The Amber Trust
Also known as: Access to Music for Blind People Education and Residential
The charity helps blind or partially sighted children, including those with additional disabilities, who have a talent or a love for music. The AMBER Music Awards were established to enable these children to nurture this talent by accessing the music that can transform their lives.
Activities & Mission
The charity helps blind or partially sighted children, including those with additional disabilities, who have a talent or a love for music. The AMBER Music Awards were established to enable these children to nurture this talent by accessing the music that can transform their lives.
Grants
The Amber Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £478,414
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £315,673 | £478,414 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2024 | £314,328 | £540,449 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £349,001 | £401,220 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £299,724 | £304,499 | 0 / 11 | |||
| 2021 | £399,877 | £266,673 | 0 / 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Amber Trust
What does The Amber Trust do?
The charity helps blind or partially sighted children, including those with additional disabilities, who have a talent or a love for music. The AMBER Music Awards were established to enable these children to nurture this talent by accessing the music that can transform their lives.
How much income did The Amber Trust report in 2025?
The Amber Trust reported total income of £316k and reported expenditure of £478k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Amber Trust registered as a charity?
The Amber Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 November 1995 as charity number 1050503. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs The Amber Trust?
The Amber Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr ANN FIONA COSTA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Amber Trust operate?
The Amber Trust operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Amber Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Amber Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050503.
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Also Known As
- Access to Music for Blind People Education and Residential
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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