VOICES FOR LIFE
Voices for Life is a registered charity to help inspire children to be happy and confident through the provision of high-quality specialised singing and confidence coaching programmes for primary schools. Through the powerful interplay of music and confidence and emotion coaching techniques, the programmes will enable children to build their emotional wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £14,756, reducing total reserves from £148,125 to £133,369. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds an uncommitted general reserve of £15,072, which is slightly above its stated policy target of approximately £15,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- CAROLINE ELIZABETH BODDINGTONchair
- David Lee Goucher
- Joanne Faye Bird
- Kate Brain
- MARY EDWARDS
- Tara Margaret Hartley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £124k | £139k |
| 31/03/2024 | £154k | £107k |
| 31/03/2023 | £136k | £68k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £50k |
| 31/03/2021 | £27k | £8k |
Common questions
Is VOICES FOR LIFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net deficit of £14,756, reducing total reserves from £148,125 to £133,369. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds an uncommitted general reserve of £15,072, which is slightly above its stated policy target of approximately £15,000. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VOICES FOR LIFE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VOICES FOR LIFE as a grant recipient include THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION, THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £25k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £10k | Grants |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE VAN NESTE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/08/2022 | £15k | Charity development and sustainable growth costs |