part to the dedication of our Fundraiser, Valerie Roy, who has maintained the level of grant funding at £178k, equating to 55% of current year total income.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £99k)
“Best practice holds that reserves equal a minimum of three months of an organisation’s running costs. The Trustees note that our total general reserve (unrestricted funds) amounts to £108,082 with net free reserves of £98,669 held at the end of the period. These are deemed sufficient to meet the demands of the organisation’s future running costs as at the end of the financial year 2024. OKMT has its reserves backed by net free cash holdings, which are ample to cover a minimum of three months operating costs.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Otakar Kraus Music Trust (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Hampton Fund — “We are extremely grateful to the following Trusts and Foundations who are currently supporting us: Hampton Fund” (source page)
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/06/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (03/03/2021) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Ju- Chang Ronald MIAOchair
- Alexi Chan
- Fulya Jones
- Gemma Le Marquer
- JILL CLARK
- Kamna Muralidharan · trustee of 1 other charity
- Peter Hadfield
- Raymond Louvinous Collins
- Theresa Pa Sanbeck
- Tom Littler
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hounslow · Richmond Upon Thames
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating surplus of £3,195 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £319,286 against costs of £316,091. Per the trustees' report, the balance sheet remains robust with net free reserves of £98,669, which are deemed sufficient to meet future running costs. The trustees confirm the charity is financially secure and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE OTAKAR KRAUS MUSIC TRUST as a grant recipient include THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST, Richmond Foundation, HAMPTON FUEL ALLOTMENT, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, FINHUMF.
Known funders
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