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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

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£996,100
Latest Expenditure
£940,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 88.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 11.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £400,967
Charitable Activities £588,081
Other Trading £0
Investments £7,052
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £834,047
Raising Funds £106,246
Governance £1,100
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 2026.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£996,100
£940,293£834,047£391,275£391,27522 / 30
2025
£772,650
£679,404£608,125£335,468£335,46816 / 30
2024
£896,227
£777,627£699,676£242,222£171,18722 / 300
2023
£745,651
£704,876£633,327£123,622£116,90117 / 300
2022
£266,086
£368,2470 / 117

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Electric Umbrella

What does Electric Umbrella do?

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).

How much income did Electric Umbrella report in 2026?

Electric Umbrella reported total income of £996k and reported expenditure of £940k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 January 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066779
Charity Number
1165164

Trustees

Susan Clark Chair
Adina Collins
Chris Luff
Also governs 1 other charity
Kate Holland-Hibbert
Lyle Aitken
Meena Hansen
Simon Putman
Suzanne Landridge

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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