BLACK LIVES IN MUSIC

Registered charity 1201584 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We use our data and insight to campaign for equity and support the empowerment of all musicians andprofessionals to realise their aspirations.We work with organisations, ensembles and companies throughoutthe UK music industry, opening dialogues and building relationships in the true spirit of working together. Wecollaborate with all agents of the UK music industry working to achieve equality

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased significantly from £122,212 to £55,769, resulting in a net movement in funds of a loss of £154,656 for the year. The trustees report notes that the funding environment has become more uncertain as early corporate enthusiasm has not always translated into longer-term partnerships, prompting adjustments to membership fees to maintain sustainability. Despite these pressures, the charity retained the support of over one hundred member organisations and continued its programmes.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Arts Council England — “our Partners Arts Council England” (source page)
• WMG BFF Social Justice Fund — “WMG BFF Social Justice Fund” (source page)
• Esmée Fairbairn Foundation — “Esmée Fairbairn Foundation” (source page)

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Reported reserves equal ~0.8 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Per its annual return, largest income source: Donations and legacies (86% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.

Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 6.0% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

• James Josephchair
• Charisse Beaumont
• Dr Kienda Hoji
• Janeace Thompson
• Moses Oyediwura
• Orphy Robinson · trustee of 4 other charities

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Common questions

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.