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2021-02-28-accounts

Registered number: 03162929 Charity number: 1053950

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and Administrative Details of the Company, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Trustees' Report 2 - 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Financial Statements 8 - 16

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Trustees C H Bowden, Chairman
T P V Hayes MBE, Chief Executive
P J A Murphy
K J Jenkins OBE (passed away 7 April 2021)
J A Boux (appointed 1 October 2021)
Company registered
number
03162929
Charity registered
number
1053950
Registered office
443 North Woolwich Road
Silvertown
London
E16 2DA
Chief executive officer
T P V Hayes
Accountants
Stephen Iseman & Co
Chartered Accountants
30 Oakridge Avenue
Radlett
Hertfordshire
WD7 8ER

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Brick Lane Music Hall Charity for the year 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees 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 (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The principal objects of the Charity are to relieve the aged by the provision of recreational and social gatherings to improve their quality of life. There have been no changes in the objectives since the last annual report.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

Achievements and performance

a. Review of activities

Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the imposition of Government restrictions on 17 March 2020, all activities were ceased with immediate effect, continuing to the date of this report. However, the Trustees are delighted to report that finally, in compliance with Government and public safety guidelines, that the charity's will shortly be able to resume its activity of providing subsidised matinee performances with afternoon tea at the Brick Lane Music Hall as well as taking shows out to the community. Regular performances in hospices, care homes and long-stay hospital wards throughout the East End will be resumed shortly. The travelling show usually includes three professional performers and a musician, together with associated equipment and a period set. They perform in venues all over the East End and London, travelling in the Brick Lane Music Hall van, which was bought with funds raised in specially organised charity events. The Trustees also intend that Charity will be able to resume activity in the local community, once again appearing at major events for the Borough of Newham.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Financial review

a. Going concern

COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have, a material negative impact on the Charity's’s financial results and liquidity, and such negative impact may continue beyond the containment of the outbreak. The Trustees are therefore delighted to report that in the most recent round of funding provided through the Government's Her for Culture initiative "in support of our fantastic cinemas, theatres, music venues, museums, galleries and heritage", Brick Lane Music Hall has been thrown a lifeline and has been granted much welcomed financial support from the Culture Recovery Fund. In the opinion of the Trustees this financial support will enable the charity to continue to meet all of its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of their approval of these financial statements and accordingly the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

b. Reserves policy

It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at sufficient level to ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity's current activities for at least 6 months whilst consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. In the opinion of the trustees the minimum level of reserves to be maintained is £20,000.

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Brick Lane Music Hall Charity is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed.

b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

When required, the Trustees look for suitable candidates to join the Board who can bring experience and expertise relevant to the charity’s objectives.

c. Financial risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Statement of Trustees' responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

C Bowden (Chair of Trustees)

Date: 28 October 2021

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Brick Lane Music Hall Charity ('the company')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 28 February 2021.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the company (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 company 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 company'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 company 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.

This report is made solely to the company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

Signed: Dated: 28 October 2021 Stephen Iseman FCA 30 Oakridge Avenue Radlett Hertfordshire WD7 8ER

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Note
Income from:
Donations
3
Investments
4
Other income
5
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
32,602
80
119,085
151,767
143,846
143,846
7,921
48,644
7,921
56,565
Restricted
funds
2021
£
1,022
-
-
1,022
-
-
1,022
30,590
1,022
31,612
Total
funds
2021
£
33,624
80
119,085
152,789
143,846
143,846
8,943
79,234
8,943
88,177
Total
funds
2020
£
612,295
330
-
612,625
578,361
578,361
34,264
44,970
34,264
79,234

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 03162929

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2021

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
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
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
6,008
149,307
155,315
(71,924)
28 February
2021
£
4,786
83,391
88,177
31,612
56,565
88,177
38,039
123,843
161,882
(88,492)
29 February
2020
£
5,844
73,390
79,234
30,590
48,644
79,234

The company 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 Trustees 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 Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

C Bowden

Date: 28 October 2021

The notes on pages 8 to 16 form part of these financial statements.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

1. General information

The company is a registered charity limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales with its registered office at 44 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown, London, E16 2DA.

The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £nil per member of the company.

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) (effective 1 January 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Brick Lane Music Hall Charity 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.

2.2 Going concern

The Charity’s activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Trustee’s Report. Although the current economic conditions create uncertainty over future performances, the Trustee’s forecasts, taking into account the Charity’s cash holdings and support from the Culture Recovery Fund, indicate that the Charity will be able to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due for at least twelve months from the date of their approval of these financial statements and the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statements.

2.3 Income

All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Statement of Financial Position.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.4 Expenditure

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. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

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

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Government grants

Grants are accounted under the accruals model as permitted by FRS 102.

Grants of a revenue nature are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in the same period as the related expenditure.

2.6 Interest receivable

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

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

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.

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

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

2.8 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.9 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.

2.10 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 company 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.

2.11 Financial instruments

The company 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 at their settlement value.

2.12 Pensions

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

2.13 Fund accounting

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

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company 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.

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

3. Income from donations

4.

Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
Donations
32,602
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
Donations
581,705
Investment income

Bank interest receivable
All of the investment income for 2020 related to unrestricted funds.
Bank interest receivable
Restricted
funds
2021
£
1,022
Restricted
funds
2020
£
30,590
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
80
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
330
Total
funds
2021
£
33,624
Total
funds
2020
£
612,295
Total
funds
2021
£
80
Total
funds
2020
£
330

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

5. Other incoming resources

Furlough grants
Other grants
Unrestricted
funds
2021
£
66,502
52,583
119,085
Total
funds
2021
£
66,502
52,583
119,085
Total
funds
2020
£
-
-
-

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2021 2021
£ £
Provision of music hall performances 143,846 143,846

Expenditure on charitable activities for 2021 include all ongoing costs whilst the Charity has been forced to cease activities as a result of government imposed restrictions. These costs have been mitigated by the receipt of various government grants (Note 5).

Provision of music hall performances
Independent examiner's remuneration
Fees payable to the company's independent examiner for the independent
examination of the company's annual accounts
Unrestricted
funds
2020
£
578,361
2021
£
1,020
Total
funds
2020
£
578,361
2020
£
1,020

7. Independent examiner's remuneration

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

8. Staff costs

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes
2021
£
102,254
952
697
103,903
2020
£
260,626
6,505
1,550
268,681

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

2021 2020
Office and support staff 5 7

Additional part-time staff are engaged as required for individual performances.

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

9. Trustees' remuneration and expenses

The Trustees are satisfied that it was in the best interests of the Charity to employ T P V Hayes and that his remuneration was reasonable as he was performing employee services to the Charity including, but not limited to managing and organising performances, performing himself as well as dealing with day to day matters of the Charity.

2021 2020
£ £
T P V Hayes MBE Remuneration 22,050 27,000

During the year ended 28 February 2021, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2020 - £NIL).

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BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

10. Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 March 2020
At 28 February 2021
Depreciation
At 1 March 2020
Charge for the year
At 28 February 2021
Net book value
At 28 February 2021
At 29 February 2020
Debtors
Due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Donations receivable
Plant and
machinery
£
8,065
8,065
6,412
248
6,660
1,405
1,653
Motor
vehicles
£
20,850
20,850
19,029
455
19,484
1,366
1,821
Fixtures and
fittings
£
8,421
8,421
6,051
355
6,406
2,015
2,370
28 February
2021
£
1,508
-
4,500
-
6,008
Fixtures and
fittings
£
8,421
8,421
6,051
355
6,406
2,015
2,370
28 February
2021
£
1,508
-
4,500
-
6,008
Total
£
37,336
37,336
31,492
1,058
32,550
4,786
5,844
29 February
2020
£
-
81
7,368
30,590
6,008 38,039

11. Debtors

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

12. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
28 February
2021
£
101
1,378
16,478
53,967
71,924
29 February
2020
£
339
2,404
15,997
69,752
88,492

13. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

General funds
Restricted funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds
Restricted funds
Balance at 1
March 2020
£
48,644
30,590
79,234
Balance at
1 March
2019
£
44,970
-
44,970
Income
£
151,767
1,022
152,789
Income
£
582,035
30,590
612,625
Expenditure
£
(143,846)
-
(143,846)
Expenditure
£
(578,361)
-
(578,361)
Balance at
28 February
2021
£
56,565
31,612
88,177
Balance at
29 February
2020
£
48,644
30,590
79,234

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL CHARITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2021

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted
funds
28 February
2021
£
Tangible fixed assets
4,786
Current assets
123,703
Creditors due within one year
(71,924)
Total
56,565
Restricted
funds
28 February
2021
£
-
31,612
-
31,612
Total
funds
28 February
2021
£
4,786
155,315
(71,924)
88,177

Analysis of net assets between funds - prior year

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
Unrestricted
funds
29 February
2020
£
5,844
131,292
(88,492)
48,644
Restricted
funds
29 February
2020
£
-
30,590
-
30,590
Total
funds
29 February
2020
£
5,844
161,882
(88,492)
79,234

15. Related party transactions

The company shares premises and facilities with Brick Lane Music Hall Limited. T P V Hayes is a director and shareholders of Brick Lane Music Hall Limited.

During the year the rent payable of £30,000 to Brick Lane Music Hall Limited was waived in response to the COVID-19 enforced cessation of operations (2020 - charge £30,000). At the balance sheet date the company owed £15,401 (2020 - £15,469) to Brick Lane Music Hall Limited.

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