2025-07-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From Period start date: 1 August 2024 To Period end date: 31 July 2025

Charity name: Derby Music Association

Charity registration number: 1003249

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To promote the development of musical education for children and young people in Derby City and surrounding areas.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	To provide opportunity for young people to receive coaching in ensemble playing and singing. To be given the opportunity to develop those skills, build confidence and friendships through solo and group performance.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	Guidance reviewed by the Chair of Trustees and disseminated by email and in trustee meetings.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	N/A
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	N/A
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Parents are encouraged to volunteer to support in the logistical running of the centre on a Saturday morning, as librarians for the music library, and to support in the running of concerts.

N/A Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Derby Music Centre offers a range of workshops, bands, orchestras and choirs which cater for the needs of a wide range of abilities. It provides more specialised coaching in ensemble playing that young people are usually able to access in schools. It gives performance opportunities – both in groups and solos, in both large and small concert venues. Where pupils circumstances require financial support bursaries are available. Some students complete their ‘volunteering’ element of Duke of Edinburgh Award through the centre.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	• New Marimba delivered from Capital grant. • In-kind support ofrom Normans – music stands donated, some sold for DMC income. oIn-kind support from Timp repairs (c£1500 worth). o‘Pbone’ music paid for Music For Youth (M4Y) coach travel. • Chamber concerts amazing back in February and March were both amazing events again, showcasing so many soloists and providing a unique solo performance opportunity for these players. • M4Y was a brilliant experience for our players. City Youth Orchestra, Swing Band and City Wind Band really rose to the occasion and thoroughlyenjoyed the

		trip out! We have received our written feedback. • Gala concert truly rocked the roof off. Planning for next year – in the new and different format space of Repton School Theatre as current venue is becoming too expensive. • Swing band evening was a great success. First time since pre-covid that we have held an event like this for a single ensemble. True evening of entertainment. The ‘donations’ received at the end were happily given and probably equate to more than we would have taken if we had charged tickets. • Big Orch day Sunday 11thMay, led by DMA. This was a collaborative event for multiple music centres and players outside centre activities to try out orchestral playing for a day at intermediate level. There were 58 players attending, including a large number of DMA intermediate players. Truly beneficial experience for them and some are excited at the prospect of County Senior Orchestra when they are ready and then City Youth at DMA • Open morning Saturday 4thMay – not the success we have had in the past. Possibly because it was earlier in the summer term and fell on the bank holiday weekend. The postings to primary schools had to be done well before the Easter break, and despite follow-ups after the easter break, we still didn’t get the sign-ups from schools. • One to ones – this a new approach towards how pupils progress through the ensembles. In an attempt to make the process more accessible to all, pupils will have a one to one session with their conductor rather than a traditional audition.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41

Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Accounts compiled by Treasurer, audited by an external accountant (Derby Community Accountancy Service) and formally reviewed by the Trustees. The charity has sought to maximise interest payments on balances in bank accounts by investing some ‘cash’ in new savings accounts.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Reserves maintain a minimum of £55,000 in case of loss (particularly of uninsured music catalogue). In addition, a term’s costs are also kept in reserve to ensure smooth cash flow.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	Full financial return accompanies this Trustees Annual Report. Minimum balance of approximately £80,000 for the year 24/25.
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements	where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Principle funding is a grant from the Derbyshire Music Hub. This is linked to a Service Level Agreement with a series of agreed objectives which include maintaining high quality standards and broadening the musical experience offered by the centre. Attendees also contribute donations, together with ticket sales for concerts and raffle donations.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	N/A
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	• The charity is dependent on the Derbyshire Music Hub for funding. Scale of funding reflects member numbers. • A lack of affordable insurance for the music catalogue
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Derby Music Association
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Trust
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Potential new Trustees are welcomed from Derby Music Centre attendee families and carers to build and enhance the collective skillset of existing Trustees. Appointment is subject to formal agreement by the existing Trustees.

Additional information (optional)

Additional information (optional)	Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	All trustees who have regular contact with students are required to have DBS clearance
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Derby Music Association
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number	1003249
Charity’s principal address	c/o Beaufort Community School
	Hampshire Road,
	Chaddesden
	Derby
	DE21 6BT

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole **year **	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
	Mr David Miles
	Mrs K Ball
	Yoons Irons
	Conor Haron
	Kashmira Subramanian
	Sophie McKenna

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) ie (A! Full name(s) Claire Spink Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 10 March 2025

DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR

31 JULY 2025

Charity Number 1003249

DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

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DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Derby Music Association I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 which are set out on pages 2 to 4.

Respective responsibilities of the trustees and examiner

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: ¢ accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Posey ey

Mark Newey ACMA Derby Community Accountancy Service Babington Lodge 128 Green Lane Derby DEI IRY

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DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025

		2025	2024
OpeningBalance		£ 82836	Hy 64002
Receipts
Grants	note!	34000	~—17400
Fees		381	243
Concerts Donations and giftaid Sundry Interest		8742 34239 4187 762	7731 = 553217 2942 1029
		82310	82562
Payments
Conductors and other stafffees Rent		44036 10681	41352 8000
Telephone, Internet, Stationery & Postage		360	776
Insurance		544	486
Advertising& Publicity		0	350
Equipment		21	1360
ConcertExpenses& Costs		6317	8517
Other fees	note2	2716	1000
Donations		0	0
Sundries		1438	1887
		66112	63728
Surplus/Deficit for period		16198	18834
ClosingBalance		99034	82836

DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 JULY 2025

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DERBY MUSIC ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Derbyshire|£|£| |County|Council/Music|Partnership|34000|17400| |Note|2| |Other|fees| |2025|2024| |Accountancy|£|£| |Training|fees|400|400| |Database|456|600| |Sundry|costs and IT costs|656|0| |.|1204|0| |2716|1000| |Note 3|2025|2024| |Debtors|£|£| |Derbyshire|County Council/Music Partnership|0|17000|

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