Charlty registratlon number 1072179 (England and Wales) ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trusteès Mr N Branson Dr D Davies Mr J Mclnlosh MrA ￿ltton Presldent The Lord Lingfi8ld Kl DLht DL Charlty number 1072179 Reglstergd offlce PO Box 68 Lingfield Surrey RH7 6QQ Independent examlner Merw Clarke FCCA Baker Clarke FDV Limf(ed Swiss House Beckingham Street Tolleshunt Major Essex CM9 8LZ Bankers HSBC Howardsgale Iwyn Garden Clly HertsAL8 6BH ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR CONTENTS Page Twstees Report Independent examlne¢$ report statement of finaNal *ivrties Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-13 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepa￿d in accordance wlth the accounting poI￿leS set out in note 1 to the financial ststements and comply with thè charity's goveming document, the Charities Ad 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reportlng Standard appIl￿ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charitiès SORP "kcounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statemènt of Recommended Practice applicable to charrties preparin9 their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Irelarxj IFRS 102)" Objgctlves and actlvities 1. Purpo8ey and Alms To advance the education of young people under 25 by provi(ling opportunits8s for them to parkn"apale in a Va￿ of mu5iC81 ath"vihes. induding orchestra. choirs and other music groups. To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of orchestral and chor81 music li all ils aspects by the representation of public orchestral and thoir ¢oncert5 and by such other charitable ways as the trustees shall from time to lime detem)ine. 2. Ensurlng our work dpllvorn our alms We le￿eW our aims, objectives and adivities regulady. These reviews look at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work. The reviews look al the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The reviews also help us ensure our aims. objectives 8nd activities remained focused ￿ our stated purposes. We have referred lo the guidonce contained in the Charity Commi$sv)n's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activi￿s. In particular, the Trustees consider h¢)w planned aelivilies will conlribule to the airns and objectives they have sel. 3. The focus of our work Our principal actiwty is the annual Orchestra Course, which lakes place over the October half-lerm. This comprises five4ay Residential Course during which a programm¢ of MUS￿ is rehearsed for the Annual Contsrt which takes place in a national venue on the fin81 afternoon. Music for the Annual cOn￿rt is a￿yS chosen to present a challenge to our musicians . extensive tuition and se¢lignal rehearsals ￿ng given during the course by our professional tutors to ensure thgt such Challenge is mel with resounding success. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 4. 2025 Actlvlty Reporl The English Schools, Orchestra enjoyed a very SU￿$$fUl year in 2025, marked by signifieanl organisational development$. strong participation numbers, and an outstanding concert al Cadogan Hall. Under the continued musical leadership of Lewis Gaston, the orchestra delivered an 8mbthous ccwrse and performance programme while also successfully implementing several importarrt structuial thanges that wll support the orchestra's fvlure The 2025 eourse took place from Vvednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November at Woldingham School in Surrey. For the first time in the orchestra's history, the main course and residential provision were held at thg same venue, eliminating the need for daily transport between sil&s and greatly enhancing the student exwenee. Woldingham's modern facilities - including the Millennium Theatre for rehearsals and dedicated music spa¢es for sectional work- provided an ideal seth.ng for focused musical d8￿lOPMent and community building. Evenings were structured lo balan￿ rest and social activity. with organised residential events alowing students to relax together after rehearsals and build strong relationships across the orchestra. This oTrsite residential model supported Lx)th sludenl wellbeing and ensemble cohe$*)n, contribu￿"ng posrtively lo the almo$phere aThJ effectiveness of the course. This year also saw the fomial estsblishmenl of Natalie Johnson-Hyde as Orchestra Manager. combining the organisational responsibilities previously held separately by Diane Davies {Orchestsa Manager) and Ellen Cra (Recruitment Manager). Natalie's leadership across the course was Instrumental in ensuring seamless delivery of both administrative and pastoral aspects. and her ￿ntribUtIon signals a strong foundation for thè orchestra's future devekpment. The 2025 orchestra comprised 86 tslenled students supported by 10 professional mentors, representing a heamhy increase in numbers and a leslament to the growing reach and appeal of the ESO. A newly recruited residential arKI pastoral team working alongside existing Residential Pastoral Lead Pascale van Dort - ensured that sludenl5' welfare w88 exceptionally well looked after. while a blend of returning and new instrumental tutors provided both conlinuily with previous courses and fresh perspectives in coaching. The Cadcoan Hall corKert ¢)n Sunday. 2nd November 2025 was a r6wardlng culminalion of Ihe week's work. The prcvjramme for 2025 was.. Humperdinck- Overtur8 fffjm Hansel and Gretel Pèteris Vasky - Credo Mahler- Symphony No. l in D -Titan" Tho concert opened Mth Humperdinck's Overture, a pEce th81 balances fairy-la18 chami with rith orchestral colour. This wa5 followed by Vasks's Credo, a deeply moving work that challenged the players with ils emotional intensty and spiri￿al depth. The programme conduded with Mahler's Symphony No. 1. a monumental work of vivhl imagination and dramatic contrasts, offering students the opportunty to engagè ￿th expanslve orthestral writing and CL¥nplex expressive demands. 2025 was a very successful year for the ESO in both musical and organisalional lems. The move lo a unified course and residenlial venue was widely appreaaled by students and staff alike and contributed to the strong sense of community that charaderised the week. The expanded ensemble svze demon5tr*ed the orchg$tra'$ continuing appeal, and the combination of eyperienced and new tutor¥ ensured hig1￿qUality musical development throughout the course. Wrth Lewis Gaslon contlnuing 88 Musical Director and a slrerwiened leadership team. the ESO is well ptaced lo maintain its tradition of excellence and lo continue providing transforniativg musical opportunibes for young musicians. Appliealions for the 2026 course wll open in early 2026. ￿ l¢)ok foryffjrd lo wethmwig another outstanding ¢ohort of young musicians, wlh the course returning lo Woldingham School and the culminating wncert lakirg place at Milton Court, part of the Barbican Centre. This presbgious vgnue will promde an exciting new setting for the orche51ra's next performan¢g and marks a further slep in the continued development ol the English SL*ools' Orchestra. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 How our actlvltlg$ d•llver publlc beneflt 1. How th8 Charity ben•fits the School communlty The ESO gives opportunitie5 to very able young musiuans. These young people will all be stalwarts of their School and County or¢heslras. However, with the ESO, the mu$iryans arè d￿llenged to a much higher level and they work with other young musiclans who are also at the samo high level of perfomance. This exposur8 gives the young musiaan¥ a d¢gTee of eonfidence and competence otherwise unavailable to them. The knock-on effect is that they bring this confidence back lo their own school comfnunilies as role models. inspirin9 the next generation of young gffted musiuans. 2. Howthe Charity benefits the wldgr communlty The ESO gives able young musicians the Opportunity to play muslc at 8 stsndard way higher than they would get at sch¢Jol. They ￿aY wth other eqLJally highly talented young musieians and leam how tQ WOTk in a dèdicated team. The abilrty to Yrfork as an individual and as a team member Is a really important part of growng up and offers openin9s in 811 sorts of areas to Work in Ihg wider community. Many ESO members work as volunteers across a variety of sectors and their ESO oxperience 1$ undoubtedly ol significant benefft in their ability lo use their interpersonal skills. A very important contribution of the ESO is to offer the wdei communty the opportunity to hear. at affordable prices. top dass musical repertoire played by highty competent musicians. Flnanclal revlew As is the c8se for many charities, the ESO receives no govemmerrt knding relies on students, fee$, 8ponsorship and small donations. Expènditure was asSC￿ated predominately wth our Annual fNfrday Course and Concert. 1. Prlnclpal Fundlng Sources Student fees cover approximately half of the cost of the Annual ConGert. Our %vish is lo mak& th& course fees manageable to parents who already have annual musical costs lo wn$ider. The ESO has a maior sponsor. Harrison Catering Ltd, together with regular sponsors, The Street Foundation and George Cadbury Fund and new spons ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). 2. Invoslmont Pollcy Al this time. aside from rètaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, most of the Charity's funds are lo be spent in the short temi so there are few funds available for long tem inveslmenl. 3. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have examined the Charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the org8nisgb'on. It has established a policy whereby fijnds held by the Charity shoukj be 12 months of the expenditure in order to guarantee the continugtion of the AnnLtal Concert. A substantial amount of reseNe is ￿ld in 8 Charilies Aid FouNl8tlon ts¥elve-month deposit account. 4. Plans for Future Perlods The Charty plans ￿ntinuIng the 8Ctivities OLrtlined above in the forthcoming years. An Annu81 Concert is major event for those very musieal 13 to 18 year old students. Music graduates are invrted to become m8ntors lo these students on theAnnual Course. tsklng on leadership roles during rehearsal$ and the final c(*Kert. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Strncturgl goveman¢• and managemenl 1. Governing Document The organisation is a Charity, registered wlh the Charity Commission on 28 Odober 1998 govemed by a Ded*ralion of Twst dated 19 September 1998. 2. Recruitment and Appolntment of Trusteès The Charity hay fourTruslees, chaired by the ESO'S P￿sIdent. All Twslees of the Charity give their time voluntsrily and receive no benefits from the Chanty. Any expenses reclaimed from the Charity are set out in not8 7 to the accounts. 3. Trustee Inductlon and Trnlning To ensure all the correct legal obligations are met, we make it a smooth and welcoming expgrienee for the prospective trustee. Information is sent about becoming a trustee aTrJ induding any legal obligations of 8ither party. 4. Rlsk Management The Tmslees have conduded a review of the major risks to %thich the Charity is exwsed. Where aptroprialfr, systems or proc8dures have been established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces. Significant extemal risks to funding have led lo the d?velgpmenl of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of fvnding and activities. Inlernal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisat￿n of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure cornplianee wtth heatth and safety of staff. volunteer$, students and visitors. These procedures are peri¢)dically reviewed to ensure that they continue to the needs of the Charity. 6. Organlsatlothal Structure Th& ESO has a Board of Trustees of four member5, led by Its Presidenl, Lord Lingfield. who meet tem)ly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. At present the Board's members come from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the Charity. The Board appoints a Course Director and a Musical Director. who lead the Annual Course and Concert. Musical staff are recrurted. venues booked. students and mentors fecrurted. repertoire chosen in order to create a first Income from other trading activltles Unrestrictsd Unrgstrl¢t•d funds funds 2025 2024 Spons¢xships and social lotteries Other income 31.530 1.175 26.892 1,236 Other Ir•Jing activities 32.705 28.128 All donations were for unreylricted fuTrJs'. Donatlons received over £SOO: Harrison Catering Limited £15,000 George Cadbury Fund £5.000 The Street Foundation £5,5C(I A8RSM £4500 A J Hale5 £1,000 G C Thursfield £500 Income from investm•nts Unrèstricted Unrestricted funds funds 2026 2024 Inte￿$1 receivable 1.595 1,119 11 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Expenditure on charltsble actlvltl•s Charltable Exponditure 2025 Other events 2025 Totsl Charltsbl• Expenditure 2024 Other events 2024 Total 2025 2024 Annual wnwt and OUTse Tnjstee expenses InsUrar￿￿ Govemancfr costs 80,048 488 752 1.085 1.800 81.848 488 752 1.085 69.030 878 590 1.246 3,120 72.150 878 590 1.246 82.373 1,800 84,173 71.744 3,120 74.864 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds 82.373 1,800 84,173 71,744 3.120 74.864 Govemance costs include: Website costs £97. DBS checks £461, PP&S £380. Admini$lration As&stance £105 and Bank charges £42. Trustees None of the Iruslees (or any persons connected wilh them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity durirg the y?ar. Expenses amounting to £487 for slalionery and spon$orshlp expenses were relmbursed to Trustees. No Trustee or other person related to the Charity had any person81 interest In any contract or transaction entered inlo by the Charity durlng the ye8r. Taxatlon As a Charity, The English Schools, Orchestra and Choir is exempt from tax on incorne and gains falling wthin sectlon 505 of the Taxes Aot 1988 or $256 of the Taxation of Charggable Gains Aet 1992 to the exlent that these are applied to ts charitable oty'ects. No lax ch8rg@s hava arisen in the Charity. Restrlct•d funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject lo spea.fic conditions by donor$ a$ lo h¢)W they may be used. At 1 January 2025 At31 December 2026 Funds held for Donations to Students musical needs 3,075 3.075 12- ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Restricted fund$ {Continued) Prevlou8 year: At 1 January 2024 At31 December 2024 Funds hel¢J for Donatiorbs lo Students musical needs 3,075 3.075 10 Unrnstri¢ted funds The unrestricled furKls of thè charity compris& the unexpended balances of donations and gran15 whith are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated fvnds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by ts trustees for speufic purposes. At 1 January 2026 Incomlng resou￿8$ Resources expended At31 Decernb•r 2025 General funds 68.175 95,141 (84.1731 79.143 Prevlous year: At 1 January 2024 Incomlng Resource$ r•sourc•s expended At31 December 2024 General funds 80,121 62,918 174,8641 68,175 11 Analysis of net as$ets betwo•n funds ilnreBtrictsd R￿trIcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 At 31 Decem￿1 2026: Current assetsllliabililies 79.143 3.075 82.218 79.143 3.075 82,218 Unrestrlcted fund8 2024 Restricted tunds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 December 2024: Current assetsllllabllillesl 68,175 3.075 71,250 88.175 3,075 71,250 13- Charlty registratlon number 1072179 (England and Wales) ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trusteès Mr N Branson Dr D Davies Mr J Mclnlosh MrA ￿ltton Presldent The Lord Lingfi8ld Kl DLht DL Charlty number 1072179 Reglstergd offlce PO Box 68 Lingfield Surrey RH7 6QQ Independent examlner Merw Clarke FCCA Baker Clarke FDV Limf(ed Swiss House Beckingham Street Tolleshunt Major Essex CM9 8LZ Bankers HSBC Howardsgale Iwyn Garden Clly HertsAL8 6BH ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR CONTENTS Page Twstees Report Independent examlne¢$ report statement of finaNal *ivrties Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 9-13 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025. The financial statements have been prepa￿d in accordance wlth the accounting poI￿leS set out in note 1 to the financial ststements and comply with thè charity's goveming document, the Charities Ad 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reportlng Standard appIl￿ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charitiès SORP "kcounting and Reporting by Charities-. Statemènt of Recommended Practice applicable to charrties preparin9 their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Irelarxj IFRS 102)" Objgctlves and actlvities 1. Purpo8ey and Alms To advance the education of young people under 25 by provi(ling opportunits8s for them to parkn"apale in a Va￿ of mu5iC81 ath"vihes. induding orchestra. choirs and other music groups. To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of orchestral and chor81 music li all ils aspects by the representation of public orchestral and thoir ¢oncert5 and by such other charitable ways as the trustees shall from time to lime detem)ine. 2. Ensurlng our work dpllvorn our alms We le￿eW our aims, objectives and adivities regulady. These reviews look at what we achieved and the outcomes of our work. The reviews look al the success of each key activity and the benefits they have brought to those groups of people we are set up to help. The reviews also help us ensure our aims. objectives 8nd activities remained focused ￿ our stated purposes. We have referred lo the guidonce contained in the Charity Commi$sv)n's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activi￿s. In particular, the Trustees consider h¢)w planned aelivilies will conlribule to the airns and objectives they have sel. 3. The focus of our work Our principal actiwty is the annual Orchestra Course, which lakes place over the October half-lerm. This comprises five4ay Residential Course during which a programm¢ of MUS￿ is rehearsed for the Annual Contsrt which takes place in a national venue on the fin81 afternoon. Music for the Annual cOn￿rt is a￿yS chosen to present a challenge to our musicians . extensive tuition and se¢lignal rehearsals ￿ng given during the course by our professional tutors to ensure thgt such Challenge is mel with resounding success. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 4. 2025 Actlvlty Reporl The English Schools, Orchestra enjoyed a very SU￿$$fUl year in 2025, marked by signifieanl organisational development$. strong participation numbers, and an outstanding concert al Cadogan Hall. Under the continued musical leadership of Lewis Gaston, the orchestra delivered an 8mbthous ccwrse and performance programme while also successfully implementing several importarrt structuial thanges that wll support the orchestra's fvlure The 2025 eourse took place from Vvednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November at Woldingham School in Surrey. For the first time in the orchestra's history, the main course and residential provision were held at thg same venue, eliminating the need for daily transport between sil&s and greatly enhancing the student exwenee. Woldingham's modern facilities - including the Millennium Theatre for rehearsals and dedicated music spa¢es for sectional work- provided an ideal seth.ng for focused musical d8￿lOPMent and community building. Evenings were structured lo balan￿ rest and social activity. with organised residential events alowing students to relax together after rehearsals and build strong relationships across the orchestra. This oTrsite residential model supported Lx)th sludenl wellbeing and ensemble cohe$*)n, contribu￿"ng posrtively lo the almo$phere aThJ effectiveness of the course. This year also saw the fomial estsblishmenl of Natalie Johnson-Hyde as Orchestra Manager. combining the organisational responsibilities previously held separately by Diane Davies {Orchestsa Manager) and Ellen Cra (Recruitment Manager). Natalie's leadership across the course was Instrumental in ensuring seamless delivery of both administrative and pastoral aspects. and her ￿ntribUtIon signals a strong foundation for thè orchestra's future devekpment. The 2025 orchestra comprised 86 tslenled students supported by 10 professional mentors, representing a heamhy increase in numbers and a leslament to the growing reach and appeal of the ESO. A newly recruited residential arKI pastoral team working alongside existing Residential Pastoral Lead Pascale van Dort - ensured that sludenl5' welfare w88 exceptionally well looked after. while a blend of returning and new instrumental tutors provided both conlinuily with previous courses and fresh perspectives in coaching. The Cadcoan Hall corKert ¢)n Sunday. 2nd November 2025 was a r6wardlng culminalion of Ihe week's work. The prcvjramme for 2025 was.. Humperdinck- Overtur8 fffjm Hansel and Gretel Pèteris Vasky - Credo Mahler- Symphony No. l in D -Titan" Tho concert opened Mth Humperdinck's Overture, a pEce th81 balances fairy-la18 chami with rith orchestral colour. This wa5 followed by Vasks's Credo, a deeply moving work that challenged the players with ils emotional intensty and spiri￿al depth. The programme conduded with Mahler's Symphony No. 1. a monumental work of vivhl imagination and dramatic contrasts, offering students the opportunty to engagè ￿th expanslve orthestral writing and CL¥nplex expressive demands. 2025 was a very successful year for the ESO in both musical and organisalional lems. The move lo a unified course and residenlial venue was widely appreaaled by students and staff alike and contributed to the strong sense of community that charaderised the week. The expanded ensemble svze demon5tr*ed the orchg$tra'$ continuing appeal, and the combination of eyperienced and new tutor¥ ensured hig1￿qUality musical development throughout the course. Wrth Lewis Gaslon contlnuing 88 Musical Director and a slrerwiened leadership team. the ESO is well ptaced lo maintain its tradition of excellence and lo continue providing transforniativg musical opportunibes for young musicians. Appliealions for the 2026 course wll open in early 2026. ￿ l¢)ok foryffjrd lo wethmwig another outstanding ¢ohort of young musicians, wlh the course returning lo Woldingham School and the culminating wncert lakirg place at Milton Court, part of the Barbican Centre. This presbgious vgnue will promde an exciting new setting for the orche51ra's next performan¢g and marks a further slep in the continued development ol the English SL*ools' Orchestra. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 How our actlvltlg$ d•llver publlc beneflt 1. How th8 Charity ben•fits the School communlty The ESO gives opportunitie5 to very able young musiuans. These young people will all be stalwarts of their School and County or¢heslras. However, with the ESO, the mu$iryans arè d￿llenged to a much higher level and they work with other young musiclans who are also at the samo high level of perfomance. This exposur8 gives the young musiaan¥ a d¢gTee of eonfidence and competence otherwise unavailable to them. The knock-on effect is that they bring this confidence back lo their own school comfnunilies as role models. inspirin9 the next generation of young gffted musiuans. 2. Howthe Charity benefits the wldgr communlty The ESO gives able young musicians the Opportunity to play muslc at 8 stsndard way higher than they would get at sch¢Jol. They ￿aY wth other eqLJally highly talented young musieians and leam how tQ WOTk in a dèdicated team. The abilrty to Yrfork as an individual and as a team member Is a really important part of growng up and offers openin9s in 811 sorts of areas to Work in Ihg wider community. Many ESO members work as volunteers across a variety of sectors and their ESO oxperience 1$ undoubtedly ol significant benefft in their ability lo use their interpersonal skills. A very important contribution of the ESO is to offer the wdei communty the opportunity to hear. at affordable prices. top dass musical repertoire played by highty competent musicians. Flnanclal revlew As is the c8se for many charities, the ESO receives no govemmerrt knding relies on students, fee$, 8ponsorship and small donations. Expènditure was asSC￿ated predominately wth our Annual fNfrday Course and Concert. 1. Prlnclpal Fundlng Sources Student fees cover approximately half of the cost of the Annual ConGert. Our %vish is lo mak& th& course fees manageable to parents who already have annual musical costs lo wn$ider. The ESO has a maior sponsor. Harrison Catering Ltd, together with regular sponsors, The Street Foundation and George Cadbury Fund and new spons ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). 2. Invoslmont Pollcy Al this time. aside from rètaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, most of the Charity's funds are lo be spent in the short temi so there are few funds available for long tem inveslmenl. 3. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have examined the Charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the org8nisgb'on. It has established a policy whereby fijnds held by the Charity shoukj be 12 months of the expenditure in order to guarantee the continugtion of the AnnLtal Concert. A substantial amount of reseNe is ￿ld in 8 Charilies Aid FouNl8tlon ts¥elve-month deposit account. 4. Plans for Future Perlods The Charty plans ￿ntinuIng the 8Ctivities OLrtlined above in the forthcoming years. An Annu81 Concert is major event for those very musieal 13 to 18 year old students. Music graduates are invrted to become m8ntors lo these students on theAnnual Course. tsklng on leadership roles during rehearsal$ and the final c(*Kert. ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRAAND CHOIR TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Strncturgl goveman¢• and managemenl 1. Governing Document The organisation is a Charity, registered wlh the Charity Commission on 28 Odober 1998 govemed by a Ded*ralion of Twst dated 19 September 1998. 2. Recruitment and Appolntment of Trusteès The Charity hay fourTruslees, chaired by the ESO'S P￿sIdent. All Twslees of the Charity give their time voluntsrily and receive no benefits from the Chanty. Any expenses reclaimed from the Charity are set out in not8 7 to the accounts. 3. Trustee Inductlon and Trnlning To ensure all the correct legal obligations are met, we make it a smooth and welcoming expgrienee for the prospective trustee. Information is sent about becoming a trustee aTrJ induding any legal obligations of 8ither party. 4. Rlsk Management The Tmslees have conduded a review of the major risks to %thich the Charity is exwsed. Where aptroprialfr, systems or proc8dures have been established to mitigate the risks the Charity faces. Significant extemal risks to funding have led lo the d?velgpmenl of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of fvnding and activities. Inlernal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisat￿n of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure cornplianee wtth heatth and safety of staff. volunteer$, students and visitors. These procedures are peri¢)dically reviewed to ensure that they continue to the needs of the Charity. 6. Organlsatlothal Structure Th& ESO has a Board of Trustees of four member5, led by Its Presidenl, Lord Lingfield. who meet tem)ly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the Charity. At present the Board's members come from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the Charity. The Board appoints a Course Director and a Musical Director. who lead the Annual Course and Concert. Musical staff are recrurted. venues booked. students and mentors fecrurted. repertoire chosen in order to create a first Income from other trading activltles Unrestrictsd Unrgstrl¢t•d funds funds 2025 2024 Spons¢xships and social lotteries Other income 31.530 1.175 26.892 1,236 Other Ir•Jing activities 32.705 28.128 All donations were for unreylricted fuTrJs'. Donatlons received over £SOO: Harrison Catering Limited £15,000 George Cadbury Fund £5.000 The Street Foundation £5,5C(I A8RSM £4500 A J Hale5 £1,000 G C Thursfield £500 Income from investm•nts Unrèstricted Unrestricted funds funds 2026 2024 Inte￿$1 receivable 1.595 1,119 11 ENGLISH SCHOOLS. ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Expenditure on charltsble actlvltl•s Charltable Exponditure 2025 Other events 2025 Totsl Charltsbl• Expenditure 2024 Other events 2024 Total 2025 2024 Annual wnwt and OUTse Tnjstee expenses InsUrar￿￿ Govemancfr costs 80,048 488 752 1.085 1.800 81.848 488 752 1.085 69.030 878 590 1.246 3,120 72.150 878 590 1.246 82.373 1,800 84,173 71.744 3,120 74.864 Analysls by fund Unrestricted funds 82.373 1,800 84,173 71,744 3.120 74.864 Govemance costs include: Website costs £97. DBS checks £461, PP&S £380. Admini$lration As&stance £105 and Bank charges £42. Trustees None of the Iruslees (or any persons connected wilh them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity durirg the y?ar. Expenses amounting to £487 for slalionery and spon$orshlp expenses were relmbursed to Trustees. No Trustee or other person related to the Charity had any person81 interest In any contract or transaction entered inlo by the Charity durlng the ye8r. Taxatlon As a Charity, The English Schools, Orchestra and Choir is exempt from tax on incorne and gains falling wthin sectlon 505 of the Taxes Aot 1988 or $256 of the Taxation of Charggable Gains Aet 1992 to the exlent that these are applied to ts charitable oty'ects. No lax ch8rg@s hava arisen in the Charity. Restrlct•d funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject lo spea.fic conditions by donor$ a$ lo h¢)W they may be used. At 1 January 2025 At31 December 2026 Funds held for Donations to Students musical needs 3,075 3.075 12- ENGLISH SCHOOLS, ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Restricted fund$ {Continued) Prevlou8 year: At 1 January 2024 At31 December 2024 Funds hel¢J for Donatiorbs lo Students musical needs 3,075 3.075 10 Unrnstri¢ted funds The unrestricled furKls of thè charity compris& the unexpended balances of donations and gran15 whith are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated fvnds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by ts trustees for speufic purposes. At 1 January 2026 Incomlng resou￿8$ Resources expended At31 Decernb•r 2025 General funds 68.175 95,141 (84.1731 79.143 Prevlous year: At 1 January 2024 Incomlng Resource$ r•sourc•s expended At31 December 2024 General funds 80,121 62,918 174,8641 68,175 11 Analysis of net as$ets betwo•n funds ilnreBtrictsd R￿trIcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total 2025 At 31 Decem￿1 2026: Current assetsllliabililies 79.143 3.075 82.218 79.143 3.075 82,218 Unrestrlcted fund8 2024 Restricted tunds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 December 2024: Current assetsllllabllillesl 68,175 3.075 71,250 88.175 3,075 71,250 13- CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Reporttothe trusteesldlrectorsl members of Engllsh Schools, Orchestra and Choir On accounts for the year anded 1st January 2025 31¥1 December 2025 Charlty no.: 1072179 Company no.: nla Set out on pagos I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibiliiies and basis of report As the tharity's trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law). you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of th8 Companies Act 20Ce {"the 2006 Act.). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as eArried out under section 145 of the Charities Aci 2011 {Ih8 2011 Act.). In carying out my examination. I have followed the Directions given by th8 Charity Commission (under sedion 145{5Xb) of the 2011 Act. Independent examin•rf$ statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that.. . accounting records were not kept in a¢¢ordance with section 386 of th8 Companies Aci 2006,. or • the accounts do not acwrd with such records,. or . the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requlrements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 oth8r than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and falrf vlew which Is not a matter considered as part of an ind8pendent examination- or .the accounts have not been prepared In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). ns and have come across no other matters in connection ation to which attention should be drawn in this report in e a prop8r understanding of the accounts to be reached. I have no con with the exa order to en Date: si, NfrQCH Signed: IER October 2018 Name: Mervyn Clarke FCCA Relevant professlonal quallfication{s) or body (If any): Fellow Chart&r8d Certified Accountant Address: Baker Clarke FDV Ltd, Swiss House. Be¢kiroham Streec Tolleshunt Major, Essex CM9 8LZ Section B Disclosure Only complele rf the examiner needs to highlighl material matters of concern (see CC32, Independenl examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give herè brief detalls of any items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose. IER October 2018