Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31st December 2024 for 

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Table of contents
About BAMT (I)
BAMT'S Aims and Objectives (i)
Our cultural Positioning (2)
Structure, Governance and Management (3)
Our Trustees
Reference and Administrative Details (7)
Our Operational Team (8)
Memberships (9)
(4)
Reports
Chair's Report (10-11)
Social Impact Committee Report (12)
Governance Committee Report (13)
Remunerations Committee Report (14)
Communications and Marketing Committee (15)
Training and Education Committee Report (16)
Clinical Affairs Sub-committee Report (17)
Financial Report (18-19)
Independent Examiner's Report (20-21)
Statement of Financial Activities (22)
Balance Sheet (23-24)
Notes to the Financial Statements (25-37)
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (38-39)

About BAMT
At the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT), we are passionately committed
to empowering Music Therapists through unparalleled support, resources, and
advocacy.
Our mission extends beyond the provision of services; it's about fostering a thriving
community where Music Therapists can grow, innovate, and excel.
This commitment begins the moment a Music Therapist becomes a part of our
association, ensuring that they are not just joining an organisation, but becoming
part of a movement dedicated to elevating the practice of Music Therapy.
From professional development to cutting-edge research, up-to-date guidelines to
networking opportunities, BAMT stands as a beacon of excellence and support,
ensuring that our members are equipped, inspired, and recognised as pioneers in
the transformative power of Music Therapy.
BAMT'S Aims and Objectives
The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for Music
Therapy in the UK, providing both practitioners and non-practitioners with
information, professional support, and training opportunities. It is also a charity
committed to promoting and raising awareness of Music Therapy and providing
information to the general public.
Our aims are:
To promote the art and science of Music Therapy;
To promote the use and development of Music Therapy for children and adults
with a wide range of needs;
To promote the understanding of Music Therapy for the general public;
To advance education in Music Therapy.
Our mission continues to be:
To promote the profession and practice of Music Therapy in the UK;
Act as a voice for those who could benefit from Music Therapy and for those
who provide Music Therapy.

Our Cultural Positioning
At BAMT we recognise that a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic culture is essential to
our success. It shapes the way we interact, innovate, and approach challenges.
Our culture is built on a foundation of mutual respect, continuous learning, and a
commitment to excellence. We celebrate diversity, encourage open
communication, and foster a sense of belonging among all members.
By valuing each individual's unique contributions, we create an environment where
creativity flourishes, collaboration is natural, and collective goals are achieved with
enthusiasm and integrity. This cultural ethos not only drives our internal dynamics
but also reflects in the quality of service we provide to our members, shaping their
experience and satisfaction.

Structure, Governance and
Management
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Communic•tions &
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BAMT Networks.. 8p•cialist irtt•r•$t IN•d exp•ri•nc• 9roups
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited
company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Reference and administrative details
Registered Company number
07301585 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1137807
Registered office
86 - 90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE

Our Trustees
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act
2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended
31st December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2019).
Recrultment and appointment of nowtrusteos
In accordance with the Articles of Association, any person who is so willing may act as a
Trustee and may be elected by ordinary resolution of the members. As a professional
organisation we commit to having Music Therapists as a minimum of 50 /0 of the board
and that the Chair of the board will always be a Music Therapist.
At the third AGM after their appointment or election, a Trustee shall retire and be eligible to
be re-elected for a further two three-year terms. No elected Trustee may senie for a
period of more than nine years without a period of at least one year out of office.
Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees
New Trustees undergo orientation sessions which include observation at a Board meeting
prior to becoming a Trustee and meeting members of the operational team in order to
familiarise themselves with the way the organisation carries out its day to day duties and
implements decisions. Business planning, the Articles of Association and financial
performance are also covered. Trustees are encouraged to attend external training events
which assist them in undertaking their role.
Rlsk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed
and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against
fraud and error.
Via regular meetings and other forms of communication, the Trustees have examined all
areas of operation and have identified the key risks to which the organisation is exposed.
In the opinion of the Trustees, the Association has established processes and systems
which, under normal circumstances, should allow the risks identified by them to be
mitigated to an acceptable level in its day-to-day operations.
Publlc beneflt
The Trustees have complied with their duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have
due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission. The benefit to the
public is demonstrated by the activities and achievements contained in this report.

Reserves policy
The charity aims to hold reserves equivalent to one year's expenditure. In calculating this
figure, the direct costs of the biannual conference are excluded as it is always planned that
the conference is self-financing. This level of reserves allows for unexpected demands on
resources as well as providing funds for future expansion by investing in new services and
enhancing support to members. At the balance sheet date free resenies stood at £313,085
compared to unrestricted expenditure of £222,616 for the year.
Board Meetings and Committees in 2024
The Board of Trustees met six times during the year. There were two new appointments,
resignations and re-appointments during the year 2024. Expanding the Board has brought
new experience and perspectives, from both within Music Therapy and beyond.
The Board Commlttees and Sub-commlttees are:
Finance
Governance
Training and Education
Social Impact
Remunerations
Clinical Aff airs Sub-committee
Communications and Marketing

BAMT Trustees 2024
E Tingle - BAMT Chair
Music Therapist (MT)
J E Kirkwood - MT
A J Sullivan - Vice Chair
L Jeffery
N J Uddin
P Maton - Treasurer
L Al-Bandar- MT
H J Davies
C J Warner- MT
P Rogers - MT

Reference and Administrative
Details
Company Secretary
U Aravinth
Independent Examiner
TC Group
Office: Croydon - TC SWP
3rd Floor, Suffolk House
George Street
Croydon
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Bankers
Unity Trust Bank PIC
Birmingham
BI 2HB
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ......1.7..Qfj.,2.Q.25...........
and signed on its behalf by:
E Tingle - Chair of Trustees

Our Operational Team
Andrew Langford
Chief Executive
Karen Diamond
Director of Professional Aff airs
Clare Maddocks
Director of Education and
Research
Zoe Summers
Communications and Marketing
Officer
Usha Aravinth
Director of Operations
Lisa Partridge
Administrative Officer

Music Therapists registered with
HCPC 2021-2025
The overall membership
numbers have remained
largely unchanged from last
year, with only a very small
variation. The membership
numbers below show the
changing pattern of
memberships during the
past five years.
Jan
20
Jan
2022
Jan
2023
Jan
2024
Jan
2025
1,174
1278
1216
IA23
1,409
To make it easier to
compare, the membership
types have been grouped
into 3 main categories. They
are members (full
practitioner & newly
qualified practitioner), non-
practising (retired, overseas,
career break and
transitional members),
trainees (all trainee
members) and associates
(full and concessionary
associate members).
Membership
2021-2025
Jan
20
Jan
2022
Jan
2023
Jan
Jan
2025
Members (Full.
¢>Klified)
856
905
896
976
993
Transitional,
128
124
116
127
Trainees
mbers
All Trainee
112
121
134
(Full and
82
78
66
68
1215
1.303
IAoo

Chair's Report 2024
The year has seen BAMT continuing to focus on
advocating for the profession at both regional and
national level; providing increased CPD opportunities
for our membership," developing further network
groups; running a unique conference for Music
Therapists; and actively seeking to further engage
with and support our membership.
A key moment of the year was the BAMT Conference,
which took place May 17th-19th at the Curve Theatre,
Leicester. The conference 'About All of Us, For All of Us,
By All of Us, brought together Music Therapists from
across the UK and focussed on celebrating diversity
and promoting inclusion.
Service Users were involved in some presentations, and voices were heard from within
and outside the profession, enabling further discussion on how the profession can better
reflect the communities within which therapists worl and how we can include in both
individual and systems level research and clinical practice, an embedded
understanding of the complexity of all that it means to be human. Whilst the conference
was a great success, the Board commissioned an external consultant to undertake a
'lessons learnt, exercise in subsequent months. As a result, we are looking to a future in
which BAMT conferences will move towards ensuring greater inclusivity is built into every
planning decision, this will include the balance of in person and online events as a
central consideration.
The conference also saw the Board sharing with BAMT membership the Strategic
Development Plan 2024-2029 (SDP). This plan sets out not only our core vision but also
the steps which BAMT will take across this time in order to further the aims of the charity
in order to better serve BAMT members, Service Users and the profession. The Board
continues to hold itself accountable to the SDP as we continually work to take BAMT
forwards.
BAMT'S CPD offering to its members continues to grow. The Newly Qualified Music
Therapist CPD training package is popular and the Board has committed to continuing
this through supportive funding. BAMT has further developed other CPD offerings which
are now available to BAMT members at a discounted rate, with other professionals
being able to attend at a full charge.
As a Board, we were sorry to lose Sofia Khan but have been delighted to welcome Liz
Jeffrey, an HR expert, and Philip Maton, a financier, who has taken up the role of
Treasurer.
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Operationally, the team has welcomed Zoe Summers to the role of Communications
and Marketing Off icer. BAMT continues to be fortunate to have such a strong and
dedicated Operational Team, led so excellently by our Chief Executive, Andrew
Langford. Andrew's continued determined advocacy for Music Therapy in sometimes
difficult high-level national conversations, is work which is often unseen and we are
immensely grateful to him for this and all he does. Together with Andrew, Zoe
Summers, Karen Diamond, Clare Maddocks, Usha Aravinth and Lisa Partridge continue
to work towards the smooth running of BAMT Operations and, crucially to support our
members. 2024 has seen Andrew, Karen and Clare engaged in a project created by
NHS England which considers the way forward for Music Therapists, career pathways,
better support for the training of Music Therapists, and the promotion of Music
Therapy to the public and other health and social care professionals.
As the Chair l am grateful to each member of the board for their successful leadership
of BAMT, to all of the Operational Team for their work, and service to BAMT, and to our
membership who we continue to seek to serve as we promote and advocate for the
Music Therapy profession.
EleanorTingle. Chair BAMT

Social Impact Committee
Report 2024
We have worked on facilitating a feeling of
belonging and inclusivity within the profession:
Feedback from the conference showed that
delegates were impressed with the diversity of
the presentations. Improvements relating to
accessibility have been noted in order that
action can be taken for future events.
A membership survey on inclusivity in the
profession has been completed, these results are
being used to form a baseline from which we can
monitor our progress.
We have begun improving our organisational structure:
The committee has contributed to the risk register so that social impact risks are
now being addressed for the first time.
A demographic survey of our staff was completed so that we can make further
steps towards diversifying the team. The recruitment process will be reviewed
next year in order to enable us to move forward with this.
BAMT has invested time into linking with networks such as the NHS and higher
education institutions. The Committee has supported the Operational Team as it
has contributed to guidance and policies aimed at diversifying the profession, and
minimising health inequalities and barriers to access for Service Users.
The Committee has ensured that BAMT has started to collaborate with
organisations to increase awareness and lobby for systemic change in regard to
climate change and sustainability:
We shared information on sustainable practice on social media and contributed
to Greener AHP week.
The spotlight session on sustainability at the conference was a success and we
are arranging further CPD on sustainability to take place this year.
We joined the Climate Minds Coalition.
Laura Al-Bandar, Chair Social Impact Committee
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Governance Committee
Report 2024
The Governance Committee has been active across
2024 and have met three times across 2024. Work
has continued on developing a framework for
writing BAMT policies that includes an Equality and
Quality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for all policies. It
is anticipated that this document will be ready in
2025. Karen Diamond has led the development of
Terms of Reference for the Area Groups and
Professional Networks Groups. The Board of Trustees
have asked that an annual report be received from
the Area Groups and Professional Networks, thus
Karen has developed a template that will be used to
capture annual activities from these groups and
networks feeding into the annual report.
The Committee has worked with Usha Aravinth to develop an Operational Dashboard that
will provide the Board of Trustees with an overview of key performance and governance
metrics in BAMT. The Operational Dashboard was introduced in the summer of 2024 and
includes information such as employee compliance with statutory and mandatory
training, compliance with employee annual appraisals, membership numbers, policies
and guidelines due for review or overdue. The dashboard is updated by the Operational
Team and presented to the Board of Trustees at every meeting.
The Governance Committee has continued to develop the BAMT Risk Register into a
dynamic document. Having completed this piece of work the Board of Trustees will be
taking a line-by-line review of all risks on the risk register in early 2025 with a view to
ensuring the risk register is reflective of the true risks affecting BAMT; that all open risks
have mitigations in place, with actions, owners and timelines for completion.
Anthony Sullivan stood down as Chair of the Governance Committee after nearly three
years in the position. Penny Rogers will assume the role of chair in 2025.
Anthony Sullivan. Chair Governance Committee. Vice-chair BAMT Board
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Remuneration Committee
Report 2024
The Remunerations Committee was formed in 2023 to ensure that a structured and
transparent approach is followed annually to determine the salary uplift that should be
applied to employees, salaries to ensure that their remuneration aligns with increases
in the cost of living. The committee considers a number of factors and makes a
recommendation to the Board of Trustees on the cost of living salary increase applied
to salaries from the Ist of January each year.
It was noted when the first draft of the 2025 BAMT budget was being made that there
was no process in place for the review of discretionary employer pension contributions.
All employers have a legal requirement to award their employees a minimum pension
contribution
this is currently set at 3°A in the United Kingdom. Employers have the
freedom to make additional employer pension contributions above this should they
wish. BAMT does award its employees with a discretionary employee contribution, thus
it was agreed the remit of the remunerations committee would be expanded to include
the annual review of discretionary employer pension contributions. In view of this the
committee expanded the Employee Annual Cost of Living Review Policy, to include
review of discretionary employer pension contributions. The BAMT Employee Annual
Cost of Living and Employer Pension Contributions Review Policy was finalised by the
Remunerations Committee at the end of 2024 and is awaiting sign off by the
Governance Committee and Board of Trustees.
The Committee recommended a 2/0 increase in employee salaries for 2025 this was
accepted by the Board of Trustees. BAMT currently awards employees with a
discretionary 4 percent employer pension contribution
thus their total employer
pension contribution is 7/.. The committee recommended that no increase to
discretionary employer pension contributions was made in 2025, and this too was
accepted by the Board of Trustees.
Anthony Sullivan, Chair Remunerations Committee, Vice-chair BAMT Board
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Communications and Marketing
Committee Report 2024
Three meetings of the committee were held during the
course of the year, February, July and November.
Zoe Summers joined the Operations Team at the
beginning of 2024 as Communications and Marketing
Officer, which has significantly contributed to BAMT'S
work in this area with increased focus on priority
comms activities throughout the year such as World
Music Therapy Week, Greener AHPS Week, National
Adoption Week, World Mental Health Day, European
Music Therapy Day, as well as Comms support for the
BAMT Conference held in May.
The committee has provided strategic oversight for direction of communications and
media activities, as well as membership engagement activities developed in the
latter part of the year.
The committee supported the Operations team in carrying out a review of the British
Journal of Music Therapy via member survey, including discussion on potential
change of publisher and the decision to support better sustainability to only publish
the journal online.
Support for investment in website and rebranding - recommended to be put forward
as two separate suggested areas for investment, rather than having to be taken
forward together, in alignment with Finance Committee's recommendations on
managing reserves.
Agreement of parameters for full membership survey to be held in early 2025.
The committee has regularly reviewed relevant items on the risk register so that these
are addressed in a timely manner and on an ongoing basis.
Jenny Kirkwood. Chair Communications and Marketing Committee
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Training and Education
Committee Report 2024
The TEC continues to meet every three months for
business meetings and several times more
informally to discuss training issues and share
good practice. A Training Day for course teams
was held at University of West of England (UWE)
in September 2024.
The draft Curriculum Guidance Document was
completed following a two-round consultation
undertaken with BAMT members, then BAMT
trustees.
The document is finalised with the exception of
the following areas which are still in draft:
recommendations for personal therapy hours
as there is ongoing consultation on this aspect.
recommendations for minimum placement hours - this is unlikely to be resolved
quickly.
The working party for the curriculum document has worked with the Social Impact
Committee (sic) chair to ensure sustainability and EDIB principles are embedded,
ensuring the document is congruent with the Strategic Development Plan.
The Education and Research Off icer has attended all business meetings and has
represented training and education issues in working party B of the NHSE
consultation for Art, Drama and Music Therapists
The draft sections of the
Curriculum Guidance document relate to ongoing discussions in this working group,
and contribute to the potential development of a placement tariff for NHSE
placements for Art, Music and Drama Therapists in the future. Present and potential
course leaders in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have also assisted the
consultation.
The TEC Chair, Dr Cathy Warner, has also been involved in some of the development
work relating to Supervision development of competencies this year in a training
consultative role.
From the recent review of the TEC Terms of Reference, the Governance Committee
made a recommendation to change the name of TEC to more accurately reflect its
purpose. The preferred name is awaiting sign-off from the Governance Committee.
Dr Cathy Warner, Chair - Training and Education Committee
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Clinical Affairs Committee
Report 2024
The Clinical Affairs Committee develops specific
guidelines, information, resources etc that supports
best practice in Music Therapy. The committee is led
by Penny Rogers, a trustee who is a Music Therapist,
with support from the Director of Professional Affairs
and each topic that is being developed will have a
specific special interest working group to ensure best
possible expertise in each topic.
During the year Penny and Karen have supported a
working party from the BAMT Supervision Network to
develop new BAMT guidelines for supervision that will
be published in 2025.
The working party has been very successfully led by Wendy Ruck who has done an
outstanding job and to whom we are immensely grateful. The work of this group
will ensure that guidelines are created which will have a positive effect on the
profession, further supporting both Music Therapists and Service Users in the
future.
Penny Rogers. Chair - Clinical Affairs Committee.
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Financial Report 2024
The Finance Committee, chaired by the Treasurer and supported by three other
members, is responsible for overseeing the sound financial management of BAMT. Its
role includes ensuring sustainability, identifying and managing financial risks, and
maintaining good governance. The directors believe that the finances of BAMT have
been managed consistent with the budget set in advance of the year, with variations
subject to appropriate scrutiny. This review covers the financial year from l January
2024 to 31 December 2024.
BAMT incurred a surplus of £20,349 during the period ending 31 December 2024.
Total expenditure for the period was £402,489.
Restricted and Designated Funds
Restricted funds represent amounts received which were earmarked for specific
purposes outlined by donors at the time of donation. At the end of the financial year,
BAMT had restricted funds totalling £45,236.
Designated funds represent amounts received which were set aside by the trustees for
specific purposes. These include accumulated conference surpluses (allocated for CPD
activities) and funds for projects supporting the provision of music therapy in
underserved communities. At the end of the financial year, BAMT had designated funds
totalling £35,338.
In 2024, all restricted funds from various bank accounts were consolidated into one
account for streamlined administration. The different funds will be clearly delineated in
the annual accounts and expenditure from restricted funds subject to enhanced
oversight from the Treasurer.
In summary the key features ol the period were as follows:
During the period, the Finance Committee met regularly to oversee BAMT'S financial
management. The Committee seeks to establish a sound framework for finance within
the charity. The new treasurer was supported by the continuing members of the
Committee, and the staff team who run the day-to-day finances of the charity. Policies
and processes were reviewed during the period, and the risk register maintained and
updated to reflect evolution in the operating environment of the charity. The Committee
seeks to ensure transparency in the financial dealings of the charity, to which end this
document forms a key part. The Committee is also responsible for meeting legal
requirements and following good practice recommendations, as outlined in the
commission's guidance on internal financial controls for charities.
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To ensure financial stability, BAMT operates within annual budgets and financial plans
presented at each Finance Committee meeting. An increase in the subscription rate
was implemented in 2024, reflecting areas of rising expenditure. To ensure that such
increases are not excessive, financial discipline is maintained in respect of expenditures.
BAMT'S normal financial operations are concentrated, with income predominantly from
member subscriptions, and expenditure mostly arising from staff costs. The
concentration itself represents a risk, but both have been historically stable and
predictable. The increase in staff salaries was, in part, attributable to certain projects for
which the charity received earmarked funding and whose delivery was achieved
through additional staff hours. During the year, enhanced oversight of changes in
membership were introduced, to ensure appropriate reactions to any deviations from
expectations. Engagement with members remains key, to demonstrate the value
delivered by the expenditure and to ensure that any concerns can be appropriately
addressed.
Unlike prior years, expenditure on the conference exceeded its income. This loss was
budgeted at the start of the year, and was acceptable in the context of the broader
budget. 2025 will not have a conference, and future conferences will likely aim to at
least break even.
Finance operations continue to be performed within parameters agreed by the
Committee, with appropriate governance applied to contracts and payments. Bank
accounts are subject to appropriate authorisation and checks. Excess cash not
immediately required is held in an interest-bearing account, consistent with a minimal
appetite for investment risk.
BAMT requires a prudent level of reserves to ensure continuity in the event of unforeseen
variations in income or expenditure. In 2024, this was set at one year of expenditure but
this may change in 2025. Reserves at year-end exceeded the target set by our reserves
policy, in part due to a large legacy, and form part of the regular Key Performance
Indicators (KPIS) continuously reviewed by the Finance Committee. The reserves will be
strategically managed to align with the reserves policy over the medium term, and to
support the Strategic Development Plan adopted during the year.
BAMT'S financial position at the end of 2024 is strong and well-managed. Through
continued oversight, disciplined budgeting, and strategic reserves planning, the charity
is well placed to continue delivering its core aims.
Philip Maton. Chair Finance Committee
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Independent Examiner's Report
2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for
the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of
company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be
audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I
report in respect of my examination of your charitys accounts as carried out under
Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I
have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b)
of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charitys gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a
member of a listed body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination
because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
l.accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section
386 of the 2006 Act; or
2.the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3.the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the
2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4.the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting
by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102).
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have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination
to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
4cUNk&
Patrick du Casse
TC Group
Office: Croydon - TC SWP
3rd Floor, Suffolk House
George Street
Croydon
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17.06.2025
Date:.............................................
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Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31st Dec 2024
31.122023
Total funds
Notes
Unrestrkted lunds
Restrkted lund5
31.1224
Total fvnds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donadon• and l•gad
94.&34
94,834
995
Charltabl•aetl¥llS
Prornotlon ol Mu•lc Th•rapy
316.061
316,081
190,000
Inv••trn•ntlncom•
Il943
11,943
9,e38
Total
421838
421838
200.631
EXPENOITUREON CharItabl•actl￿1l••
Promotlon ol Mu•lcTh•rapy
401185
300
401485
256,515
Olh•r
435
Total
401189
300
402,489
256,950
NETINCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
20,649
(300)
20,349
158?19}
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totallund* brought lorword
327.774
4S536
373.310
429.629
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
348A23
45236
393.059
373.310
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance sheet 31st Dec 2024
31.12 24
Total funds
31.1223
Total funds
Notes
Unrestricted lun¢ts
Restricted fLmds
FIXEO AS5Ers
Tangible as88ts
639
639
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtor5
Co$h at b2nk
12
1.980
351524
l980
398,760
51149
377,932
45.236
305.504
45. 238
400,740
430,081
CREDITORS
Amount$ lolllng rJu¥ wrthin on¥
ij
17.720)
17.7201
156,7711
NIT¢URP¢NT ASSITS
347.784
45,236
393,020
373,310
TOTALAs$eT$LeS$ CURRENT
UAUlUnE$
348,423
45.236
393,659
373,310
NET ASS
348.423
45.238
393,809
373,310
VUNDS
348A23
327,774
unr*$trkte<l lund$
45,236
45.536
R*$trkted lund$
TOTALILWDS
393,65•
3n.￿O
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the
year ended 31st December 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended
31st December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company
as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance sheet continued
31st Dec 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions
applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for
issue on .....1.7.,Q&,2Q25................. and were signed on its behalf by:
E Tingle- Chair of Trustees
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31st Dec 2024
. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls ol preparlng the flnanclal statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS
102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,
and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the
historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market
value.
British Association for Music Therapy meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS
102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transactional value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
The financial statements have been prepared in sterling, the functional currency of the
charity, and monetary amounts in these financial statements have been rounded to the
nearest £.
Golng Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties around the charity's ability
to continue as a going concern. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and
expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial
statements and have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources
to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The trustees therefore
consider it appropriate to prepare the accounts on the going concern basis given the
charitable operations, current projections and historic performance.
Legal status ol the Charlty
The charity is a company limited by guarantee (incorporated in England and Wales) and
has no share capital. Its registered off ice and head office addresses are listed on page 7
of these financial statements.
Flnanclal reportlng standard 102- reduced dlsclosure oxemptlons
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in
preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting
standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,:
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirement of paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48(a)("""), 11.48(a)(' ), 11.48(b)
and 11.48(c);
the requirements of paragraphs12.26,12.27,12.29(a),12.29(b) and12.29A;
the requirement of paragraph 33.7.
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Income
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following
criteria are met:
The charity or its subsidiary have entitlement to the funds;
Any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met or are
fully within the control of the charity or its subsidiary; and
There is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable and
measured reliably.
Specific accounting policies for income recognition ore as follows:
Donations, gifts and legacies
All monetary donations, gifts and legacies are credited to the income and expenditure
account in the period of receipt. Donations under Gift Aid together with the associated
income tax recoveries are credited to the income and expenditure account when the
donations are received.
Incom•
Charitable activities
Incoming resources from charitable activities are accounted for when earned.
Exp•ndltur•
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive
obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of
economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be
measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been
classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs
cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities
on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are
noted as a commitment but are not accrued as expenditure.
Tanglblellxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation less any
accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over
its estimated useful life:
Fixtures and fittings 15 /0 on cost
Computer equipment- 25/0 on reducing balance
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Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund aceountlng
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the
discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the
charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for
particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the
financial statements.
Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions
payable to the charitable company s pension scheme are charged to the Statement of
Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
Dobtors
other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount
offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any discounts due.
Cashat bankand In hand
Cash is represented by deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on
notice of not more than 24 hours.
Crodltors
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past
event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to
settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts
due.
Flnanclal Instruments
The charity only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the
recognition of financial assets and liabilities.
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2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
31.1224
31.12.23
Donations
Gift Aid
Legacies
Total
2,466
368
92,000
94.834
718
277
995
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.1224
31.1223
D•poslt account Int•r•st
11,943
9,636
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Actlvlty
31.1224
31.12.23
Journal Income
Subscriptions
Conferences
Event income
National CPD Programme
Virtual Job Fair
NHSE Project
Job advertisement income
Promotlon of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
Promotion of Music Therapy
1,961
186,025
107,338
737
12,950
1,909
173,659
920
8,536
4,976
3,850
3,200
316,061
190,000
The charity hosts a conference every two years, the last conference was held in May 2024.
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Dlroct costs
Grant fundlng of
actlvltlo$
Support costs
(so• not• 6)
Totals
Promotion of Music
Therapy
393.634
4.700
4,151
402,485
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6. SUPPORT COSTS
Managemont
Financo
Governanco
Totals
Promotion of Music
Therapy
1,033
364
2,754
4,151
Support costs, included in the above. are as follows:
Management
31.1224
Promotlon of Muslc Thorapy
31.12.23
Total Actlvltles
Sundries
Trustee expenses
Meeting costs
Total
gio
732
1,744
3.386
345
688
1,033
Flnance
31.12.24
Promotlon ol Muslc Thorapy
31.1223
Total Actlvltlos
Bank charges
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Total
350
14
364
306
194
500
Governance Costs
31.1224
Promotlon ot Musk Therapy
31.1223
Total A¢tlvftles
Accountancy fees
1754
1,788
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7. NET INCOME (EXPENDITURE)
Net incomel(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
31.1224
31.1223
Depreciation - owned assets
Deficit on disposal of fixed assets
Independent examiner fees
Independent examiner fees - other accountancy
services
13
194
435
1,200
588
1,470
1,284
8. TRUSTEES. RENUMERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December
2024 nor for the year ended 31st December 2023.
Trustoos. expenses
Trustee expenses, relating to travel costs, totalling £345 (2023 - £732) were paid to 2 (2023
3) trustees during the year.
9. STAFF COSTS
31.1224
31.1223
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
Total
175,033
11,728
10,449
197,210
150,392
9,778
6,976
167.146
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
Administration
Development
Operations
Total
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
Unrestrkted funds
Restrlcted funds
Total Funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
995
995
Charltable activities
Promotion of Music Therapy
Investment income
Total
190,000
9,488
200.483
190,000
9,636
200,631
148
148
EXPENDITURE ON
Promotion of Music Therapy
other
256,115
435
400
256,515
435
256,550
400
256,950
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(56,067)
(252)
(56,319)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
383,841
45,788
429,629
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
327.774
45.536
373.310
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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computar oquipmant
COST
At Ist January 2024
Additions
Disposals
2,842
652
(480)
At 31st December 2024
3014
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2024
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
2,842
13
(480)
At 31st December 2024
2,375
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st December 2024
At 31st December 2023
639
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1224
31.1223
Trade debtors
other debtors
Prepayments
360
1,620
2,875
487
48,787
52.149
1980
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13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.1224
31.1223
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
VAT
other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Total
501
151
48
71
1,770
54,731
56.771
302
2720
4,197
7.720
Within accruals and deferred income, deferred income amounts to £1,105 (2023 - £22,946).
The deferred income in 2024 relates to 2025 subscription fees. In the year £22,946 was
released into revenue in the Statement of Financial Activities (2023 - £350).
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Atl.124
N•t mov•m•nt
In fund$
At 31.12.24
Unrostrlctod fund*
General fund
Designated fund
Total
233,151
94,623
327.774
79,934
(59,285)
20,649
313,085
35,338
348.423
R•8trkt•d fund8
Guildford Academic Associates Music Therapy Fund
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - General
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - Scholarship Fund
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - Research Fund
Total
25,393
15,465
365
4,313
45.536
25,393
15,465
65
4,313
45.236
(300)
(300)
TOTAL FUNDS
373.310
20.349
393,659
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14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources É
Resourcas
ex￿nded £
Movomont in
funds£
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
Designated fund
Total
302,550
120,288
422.838
(222,616)
(179,573)
(402.189)
79,934
(59285)
20.649
Rastrkt•d fund$
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - Scholarship Fund
Total
(300)
(300)
TOTAL FUNDS
422.838
(402.489)
20.349
Comparatlv•s for mov•m•nt In funds
Ati.1.23
N•t mov•m•nt
In lund#
At 31.12.23
Unr•8trlct•d fund$
General fund
Designated fund
Total
257,728
126,113
383,841
(24,577)
(31,490)
(56,067)
233,151
94,623
327,774
R•strlct•d lund•
Guildford Academic Associates Music Therapy Fund
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - General
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - Scholarship Fund
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund - Research Fund
Total
25.393
15,450
763
4,182
45,788
25,393
15,465
365
4,313
45,536
15
(398)
131
(252)
TOTAL FUNDS
429.629
(56.319)
373.310
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Designated fund
Total
191,948
8,535
200.483
(216,525)
(40,025)
(256.550)
(24,577)
(31,490)
(56.067)
Restricted funds
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund- General
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund- Scholarship Fund
Juliet Alvin Music Therapy Fund- Research Fund
Total
15
15
(398)
131
(252)
(400)
148
(400)
TOTAL FUNDS
200,631
(256,950)
(56,319)
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Movement In lunds- contlnued
Deslgnated funds
The designated funds comprise accumulated conference surpluses to be used for CPD activities,
and funds for projects supporting the provision of Music Therapy.
Gulldford Academlc Assoclates Muslc Therapy Fund
Donations totalling £25,000 from Guildford Academic Associates established a fund of money
from which to make grants to support Music Therapists on recognised trainings.
Jullet Alvln Muslc Therapy Funds
The funds were established by a Deed of Trust in 1984 in memory of the late Juliet Alvin who
founded the first music therapy training programme in the UK in 1968 at the Guildhall School of
Music and Drama. The Trust is administered through BAMT but does not allow administration
costs to be drawn from the fund itself.
There are four sub-funds:
Scholarship fund
Research fund
Humphrey Mews Memorial fund
General fund
The scholarship fund is to be used to provide student grants to music therapy trainees from
Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
The research fund can be used to support music therapists undertaking research at any
recognised Higher Education Institution.
The Humphrey Mews Memorial was established at a later date for the specific purpose of
supporting research into Vibroacoustic Therapy. As of recently these funds are now able to be
spent on other activities.
The general fund is available to be used to support the purposes of the fund at the discretion of
the trustees.
15. OTHER FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees.
The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an
independently administered fund. Contributions are reflected in expenditure on the same
basis as an individual's salary allocation.
The charge to the Statement of Financial Activities in respect of defined contribution
schemes was £10,449 (2023 - £6,976).
At the year end all commitments have been paid over to the independent administered
fund with the exception of £1,615 (2023 - £949) which is due to be paid after the year end.
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16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
An amount of £2,930 was paid to P Rogers (2023 - £2,400), a trustee, for providing a
safeguarding training course in the year.
These transactions have been reviewed and were considered reasonable expenses.
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Detailed Statement of Financial
Activities for the year ended 31st Dec 2024
INCOME AND EN(>OWMENTS
31.1224
31.IZ23
Donatlons and1ogacl•s
Donations
Gift aid
L8gaci8S
Total:
2,466
368
92000
94,834
718
277
995
Inv•8tm•nt Incom•
Deposit account interest
11,943
9,636
Charltabl• actlvltl•s
Journal income
Subscriptions
Conferences
Event income
National CPD Programme
Virtual job fair
NHSE Project
Job Adv8rtlS8m8nt Scheme
Total:
1,961
186,025
107,338
737
IZ950
1,909
173,659
920
8,536
4,976
3,850
3,200
316,061
190,000
Total In¢omlng r•sours•s
422.838
200.631
EXPENDITURE
Charltabl• aetlvltl••
Salaries
Social security
Pensions
Office costs
Website maintenance costs
Journal costs
Marketing and publicity
Regional events
Subscription costs
AHP rewards
Consultancy Fees
Training and education costs
Conference costs
EDI Project
Mentor for Chair
AHA costs
National CPD Programme
175,033
11,728
10,449
8,843
4,615
30,907
766
1,980
2,674
618
4,500
697
116,723
1,496
30
150,392
9,778
6,976
13,128
2,799
30,127
716
641
2,835
576
296
419
30
5,090
2,856
4,602
Carried fO￿ard
375,661
226,659
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BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC THERAPY
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31st December 2024
31.1124
31.1123
Charitabl• activit508
Brought forward
NQMT Training
Virtual job fair expenses
Music & drama expo costs
EMTC meeting costs
Supervision Work Group
student grants
Total:
375,661
15,453
226,659
12,470
5,051
1,260
901
1,106
492
922
4,700
398,334
4,500
250,841
oth
Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest Poyable
Total:
435
435
Support costs
Managom•nt
Sundries
Trustee exp8nses
Meeting costs
Total:
910
732
1,744
3.386
345
688
1.033
Flnane•
Bank charges
Computer equipment
Total:
350
14
384
306
194
500
Govwnane• eo8t8
Accountancy fees
2,754
1,788
Total r•sourc•s •xp•nd•d
402,489
256,950
Not {oxpondltur•)Iincom•
20.349
(56.319)
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