WEST NORFOLK MUSIC CENTRE

Registered charity 291104 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Music teaching on most instruments for all ages (4 to 104!) and abilities, mostly individually but also in small groups. We also run bands, an orchestra, smaller instrumental groups, choirs and workshops for young children which are free to all members.

Objects

For the public benefit to advance the education of people of all ages, in West Norfolk andsurrounding areas, in the art and science of music in such ways as the trustees think fit,including:a. Providing musical tuition and education on an individual or group basisb. Promoting the presentation of concertsc. Providing opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in musical activities

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit on unrestricted funds of £18,178 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in accumulated unrestricted funds of (£5,053). Per the trustees' report, this level of funds is considered satisfactory for meeting objectives, and the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

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 4 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Investing charity funds policy and procedures
• Investment
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Social media policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures

Funders the charity credits

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

• Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub — “We are grateful for the generous support of Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub .” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• Ana Teresa Joyettechair
• Andrew McKay-Ferguson
• Beatrice Jane Bray
• Conrad Philip Meehan · trustee of 1 other charity
• DEREK EDWARD STRINGER
• Jessica Sanderson
• Keith Lesley Head
• PROF. PAUL FREDERICK DENNIS
• Sarah Elizabeth Haley
• Sarah-Jane Dix

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

Operates in: Norfolk

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