SCHOOL GROUND SOUNDS

Charity number: 1159676
Charity reporting is up to date (on time)

Charity overview

Activities - how the charity spends its money

Using the power of music, Grounded Sounds (formerly SGS) transforms the lives of young people aged 11 - 24 from disadvantaged backgrounds in lower income areas of London. Through a variety of programmes the charity provides high quality, creative experiences that develop musical talent and build confidence and life skills, supporting the transition into adulthood and improving career prospects.

Income and expenditure

Data for financial year ending 31 December 2023

Total income: £176,022
Total expenditure: £180,139

People

5 Trustee(s)

Employees with total benefits over £60,000

No employees have total benefits over £60k for this charity

Fundraising

No information available

Trading

This charity does not have any trading subsidiaries.

Trustee payments

No trustees receive any remuneration, payments or benefits from the charity.

What, who, how, where

What the charity does:
  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who the charity helps:
  • Children/young People
How the charity helps:
  • Provides Services
Where the charity operates:
  • Throughout London

Governance

Registration history:
  • 17 December 2014: CIO registration
Organisation type:
CIO
Other names:
  • Grounded Sounds (Working name)
Gift aid:
Recognised by HMRC for gift aid
Other regulators:
No information available
Policies:
  • Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
  • Conflicting interests
  • Financial reserves policy and procedures
  • Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding policy and procedures
  • Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
  • Social media policy and procedures
  • Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Land and property:
This charity does not own and/or lease land or property

Trustees

Trustees are the people responsible for controlling the work, management and administration of the charity on behalf of its beneficiaries. Generally trustees are treasurer, chair, board member etc. The trustees are responsible for keeping this list up to date and can do this by updating their details as they happen through the online service

5 Trustee(s)

Name Role Date of appointment Other trusteeships Reporting status of other trusteeships
Thomas Anthony Keohane Chair 05 February 2019
None on record
Cristina Speranza Sabrina Barone Trustee 03 December 2024
None on record
Stephen Michael James Cartwright Trustee 23 September 2024
None on record
CHARLES SCOTT Trustee 01 December 2014
None on record
JACK KEELING Trustee 01 December 2014
None on record

Financial history

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Financial period end date

Income / Expenditure 30/11/2019 31/12/2020 31/12/2021 31/12/2022 31/12/2023
Total gross income £133.57k £129.50k £159.97k £153.87k £176.02k
Total expenditure £96.74k £127.91k £139.52k £159.85k £180.14k
Income from government contracts N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Income from government grants N/A N/A £4.20k £18.67k N/A

Accounts and annual returns

This table shows the charity's record of submitting annual returns, accounts and trustees' annual report (TAR) for the last five financial periods.
Title Reporting year Date received Received Download
Annual return 31 December 2023 02 March 2024 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2023 02 March 2024 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2022 12 March 2023 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2022 12 March 2023 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2021 22 February 2022 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2021 22 February 2022 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 31 December 2020 24 January 2021 On Time
Accounts and TAR 31 December 2020 24 January 2021 On Time Download Open in new window
Annual return 30 November 2019 03 February 2020 On Time
Accounts and TAR 30 November 2019 03 February 2020 On Time Download Open in new window
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Governing document

Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established.
It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.

CIO - Foundation Registered 17 Dec 2014

Charitable objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: THE ADVANCEMENT OF MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS BY HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TO ACCESS THE MUSIC PRODUCTION PROCESS AND MUSICAL ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND PROMOTE ENGAGEMENT.

Contact information

Address:
14 HENDERSON ROAD
LONDON
SW18 3RR
Phone:
07907481282
Email:
info@schoolgroundsounds.org
Website:

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