# MANCHESTER MUSIC FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT 12/06/2024 – 31/03/2025 Registered Charity Number: 1208644 "Empowering Greater Manchester'syoung musicians throughcollaboration, creativity, andopportunity." Edit with ## CONTENTS |About Manchester Music Foundation|2| |---|---| |Objectives and Activities|3| |Our Year in Music|4| |Website Launch|6| |Financial Review|7| |Looking Ahead|8| |Governance and Trustees|9| Edit with ## ABOUT MANCHESTER MUSIC FOUNDATION Manchester Music Foundation (MMF) is a registered charity dedicated to empowering young people across Greater Manchester through music. The charity provides access to - high quality music education, creative opportunities, and performance experiences for children and young adults, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. **----- Start of picture text -----**
300+ 10+
Young People Engaged Partner Schools
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Boroughs Reached Core Programmes
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Edit with ## OUR BELIEF MMF believes that music has the power to unite communities, build confidence, and inspire positive change. Through partnerships with schools, local authorities, and cultural organisations, MMF ensures that every young person has the opportunity to experience the joy of making music. Registered Charity Number: 1208644 Edit with ## OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Manchester Music Foundation (MMF) exists to support young people across Greater Manchester through music, education, and creative opportunity. Its charitable objects are drawn from its Constitution and include advancing education, supporting young people facing disadvantage, and promoting the musical heritage of Manchester. ## PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The trustees confirm that they have complied with the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit throughout the year. All activities undertaken by MMF directly contribute to advancing education and promoting community cohesion through music. ## GRANT-MAKING POLICY MMF supports organisations and individuals through structured grant-making and bursaries, as outlined in its policy. Grants are awarded to organisations whose work aligns with MMF's strategic aims. Bursaries support young people facing financial and social barriers. Edit with ## OUR YEAR IN MUSIC ## STOP! ANTI-HATE WEEK PROJECT In partnership with Greater Manchester's "No Place for Hate" campaign, MMF delivered a week-long creative project encouraging young people to use music as a tool for unity and inclusion. Participants composed original songs and performed them at community events celebrating diversity and respect. ## Highlights: - Over 300 young people engaged in anti-hate workshops - Collaborative performances across Manchester schools - Integration of the Too Great For Hate (TGFH) message through music and art "Musicgives us a voice to standtogether against hate." Edit with ## MUSIC FOR ALL This initiative provided free taster sessions and instrument loans to children who otherwise would not have access to music education. Over 300 young people participated across five boroughs, discovering new talents and building confidence through creative expression. **----- Start of picture text -----**
Impact:
300+
Young people engaged
10+
Partner schools
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Boroughs reached
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Edit with ## MUSIC FOR LIFE (NEET TRAILBLAZER) A targeted program supporting young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Participants developed transferable skills through songwriting, production, and live performance, helping them re-engage with education and employment pathways. Secured £17,550 in restricted funding from Tameside MBC to support music education initiatives, equipment purchases, and partnership activities with local schools and community groups. Edit with ## FINANCIAL REVIEW The charity remains financially stable and continues to develop its reserves strategy. MMF's principal sources of income include grants, donations, and commissioned activity. ## Income Sources - Grant funding - Charitable donations - Commissioned activity - Fundraising events ## Financial Stability - Developing reserves strategy - Diversified funding base - Sustainable programme delivery - Strong financial governance Edit with ## NEW MILESTONE: WEBSITE LAUNCH We were delighted to launch our new website, marking an important step in our digital development and outreach capabilities. ## Visit us at ## manchestermusicfoundation.org Our new website provides comprehensive information about our programmes, news and updates, and ways to get involved. It serves as a platform for sharing stories of impact and connecting with our community of supporters. Edit with ## FINANCIAL REVIEW For the period 12 June 2024 – 31 March 2025 This financial period reflects a period of steady income growth and targeted expenditure to support the ' Foundation s charitable objectives, including the Too Great For Hate (TGFH) and Music for Life projects. ## INCOME BREAKDOWN **----- Start of picture text -----**
Source Description Amount Fund Type
TAMESIDE MBC GM TGFH funding £500 Restricted
Cash & Cheque Deposits TMS bucket donations £676 Unrestricted
Donation from Mr & Mrs H Unrestricted donation £500 Unrestricted
TAMESIDE MBC Music for Life funding £17,550 Restricted
Total Income £19,226
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The majority of income this year was derived from local authority grants and community donations, with restricted funds supporting specific music outreach projects. Edit with ## EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN **----- Start of picture text -----**
Description Category Amount
Bank charges (Jun–Aug) Bank charges £16.66
Tameside Metropolitan Operational expenditure £800
Zurich Insurance Public liability insurance £56
Currys Business Bury Capital asset purchase (equipment) £3,495.96
Tameside Sports Trust Operational expenditure £208
Total Expenditure £4,575.62
Net Movement in Funds (Surplus) £14,800.38
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Category Amount
Opening funds £0
Net movement in funds £14,800.38
Closing funds (carried forward) £14,800.38
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The Foundation remains in a strong financial position, with sufficient unrestricted reserves to support ongoing operations and project development in 2026–27. Edit with ## LOOKING AHEAD In 2026, MMF aims to build on this year's successes with ambitious new goals: ## EXPAND MUSIC FOR ALL Reach 50 more young people through our accessible music education programme. ## NEW PARTNERSHIPS Develop new partnerships with local schools and cultural venues across Greater Manchester. ## DIGITAL RESEARCH HUB Launch a digital research hub offering insightful resources, music education news, and career advice. ## ANTI-HATE INITIATIVES Continue supporting anti-hate and inclusion initiatives through creative collaboration. ## PARTICIPANT STORIES Include feedback, quotes, and video testimonials from participants to showcase impact. ## STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT ## Legal Structure MMF is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by its Constitution. This structure provides the benefits of incorporation while maintaining the accountability expected of a charity. Edit with ## Governance and Safeguarding The charity is governed by a board of trustees who bring expertise in education, music, and community development. Trustees meet quarterly to oversee strategy, compliance, and financial management. MMF maintains robust safeguarding policies to protect all participants. All staff and volunteers undergo enhanced DBS checks and regular training. Edit with ## GOVERNANCE AND TRUSTEES ## BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jonathan Parkes Chair Holly McBride Trustee Elizabeth Barras Trustee ## CHARITY DETAILS Charity Number: Structure: Registered Address: 1208644 CIO 23 Whitfield Cross, Glossop, SK13 8NW ## DECLARATION The trustees confirm that this report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for charities. Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by: ## Jonathan Parkes Chair of Trustees Thankyou to everyone who supportedour mission to make music accessible for all. ## CONTACT US www.manchestermusicfoundation.org Edit with mancmusicfoundation@gmail.com