Our Strategy and Impact
See how Jessie's Fund is transforming the lives of seriously ill and disabled children across the UK through the power of music - and where we're headed next.
A long-term partnership with Martin House
Our first partnership, 30 years ago, was with Martin House, working with their head of care and new music therapist to buy instruments. We have been working together ever since, and recently supported them with a grant to develop their music therapy provision.
Lucy has been attending Martin House since getting a diagnosis of a rare gene defect that means she is unable to move her limbs, her sight and hearing are affected, and she suffers from painful muscle spasms. For her family, music therapy sessions offer “a bit of peace and normality. She enjoys hearing and experiencing music and singing in her music therapy sessions.” Being able to leave her with experienced music therapists gives Lucy the chance to enjoy songs and music while her family has a little bit of time in the day to think and organise, go for a walk, and take her brother to the playground.
2024-25 impact numbers
In 2024–2025, Jessie’s Fund celebrated 30 years of music helping children while continuing to deliver music therapy and creative projects across UK hospices, hospitals and schools, including a new partnership at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and 21 projects in specialist and early years settings.
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910
Music therapy sessions funded
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113
Children participated in sessions
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22,100
Views of our YouTube videos
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49
Attendees to our training courses
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345
Creative music workshops facilitated
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1,090
Children participated in a music workshop
2024-25 fundraising numbers
In the financial year ending 31 March 2025, Jessie’s Fund raised £336,549 - 84% from voluntary income, 6% from fundraising activities, 3% from investments and 7% from charitable activities - and spent £367,387, with 92% directed to charitable work supporting children through music and 8% on fundraising.
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£5,825.56
From sponsored events
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£12,199.99
Donated at concert/gigs
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£20,342
Donated through the Big Give
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£43,330.89
Raised through gifts in wills
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£17,107.27
Raised through Gift Aid
Previous Annual Reports and Accounts
Our previous Annual Reports can be downloaded below or through our Charity Commission page.
Our future plans
Our vision: Every seriously ill or disabled child in the UK experiences music as communication, learning, and therapy.
Our strategy aims to:
- Reach more children across the UK through partnerships and an expanded digital library.
- Extend our impact via staff training, a new schools network, and accreditation framework.
- Uphold the high-quality delivery we’re known for.
- Secure our future for the next 30+ years through sustainable income and strong reserves.