REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03193551 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1055371
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
FOR MUSIC FOR ALL
Wags LLP t/a Wagstaffs Richmond House Walkern Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3QP
MUSIC FOR ALL
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
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Reference and administrative details 1
Report of the trustees 2 to 5
Independent examiner's report 6 to 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Statement of financial position 9 to 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 to 16
Detailed statement of financial activities 17 to 18
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MUSIC FOR ALL
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
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Trustees G C Booth
I M Cullen
R Kellaway
S Pitt (resigned 30/11/21)
S R Saunders
J D Shevlin
A P Followell (appointed 29/4/21)
L M Ladbrook (appointed 25/3/22)
F D McGuinness (appointed 25/3/22)
I J B O'Connor (appointed 25/3/22)
Registered office Richmond House
Walkern Road
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3QP
Registered company number 03193551 (England and Wales)
Registered charity number 1055371
Independent examiner Wags LLP t/a Wagstaffs
Richmond House
Walkern Road
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3QP
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MUSIC FOR ALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2022. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 2019).
Objectives and activities
Objectives and aims
Music for All's mission is to enable and inspire everyone, regardless of circumstances, to discover the mental, social and physical benefits of making music.
The key aims and objectives of Music for All are to:
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Donate physical instruments, and award grants towards the purchase of instruments and music tuition, to meet the musical needs of disadvantaged community groups, educational establishments, and individuals.
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Advocate for, and promote the life-changing benefits of making music via media and events, and in collaboration with organisations with aligned purposes across the music and charity sectors
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Bring free 'Learn to Play' experiences to people of all ages and backgrounds
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Support and promote other like-minded events such as Make Music day
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Support and organise fundraising events, activities and campaigns
Public benefit
Music for All's charitable purpose to to advance education for the public benefit, with particular reference to public participation in making music in all its forms, within all communities, including promoting understanding of, and advocating for, the benefits of making music.
The benefits of making music are proven and wide-ranging. They apply to both individuals and groups and include enhanced health and mental well-being, educational attainment, development of social skills, creativity, confidence and self-esteem, reduced stress and anxiety and alleviation of degenerative conditions. All these outcomes potentially benefit not just those experiencing music making, but also their families, friends and wider circle of contacts, spreading out into the community and contribution to national social good.
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MUSIC FOR ALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
Achievement and performance
Charitable activities
During 2021/22 the charity continued to develop its operations, building on the introduction of the new approach to grant applications during 2020/21 and increasing the number of award sessions held during the year.These awards were focused on the groups of need identified in the business plan which included groups using music making to support health and wellbeing, music education plus music making groups and individuals from deprived and/or minority communities.
Despite the challenges of Covid, the charity managed to maintain its award level due to a substantial instrument donation and continuing donations from a wide range of sources. The charity awarded 39 grants with a value of over £70,000, mainly to community groups and education establishments. We also created our first named award, due to the generosity of the Hughes family who wanted to recognise their father’s love of music and the piano. The David Hughes Piano/Keyboard Award benefited its first recipients, the Woolwich Music Club and young player Lucy Munro, in November 2021.
Over this period the charity also:
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Recruited new Trustees bringing new skills to the Board, particularly in the areas of education and fundraising
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Recruited new Ambassadors to broaden and diversify the range of music making and communities we engage with and support
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Commenced the recruitment of a General Manager to oversee the charity’s operations
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Held Learn to Play ’21 with a new look and approach. Over 35 venues signed up to take part and despite the challenges of both the Covid restrictions and an on the day petrol crisis, the event took place and was well received by venues and participants.
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Launched a new YouTube online tutorial series of videos to accompany Learn to Play, increasing our YouTube subscriptions from 2 to nearly 200 over the year and further promoting the work of the charity.
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Continued to support Make Music Day UK, a nationwide celebration of music making
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Produced a second Annual Report with a full breakdown of award volume and value
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Began a partnership with Black Lives in Music to ensure the charity remains inclusive and can support diverse communities
Financial review
Principal funding sources
During the year our donations increased considerably due to a substantial legacy. We are very grateful to the donor and their family for this donation and appreciate the support this will provide to the work of the charity over the coming years. We continued to receive the generous support of NAMM, the US musical instrument trade association, and this support allows us to continue to hold our yearly flagship event - Learn to Play. Learn to Play '22 will take place on 8 & 9 October 2022 and we are already seeing a large increase in registrations for venues wanting to take part.
We were also very pleased to accept several additional awards from foundations and trusts alongside a steady stream of donations from individuals, in memory events, online giving websites, online purchases, fundraising events and of course from our members.
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MUSIC FOR ALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
Financial review
Reserves policy
The reserves of the charity can vary greatly during the course of a year, depending on the timing of donations received. Funds not needed for the day-to-day running of the charity are invested in interest bearing accounts, and arrangements are currently being put in place to invest in longer term accounts in order to maximise interest receivable.
When large donations are received, it is the normal policy to spread the distribution of such funds over two or more years in order to benefit as many recipients as possible.
Future plans
Despite all the continued challenges presented by the Covid pandemic, Music for All continues to create strong foundations for growth as an independent charity. A new business plan has identified several strategic objectives for charity including:
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Securing a higher level of income through donations and contributions, including from areas of fundraising currently underexploited
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Establishing a sustainable staff resource that includes focused support for fundraising activities, whilst keeping administrative costs as low as possible as a proportion of income
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Creating a strong, consistent, diverse and sustainable instrument supply by developing our existing and new manufacturer relationships
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Engaging a wider audience through campaigns that promote the benefits of music to health and well-being
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Measuring our impact more effectively to ensure the maximum benefit for award recipients and amplify a clearer message to funders when pitching for support
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Broaden and deepen expertise on the board, including in the areas of music education and fundraising, whilst also diversifying the perspective of the board
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Trustee directors' recruitment and appointment
The directors of Music for All are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law.
The directors may from time to time co-opt a director, either to fill a vacancy or as an additional director, until they are formally appointed, or otherwise, at a general meeting. In addition, the directors shall retire by rotation at each AGM. They shall, if willing to act, be deemed to be reappointed unless at the meeting it is resolved not to fill their vacancy, or unless a resolution for the reappointment of the director is put to the meeting and lost.
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MUSIC FOR ALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
Structure, governance and management
Organisational structure
The charity continues to work remotely with no physical office. In addition to the one full-time employee, the charity is recruiting a part-time General Manager who will be responsible for the charity's day-to-day operations and will manage the Charity Administrator and part-time Donations and Fundraising / Learn to Play Project Coordinator. The charity also greatly benefits from the work of an unpaid volunteer who assists in our approach to Trusts & Foundations.
This developing staff structure alongside the development of policies and procedures, represents the sure footing the charity needs to operate successfully and enables the Trustees to focus on governance responsibilities and strategic objectives. Additional staff resources may be required as the charity grows and expands its operations due to the new skills and capabilities brought by new staff and Trustees.
Governance
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The charity is registered for Gift Aid.
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The charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
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VAT registration has been considered but not deemed appropriate at the current time (advice from our accountants).
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The Trustees recently reviewed the Articles of Association regarding any required amendments. No changes were deemed to be required at this point in time.
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Liability insurance remains at £10m.
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A safeguarding policy has been written.
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The Trustees have returned to quarterly board meetings, with an annual away day and AGM, and are creating a number of sub-committees to scrutinise key aspects of the charity including income, awards, finance and risk
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The Trustees have undertaken a comprehensive Risk Assessment from which it will maintain and update a Risk Register for the charity
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
21/11/2022
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. A P Followell - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC FOR ALL
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Music For All ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st March 2022.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also 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 your charity's accounts as 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.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC FOR ALL
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 confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of FCA which is one of the listed bodies.
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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.
N D Savjani FCA Wags LLP t/a Wagstaffs Richmond House Walkern Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3QP
Date: .............................................
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MUSIC FOR ALL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 233,256 Other activities 3 - Investment income 4 18 Other income - Total 233,274 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities General activities 49,009 Grants to institutions 95,625 Grants to individuals - Make music day - Total 144,634 NET INCOME 88,640 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 237,736 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 326,376 |
Restricted funds £ 37,111 - - - 37,111 - 27,861 750 - 28,611 8,500 9,711 18,211 |
2022 Total funds £ 270,367 - 18 - 270,385 49,009 123,486 750 - 173,245 97,140 247,447 344,587 |
2021 Total funds £ 237,144 6,370 29 1,113 244,656 40,887 5,039 14,381 9,000 69,307 175,349 72,098 247,447 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSIC FOR ALL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03193551)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 31ST MARCH 2022
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 7 85,082 Cash at bank 242,145 327,227 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8 (851) NET CURRENT ASSETS 326,376 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 326,376 NET ASSETS 326,376 FUNDS 9 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - 18,211 18,211 - 18,211 18,211 18,211 |
2022 Total funds £ 85,082 260,356 345,438 (851) 344,587 344,587 344,587 326,376 18,211 344,587 |
2021 Total funds £ 167,163 81,627 248,790 (1,343) 247,447 247,447 247,447 237,736 9,711 247,447 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31st March 2022.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSIC FOR ALL (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03193551)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued 31ST MARCH 2022
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 21/11/2022............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. A P Followell - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MUSIC FOR ALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Music for All is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, both registered in England and Wales. The charity and company registration numbers, along with the registered office address, can be found within the reference and administrative details on page 1.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 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.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and the trustees note no material uncertainties in relation to the charitable company being a going concern.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the 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.
Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Inventories
In accordance with FRS102 new donated instruments in stock are valued at retail selling price, and pre-owned donated instruments are valued at £nil.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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MUSIC FOR ALL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
3. OTHER ACTIVITIES
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| Fundraising events INVESTMENT INCOME Interest receivable |
2022 £ - 2022 £ 18 |
2021 £ 6,370 2021 £ 29 |
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5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st March 2022 nor for the year ended 31st March 2021.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31st March 2022 nor for the year ended 31st March 2021.
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 210,383 Other activities 6,370 Investment income 29 Other income 1,113 Total 217,895 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities General activities 40,887 |
Restricted funds £ 26,761 - - - 26,761 - |
Total funds £ 237,144 6,370 29 1,113 244,656 40,887 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
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6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund funds funds
£ £ £
Grants to institutions - 5,039 5,039
Grants to individuals - 14,381 14,381
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Make music day 9,000 9,000
Total 40,887 28,420 69,307
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 177,008 (1,659) 175,349
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 60,728 11,370 72,098
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 237,736 9,711 247,447
7. STOCKS
2022 2021
£ £
Musical instruments 85,082 167,163
8. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2022 2021
£ £
Trade creditors 396 888
Social security and other taxes (47) (47)
Music Industries Association (698) (698)
Accruals and deferred income 1,200 1,200
851 1,343
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| At 1.4.21 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 237,736 Restricted funds Grant - Restricted fund 9,711 9,711 TOTAL FUNDS 247,447 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 233,274 Restricted funds Grant 37,111 TOTAL FUNDS 270,385 |
Net movement At in funds 31.3.22 £ £ 88,640 326,376 8,500 8,500 - 9,711 8,500 18,211 97,140 344,587 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (144,634) 88,640 (28,611) 8,500 (173,245) 97,140 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| At 1.4.20 £ Unrestricted funds General fund 60,728 Restricted funds Grant 1,659 Restricted fund 9,711 11,370 TOTAL FUNDS 72,098 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 217,895 Restricted funds Grant 26,761 TOTAL FUNDS 244,656 |
Net movement At in funds 31.3.21 £ £ 177,008 237,736 (1,659) - - 9,711 (1,659) 9,711 175,349 247,447 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (40,887) 177,008 (28,420) (1,659) (69,307) 175,349 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2022 (2021: none).
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MUSIC FOR ALL
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Gifts Donations Sponsorships Messe Frankfurt Grants Subscriptions Other activities Fundraising events Investment income Interest receivable Other income Apprenticeship scheme Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Consultancy Advertising Subscriptions Computer and software Grants to institutions Grants to individuals Support costs Management Wages Insurance Postage and stationery |
2022 £ - 243,256 - 27,111 - 270,367 - 18 - 270,385 11,670 7,734 3,031 6,236 117,504 750 146,925 18,548 1,056 2,693 22,297 |
2021 £ 2 212,185 3,610 20,783 564 237,144 6,370 29 1,113 244,656 858 726 2,520 10,491 14,039 14,381 43,015 16,641 909 77 17,627 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2022
| Management Finance Bank charges Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees Total resources expended Net income |
2022 £ 819 3,204 173,245 97,140 |
2021 £ 429 8,236 69,307 175,349 |
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