BRENT MUSIC ACADEMY
Brent Music Academy aims to advance education of children and young adults (under the age of 25 years) particularly but not exclusively in and around Brent and the surrounding areas, in the subject of music including but not limited to the topics of, music learning, performance, audio engineering, production, talent promotion, event management and programming.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £11,132 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £137,673 and expenditure of £126,541. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £107,446, which is above the stated policy target of three months of operating overheads. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern purposes with no material uncertainties disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees intend to build sufficient reserves to cover operating overheads for three months.” — page 5
“in the previous period received a £45,800 grant, from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Limited in which Philip Keller, Sali-Wyn Ryan, and Sarah Bardwell are directors.”
“The charity received gifts in kind of £4,900 (2024: £1,120) from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in which Antony Harris is a director.” — page 16
“in the previous period received a £45,800 grant, from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Limited in which Philip Keller, Sali-Wyn Ryan, and Sarah Bardwell are directors.”
“The charity received gifts in kind of £4,900 (2024: £1,120) from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in which Antony Harris is a director.” — page 16
Trustees
- BRIAN DE LORD
- Benjamin Jones
- Benjamin Wynter
- ERRINGTON THOMAS ANGUS
- James Francis Pickles
- Jonathan Whiskerd
- Lisa Rodio
- Sarah Bardwell
- Shirley Parks
- Soumitra Chakravorty
- Stuart Birnie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £138k | £127k |
| 31/08/2024 | £146k | £45k |
Common questions
Is BRENT MUSIC ACADEMY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £11,132 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £137,673 and expenditure of £126,541. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £107,446, which is above the stated policy target of three months of operating overheads. The trustees confirm adequate resources for going concern purposes with no material uncertainties disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRENT MUSIC ACADEMY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRENT MUSIC ACADEMY as a grant recipient include THE ORP FOUNDATION, EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE).
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORP FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| EDWARD HARVIST (ALSO KNOWN AS THE HARVIST ESTATE) | FY2025 | £5k | Brent Music Academy’s Summer Community Taster Sessions |