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2022-03-31-accounts

Company registered number: 02989656 Charity number: 1045693

THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

UNAUDITED

DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the Charity, its Directors and advisers 1
Directors' report 2 - 10
Independent examiner's report 11
Statement of financial activities 12
Balance sheet 13
Notes to the financial statements 14 - 29
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements:
Detailed income and expenditure account

THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Directors Gordon Williams, Chair
Geraint Howells, Treasurer
Keith Harris, OBE (resigned 29 November 2021)
Isabel Newman
Mulika Sannie (resigned 29 November 2021)
Robert Fitzpatrick
Indy Vidyalankara
Company registered
number
02989656
Charity registered
number
1045693
Registered office
77 Watson's Street
Deptford
London
SE8 4AU
Executive director
Wozzy Brewster, OBE, FRSA
Independent examiner
MHA MacIntyre Hudson
Chartered Accountants
910 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9YQ
Bankers
Barclays Bank Plc
93 Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6BB
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Charity Bank Ltd
Fosse House
182 High Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1BE

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

The Directors present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The Directors confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company’s governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The Midi Music Company is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 26[th] July 1994 and amended 12[th] December 2012. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.

Appointment of Board of Directors

As set out in the Articles of Association the Board of Directors has the power at any time, and from time to time, to appoint any person to be a Director, either to fill a casual vacancy or as an addition to the existing Directors. Any Director so appointed shall hold office only until the next following Annual General Meeting and shall then be eligible for re-election. The Board of Directors operates on a voluntary basis.

Directors Induction & Training

New Directors have an induction meeting with the Executive Director to brief them on the business plan, artistic programme, and financial performance of the charity, as well as an opportunity to observe a Board meeting. During the induction they meet key staff members and can observe various aspects of the charity’s work.

New Directors are also invited to an induction meeting where they can discuss any issues with the rest of the Board of Directors.

The Directors are encouraged to attend appropriate training events that will facilitate the undertaking of their role and receive relevant Charity Commission information on due diligence and regulations.

Organisation

The Board of Directors administers the charity. The Board meets quarterly and has specific members with responsibility for personnel, finance, legal, client development, philanthropy, social investment, PR, marketing, digital streaming insights and the music industry. An Executive Director is appointed by the Board to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. To facilitate effective operations, the Executive Director has delegated authority, within the terms of delegation approved by the Board, for operational matters including finance, personnel, resources, logistics and artistic performance related activities.

Related Parties

The charity’s wholly owned subsidiary, The Midi Music Company Events Ltd, was established to deliver creative events for young people. The Midi Music Company is the only shareholder and all profits from the events company are invested in the charity. The Midi Music Company Events Ltd is currently dormant.

Risk Management

The Board of Directors receives quarterly financial management and operations reports, including information on cashflow, financial support, artistic programme, statistical data, resources, logistics, networks, and developments, as well as holding additional meetings, when required, to discuss financial, personnel & resource issues.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

The staff team monitor operations and finances weekly on behalf of the Board of Directors, reporting areas of concern and highlighting the potential risk to the charity, along with recommendations for strategic development, fundraising, safeguarding children and young people, and health & safety. A key element in the management of financial risk is the establishment of a reserves policy and its regular review by the Board of Directors.

Objectives & Activities

The objects and purpose of the charity, as per it’s governing document, are:

The charity provides a space for all children and young people to be inspired to get into music and the creative industries, working within a safe and inspiring creative hub.

The primary focus for the year was: to re-open the building following the lockdowns and to continue to provide online artistic programmes whilst gradually delivering specific projects onsite with improved COVIDsafety and updated company policies, including the introduction of a new safeguarding for online teaching section in the Child Protection Policy; the ongoing importance of securing annual revenue income from the London Borough of Lewisham and NPO Arts Council England, with continued financial investment from the Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust and attracting investment from another key Trust or Foundation; and the Charity’s involvement in the Black Association for the Arts UK (BAFA UK), ongoing participation in the UK Music Diversity Taskforce, BPI Music Export Growth Scheme, BRIT Award Voting Academy and WOMEX 2021, plus engagement in the AIM + FAC Artists & Managers Awards Panel, MMF Managers Accelerator Programme and the MMF Education Committee, with the UK Music Ten-Point Plan partnerships with the Association of Independent Music and Featured Artist Coalition creating increased opportunities for our students, clients and members. Support was also provided for various campaigns including, #FreeMoveCreate, #EveryChildAMusician, #WeMakeEvents, #InvestInMusicians, #LetTheMusicPlay, #saveourvenues and #NoMusicOnADeadPlanet.

The strategies employed to achieve the charity’s objectives are to:

The four major areas of activity are: educational programmes; creative industries careers advice service; events; and partnership projects.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

The educational programmes are primarily focused on providing music & production education for children and young adults. They aim to offer opportunities in instrumental skills development, music composition, music production, music business, bursaries, and cross-art form initiatives. We engage industry professionals who share their expertise to inspire emerging talent to understand the trends and opportunities. The programmes allow individuals to enhance their creative skills and identify progression routes. Participants are referred from schools, colleges, looked after children services, asylum and refugee projects, social services, youth offending schemes, pupil referral units, looked after services, youth projects, local housing initiatives, mental health services, employment initiatives and other related agencies.

The Creative Industries Careers Advice Service CICAS® (pronounced “ seekers ”) creates a platform for young adults to explore their potential and identify pathways for their creative development including skillsbased training, work experience placements, apprenticeships, internships, mentorships, self-employment and establishing new enterprises. It continued to be delivered online via Zoom during the lockdown and on the return to the building, enabling more young people from across the country to access advice, guidance, and support, with continuous demand for one-to-one sessions, as well as talent development, industry contacts, marketing support, funding advice & guidance, references, and referrals, plus access to rehearsal and recording facilities at MMC from August 2021 onwards.

The pre-recorded CICAS® Sessions continued to be uploaded on the charity’s website and YouTube channel to showcase artists and engage new audiences online, along with the CICAS® Podcasts on Soundcloud and MMC’s website.

The partnership projects that engage children and young people enable participants to connect with emerging artists locally, regionally, and nationally. These represent Spoken Word, music, songwriting and production projects, international initiatives, seminars, conference panels – the work placements at MMC for students attending formal educational establishments were re-started late autumn 2021.

Public Benefit

The Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit.

The charity provides public benefit through a variety of different approaches:

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

Achievements & Performance

MAIN ACTIVITIES OUTCOMES KEY FACTORS
Aspiring Young Musicians
(AYM)
Cre8tiv®		 22 children aged 11 – 16
participated in Music Production,
MC/Spoken Word and Keyboards
for Songwriting classes
28 students aged 16+ participated
in the Music Production &
Keyboard for Songwriting evening
courses and one-day YouTube
training		 The collaborative songwriting
courses returned in-person Spring
2022. AYM Graduates accepted
places at the BRIT School, Access
Creative College and other music
colleges.
Courses remained online.
CICAS®: Creative
Industries Careers
Advice Service(pronounced
“Seekers”)		 558 young adults aged 16+
received ‘one-to-one’ information,
advice and guidance, as well as
access to resources, marketing
support, funding advice &
guidance, industry contacts and
artistic development
CICAS® Podcasts – on our MMC
website profiling 12 Young
Entrepreneurs/Artists
CICAS® Internships for 3 young
producers		 On-going demand with increased
users, including other unregistered
band members and artists –
registered CICAS® members
surveyed (277) with 55%
registered with industry bodies, up
23%, 8 x CICAS® 31+ members
and 67 CICAS® alumni part of the
Creative Associate Professional
programme
Opportunity for
CICAS® members to feature in an
on-line podcast.
Isaac Baden-Powell_commenced
his Internship Autumn 2021
working on his solo project_Wazoo
and Psychedelic Soul KrautRock
band ‘Monzanto Sound’. Ongoing
support for Intern,Momoko Gill–
toured as a professional drummer
with ‘Anaiis’ and ‘Yama Warashi’,
as well as collaborating with
Nadeem Din-Gabisi and working
on her ‘An Alien Called Harmony’
project, plus_Anwar Louis_
completed his Internship Summer
2021.
Music Explosion Sessions™ A series of music business
seminars covering Arts Funding,
Songwriting and Royalties – 82
attendees registered		 These sessions were supported
by: Arts Council England – Kim
Macari, Help Musicians UK –
Barnaby Duff, Skin, PRS for Music
– Stuart Belsham and PPL – Mel
Cameron

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

Summer
Showcase & mini Sharings		 3 x AYM Sharings at the end of
each term online with students and
tutors only		 Summer Showcase cancelled due
to lockdown
Outreach & Partnerships 8 x bursary awards to children and
young people aged 11 - 19 to
attend The Conservatoire in
Blackheath for one-to-one tuition
over the period of one year
Placements and work experience
from educational establishments
Deaf Rave Music Production &
Access programme for Deaf young
people.
Telegraph Hill Band Camp band
workshops
VENN21 – events at Venue 229 -
LDN & The Adelphi Club – Hull
Breaking the Silence – Imperial
War Museum
The Inspiration Network – strategic
partnership with Impact 10, IRIE!
dance theatre and Lionbeat
Creative Associate Professional
Group (CAPs): MMC graduates,
alumni, industry professionals and
associated young entrepreneurs
working together to increase their
resources as a collective		 The Conservatoire continues to
provide additional bursaries and
extended bursaries for former
bursary winners. Tom’s Trust’s
investment supports the bursaries.
1 x work placement from Forest Hill
School due to lockdown and
COVID-restrictions
Continued to support Deaf
producers and sign song artists:
MC Geezer released his debut EP
‘The Yin & Yang of Deafhood’ and
rehearsed at MMC with Deaf
dancers in preparation for the Deaf
Rave Festival, plus SignKid was
commissioned by Arts Council &
BBC for their ‘Culture in
Quarantine’ series and had his
‘Silent World’ film profiled on the
BBC
Postponed instrumental workshops
during lockdown
Collaborative songwriting and
performance partnership with CAN
YOU CIC IT and The Warren in
Hull enabling emerging artists from
Hull and LDN to create new music
Commission to produce a creative
piece with emerging young artists
to perform on Armistice Day.
Continued progression routes for
young people into the creative &
cultural industries, supported by
referrals
The continued development of a
strategic grass roots network with
the capacity to record, release,
publish and distribute new music;
Oggie performed with the ‘UK
House & Garage Orchestra’ and
released single ‘Fallin’ on Four 40
Records UK, Rebekah Reid

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

Steam Down
Camberwell Fair –
Southwark/Lewisham
REAL TALK three-part series of
free talks and discussions focused
on reducing youth violence and
promoting unity – filmed extracts in
documentary
Association of Independent Music
(AIM)
Featured Artist Coalition (FAC)
London Landmarks Half
Marathon/MMC Takeover
Rich Mix Takeover Tuesday		 released her debut album as ‘Tapp
Collective’ – ‘I like what I do//I do
what I like’, Daniel Smithson
passed his Trinity Laban Post
Graduate Diploma – The Teaching
Musician, and Cevanne Horrocks-
Hopayian completed a residency
with the London Symphony
Orchestra and released her
‘Welcome Party’ album
championed by Hannah Peel –
BBC Radio 3
Steam Down accessed MMC to
rehearse and record livestreams,
plus support with industry links
MMC collaborated on the delivery
of Artist-in-residence programme
with K.O.G, Tawiah, Gaika and
CICAS® member Shirley Tetteh –
providing mentoring support
The Rob Knox Story featuring clips
from MMC’s REAL TALK series
has a worldwide distribution deal
with Woodcut Media and was
screened at the Soho Independent
Film Festival
Partnership organisation with free
access for CICAS® & CAPs
members to AIM Sync Conference,
AIM Connected Conference:
Business Tech and People, AIM
Academy webinars and industry
intelligence
Partnership organisation with free
and discounted access to webinars
and industry intelligence, plus
CICAS® member opportunities to
become FAC Ambassador
3 x artists performed on the Queen
Street Stage
MMC Takeover featured CICAS®
members Jay Johnson, Jelly
Cleaver and Renato Paris, hosted
by Ola Torch, supporting the return
to live music

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

SDS Entertainment in Croydon
BAFA UK
Horniman’s Museum & Gardens
Lionbeat
Lewisham Borough of Culture 2022
– Lewisham Anthem for IRIE’s L-
BOC BOP
Ecstatic Song – Luke Concannon,
First Artists Management and 2050
Community		 Mentoring the Directors, continued
support and guidance culminating
in a successful application to the
Arts Council for the BOP Live
Festival – BAFA UK Board
member
Ongoing participation in the Black
Association for Arts UK led by
founder, Cleveland Watkiss, MMC
Patron Jazzie B and other Black
industry professionals to establish
network and opportunities,
including CICAS® members
CICAS® members involvement in
the 696 Festival and participation
in the 696 Film focused on the
impact of the 696 legislation and its
impact on Black music, featuring
interviews with CAPs member, DJ
Ng, MMC’s Executive Director and
SDS partner Makeda Bennett
Partner with Lionbeat on the
development of the zero-carbon
BASSISBIKES (audio & visual),
linking with potential additional
partners
Commission for IRIE! dance
theatre’s L-BOC Bop dance
creating the Lewisham Anthem
written and produced by Concise
One and Demdrums incorporated
into IRIE!’s schools’ video
New industry partnerships creating
pathway opportunities
International Creative Knowledge & Skills
Cultural Partnership – Mauritius
WOMEX Digital 2021		 On hold.
Participation in online networking
with a range of international music
businesses.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

Events The Breakout Club
CICAS® Sessions (5) x digital
events		 Live music events postponed
during the pandemic until July
2022
Pre-recorded performances online
supporting 10 artists to profile their
music, hosted by CICAS®
member, Ola Torch
Seminars, Forums &
Conferences		 The staff team engaged with
various forums and events,
including, Lewisham Music, LEAN,
BPI’s Music Export Growth
Scheme Board, Folk Talk
Academy, Artist & Manager’s
Awards, AIM Awards, MMC Music
Manager Accelerator programme
panel, Reel Rebel Radio, IRIE!
dance theatre, NX Hub –
Goldsmiths, Black Lives in Music,
Black Curriculum panel x Beggars
Group, Trinity Laban Ignite panel,
UK Music Diversity Taskforce,
London Youth+more		 Contribution to panels, local
community, and creative
strategies, as well as raising the
profile of the charity. Extension of
links and contacts within the
commercial UK music industry and
other creative industries.

Financial Review

The principal funding sources were the Arts Council England (NPO & Cultural Recovery Fund), the London Borough of Lewisham and Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust, with additional funds from the Jack Petchey Foundation.

The application submissions to the London Community Response Fund, Youth Music, Worshipful Company of Glovers and Morrison’s Foundation were unsuccessful.

The Charity received donations via Easy Fundraising, Amazon Smile, PayPal, DONR and JustGiving.

The Directors’ focus on maintaining financial stability by working with The Fundraisers to increase the Charity’s fundraising capacity and supporting the Executive Director’s workload, led to a successful four-year application to the Paul Hamlyn Foundation for 2022 – 2026, with outstanding applications to Warner Music Group Blavatnik Family Foundation and open discussions with the Sony Music Group & Universal Music Social Justice Funds – Sony Music are revising their application process, which will be made via their US portal. Lewisham Council funding has been secured under the Lewisham Arts & Culture Fund 2022 – 2025.

Investment Powers & Policy

Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charity has the power to invest in any way the Directors wish.

The Directors, having regard for the objects stated in the Memorandum of Association, have operated a policy of keeping available funds in an interest-bearing account as part of their reserves policy.

Reserves Policy

The activities of The Midi Music Company are financed on a project-funding basis with a measure of unrestricted funding to cover necessary administration and overheads. There are no capital reserves that can be placed on deposit or otherwise prudently invested. Accordingly, all cash resources are held in the charity’s current and reserve accounts. A reserve account has been established at CAF Bank and Charity Bank providing financial resources in the event of cash flow requirements and redundancy packages. An annual deposit is made, when possible, and interest is accrued quarterly.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (Company limited by guarantee no 2989656, registered charity no. 1045693)

DIRECTORS’ REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2022

The actual reserve account balance held in the CAF Bank account at 31[st] March 2022 was £20,172 and Charity Bank was £50,501. As of the year-end, the Charity held £94,862 (2021: £108,788) in Unrestricted funds and £850 (2021: £Nil) in Restricted funds.

Plans for Future Periods

MMC’s return to the building and delivering in-person programmes signifies an opportunity to review the artistic programmes enabling the staff team and Cre8tiv© Youth Forum to respond to survey responses and assess the market due to the cost-of-living crisis and demands on low-income families’ disposable income. The core programmes will continue to be delivered onsite with hybrid activities for the CICAS® programme, 1:1s online and in-person access to rehearsal and recording facilities, supported by the return of The Breakout Club live events.

MMC has created a safe working environment with the support of the Culture Recovery Fund and the Health & Safety Support Package with WorkNest (formerly Law At Work Ltd) ensuring COVID-compliance and updated risk assessments.

We will continue to maintain and establish collaborative projects, including working with BAFA UK to deliver the first-ever Black Arts & Culture Symposium in partnership with The Albany, SDS Entertainment, Lewisham Borough of Culture, IRIE! dance theatre, Black Lives in Music and other relevant organisations, talent development and music education programmes for aspiring and emerging artists, as well as partnerships with Lionbeat in Lewisham, SDS Entertainment in Croydon and Camberwell Fair in Southwark.

Small Company Special Provisions

The report of the Directors has been prepared taking advantage of the small companies’ exemption of section 417 (1) of the Companies Act 2006. It was approved, and authorised for issue, by the Directors on 16 September 2022 and signed on its behalf by:

Gordon Williams Chair, Board of Directors

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Independent examiner's report to the Directors of The Midi Music Company ('the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. 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 accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

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

Signed: Dated: 30/09/2022

Cara Miller ACCA

MHA MacIntyre Hudson 910 The Crescent Colchester Business Park Colchester Essex CO4 9YQ

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Note
Income from:
Grants, Trusts and donations
3
Course fees
Event and venue hire
Bank interest receivable
Other income
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Staff costs
7
Project costs
4
Office costs
5
Publicity
Music equipment maintenance
Governance costs
6
Depreciation
Total expenditure
Other recognised gains:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
177,494
2,432
2,208
183
9,795
192,112
136,117
11,440
30,955
6,549
1,190
7,959
11,828
206,038
(13,926)
108,788
(13,926)
94,862		 Restricted
funds
2022
£
39,301
-
-
-
-
39,301
7,778
9,921
11,481
631
-
8,640
-
38,451
850
-
850
850		 Total
funds
2022
£
216,795
2,432
2,208
183
9,795
231,413
143,895
21,361
42,436
7,180
1,190
16,599
11,828
244,489
(13,076)
108,788
(13,076)
95,712		 Total
funds
2021
£
228,055
4,170
304
301
7,767
240,597
152,200
12,984
34,952
2,991
-
4,777
11,528
219,432
21,165
87,623
21,165
108,788

All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities. The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. In 2021, of the total income of £240,597, £211,759 was to unrestricted funds and £28,838 was to restricted funds. In 2021, of the total expenditure of £219,432, £190,094 was from unrestricted funds and £29,338 was from restricted funds.

The notes on pages 14 - 29 form part of these financial statements.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity) REGISTERED NUMBER: 02989656

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
9
Investments
10
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
12
Net current assets
Total net assets
Charity funds
Restricted funds
13
Unrestricted funds
13
Total funds		 1,500
92,200
93,700
(21,676)		 2022
£
23,687
1
23,688
72,024
95,712
850
94,862
95,712		 1,500
88,228
89,728
(15,256)		 2021
£
34,315
1
34,316
74,472
108,788
-
108,788
108,788

The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Directors on and signed29.9.2022 on their behalf by:

................................................ ................................................ Gordon Williams Geraint Howells Chair Treasurer

Gordon Williams Chair

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. General information

The Midi Music Company is a private charitable company and is registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Registered Number 1045693) and Registrar of Companies (Company Registration Number 02989656) in England and Wales.

In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity.

The address of the registered office is given in the Charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the Charity’s operations and principal activities are to provide a space for all children and young people to be inspired to get into music and the creative industries.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The Midi Music Company meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The financial statements are presented in pound sterling, which is the presentational and functional currency of the Charity, and are rounded to the nearest pound.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

2.2 Going concern

The Trustees have assessed the use of going concern and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concern including the impact of COVID-19. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of the approval of these financial statements. The Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

For donations to be recognised the Charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the Charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

The Charity receives grants in respect of furthering its charitable objectives. Income from government and other grants are recognised at fair value when the Charity has entitlement after any performance conditions have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

2.4 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it 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 classified by activity.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

2.6 Taxation

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Improvements to rented - 20 years
property
Office equipment - 4 years
Music equipment - 4 years

2.8 Investments

Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.

The investment in the Charity's trading subsidiary is included on the Balance Sheet at cost. The last valuation was carried out in September 2008. The Directors are satisfied that there has been no significant change in market value since this date.

2.9 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.10 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

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2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.11 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

2.12 Financial instruments

The Charity only holds basic financial instruments. The financial assets and financial liabilities of the Charity are as follows:

Debtors - trade and other debtors (including accrued income) are basic financial instruments and are debt instruments measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 11. Prepayments are not financial instruments.

Cash at bank - is classified as a basic financial instrument and is measured at face value.

Liabilities - trade creditors, accruals and other creditors will be classified as financial instruments and are measured at amortised cost as detailed in Note 12. Taxation and social security are not included in the financial instruments disclosure. Deferred income is not deemed to be a financial liability, as the cash settlement has already taken place and there is simply an obligation to deliver charitable services rather than cash or another financial instrument.

2.13 Pensions

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Charity to the fund in respect of the year.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.14 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Directors in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Directors for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

3. Income from donations, grants and trusts

Donations
Grants and Trusts
In-kind donations
Donations
Grants and Trusts
In-kind donations		 Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
5,320
170,974
1,200
177,494
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
4,439
182,589
12,189
199,217		 Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
39,301
-
39,301
Restricted
funds
2021
£
-
28,838
-
28,838		 Total
funds
2022
£
5,320
210,275
1,200
216,795
Total
funds
2021
£
4,439
211,427
12,189
228,055

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

. Analysis of Grants and Trusts

Arts Council England grant
Arts Council Funding CRF
London Borough of Lewisham grant
Jack Petchey grant
Tom Ap Rhys Pryce Trust
Can you CIC it grant		 Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
119,391
11,383
38,200
-
-
2,000
170,974		 Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
19,771
-
850
10,000
8,680
39,301		 Total
funds
2022
£
119,391
31,154
38,200
850
10,000
10,680
210,275

There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies attached to the government grants above.

Arts Council England grant
London Borough of Lewisham grant
Jack Petchey grant
Tom Ap Rhys Pryce Trust
Can you CIC it grant		 Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
140,389
38,200
-
4,000
-
182,589		 Restricted
funds
2021
£
18,018
1,000
(500)
10,000
320
28,838		 Total
funds
2021
£
158,407
39,200
(500)
14,000
320
211,427

4. Project costs

Trainee costs
Travel and subsistence
Documents and material
Training		 2022
£
16,598
3,132
1,194
437
21,361		 2021
£
7,278
3,701
1,566
439
12,984

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

5. Office costs

Light, heat and premises
Rent
Insurance
Postage and stationary
Telephone and internet
Office equipment maintenance
Bank charges		 2022
£
19,228
(528)
5,215
3,312
13,903
1,028
278
42,436		 2021
£
12,133
74
4,328
2,796
14,482
1,017
122
34,952

6. Governance costs

Independent Examiners' remuneration
Independent Examiners' remuneration - Other fees
Professional fees		 2022
£
3,660
900
12,039
16,599		 2021
£
3,672
132
973
4,777

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

7. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes		 2022
£
139,343
3,932
620
143,895		 2021
£
146,980
4,458
762
152,200

Included within wages and salaries are £11,815 to freelance tutors (2021 - £9,815) and £46,468 to selfemployed and casual staff (2021 - £43,435).

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

2022 2021
No. No.
Direct staff 3 3

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

The total amount of employee benefits received by Key Management Personnel was £55,679 (2021 - £55,688), which includes employers national insurance contributions and employers pension contributions. A salary advance of £1,500 was received by a member of Key Management Personnel in 2020 and this is included within other debtors at the year-end. The Charity considers its Key Management Personnel comprise the Directors and Executive Director.

8. Directors' remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Directors received any remuneration or other benefits (2021 - £NIL) .

During the year ended 31 March 2022, no Director expenses have been incurred (2021 - £NIL) .

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

9. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2021
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2022
Depreciation
At 1 April 2021
Charge for the year
On disposals
At 31 March 2022
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021		 Improve-
ments to
rented
property
£
131,806
-
-
131,806
119,245
6,590
-
125,835
5,971
12,561		 Office
equipment
£
60,684
-
-
60,684
50,494
679
-
51,173
9,511
10,190		 Music
equipment
£
100,510
1,200
(95)
101,615
88,946
4,559
(95)
93,410
8,205
11,564		 Total
£
293,000
1,200
(95)
294,105
258,685
11,828
(95)
270,418
23,687
34,315

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10.
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2021
At 31 March 2022
Net book value
At 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021		 Investments
in
subsidiary
companies
£
1
1
1
1

The Midi Music Company Events Limited

The Midi Music Company holds 1 £1 ordinary shares in The Midi Music Company Events Limited (Company Number: 04654990), representing a 100% holding.

The registered office of The Midi Music Company Events Limited is 77 Watsons Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4AU.

The finanicial results of the subsidiary were as follows: Income - £NIL Expenditure - £NIL Surplus for the period - £NIL Net assets - £1

In February 2003, the Charity formed Midi Music Company Events Limited, which is a wholly owned trading subsidiary formed for the purpose of organising large scale youth arts events. Consolidated accounts have not been prepared in respect of its subsidiary company because the group qualifies as a small group under section 398 of the Companies Act 2006. It is currently dormant and the capital of The Midi Music Company Events Limited, for the year ended 31 August 2021 is shown above.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

11. Debtors

Due within one year
Other debtors		 2022
£
1,500
1,500		 2021
£
1,500
1,500

12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income
Resources deferred during the year		 2022
£
11,095
1,841
80
8,660
21,676
2022
£
5,000		 2021
£
9,393
2,120
143
3,600
15,256
2021
£
-

The balance of deferred income as at 31 March 2022 relates to grant income received in advance of the next financial year.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Fixed asset fund
General funds
General Fund
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Tom's Trust
Jack Petchey Foundation
Arts Council Funding CRF
Can You CIC It
Total of funds		 Balance at 1
April 2021
£
34,315
74,473
108,788
-
-
-
-
-
108,788		 Income
£
-
192,112
192,112
10,000
850
19,771
8,680
39,301
231,413		 Expenditure
£
-
(206,038)
(206,038)
(10,000)
-
(19,771)
(8,680)
(38,451)
(244,489)		 Transfers
in/out
£
(10,628)
10,628
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Balance at
31 March
2022
£
23,687
71,175
94,862
-
850
-
-
850
95,712

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. Statement of funds (continued)

The Fixed asset fund represents the net book value of unrestricted tangible fixed assets. Each year any additions or disposal movements are transferred between this fund and Unrestricted funds.

Unrestricted funds are general funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Of the net transfer in of £10,628, £6,590 relates to the release of a Capital Lottery grant to the General Fund plus £5,238 for the deprecation of equipment, less £1,200 for additions in the period.

The Tom's Trust fund represents amounts received from Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust to fund the Aspiring Young Musicians project, which is for songwriting and music production tuition and the Tom ap Rhys Pryce Music Bursary Awards to The Conservatoire, with partner nominations from YUAF and Fairbeats Music.

The Jack Petchey Foundation grant represents funds which are to be used for the Outstanding Achievement Awards presented to the Aspiring Young Musicians students.

The Arts Council Cultural Recovery Fund represents the funding received to enable the return to the building.

The Can You CIC It fund represents the funds received to cover the costs of coordinating the VENN21 collaborative songwriting project with The Warren in Hull.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. Statement of funds (continued)

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
Fixed asset fund
General funds
General Fund
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Tom's Trust
Jack Petchey Foundation
NPO Emergency Fund
London Borough of Lewisham
Can You CIC It
Total of funds		 Balance at
1 April 2020
£
22,786
64,337
87,123
-
500
-
-
-
500
87,623		 Income
£
-
211,759
211,759
10,000
(500)
18,018
1,000
320
28,838
240,597		 Expenditure
£
-
(190,094)
(190,094)
(10,000)
-
(18,018)
(1,000)
(320)
(29,338)
(219,432)		 Transfers
in/out
£
11,529
(11,529)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Balance at
31 March
2021
£
34,315
74,473
108,788
-
-
-
-
-
-
108,788

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
2022
£
Tangible fixed assets
23,687
Fixed asset investments
1
Current assets
92,850
Creditors due within one year
(21,676)
Total
94,862		 Restricted
funds
2022
£
-
-
850
-
850		 Total
funds
2022
£
23,687
1
93,700
(21,676)
95,712

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total		 Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
34,315
1
89,728
(15,256)
108,788		 Total
funds
2021
£
34,315
1
89,728
(15,256)
108,788

15. Pension commitments

The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Charity to the fund and amounted to £620 (2021 - £762). Contributions of £80 (2021 - £143) were payable to the fund at the Balance Sheet date and are included in other creditors.

16. Related party transactions

There are no related party transactions during the year other than Key Management Personnal remuneration shown in Note 7. The Executive Director was not remunerated in the current or prior year for her role as a professional artist manager.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

17. Section 37 disclosure

The Charity has recognised total income from the London Borough of Lewisham of £38,200 (2021 - £38,200) in respect of grant aid for core costs and £Nil (2021 - £1,000) for specific restricted projects. These funds were fully expended during the year (2021 - fully expended). At 31 March 2022, £Nil (2021 - £Nil) has been deferred to the next financial year.

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THE MIDI MUSIC COMPANY (A company limited by guarantee and registered charity)

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

INCOME
Grants
Trust income
Hire services
Course fees
Interest receivable
Donations and other income
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Salaries
Casual and self-employed staff
Premises and office running costs
Trainee costs
Documents and materials
Staff travel, subsistence and training
Publicity
Bank charges
Music equipment maintenance
Depreciation
Governance costs
Total expenditure
Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period		 2022
£
188,745
21,530
2,208
2,432
183
16,315
85,612
58,283
42,158
16,598
1,194
3,569
7,180
278
1,190
11,828
16,599		 2022
£
231,413
244,489
(13,076)		 2021
£
197,607
13,820
304
4,170
301
24,395
98,950
53,250
34,830
7,278
1,566
4,140
2,991
122
-
11,528
4,777		 2021
£
240,597
219,432
21,165

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