ECHOR MUSIC
Echor Music provides concerts of the highest artistic standard to the Chilterns in unusual rural locations, encompassing a wide range of genres and styles from solo to orchestral, classical to jazz and folk . Echor's unique approach to presentation and atmosphere, heightened by its social focus, inspires their audience and attracts many newcomers to experience live music for the first time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,669, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of covering three months' normal costs. The charity reported a net income of £10,625, with total income of £50,323 against total expenditure of £39,698. The trustees confirmed that finances are improving and that the organization remains a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy requires sufficient unrestricted funds are held to cover three months’ normal costs.” — page 5
“During the year, the Charity received a grant of £10,000 from The Common Humanity Arts Trust (CHAT) to get support on Core Funding. One of the Charity’s trustees, Philip Muir Prettejohn, is also a trustee of CHAT. Philip Muir Prettejohn declared this interest at the time and took no part in the decision-making process regarding this grant.” — page 14
Trustees
- Philip Muir Prettejohn
- Rebecca Hay Elliot Walton
- William Sholto Kynoch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £50k | £40k |
| 31/08/2024 | £24k | £31k |
| 31/08/2023 | £22k | £15k |
| 31/08/2022 | £24k | £19k |
Common questions
Is ECHOR MUSIC financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £14,669, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of covering three months' normal costs. The charity reported a net income of £10,625, with total income of £50,323 against total expenditure of £39,698. The trustees confirmed that finances are improving and that the organization remains a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ECHOR MUSIC?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ECHOR MUSIC as a grant recipient include The Common Humanity Arts Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Common Humanity Arts Trust | FY2024 | £10k |