Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 15

Poor Liquidity: -1
Strong growth: +2
Multiple Deficits: -2
Fundraising costs low: +3

Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Large volunteers +3
Grant maker support: +12

Overall GiG Score: 23

ELECTRIC UMBRELLA

At Electric Umbrella we create amazing, live interactive music experiences with learning disabled people - and when our members take to the stage, they help change the way the world looks at them - and others. Our Education Programme reaches thousands of school children, teachers and staff at both mainstream and SEND schools in Hertfordshire (in-person) and across the country (online).

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Liquidity appears to have been slender at the latest year end
On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 8 years

www.electricumbrella.co.uk

mel@electricumbrella.co.uk

07452806517

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23	£746	£705	£41	£72	£124	£117	2	17	300
31/03/22	£266	£368	£-102	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	117
31/03/21	£385	£237	£149	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	174
31/03/20	£189	£165	£25	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	80
05/04/19	£137	£158	£-21	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	80
05/04/18	£145	£117	£29	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
05/04/17	£113	£103	£10	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 9.6%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 10.2%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 33%
Liabilities/Income: 8%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 95%
Reserves/Spending: 2 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 0 months
Quick Ratio: 0.9

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Disability

How it operates

Provides services

Where it operates

Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton, Throughout London,

Who it helps

People With Disabilities

Who works here?

17 employees
300 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Hertfordshire Community Foundation	£89,553
The Foyle Foundation	£38,000
The Clothworkers Foundation	£34,000
Garfield Weston Foundation	£30,000
DCMS	£30,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£29,820

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
The Foyle Foundation - Arts
£38,000	10/07/2023	towards core costs - specifically, freelance Musicians and Music Practitioners in yearend March 2024
National Lottery Community Fund - Baby Brollies
£10,000	16/06/2023	The funding will be used to support the Baby Brollies programme delivering inclusive music sessions for SEN babies and toddlers and delivered alongside adults with learning disabilities. This project ....more The funding will be used to support the Baby Brollies programme delivering inclusive music sessions for SEN babies and toddlers and delivered alongside adults with learning disabilities. This project aims to ensure activities accessible for all and engage children and adults with disabilities in valuable social activities.
The Clothworkers Foundation - Grant to Electric Umbrella
£34,000	26/10/2022	purchase of a vehicle for a charity supporting people with disabilities in Herfordshire
Garfield Weston Foundation - Multi-Year Grant (3 Years) award
£30,000	04/04/2022	Electric Umbrella Online & Face-to-Face
National Lottery Community Fund - Electric Umbrella Celebrates the Jubilee
£9,820	01/04/2022	The funding will be used to provide a series of inclusive performances in Hemel Hempstead town centre along with a mobile street piano in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The project aims ....more The funding will be used to provide a series of inclusive performances in Hemel Hempstead town centre along with a mobile street piano in celebration of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The project aims to bring the community together raising awareness and promoting meaningful connections.
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Electric Umbrella Jubilee Tour
£9,979	29/03/2022	Grant to Electric Umbrella
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Instruments for Change project
£36,138	03/03/2022	Grant to Electric Umbrella
National Lottery Community Fund - Electric Umbrella Music Machine
£10,000	18/02/2022	The funding will be used to pay for the staff costs who help enrich the lives of learning disabled people through music. The project aims to give learning disabled members a sense of belonging and ....more The funding will be used to pay for the staff costs who help enrich the lives of learning disabled people through music. The project aims to give learning disabled members a sense of belonging and pride in performing and delivering sessions which boosts confidence and self-esteem leading to improved mental health.
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Electric Umbrella Member Development Programme
£23,436	12/01/2022	Grant to Electric Umbrella
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Electric Umbrella Express in Watford
£5,000	23/09/2021	Grant to Electric Umbrella
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Electric Umbrella Online
£10,000	17/11/2020	Grant to Electric Umbrella
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£30,000	11/08/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - EUTV
£5,000	06/04/2020	Grant to Electric Umbrella
Hertfordshire Community Foundation - Big Yellow Choir
£10,000	21/02/2019 6	Music for adults with learning disabilities charity, seeking funding to expand a community choir and hold a one-off concert
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Electric Umbrella
£5,015	19/11/2018	We want to plan a Christmas tour, performing to the public at large to challenge the perception of people with learning disabilities.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (8)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 7/8 persons

CHRIS LUFF Appointed: 2020, Other trusteeship: The Blue Tangerine Charity,

DAVID CAREY Appointed: 2021

KATE HOLLAND-HIBBERT Appointed: 2021

LYLE AITKEN Appointed: 2022

MEENA HANSEN Appointed: 2022

SARAH THOMPSON Appointed: 2021

SUZANNE LANDRIDGE Appointed: 2021

TONY BERNSTEIN (Chair) Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Trustee, Other trusteeship: FAMILY FRIENDS,

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 14/01/2016, number: 1165164

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
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Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

7 returns made; all on time

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from COLLETTE FOUNDATION on 17/01/2022

Main office

Ramillies
The Green
Sarratt
RICKMANSWORTH
Hertfordshire
WD3 6AY

Objectives

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PREVENTING PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY IN PARTICULAR BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.

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