CHILDREN'S MUSIC MATTERS
Delivery of interactive music and movement classes, to children who are under the designated UK compulsory school age. Professional theatre practitioners deliver the educational activity in nurseries, community venues and public libraries. The charity also delivers theatre shows, which are aimed at musical, creative and cognitive development of children, and the advancement of the arts.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS:TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS IN ENGLAND AND WALES IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF EARLY-YEARS AND KEY STAGE 1 AND 2 MUSIC-BASED WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS AND PRODUCTIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £22,926 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £25,888 to £2,962. The trustees' report states that the charity held £4,060.73 at year-end, with a policy to maintain a small reserve as a financial safety net. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which found no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities 320,886”
“It is our policy to have a small reserve acting as a financial safety net or to expand on new opportunities.”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
- Felicity Duncan-Smith
- Henry Goldstein
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £321k | £344k |
| 31/12/2024 | £231k | £205k |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £10k |
| 30/12/2022 | £1 | £7k |
| 30/12/2021 | £10k | £3k |
Common questions
Is CHILDREN'S MUSIC MATTERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £22,926 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £25,888 to £2,962. The trustees' report states that the charity held £4,060.73 at year-end, with a policy to maintain a small reserve as a financial safety net. The accounts were subject to an independent examination which found no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2024 | £20k | Children’s Music Matters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2023 | £10k | Children’s Music Matters |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2021 | £10k | MUSIC MATTERS |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | 1 | — |
| THE KARLSSON JATIVA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £993k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £343k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £264k |
| THIRTY PERCY FOUNDATION | 1 | £251k |
| THE CHIMO TRUST CIO | 1 | £90k |
| THE NOTGROVE TRUST | 1 | £43k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY)
- KIRKLEES MUSIC SCHOOL
- SWINDON MUSIC SERVICE
- CHILDREN'S CONCERTS
- RESTORE THE MUSIC UK
- YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S MUSIC MATTERS | £321k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MUSIC WORKS (CHARITY) | £2.1m | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| KIRKLEES MUSIC SCHOOL | £2.2m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWINDON MUSIC SERVICE | £834k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHILDREN'S CONCERTS | £66k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| RESTORE THE MUSIC UK | £945k | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |