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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02695368 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1009867 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FOR COMMUNrrY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU MHA Elfed House Oak Tree Court Cardiff Gale Business Park CARDIFF CF23 8RS

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Page Report of the Trustees 1 to 13 Independent Examinerfs Report 14 Statement of Financial Activities 15 Balance Sheet 16 Notes to the Financial Statements 17 to 26

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees. who are also diTeclors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements ol the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities prepafrng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of I￿lattd IFRS 102} {effective 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Mlssion Statement Community Music Wales. Mission is to wntribute to the empowement of communities through enabling them to participate in creativity and leaming through participation in music making. Aims To use music and ueativTrty to support disadvantaged communities across Wales. To provide partiapalory music opportuni118s for most in need. To develop innovative work in response to the changing needs of Wales. 4 To raise Ihe standard of community music delivery across Wales. 5 To develop cross cultural links throLFgh a planned progr8mrne of international activity. In the promotion of the Welsh Lan9uage through delivery of service and public advocacy. ObJecttves Provide a diverse programme of music p8rticipation bi-lingually strategically across Wales to ensure maximum participation and engagement. Work with local, regional and national partners to deliver a diverse programme o* work for specific needs groups. Ensure community music has a presence as a credible career pathway within the cullural industries through work with HE, FE and the skills sector. Provide the bridge belween coMm￿nity music and the music industry. increasing opportunities for disengaged young people. Raise the bar regarding the quality of delivery of community music across Wales. Build capacity within communities to use music as an engagement tool. incre2sing the levels of participation. 7 Raise the standard of how community music is delNered through tutor, organisalional and mentor training. 8 Increase the social use of Welsh through music. Publ1¢ benefit The trustees can confimi that they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due ieg8rd to ptsblic benefit guidance published by the Chartties Commission. Signthcant activities that we undertook during the year that demonstrate public bene)It are sel out in the following pages. Page I

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTivrriES Significant activities Projects 2 Training Commissions Charitable Activitie$ 1. Projects The main ly)dy of OUT work is through our participatory programme which we deliver Wales wide. Our workshops provide opportunities for people to create and play music, whether in local parks, community centres or schcrt)Is. We work in partnetship with 8 large number of organisations. including groups wilh specific needs such as young people. NEETS (Not in Education Employment or Tfainingl older people, disability groups. homeless. refugee and asylum seekers. people struggling with rnental health issues and Young Offenders. Our work is developed in partnership with local organisations and targeted at those who are disadvantaged or suffer social exclusion. Our projects aim to empower the individual, improving not only their music and technical skills. but also emotional intelligence, self-esteem and self-confidence. We also promote other transferable skills including team-work, communication and bastc skills such as numeracy and literacy. Our workshop programme is innovalive and participant driven and is developed through continual discussion and consultation, which is adaptable to local needs. The projects concentrate on group wo￿. encouraging team activity, communication and mutual respect, whilst also giving individual support. Within our workshop programme we deliver a variety of short and long-te projecls from drumming sessions lo new and innovative technology workshops. We also develop projects lo use music to educate young people about their environment. local area and issues affeoting their lives. Projects under this department are as follows: Arts Council of Wales - Create Grant- Aber l Aber We started our Arts Council of Wales. Create Funded project - Aber l Aber. This is be a Wales wide participatory project using music to explore the issues effecling the communities who live near estuaries around the Welsh coast. Starttng at the River Severn. a Gateway lo Wales, we will work with communities all trle way to Holyhead and its reach lo Ireland. This project will take us through a jouiney of environmental diversity, exploring the impact of climate change, envimnmental Impact & socioleconomic diversty, myths & legends including smuggling. to exploring tourism and ils impacts on tocal communities and their language. Building on the success of our previous project Ffordd Sain. whereby we explored communities living along the A470, we decided lo carry out fvrther consultation with local groups living along the coast of Wales. The groups induded community or9anisations. environmental groups, historical societies. musicians, youth groups, to explore this concept of modern Wales and sense of place and identity. We wanted to explore the well-known Welsh word, Aber, which deseribes Ihe important culiural areas at the mouth of rivers. where the water courses meet. Many towns and villages across Wales include Aber in their names. We found thal the Estuaries around Wales have ancient roots and have impacted centuries of Welsh life. The societies that have grown up around these Estuaries range in size. face the impact of environmentsl issues, are bilingual. are economically and socially diverse and are often affected both negatively and positively by tourism and holiday home cultures. Through Ihls eonsullation, we identified that these communities wanted a voice and to be heard and connected to the rest of Wale5. So once again, we wanted to celebrate and showcase modern Welshness. in all ils diversity, working with local community groups living around the estuaries aroLFnd the coast of Wales. We will explore the history, music, myths including pirates & smugglers, trade. as well as modem societal issues such as the impact of tourism, holiday homes and the loss of indltstries such as fishing. that were once the economic backbone of Ihese areas. We will do this through a variety of music fomis including ten weeks of workshops with each group exploring song writing, sound walks around their geographical area. lyric wrlting through poetry exploring any language dFffèrences specific lo their area and also experimental music to best represent their feelings on this sense of place and belonging. As a legacy. we will build up our previously designed digital map of Wales which we built as part of Ffordd Sain. This worked very well in pulling the project together so we will build on thi5 framework to showcase each project around Wal8s. It wll act as host to the final work, uptoading the audio, videos. pictures, blogs and interviews hosted on our website. We will collaborate in partnership w¢lh various community groups and will work with a team of freelance musicians from across Wates- all who have significant experience and have undertaken community music training. We will use freelance lulors in a variety of genres using homegrown local tutors where possible. ensuring we have a bilingual mlx. Activities can tske pla¢e face to face or be adapted to onllne if necessary, using song writing technologies. Page 2

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The aim of the project is to work with len groups along our Welsh coast to represent the diversity of Wales. We have started consulting wilh groups in some of the key areas around the estuaries and were particularly keen to work in West Wales as we have engaged less in this area and wanted lo explore issues facing the Welsh speaking communities that live along the West coast. Each area is unique, and each projecl will be participant led. looking at issues that the group may be facing. such as climate char7ge, tourism, language. trade (B￿Xit), economic challenges. and also highlighting myths, legends, and the unique music of the old fishing communitses. Arts Council of Wales - Arts Health and Wellbeln Lotte Grant - Calonnau Cerddorol 11 Due to the success of our first Calonnau Cerddorol project and the increase in demand. We applied to ACW for money to up-scale the project to continue our work and we were success￿1 in the applic81ion. The project engaged wtlh adults & young people livin9 Wth diagnosed mental health conditions. Our project was delivered bilingually & operated in North & South Wales where we continued our existing partnerships with mental health charities along with new partners including Cardiff & Vale UHB & Cwm Taf LHB. to deliver participatory W0￿$hopS & perfomiance, piomoling recovery amongst the partnevs services-users. Our project was a partnership with mental health charities & LHB'S. Our main partner Ihroughoul the first phase of the project & in this second phase was Hafod Community Mental Health. based in North Wales who engage with adults with severe mental illness. We collaborated through working together to design the project and along with other organisalions, we developed a successful method of supporting & evaluating participants through 3 key aims. As the project developed. wè worked with additional partners including charities & he81th boarijs. upscaling it to include new areas and more participants. The project lasted for 18 months and used music through songwriting, recofding and collaborgtion. to promote recovery amongst the services-users of our partners and provided acftvities to increase confidence. sel achievable goals and develop community cohesion. We delivered 50ngwriling wothslKJPS. recordings ot original music and peèr-led perfomiances with our partners in N and S Wales. These sessions took place at the drop in centres in Hafod across N Wales. Gisda in Gwynedd, Kim Inspire in Denbighshire. Ynys Mon and Flinlshire, at Women's Connect First and in Ysbyty Prifysgol Uandochau, Cardiff. Our project provided step-by-step goals fi)r the participants to work through to genly extend boundaries and build confidence. The musi¢ and nature of the tyrics was 100% participant led. supported by our trained freelance music practttioners. The project built strong relalionships thn)ugh providing 2 sharlng environment where participants worked together to create and perfomi songs about issues that mattered to them and record their own music which they shared with the wider community to promote cohes¢on and understanding. We also delivered a mental health spectfic training course for the staff and musicians to support the projects sustainability- We measured the sucee5s of the project by engaglng with Ihe partners who carrled out the evaluation and wrote the case studies. as they were best placed to understand the journeys of their parttcipants and see howlif our project had improved their wellbeing. We colleded participant. Partner and tutor feedback induding questionnaires and 121 discussion. carried out by the partners, as they were more likely to get honest responses. Th& evaluation was grouped in three key areas, including Increase in confidencelcontenlment, Increase in positive aspiration and Increase in community supportleohesion. Comments from the participants in Ysbyty Prify5gol Llandochau said= Increase in confidence: .1 sang even though I thought l eouldn'f, and .1 am happy to be a part of these sessions and part of the group., Demonstrating an increase in future aspirations: "I want to become better with the keyboard and play more in the future.. An Increase in community cohesion: .1 love feeling part of the group. I dor¢'l feel alone when we're playing logelher." The partner said= 'The feedback from the sessions is very positive and is indicative that a ward-based music group can have consislenl positive outcomes for palier)ts.' Throughout this prolect. we idgntÉfied a huge increase in dgmand for support for people livlng with mental health. The project bore out the Welsh Govemment 51alistics showing an increase in demand and we were Continuously contacted by more orgs who wanted to participate. In some ¢ases. such as with Ty Canna and Amber, they accessed additional fvnding for us to ¢onlinue. Partners have been w0￿[ng wllh us on developing a new project induding participation & training, which can be expanded to indude new areas Peo les Post Code Lotte Trust Last year we were successful in a bid lo run a project called Forget-Me-Knol Well Being Project. Based in Aberdare the project provides a much needed and consistent outlet for those living and affected by dementia, Alzheimerfs. and memorylbrain trauma. Set up by Gary 'Ragsf Ryland, the Welsh singer-songwriler who shot to fame on the hit-series The Voice in 2013. Ragsy ran a pilot project as part of our ACW Creative Practitioners Lottery Funded project. The funding is to run for 3 years and this was the 2nd year. Page 3

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Setting out to change the mindset frcsm What has someone forgotten?, to What can they remembert,, The Forget Me Knot Well Belng Prole¢t provides an engaging and interactlve fomi of ¢are for all involved. MusiG offers catharsis and can help in so many ways. Most people have a song that holds some $ignifi¢ance in their lives, often beyond the comprehension of others. Whether that song is as simple as 'Happy Birthday, or something more unique and personal. Bul locked away within everyone is a connection to that piece of music that could benefit from exploration. Even more so for those living with dementia. Alzheimer's. and memorylbrain trauma. Rolling 0￿1 regular and tailored in-person sessions. participants and lulois collaborate musically,. listen and recreate a chosen song using a variety of instnjmenls, sounds and voices. Focusing on the composition and elements within it can help reveal memories and recollections for participants and their families to open-up and connect. This not only provides moments of joy, bul a basis on which people can build in further sessions. create a routine. fomi confidence, trigger memories, engage in social environments and improve the quality of their lives. These are some of the comments received by participants during this year. "I￿e attended the R&R workshops and I￿e really enjoyed it. as il has lifted my spiiil. Singing along lo the lovely songs has been great. l also know that a lot of people have been helped by this workshop and Ihere has been a lot of positive feedback. l am really hoping that this workshop will continue.. "I've manage to gel to 3 sessions, mostly cos I forget a lot of Ihlngs due to my mental heatth issue. but cyde from Penywauvl to Aberdare just to join in. We just sing songs and talk abiiul our life, where we were when first heard a s¢mg. or what they mean to us. No matter what mood I go there in l alw8ys leave in a good one" Taith We were successful in applying to Tailh to take part in an intemational project. Taith is a Welsh Govemmenl lunded programme enabling people in Wales to leam, study and volunteer all over the wodd. while allowing organisatbons in Wales to invite intemalional partners and leamers to do the same here in Wales. Our Project. Dau Enaid, Un Tailh (Two Souls. One Journey) is an exdiange program and professional development opportunity for project development slaff and earfy career community musicians. lo learn how different countries use mu51c to engage with their communities. The project is about the sharing of ideas, best practice and to build a cohesive nelwotk of community music organisations. The intention is that we will work collaboratively with our global partners to observe the systems they use lo engage with their young people and communities and thus. we will share outs. We started the project in Italy. In May we were invited by Immaginaria Coop Sociale Onlus to Procida. Italy, lo spend the week working with community musicians from Georgia. Poiand. Gemiany. Italy, Portugal & Serbia. The community musicians shared best practice in how they engaged with their eommuntties as well as shafing culture and music. The highlight of the trip was the live community project which ran throughout the week wtlh the diverse residents of the island. culminating in a performance at the central market square. Two members of our staff and two Ireelance tutors leamed and shared new methods of working from the partners and w8r8 interested in how the partners used their ¢ultural spaces for creative use. In August staff & freelance tutors headed off for Ihe Australian leg of our joumey. through Em Events, we were fortunate to spend time in the Northern Territories ￿th the First Nation people on Groole Eylandl. a small island just off the coast of Northern Australia. CMW staff and tutors were welcomed into observe the rehearsals of a group of ladies from the community. who used their language, Anindilyakwa, to write songs and perform at the D8rwln Festival. A collaboration between singerlsong writer Dr. Shellie Morris and Ihe Groote Eylandt Language Centre. the Yarnumamalyaayangkirrba-langwa project created an album entirely in their language of Anindilyakwa. Our tutors were hugely inspired to bring some of what they leamed into thoir own practice, and we were struck by how music has the power to keep langua98, culture and history alive. Page 4

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Finally for this year. 4 members of CMW staff headed lo Finland, where they spent time with award winnlng organlsalion Kukunori ry, an association for culture and mental health based in Helsinki. As well as leaming about the work of the organisation. we were interested in exploring their'cullurehouse, model. This is a combination of peer support and creative activities, supporttng young adults suffering with their mental health. CMW stsff also had the opportunity to visit other Finnish community arts initiatives and cultural leducalional institutions including the Sibelius Academy which is one of the largest music academies in Europe and Resonaari. a music centre which provides expertise alound inclusNe music education. Flnally, we met with The Outsider Arts Festival. a hugely inspiring initiative which invites everybody to celebrate equality and gives a voice to outsider artists. Next year the project will conclude wrlh trips to Ireland and Portugal and we will then be hosting a return trip to Wales. 2. Tralnlng ACW Trainin During Febmary and March 2024 we ran a specifically targeted tutor training course for freelance communty musl¢ practltioners who wanled to expand their working portfolio with training that was specifically tailored to working with groups with mental health issues. The Course was held in Llandudno Junction, North Wales. The course covered: Creating. adapting and leading appropriate musical actÈvities for people with mental health problems. Increasing confidence in working with vulnerable or distressed people. Understanding the boundaries of the role of a community musician- what is and isn't your responsibility. when lo ask for help. How to indude and empower people in groups. An introduction to some of the issues faced by rnental heallh service users. Group leadership and development. Managing expectations in groups. Communicating effectiveFy with agencies and instslulions. Giving and receiving feedba¢k, including reflecting on own prnctice. Feedback after the course from some paiticipants included: "I hope to take what I have learnt and appty11 to my existing provision, whilst also allowing this to propel me into looking for fijrther community opportunities. My aim is to make Ihe spac8 I lead more inclusive and holistic - this course has helped me envFsage how I might do that. "It is hard to Ptck one thing as all of the training was so valuable but probably that I've learnt how to have confidence lo lead a W0￿shOp and how to explore music in different ways in 8 group setting" 'The assertiveness training was really useful. also all the practical elements of a good workshop and the role of the leader. Brlstol Unlversl Following on from our successful Youth Muslc program that offered young musicians an opportunity to develop their career portfolios through learning project management and delivery of participatory arts activities. We were able to secure fijnding for one ol our participants to conlinue training with us through the SME Engagement Scheme & Bristol University- This post for Community Music Internship, recruited a participatory musl¢ian to further their career in the creative industries. To start the six-month internship program. we offered the su¢¢essful Candidate advanced training in project managemenL project development and community music practice. As this is advanced training, the candidate had already undertaken our mmunity mu51C training and have some practical experience. After participating in our Project management training, we then placed the Intem with diverse community organisations for five months, where Ihey developed and delivered a projeGI in partnership with the group. The Inlom attended ongoing training, whi15t being supported to develop and delivor parti¢ipatory music proje¢ls with divgrse community groups. Page 5

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Areas covered by the intem included: Workshop skills Project planning Developing and setting outcomes Budgetl financial management Funding induding ACW, trLFSts and fOunda￿OnS Partnership and ne￿orkIng Admin Business skills Throughout the scheme, the Intern worked wÈlh a diverse range of community organisations in collaboration with Ihelr Community Music Wales mentor. They werè given a budget and the opportunity to devise and develop their own innovative project in partnership wlh the host. with a final perft)rmance and peer-to-peer ieflection and sharing sessions at the end. This gave them vital nehvorking opportunities, real-life work experience. mentoring support and a budget to develop new and innovative work. Our project was designed to engage with participatory rnusi¢ians who wish to develop a career in the Creative-lndustries through participalory arts. We specifically sought lo engage a musician who was already experienced in delivering adrvities as a freelance artist and wished to develop their skills through training. mentoring. and hands-on practical work experier¢ce. 3. Commisslons Our 'Commissions' department is Ihe department of CMW that enables our work lo be bought in by partner5 and organisations. This is not funded throLEgh grants or tenders but relies on organisations to buy in our services. In response, we provide the musical expertise and project ideas. coofdinate the project, contraGt the tutors, lease the equipment. offer insurance cover and add a 12 10 admin fee. Commissioned projects can be anything of the WOTk that we usually offer as projects are totally bespoke lo the dient organisation. We currently do not promote this scheme as we rely on word of moLtIh- however, we receive income which can range from £20k £50k depending on the number of projects. This income is unrestricted and has the potential of bringing in substantially more in the future. Through the development of our three-year business plan we are developing our 'Commissions' Department to enable us to take a more business4ike approath to increase the amount of work we generate through non-granl fvnded sources. The commissions we f￿1Ve are varied from across Wales and include a diverse range of music activity. It also brings in 8 significant amount of funds, which we intend to ma￿mise in the futLtre. Projects this year have included.. T Canna- Cardiff Ty Canna have once again, commissioned us lo rLFn multiple sessions throughout 202312024 for people who attend Ty Canna mental heahh referral service. The workshops aim to get participants to play together as a group andlor solo usin9 hand drums and tuned instruments. The project aims to bring participants logelher in an infomial setting to play music. P8rtieipanls can bring their own instruments to weekly group sessions lo work on playing the sort of music they like. They can a150 write their own music. During the year we ran both face lo face and on-line sessions Amber Pro e¢t- Cardlff The Amber Project commissioned us to run a variety of music sessions with young people (aged 12- 25) living in Cardiff and the surroundillg areas who have experience of seFf-hami. We have run multiple sessions throughout 202312024. Paru Pon .Yn san harad Park Parti Ponty is an annual Welsh Festival for all which takes place in Pontypridd - The mini festival features Live Welsh music, school performances, Local groups, workshops and much more. CMW'S workshops were part of a series of planned workshops to engage Welsh leamers who attended Parti Ponty. ol Llanhari l Tutor Mentorln We were commissioned by Menter laith to run an aftemoon session of mentoring and advising Llanhari school bands about topics like preparing and organising themselves, their material I sellisl and performan￿ skills etc ahead of a gig they had lined up at Llantrisant Rugby Club. Page 6

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Brecon Jazz - Junk Percussion We were pleased to be part of Brecon Jazz in August 2023 where we were commissioned to run a series of workshops designing and building percussion instruments out of junk materials (recycled malerialsl whlch We￿ then used by the participants to play and perfom al the Brecon Jazz parade on the Saturday. Ync no, Ta l Mentorshl Pro ramme After a successful 5es5ion working in partnership with Menter laith, they commissioned us again to run a mentorship programme in the lead up to Tafwyl, a Welsh language music festival that takes place in Cardiff annually. Each mentor was tasked with the challenge of bringing together and working with students from one of three Welsh language comprehensives in Cardiff (Plasmawr, Glantaf and Bro Edeml- The mentoring sessions look place over 3 consecutive weekends. with each mentor facilitating the fomiation of 8 band where the challenge was to create a set of original Welsh language songs ready to deliver a live sel of around 20 minutes during the Tafwyl festival. The main areas that the mentors worked on we songwriting approaches. arrangement skills, group playing and listening. and stage performance skills. along with image and creation of band name elc. Plas Pawb Fun Da We were commissioned by Cyngor Gwynedd lo deliver hand drumming and percussion sessions as part of a 'Fun Day, that was held al Plas Pawb. These sessions were drop-in sessions and children were encouraged to have a go rf it interests them to do so. Sln in for Ste in Stones We were commissioned by Stepping Stones to run iwo 'Singing for Mindfulness, taster sessions. The aim of these sessions was lo get to know the group5 and give them an idea of the different things they could cover on a longer Course rf they wished to commission us further. It was hoped th2t these sessions will allow them to have fun as a group and help to build their confidence. Barnardo's Waterloo 23124 Bamardo's Cymru have commissioned us to multiple different workshops for the young people that they support throughout 2023 and 2024. The sessions we run will depend on what the young people would like to do. which may include music making, hand drumming. song writing and recording, amongst many other activities. The first sessions we ran started in October 2023. Llanddulas Ra Conwy Youth Services commissioned us to deliver a series of sessions based around the theme of Welsh Idenlity,. During these sessions. the young people got the chance to create rhythms and raps based around the theme. We were able to get the young people to incorpoTate some Welsh into their raps, whi¢h was the aim. What's Next Merth r 2023 This event was commissioned by Careers Wales and is something we have taken part in over the last few years. SO it was great to be invited back. During this event, we ran drop-in music tastèr sessions for school pupils with Additional Leaming Needs (ALNI. We also had a stand al the event where we could hand out inforynalion about our organisation and raise our profile. Rhos on Sea Ra We were commissioned again by Conwy Youth Service to another serles of sesslons whlch We￿ of a similar natu￿ of the Llanddulas Rap sesslons, again, centred around the theme of Welsh Identsv. The sessions again consisted of the participants wrtling rap songs, incorporating some We15h into them. An Introduction to Rock & Po Son wrltln We worked in partnership wilh Caerphilly CBC {Youth se￿1￿) on 2 sets of sessions with different target groups. One set of sessions worked with families and the olher worked with individuals in their teenage years. The aim of these sessions was to get the participants involved in a fun and crealive workshop where they learnt how to generate original muslc and lyric ideas, develop melodies and song structure and allowed them to explore the use ol rhyme and colours of chords to express the emotion of the lyrics. Page 7

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES D dd Miwsi mru I Welsh Lan ua e Musi¢ Da 2024 School Worksho This project was a one-off, short one hour workshop taking place during the school's lunch break, hence il's short length. The participants were comprised of GCSE music students and a school band who regularly iehearsed together. The main purpose of the session was to raise awareness of the Welsh language music Scene and we worked wrlh the students to offer some mentoring and provide conslruelive criticism lo help them grow. FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources Arts Council of Wales IACW) provides financial support through their Revenue Funding scheme. which amounted to £114,985 for 2023124. ACW C2Tried out an Investment Review for all Revenue funded organis8tions during 2023 and CMW was very happy to be successful and to have remained one ofACW Revenue funded organisalions. ACW also supports CMW'S programme of activity through ils Lottery Schemes on an annual basls including lunding for participatory community music projects. and through the professional development training. We secured a grant of £75.000 spread over three years from The Garfield Weston Foundation. This is paid at £25,000 per year towards Core costs. CommlssionÈd work Many partner organisations also commission music projects from Community Music Wales and this fomis a signiffcanl part of our income In a year. We aim to increase this each year to contribute to the runnirEg of the organisaliors. Community Musi Wales is a successfvl organisalion. which provides a wide lange of highquality community music activity in Wales. Maintaining our level of funding and diversifying our funding base continues to be a priority for Community Music Wales in order lo improve sustainability and continue to develop innovative work and support the development of community music in Wales. Despite the economic climate, we have still managed to retain a steady income and have developed a strategy to increase our commissionable activity and implement a tsrgeted marketing campaign. Reserves pollcy The trustees are of the opinion that the free reserves of the charity, excluding restiicted and designated fvnds should cover statutory redundancy costs should the company Cease to trade at any point. This is lo enable the charity to have time to react and to minimise the risks to the company caused by significant loss of funding. At 31 March 2024 total funds of the charity amounted to £40.404 of which £52.191 were held for restricted purposes, leaving no free resetves of the charity at the year end. This was as a result of the application process for the Investment Review. which took a considerable amount of lime. and for such a small team. this had a significant impact on the ability to apply for additional funding and promote Commissions. SeNice delivery during this year has frjeussed on those projects that received restricted funding, and this unfortunately meant that unrestricted funds were overspent and restricted funds were used lo cover core costs. Since March 2024. the management team have been able to Increase unrestricted income and are anlrcipating the unrestricted SLtrplus in 2024125 to rectify the position. See Future Plans section for further details. Risk management The Board of Tntstees has conducted a review of the major risks lo which the charity Is exposed. A risk register has been established and is reviewed quarterty and updated annually. Where appropriate, systems or procedures h8ve been estsblished lo miligale the risks the tharity faces. Significant extemal risks to funding have led lo the development of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Inlemal control r¢sks are minimised by the implementstion of procedures for the aulhorisation of all Iran$a¢tions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure complian¢e with health and safely of stsff. volunteers and clients at all venues. CMW implemented a iisk management system including annual updates of the risk register and monilorFng each declsion against risk. CMW has also implemented sub ¢ommitte85 io assess strategy. markeling, finance & governance. The strategy sUbw￿rnm1ttee has a particular focus on managing risk. Page 8

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW The continuing implementstion of CMWS evaluation policy ensures a consislenl high quality of dellvery ft)r all operational aspects of the charfty. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they to meet the needs of the chality. FUTURE PLAfvIS In 2024, Community Music Wales ICMWI aims lo embark on an ambitious and multi-faceted agenda that foeuses on expanding our income sources, deepening community engagement through heritage and youth projects. and ensuring organisaf40nal stability across Wales. Central to our future strategy is the development of our income-generating am, which will support our mission of making music accessible to all. while building a sustainable ffinancial base. By diversifying our revenue streams, we can cieale a more resilient organisation that is better equipped to serve communities across the county. A key ¢omponent of our plans is the pursuit of large-scale participatory grants, which will enable us to deliver impacfful projects on a broader scale. One of our major initiatives for 2024 is a three-year4ong heritage project celebrating the rich history and dtversity of the Glamorganshiie Can81, which stretches belween Merthyr and Caidiff. Through this project, we will engage over ten eommunity groups along the canal's route. working with local participants to create a vibrant fe5ts.val inspired by the Caribbean Junkanoo tradition and Welsh processions. This event will be a unique fusion of cultures and histories. reflectirig the diversity of the region while offerin9 community members an opportunity to parbcipate in arts-based herilage activities. We envision this as a landmarf( project that will strengthen bonds beiween communities. enhance cultural appreciation. and create a shared Spa￿ for storytelling and celebration. In addition to our herilage project. we are excited to expand our youth engagement effo￿ with a South Wales-wde project under our established Rtff program. Riff is CMW'S youth music development initiative, designed to provide young people with accessible opportunities to learn. cteate. and perforyn music. Through this 2024 expanston. we aim to reach more young people across South Wales. offering workshops. perfomiance opportLtnities, and mentoring sessions. By nurturing young talent and foslering an appreciation for music. Riff will play a crucial role in empowering the next generation of mustcians and community leaders. To further solidfy our organisational foundation, CMW will seek long-lemi grants that ensure the stability of our team. Currentty. our goal is to secure grants that will Sustain officer positions in South and North Wales. with a view towards establishing 8 new p05t in Wesl Wales. This strategy will allow us lo maintsin a strong piesence across the county, offering consistent support to communities and extending our reach lo previously underserved areas. By investing in a robust and regionally representative team. we Can create a sustainable infrastrncture that supports the growth of our programs. Moreover. CMW is committed to making a posFtive impact on mentsl health across Wales. In partnership with the charity Adferiad, we plan to launch a riationwide mental health project that uses music and creativity as therapeutic tools. This initiative is designed to support mental health and wellbeing by offering inclusive, community-based music activities that promote emotional resilience and social connection. Additionally. we are developing a creative project in North Wales aimed at engaging neurodiverse individuals, providing them with a supportive environment lo express themselves through music and the arts. Finally, we seeking to secure our organisational base in Merthyr, fostering partnerships with local community groups to ensure that our work is rooted in the needs and aspirations of the borough. By anchoring our operations in Merthyr, we can cultsvate deeper ¢onneclions within the community. enhancing our ability to make a lasting and meaningful impact. Through these strategic initiatives, Community Music Wales Is polsed to make 2024 8 Irangformaltve year. By expandlng our in¢ome base, securing long-tem grants, and launching diverse community projects. we are building a future Whe￿ music remains a powerful force for inclusion, creativity, and community cohesion acr095 Wales. Page 9

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES J CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 FUTURE PLANS Commissions Our Commissions department incorporates all of our work whlch Can be packaged and 'bought In, by other organlsations. This work can be diverse and offers work to the many freelan¢e praclilioners acmss Wales, helping to support the creative economy. 11 also has the potential of bringing in a signifieant amount ol unrestricted income into the organisation. We currently have a regular stream of commissioned projeots, which are varied and enable us to work Wales-wide. Aso. our current level of income derived Irom commissioned projects can be signifieant. Athough we have never previously chased after commissioned projects {relying solely on 'word of moulh'l this department has the capacity lo draw in a lot of income, which we have achieved in the past with no marketing or promotion. We have undertaken a large evaluation of our commission programme to ascertain the nature of our current commissions. The results were interesting and we found overwhelmingly that it was local authorities that were our main client. We also found that most of our work was youth orientated and that the work was predominantly generated from both the South Wales Valleys and Gwynedd. A5 we currently rely on word of mouth. it is unsurprising that the work we were commissiolled to deliver was in clusters and large parts of Wales, paiticularty west and mid had very few commissions. Using this information, we have developed a robust marketing plan, designed to focus our work. We have redeveloped our maikelin9 materials and created a commission's booklet to diredy markel to largeled organisations across Wales. 2 We will develop a new pricing structure which is easy to understand and affordable for the public. We will continue to develop corporate activities for businesses. We will re-establish eonneclions with partner organisalions who we haven't worked with in recent times. We will be recruiting a new digital marketing post in the near future. We wll continue lo dèvelop our online activity to reach newer groups. Page 10

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Community Music Wales {CMWI is a charitable company limited by gLFarantee. Incorporated on 9 March 1992 and registered as a charity on 17 March 1992. Ils Memorandum and Articles of Assoclation govem the company. In the event of the company being wound up members are reqUI￿d to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. A new Memorandum and Articles of Association was produced and was adopted by the charity in the 2009110 AGM. The aims and oblective$ remain the same but now incorF)orate 2006 legislation and updated terms of reference. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The directofs of (he company are also tharily trustees for the purposes of ¢harily law and are known as members of the Board of Trustees. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the members of the Board of Trustees are elected lo seNe for 2 period of three years after which they must be re-elected at the next Annual General Meeting Due to the nature of ¢ommunity music much of the charity's work inevitably focuses upon young people, their education. training and social inclusion. The Board of Trustees seeks to ensure that the needs of target groups are appropriately flected through the diversity of the trustee body. The organisalion wtll ensure that there is a better mix of diversity amongst ils representation over the coming year. Markeling. business. youth a¢￿$s. youth offending. social inclusion, arts management are areas of experttse represented on the Board of Trustees as well as experience of managing projects and employment issues. However, In an effort to maintain and improve on this broad skill mix. CMW and members of the Board of Trustees are continuing to reoruit new members to the Board in areas which are not fully represenled. In the event of particular skills being losl due to retirement, individuals may be approached lo offer Ihemsefves for election. The Board has completed a skills audit, whereby there will be new trustees appointed to the board in 2024125. This will widen the expertise as well as the numbers of the Board of Tiustees. Inductlon and training of new trustee$ New trustees attend a series of short training sessions to familiarise themselves Wkth the charity and the context wthin which it operates. The Chair of the Board of Trustees and the two executive officers of the Board of the charity njn these sessions. which ¢over= The obligations of the trustees who sit on the Board. 2 The main documents which set out the operational framewo￿ for the charity including the Mission Statement and Memorandum and Artides of AsgoGiation. Resourcirig and the CUTtent financial position as sel out in the latest published accounts. Future plans and objectives. After a successful submission of an initial skills audlt and application fomi for potential new b08rd members, the board will make Ihe decision to invite them as an observer at the Board meeting. Once appointed. they will receive the Memorandum and Articles of Association. the lalesl financial statements. recent Business plan and copies of minutes of recent Board meetings. Organisational structure Community Music Wales has a Board of Trustees with no maximum limit but not less than three members who meet quarterly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the ¢harity. Al presgnl the Board has seven members from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the ¢harity. An observer from the Arts Council of Wale5 is entitted to attend all board meetings bul has no voting rights. The Board of Trustees appoints an executive officer lo the post of Director. The Dlre¢tor is ￿sponsible for the effective management and strategic development of Community Music Wales in accordance with its ¢on$litution and aims and objeciives. The Director oversees the work of CMW and its current departments, which are as lollows.- Workshops Training Commlssions Page11

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Director. working with the Board of Trustees, is responsible for the strateglc development o* CMW and for maintainSng and improving its funding base. The Director is responsible for co-ordinating all the aclivi118s of the departments ensuring that CMW delivers Ihe specified seNices and manages. evaluates and monitors projects to meet key perfomiance indicators as well as maintaining the high quality of the services provided to clients. CMW employs six staff in totsl, five in Merthyr and one in Bethesda. CMW also employs over seventy freelance workers (tutors, rnentors, engineers, studios. directors etc.) who work on a range of creative music projects, events. training and activities. Activity is delivered on an outreach basis in partnership with a wide range of organisalions across Wales and approx. 5.000 participants. Related parties In so far as il is complementary lo the chaiivs objectives. the charity is guided by both local and national policy. Our work is in line with the Arts Council of Wales. strdtegy called 'lnspire.' The Inspire dowment focuses on three key areas. We plan all our work in line with these key outeomes. These are- Make Reach Sustaln Community Music Wales has also signed up to the Arts Council of Wales. Cultural Contract, whereby we will work to ensure our organisation operates with diversity. equality and faimess. ensuring we work together to break down barriers to P8rticipation and employment and ensure that we are as open as possible. This cultural contract runs through the board. staff and freelance staff, and all areas will be scrulinised to ensure we are operating al all levels within this cultural contract. Our work also supports the Welsh government's strategy called 'Seven Well-being Goals. which is defined in ils landmark Well-being of Futu￿ Generation legislation. The seven well-being goals are.. A prosperous Wales.. Prosperity A resilient Wales.. Resilience 3 A healthier Wales: Health A more equal Wales: Equalty A Wales of more cohesive communities.. Community A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh Language= Cultufe A globally responsible Wales.. Global CMW is supported by many local 8nd regional partnerships in Wales and is an integral part of local and national regeneration strategies for development of activities. which support social inclusion, community involvement, quality of life and participation in arts activity. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATWE DETAILS Registered Company number 02695368 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charity number 1009867 Registered offlce Redhouse Cymru Old Town Hall High Street Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AE Page 12

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDOORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Trustees A Stark T Walker Brown E Bryan N Comgan R Richards J Vvlliams S Benavente K Phelps Dr E Llle F W Plorrts Resigned 14.11.24 Chalr Resigned 13.12.23 Appointed 15.03.24 Appointed 22.07.24 Appolntad 22.07.24 Appolnted 30.07.24 Director H Jenkins Company Secretary S J Smith IndepeThd•nt Exlmlner MHA (trading nam8 ol Maclntyre Hudson LLP) Ltmited liabr￿ty pathershlp in England & Wgles Registered number OC312313 Elled HoLts8 Oak Tr99 Court Cardiff Gate Buslness Park CARDIFF County ol ca￿tff CF23 8RS BaTrkers Unity Trust Bank Nine Bmdle Blrmingham B12HB I s.[ ! £ ! £Lk.......... provpd by order of Ihe Boaxdof Tnsslees on ..... and srgrk8d on Its beh8lf by. Ctirrigan- Trusteg Page 13

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Communlty Music Wales I Cerddoriaeth Gymunedol Cymru I'the Company'l I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also its directors for the pulposes of company lawl you a￿ responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006 {'Ihe 2006 A¢l'). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Acl and are eligible for independent examination, I report ir* respect of my examination of your charivs accounts as carrfed out under Section 145 of the Charities Aet 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the DirectiOA$ given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(51 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confimi that I am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association ol Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. l ¢ollfimi Ihal no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examinalion giving me cause to believe= accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the accounts do nol accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is nol a matter considered as part of an independent examination.. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accoLFnts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 10211. I have no ¢oncems and have come across no other matters in connection wÈth the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Julia Mortimer FCCA MHA (trading name of Maclntyre Hudson LLP) Limited liability partnership in En9land & Wales Registered number OC312313 Elfed House Oak Tree Court Cardiff Gate Business Park CARDIFF CF23 8RS Date. l.q...kAknW....2oUt Page 14

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOPAE AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 140.009 140.009 138,528 Charltable activities Trdining Projects Commissions 32,721 67,284 32.721 65,784 22,008 108,337 65,553 11.5001 42.421 Total 180.930 100,005 280.935 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Training Projects Commissions 36.590 116,871 43,973 26.645 57,820 63,235 174,691 43.973 42.729 198,796 109.973 Total 197.434 84,465 281.899 351.498 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI 116.504) 15,540 (964) {17.072) RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total funds broughl forward 4,717 36.651 41,368 58.440 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 11.7871 52,191 40.404 41,368 The notes fom part of these financial statements Page 15

COMMUNtrY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU BALANCE SHEET 31 IIARCH 2024 2024 ToLIl nds 2023 Total tunds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 5,422 CURRENT ASSETS Debtor5 Cash al bank and in hand 12 4,750 13.246 32.172 25.125 36.922 11,879 12.176 80.280 18.496) 57.297 48,801 72,456 CREDITORS Amcmjnts f811ing due wthr¢ one year 13 (6.655) {5.106} {11.761) (36.Sl0) NET CURRENT A$S￿s1(LIA8lLrriESl 15.151 52,191 37.040 35.946 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABIL￿lEs 111.7871 52.191 40.404 41.368 M￿AsSET$ 52,191 4Q,404 41.368 FUNDS uN￿$tr[Cle￿ IUFKIS Restrtthd funds 15 (11.7871 52.191 4.717 36.651 TOTAL FUNDS 41.368 The charitable company is enttfted to exemption from audit under 47T of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024. The membe[5 have not requirBd the ojmpany to obtain an audit of its f￿ar￿18[ staierrterkts for Ihe year 8nded 31 March 2024 in aeA>ydance 7Mth Seoth?A 4T6 ofthe CompAni8s Act 2¢JO6. The trustees acknowtedge their re$ponsibilittes for la) ensuring fh8t ihe charilablo comparry keeps accounting rn(y)rds Ihat compty with Suctions 386 and 387 of the Companies A(# 2006 and preparing financlal staiernents which gwe a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the ch8ritable oympany as al the end of each finanual year and of its surplus or deficit for each finandal y68r in ￿rdance with Ihe requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which olheThw$e compty with th8 requwements of the Compani8s Act 20(% relating to finar￿131 statements, so far as appli¢abl8 to the charitabte company. These financial statements hav¥ been prepared In accofdant4 wilh the provtslons app￿cable tu charilable companles subiect to the small companies regime. (bl 18.11£ ! ?.LF............. The finandal stslements approved by Ihe Board of Tnrslees and aulhorfsed for Issue on ........ . and we e 8vJnqd on Its behalf by.. N Currtyan - Twslee The not95 fom part of the¥e finanual slalements PagE 16

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 STATUTORY INFORMATION Community Music Wales is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Wal85 Within the United Kingdom. The registered office is Redhouse Cymru. High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Wales, CF47 8AE. The company is limited by guarantee,. each memberfs Ilability is limited to £10 on windlng up of the Company. The financlal statements are presented In Sterling {£1, the company's functlonal ¢urrency, and rounded to the nearest pound. The principal activities and nature of the charity's operations is to Contribute lo the empowem)ent of communities and individuals through enabling them to participate in creativity and leaming through music making. The chaiitable company develops participatory music workshops. mentoring schemes and community music training across Wales. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial slatements are set out below. These policies have been consislentty applied to all years presented unless ofherwise stated. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financial statements The financlal statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities: Slalement of Re¢ommerided Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Rèpublic of I￿land IFRS 102 S1A Update Bulletin 1) {effective 1 January 2015),, Financial Reporting Stsndard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Golng concem At 31 March 2024 total funds of the charity amounted to £40.404 of which £52.191 were held for restricted purposes. leaving no free reseNes of the charity at the year end. This was as a result of the application process for the Investment Review, which look a considerable amount of time. and for such a small team, Ihis had a significant mpact on the ability to apply for additional funding and promote Commissions. SeNice delivery during this year has focussed on those projects that re¢eived restricted funding. and this unfortunately meant that unrestricted funds were overspent and restricted funds were used to cover core costs. sin￿ March 2024, the management team have been able to increase unrestricted income and are anticipating the unrestricted surplus in 2024125 to rectify the position. The trnstees are confident that Community Music Wales will be able to tailor serviee provision in line with the funding avai12ble and will look to obtain additlonal funding from other sources. see the ftFlure plans section of the Report of the Trustees for further information. As a result. the trustees consider it appropriate for the financral staternenls to be prepared on a going concern basis. Ineome All income is recognised In Ihe Statement of Financial Activllies once the GhaTity has entitlement to the funds, il is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Donations and lega¢ie$ income includes donations, gifts and grants that provid8 core fundlng or are of a general nature are recognised where there Is entillemenl, probability of receipt and the amount ¢an be measured with suff￿lent reliability. Such income is only deferred when the donor specffies It must be used in fvjture accounting periods or the donor has imposed ¢ondilions which musl be met before the ¢harity has unconditional entillemenl. Income from Gharilable activities Includes ineome received under contract or where entittement to grant fijndlng Is subject to 3pecific perfomian¢e conditions. This income is recognised as the related services are provided and there 1$ entitlement, probability of receipt and the amount can be measured wtth sufficient reliability. Incom8 18 deferred when the amounts received are in advance ol the performance of the service or event lo which they relate. Page 17 continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - contlnued In¢omg Income from other trading activities includes in¢ome received under contraGt This income is recognised as the related setvices are provided and there is erFlitlement, probability of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income is deferred when the amounts reeetved are in advance of the performance of the seNice or event to which they relate. Inveslment income is re¢ognised on a receivable basis. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constwctive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to thè category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Expenditu￿ on charitsble activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its acttvilies and services for its beneficiaries. It includes l)olh costs that can be allocated direcdy to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Support costs are those costs that, whilst necessary lo deliver an activity. do not themselves produce or constitute the output of the charitable activity. This includes governan￿ costs which are those costs associated WFth meeting the conslitulional and statÉJtory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees and costs linked lo Ihe strategic management of the charity. Allocation and apportionment of support and direct costs Support costs are those functions that 8ssist the work of the charity bul do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include staff costs. finance costs. general office and premises costs. depreciation and govemance osts which support the activities ol the charity. These costs have been allocated to charitable activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated direclly.. others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Tanglble flxed assets Fixed assets are initially i" _Jrded at cost, including the estimated cost of any donated assets. Only assets costin9 over £500 are capitalised. Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over ils usefijl economic lrfe. Musical and office equipment 20% - 33.33% straight line Taxatlon The charfty 1$ exempt from corporatlon tsK on its charitable activities. Fund ac¢ounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the ¢haritable objectives at the dI￿retIon of the trustees. Reslricled funds can only be used for particular ￿Stricted purposes within the objects of Ihe charity. Restrictions aiise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiarked by the Iruslees for particular purposes. Further explanallon of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Page 18 continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - contlnued Financial Instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured al their settlement value. Debtors Trade debtors and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Creditors Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the arnount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditots are nomially recognised al their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounls due. Penslons The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separntely from those of the charity- Contributions payable for the year are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donations Arts Council of Wales Garfield Weston Foundation 24 114.985 25.000 2.092 111.436 25.000 140.009 138,528 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Activity Training Taith ACW- Apprenticeships Bristol University - Intemship Ashley Family Foundation BBC Children in Need ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol ACW- Create Aber l Aber Poslcode Community Trust ACW- Ffoydd Sain Ty Cerydd Music Centre Wales Denbighshire Voluntary Servi*s Council ProjèGt invoiced income 28,862 18.367 3.641 1,330 8,500 Workshops 21.100 64,101 49,161 11,900 (1,500) 1.350 4.873 42.421 3,395 19.741 Commissions 65.553 146,897 195,898 Page 19 Continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs (see note 61 Direct Costs Totals Training Projects Commissions 27,365 112,609 3.963 35.870 62.082 40.010 63,235 174,691 43,973 143,937 137.962 281,899 SUPPORT COSTS staff costs Finance charges Depreciallon Training Projects Commissions 29.942 53.222 411 947 700 39 88 65 117.826 192 Govemance costs Other Totals Training Projects Commissions 5.142 6.638 3.706 336 1,187 877 35.870 62.082 40.010 15.486 2.400 137.962 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Nel incomel(expendilurel is stated after chargingl{crediting}-. 2024 2023 Depreciatlon - owned assets Independent examination fee 2.058 2.400 2.065 3,260 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustee$, ￿muneratIon or other benefits for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 or for the year ended 31 March 2023. Page 20 contlnued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 TRUSTEES. REMUNERAnON AND BENEFITS - continufjd Trustoes, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 Mar¢h 2024 or for the year ended 31 March 2023. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 173.680 10.196 8.500 183,888 12,128 8,950 192,376 204.966 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Adminlstralion staff Managerial staff Development staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000. 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restiicted funds Total fijnds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 138.528 138.528 Charitable activitle5 Training Projects Commissions 22,008 108,337 22,008 108,337 65,553 65.553 Total 204,081 130.345 334,426 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable actlvltles Training Projects ommtssions 42,729 91,915 42,729 198,796 109,973 106,881 109,973 Total 216,854 134,644 351,498 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Transfers between funds {12,773) 13.418) (4,299} 13,418 {17.0721 Net movgmgnt in funds 126,191) 9,119 117,0721 Page 21 continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . Contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES . continued UnreslriGted fund Restricted funds Totsl funds RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fvnds brought fO￿ard 30,908 27,532 58,440 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 4.717 36.651 41.368 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office equiprnent Musical instwments Totals COST At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 12.752 12.563 25.315 DEPRECIATION Al 1 April 2023 Charge for year 7,464 1,924 12.429 134 19,693 2,058 At 31 March 2024 9.388 12,563 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 3.364 3.364 At 31 hAarth 2023 5.288 134 5.422 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debtors Granls due Prepayments and ac¢Tved income 4,751 32.171 302 11.774 100 36,922 12.176 Page 22 continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Social security and other tsxes Accruals and deferred income 2.160 3,894 30.456 3.655 8.106 11.761 36.510 Included within deferred income above is the following: 2024 2023 Taith Postcode Community Tnjst 9,970 17.006 5,106 5.106 26.976 The deferred income relates lo income received in advance of project delivery. 14. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payments under non￿nCelIable operating leases fall due as follows= 2024 2023 Within one year Between one and five years 12,960 12,960 12,960 12,960 25,920 Total lease payments recognised as ark expense during the year amounted to £15.360 {2023= £15,360). Page 23 continued.

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in lunds Al 3113124 At 114123 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 4,717 116,5041 (11,787) Restricted funds ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol Postcode Community Trust Taith ACW Calonnau Cerddorol - Aber i Aber Ashley Family Foundation - Youth Development Ty Cerydd Music Centre Wales - Engage programme Denbighshire Voluntary se￿ices Council - Dementia Aware 24,588 395 11.668 {24.588) 962 {2.424} 32.351 1,357 9,244 32.351 5.100 5,100 1,350 1.350 2.789 2,789 36,651 15,540 TOTAL FUNDS 41.368 40.404 Net movement in funds, induded in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in lunds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 180,930 {197.434) (16,504) Restricted funds ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol Postcode Community Twst Taith ACW Calonnau Cerddorol - Aber i Aber Bristol University- Intemship Ashley Family Foundation - Youth Developmènt Ty Cerydd Music Centre Wales - Engage programme Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council - Dementia Aware {24.588) {10.938) (25,315) 116,810) (1,330} 124.588) 962 12.424) 32,351 11.900 22.891 49.161 1.330 8.500 13.4001 5.100 1,350 1,350 4.873 2,789 100.005 84,465 TOTAL FUNDS 280 935 281,899) Page 24 continued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continuod Comparatlves for movement in funds Net movement in fvnds Transfer$ between nds At 3113123 Al 114122 Unrestricted funds General fund 30.908 {12,773) (13,418) 4,717 Restricted funds Children in Need ACW- Apprenticeships ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol ACW- Ffordd Sain Youth Music Postcode Community Trust Taith 4,032 (3.3771 (8.8761 24,588 (5,184) 123,513} 395 11,668 16551 8.876 24,588 5,184 13 23.500 395 11.668 27.532 4,2991 13.418 36.651 TOTAL FUNDS 58.440 17.0721 41.368 Comparative nel movement in funds. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in furlds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 204,081 1216.8541 {12.7731 Restricted funds Children in Need ACW- Apprenticeships ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol ACW- Ffordd Sain Youth Music Postcode Community Trust Taith 21,100 3.641 64.101 19,741 (24.477) 112,517) (39.513} {24.925} {23,513) (3.000) 13.377) {8,8761 24,588 15,184) (23.513) 395 3.395 18,367 130.345 134.644 TOTAL FUNDS 334,426 351,498) 17,072) Brlstol University - Intemshlp Funding ￿ceiVed towards the SME Intemship service scheme. ACW- Calonnau Cerddorol Funding re￿iVed towards Wofkshops that explore music and its impact on mentsl health. Taith Fvnding received towards intemational leaming exchange programme. Postcode Community Trust Funding re¢eived towards providing weekly workshops for people wlth dementia and other brain trauma. Page 25 conunued...

COMMUNITY MUSIC WALES I CERDDORIAETH GYMUNEDOL CYMRU NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continuod ACW- Aber l Aber Funding received towards workshops that will hamess the power of musi¢. Ashley Family Foundation Funding received towards work$hop project in order to encourage music in schools. Ty Cerydd Music Centre Wales Funding towards the project'EngagefYmgysylllu. Denbighshire Councll Funding from the dementia aware communty led grant programme run by the Denbighshire Council. Prlor Children In Need Funding received from the BBC Children in Need appeal towards a project lo provide music based activities for young people Irom migrant communities. ACW- Apprentlceships Funding received towards apprenti￿ShIpS for participatory musicians. ACW- Ffordd Sain Funding recèived towards workshops that will hamess the power of music and the iconic A470 road. Youth Musi¢ Fullding received towards young musicians training programme. 16. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBUGATIONS The charity operates a defined contAbution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds. Pension costs are apportioned to both activities and between urÈreslricted and reslricted funds in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred. The pension cost chatge represents contributions paid by the charity lo the fund and amounted to £8.500 {2023.. £8.950)- There were no outstanding corrtributions at the year end (2023.. £Nil}. 17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Aggregate donations Tr¢eived from twstees duiing the year were £Nil (2023: £1,000). The total key management personnel remuneralion benefits paid during the year was £89,69712023.' £91,265). Page 26 ¢onlinued.