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).

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire Luton

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£772,650

Latest Expenditure

£679,404

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 25% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £261,207

Charitable Activities £497,733

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,055

Other Income £11,655

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £608,125

Raising Funds £71,279

Governance £850

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2022 — Collette Foundation (organisation 5049745)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£772,650	£679,404	£608,125	£335,468	£335,468	16 / 30
2024	£896,227	£777,627	£699,676	£242,222	£171,187	22 / 300
2023	£745,651	£704,876	£633,327	£123,622	£116,901	17 / 300
2022	£266,086	£368,247				0 / 117
2021	£385,248	£236,733				0 / 174

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Electric Umbrella

What does Electric Umbrella do?

How much income did Electric Umbrella report in 2025?

Electric Umbrella reported total income of £773k and reported expenditure of £679k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Electric Umbrella?

Electric Umbrella has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Electric Umbrella registered as a charity?

Electric Umbrella was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 2016 as charity number 1165164. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Electric Umbrella?

Electric Umbrella is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Clark. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Electric Umbrella operate?

Electric Umbrella operates across 4 areas: Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Luton and London.

Is Electric Umbrella a registered charity?

Yes — Electric Umbrella is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165164.