PROJECT BUDGET
UF51: Commissioning 30 Scottish Musicians for Ethical Streaming Infrastructure
Application Reference: CS-OFO-37512-4C94
Applicant: Universal Frequency51 CIC (SC870603)
Project Duration: 15 months (March 2026 - June 2027)
Total Requested: £100,000
| Category | Description | Amount (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Commissions | 30 Scottish musicians × £500-1500 per commission | £40,000 |
| Directors' Salaries | Brian Hughes £12,500 + Gillian Barbara Brown £12,500 (15 months, part-time) | £25,000 |
| Project Support | Dedicated artist liaison and programme coordination role | £15,000 |
| Platform Technology & Infrastructure | FLAC streaming, artist dashboards, binaural rendering, hosting | £10,000 |
| Research & Evaluation Partnership | University partnership, clinical surveys, peer-reviewed publication | £5,000 |
| Marketing & Artist Outreach | Recruitment, artist onboarding, community events | £3,000 |
| Business & Administrative Costs | CIC compliance, insurance, legal, accounting | £2,000 |
| TOTAL | £100,000 | |
DETAILED BREAKDOWN
1. Artist Commissions (£40,000)
- 30 Scottish musicians creating original compositions for mental health and wellbeing
- £500-1500 per commission depending on complexity and duration
- Artists retain full copyright ownership
- Artists receive 90% of ongoing streaming revenue
- Covers composition, recording, and mastering costs
2. Directors' Salaries (£25,000)
- Co-Director 1 (Brian Hughes): £12,500 over 15 months - project management, platform development, artist relations
- Co-Director 2 (Gillian Barbara Brown): £12,500 over 15 months - operations, community engagement, financial oversight
- Equivalent to £833/month each - fair compensation for part-time strategic roles
- Responsible for Creative Scotland reporting, budget management, and project delivery
3. Project Support (£15,000)
- Dedicated project support role for artist liaison and programme coordination
- Creative briefs, technical guidance, feedback on drafts
- Quality assurance and production assistance
- Artist onboarding and ongoing support throughout 15 months
4. Platform Technology & Infrastructure (£10,000)
- Lossless FLAC streaming infrastructure
- Artist earnings dashboard with real-time analytics
- Binaural rendering capability for headphone users
- Offline functionality for accessibility
- Server hosting, bandwidth, and security compliance
5. Research & Evaluation Partnership (£5,000)
- University partnership for academic validation (in discussions with UWS Applied Psychology Research Group)
- Pre/post wellness surveys using validated clinical tools (GAD-7 for anxiety, PSQI for sleep, BPI for pain)
- Statistical analysis of music's impact on mental health outcomes
- Peer-reviewed publication costs
6. Marketing & Artist Outreach (£3,000)
- Artist recruitment through Musicians' Union Scotland and Scottish Music Centre
- Artist onboarding materials and creative briefs
- Platform promotion to target user groups
- Quarterly artist feedback sessions
7. Business & Administrative Costs (£2,000)
- CIC compliance and reporting requirements
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Business banking and accounting services
- Legal advice on artist contracts and intellectual property
NOTES
- Directors' salaries included - fair compensation for part-time project management (£833/month each)
- Artist-first approach - artist commissions represent 40% of total budget
- All figures are estimates based on current market rates and may be adjusted within categories
- Quarterly financial reporting to Creative Scotland
- CIC asset lock ensures all funds benefit community - no profit extraction possible
Prepared by: Brian Hughes & Gillian Barbara Brown, Co-Directors
Organisation: Universal Frequency51 CIC (SC870603)
Contact: family@uf51.love
Website: uf51.love
Date: 13/10/2026