TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2023 bathphil Bath Philharmonia CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1073392 COMPANY REGISTRATION NO. 03685553 A5 an award-winning arts organisation that brings joy through live orchestral music, Bath Phil is a professional orchestra like no other, punching well above its weight across the UK'5 music industry, throwing open concert hall doors to welcome local people and communities for free,. reimagining how concerts are presented and providing memorable experiences for young performers and concertgoers alike - all with a small12.OFTEI dedicated and impactful team. 2022123 was an important season for Bath Phil with over 12,000 people experiencing our impactful work on and off the stage.. more than any other year in our 24-year history. Our innovative 'Bath Phil For Free, initiative provided f ree concert tickets for local residents, attracting 4,500 people throughout 2022123. 2022123 Season Highlights Throughout the 2022123 season Bath Philharmonia: performed 10 orchestral concerts with IS sensational soloists to a live audience of over 9000 people. gifted 4,500 free tickets to local audiences to encourage them to discover a live orchestra for the first time. delivered 80 days lor over $50 hours) of creative music-making activities to over 800 young people across the South West welcomed pupils from every secondary school in Bath to our concerts '￿ I'ffllt Illl amplified Young Carers, voices by takln8 them to perform at the House of Commons, lobbying parliamentarians for their right to be included in 80vernment 8uidance on access to muslc. supported over 200 young carer5 to create and perform their own music. delivered continuing professional development ICPDI training to 35 musle leaders and school teachers. Inspiring Local Communities Through Music Bath Phil connected with thousands of local residents, musicians and young people whilst enriching the lives of an often-unheard national community of 800,000+ young carers. Thanks to our continued partnership with The Forum, Bath (providing the orchestra with a spiritual home in one of the region's largest concert halls) our 'Bath Phil For Free, initiative continued and provided free concert tickets for B&NES residents, attracting 4,500 people throughout 2023. two-thirds of whom had not heard Bath Phil perform previously. 27% of attendees were aged 35 or under, with the average age of 38, substantially youn8er than our traditional concertgoers, thereby building a more sustainable audience for the future. We also saw a significant increase in the number of attendees accessing discounted tickets for Subsequent concerts. "It wa5 just awe-in5piring from Stort to finish. My daughter had asked to go and See Gn orchestra and this was the perfect opportunity to heor an orchestro livefor the first ever time. It wos beyond magicoll" Audience Member at concert in November 2022, "I loved the relaxed nature of the concert. it wa5 just a joyou5 celebration of music. Audience Member at concert in February 2023. "Myfriend had never seen a cIGssical concert before and loved itl" Jif'tr. Audience Member at concert in April 2023. Community collaborations and celebrating musical creativity Bath Phil reimagined the concert experience even further in 22123. Already renowned for the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by audiences (featuring informative introductions to pieces and performers by the conductor), Bath Phil's concerts began to integrate young people's creative work as a core part of the programme. Young music-makers, some of whom are at the very start of their musical journey, perform their own original co-created music with full orchestral backing. This provides an opportunity to celebrate the important creative learning work Bath Phil undertakes and create memorable moments for young people developing their performance skills and self-conf idence. "I was really moved to see my children performing the music thot they hod creoted on 5toge with professional musicions- what on omazing experiencefor them." Parent at Concert in April 2023. he young carers piece showcased the impact thot music con have on anyone- wowl" Audience Member at concert in June 2024. Bath Phil's work with young people took us in to 20 secondary schools across Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Bournemouth and Poole ranging from two days of co-creatin8 music with pupils to a project with Bath Festivals featuring 120 young people performing their own songs at both Bath Abbey and The Forum. Bath in May 2023. Further, this Schools, Voices project enabled the Bath Phil executive team to consult with all local secondary school heads of music to ask what they want from their local orchestra. ,'Qfr.bA444 "I liked getting to know otherpeople andputting our own ideas into something we creoted together." Pupil taking part in Schools, Voices project in May 2023. he whole experlence was amazing for me as ourschool music leod. I hove learnt new singing techniques, new warm-up songs. new music contacts and above oll the realisotion that my pupils are VER Y copablel It was a pleosure to work with every Single person involved in the project." J 41, Three Ways Teacher -It was great to connect with all other music teachers looking at woys how we can improve music provision acros5 Bath. Life as a music teacher con be quite isolating so it's alwoys good to get out." (ylh:kni*y Monkton School Teacher Cementing the orchestra's continued commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, support from the PRSIABO Sirens scheme enabled Bath Phil to explore the work of trailblazing female composer Graznya Bacewicz with pupils at Hayesfield Girls School, enabling the pupils to co-create and perform their own response to her Divertimenti for Strings. Bath Phil connected pupils from St Mark's Secondary School and Oldfield School through an exploration of Jean Sibelius, Violin Concerto and a presentation of their own co- created music representing a journey through the frozen forest of Finland. "Taking port boosted my confidence ond the music alway5 helps me feel more relaxed around new people." St Mark's School Pupil. Inspiring future community music leaders We invi8orated our partnership with Kin8 Edward's School as we mentored their pupils to discover the joy of community music engagement, supporting local primary school pupils to create their own music. The BP Creative Learning Team trained 10 slxth form pupi15 on how to assist on community music project5. Members of the Creative Learning Team spent a day at the Autism Resource Base at St Martin's Garden Primary School working with pupils to create digital audio tracks exploring their day. Using these audio tracks as a starting point, the team then created, workshopped, and filmed a performance of a body-percussion piece made by 70 pupils from St Martin's Garden Primary School inspired by Anna Meredith's Connect It. 1 111141M￿•# -Whot an amazing inclusive experiencefor all the children involved,. they hod a brilliant timel" Teacher at St Martin's Garden Primary School "How do you make all thi5 happen with no mu51C written down ? I con't believe the muslc 15 50 good and it's been created by the young people. My daughter can't stop talking obout toking partl- Soundstorm Creative Orchestra In partnership with Soundstorm Ithe Music Education Hub for Bournemouth. Christchurch and Poole) we have established an inclusive creative orchestra for young people to co-create their own music. The Bath Phil team are mentoring local music leaders to establish a sustainable team of inclusive practitioners that can champion this new form of 'youth orchestra,. Parent of child taking part in Creative Orchestra. Amplifying the voices of an important national community- Young Carers 2022123. With residencie5 in Plymouth, Torbay, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Somerset, Bristol & South Gloucestershire we supported over 200 young carers to co-create and perform their own mu51C. The orchestra's work with Young Carer5 was recognised by leading national music education funder Youth Music. Our project 'Share,Stren8then,Sustain' reached a three-year conclusion in August 2023 and the project was applauded for its multi-layered partnership approach between creative practitioners, young carers, their support organisations, and music education hub leads and trainees. IHARI. STfflEII $usirAI￿.. Bath Phil's work with Young Carers was also celebrated by politicians. Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey, himself a former youn8 carer, joined a creative music-making session in Bath, with over 20 young people from B&NES Carers, Centre IApril 20231. During the summer months, an orchestra of young carers performed their own music within the House of Commons to an audience of MPS, peers and industry professionals ljuly 20231. The Young Carer5 pleaded to politicians, 'Please don't take our music away from us I, 11 111 On the concert platform Bath Phil's concert season welcomed internationally renowned classical soloists including Benjamin Grosvenor. Jennifer Pike, Esther Yoo to the city. Bath Phil also showcased the talents of emerging British soloists including Leia Zhu, Plinio Fernandes and Jeneba Kanneh-mason. All concert programmes included music by diverse and living composers and were presented in an informative and relaxed way by our music director, Jason Thornton. °Normally, you'd have to go to London to see these artlSts but they're performing here in Bathj" Audience member Community collaborations included a performance of Joseph Haydn's The Seasons with Bath Minerva Choir and our annual side by side gala performance with King Edward's School on the theme of journeys. Bath Phil gained international profile through performing in Oxford and Bath ljuly 20231 with Grammy Award-Winnin8 Pacific Chorale one of America's great choirs. IIfiIAÈ, Capacity Building- Looking to the future he orchestro played their Socks off and were u greot motchfor such a strong chorus. eran In ensive open recrui we were 'knrilled to welcome five exciting new board member5 enhancing the skills of the Board of Trustees to further include expertise in business development, finance, fundraising. accountancy. and arts production. The new Trustees began their Bath Phil journey by participating in an away day that focussed on future strategy and purpose and identified business opportunities and potential growth areas for the organisation. men roun ACFEA Tour Consultants who arranged the Pacific Chorale Tour We invested in our future and recruited our first Development Manager10.4 FTE. April 20231. Our existing team took part in a series of development courses including Digital Marketing Strategy Training via the DCMS, Digital Culture Network and advanced 5afeguardin8 training. We expanded our Creative Learning Team with three new music leaders who are expert5 in working inclusively with young people. We held a Creative Learning Team Away Day in partnership with Wiltshire Creative to explore and articulate what makes our creative learning projects distinct and unique. I i.i.iJ. Ensuring diversity and enhancing inclusivity We continue to embed the recommendations and outcomes of our CRF consultancies and we drafted our first EDI statement.. "Your concerts are so accessible. The relaxed atmosphere and engaging conductor made everyone feel welcome. We really apprecioted being able to enjoy watching o femole Pi¢7no soloistfrom on under-represented ethnic group perform.. Bath Philharmonia's vision is to transform lives through the joy of great orchestral music. We provide hi8h quality musical experiences and ensure their relevance to the communities we work with. Inclusion is at our heart. We aim to remove barriers to participation so that anyone can experience and create music whatever their background or circumstances. We seek to improve and respond to an informed awareness of diversity. We advocate for positive representation of our diverse society whilst acknowled8ing that not 311 diversity is visible. Audience member at concert in Feb 2023. We provide a supportive, safe, anti-racist, non-discriminatory, and welcomin8 environment to all staff, volunteers, freelance musicians, and participants. Financial Growth and Stability The charl￿S income has continued to increase over the past three years1£279,934 20121 to £399,465 21122 to £413.335 221231 as our programme of activities and delivery of concerts has grown and expanded. Our unrestricted reserves position ha5 Stabilised as we received the income from a generou5 legacy from a supporter in Jan. 23. Orchestr31 Tax Relief represents a Signif icant figure within our fin3nce51£73,683 22123 and £72,279 211221 and enables us to remain ambitious in our approach to building new audiences and creatin8 Posltive social impact for our local communitie5. Our supporters Bath Philharmonia continues to benefit from an incredibly 8enerous family of Friends, Patrons and Benefactors. We thank The Roper Family Charitable Trust for their continuing significant support of the orchestra. We are grateful to everyone who enabled, supported, attended and participated in Bath Phil activities in 2022123. Without you, our continuing impact would not have been possible and we are delighted that you are part of the Bath Phil Family. li REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 03685553 CHARITY NUMBER 1073393 BATH PHILHARMONIA REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 BATH PHILHARMONIA CONTENTS OF THE REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Page Company infomiation Report of the directors R&port of the independent examiners Statement of financial activities Balan￿ sheet 618 Notes to th8 finanaal slaternents BATH PHILHARMONIA COMPANY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Dlrectorsltrustaes R S Der￿EvanS - retired 2810912023 RCSHall signed 2810912023 D Daly C Avison A Lyall Powell Iccrfhairl Drv H Davies ICTrthairl D Somogyi - resigned 28109r2023 M O'Ck)hety resigned 0111212022 K Brown - appointed 2410312023 D Ridgeon - 8pwnted 2410312023 BHOM - apwinted 2410312023 C Halls - apwnted 2410312023 A Hipperson - apwnted 2410312023 Secretary D Ridgeon - appointed 1311212023 R S Dery-Evan5 - retired 1311212023 Roglstered office Widcornbe Institule Widcombe Hill Regist•red company number 3685553 Raglstered charlty number 1073393 Bankers HSBC 45 Milsom Streel Bath BA1 10U Independent examiner Matthew Small FCA Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited Chartered Accountanls 6 Chadolie Street Bath BA12NE BATH PHILHARMONIA REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Objects of the charity The objective of the charity is lo build on Bath Philhamionia's current high artistic and educational success be the professional classical symphonic 8nSeM￿e of chThce for aL¢diences in the South West,. engage with young people and children throughout the area in order to hdp them enjoy. understand and take part in musical activity., take lop quality classical repertoire to all pO￿￿e parts of the region which are often othe￿iSe unable to enjoy it. Summary of policies adopted to further above objectlves To monitor the application of the income and assets of the charity to ensure that they are used for the purposes for which they are int8nded in an effioenl and cost effeclNe way. To facilitate, encourage and give wholthearted support lo the orthestra. Ils concerts. and ils projects lo enhance musical development of young people in the reg￿￿. Governlng document The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a deed of trust. and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Ad 2006. Organlsation of tha charity The directors meet fomally on a regular bays several times each year and their deosions are recorded by written minutes. A management committee is responsi￿8 to the directors for the 8xecution of these decisions and meets more regularly to deal with the daily management of the charity. Public Benefit The trustees have complied with section 4 of the 2011 Charities Acl, having due regard for the Charity Commission's guidan￿ on public benefit when reviewng the charity's aims and objectives. Rlsk managemènt The trustees have a duty lo identify and review the risks to which the charity is expos8d and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Review of activities during the year During the year, there has been an increase in the Charity's total income from £399,465 to £413,335. The diarity has continued Its busy programme of activity, fulfilling its objecfs lo enrich the lives of local population, through the medium of music, notsbly through its Creative Leaming projects. There has be8n a fvll programme and annual expenditure on charitsble activitie5 has increased from £393.452 to £402,339. Total reserves have incrn25ed from £123,970 to £134,966. The reserves figure comprises of £23.785 which has been given with a reslric18d purpose of use. The remaining balance of £111,181, whilst hamng no such restrictions, nevertheless includes £66.000 of funding held against planned future cwative projects for which no contracts had been entered Inlo, nor costs inc￿rTed, at the balance sheet dale. With these planned future commitments lo bring music lo our communities. the ojrrent funding limits our capacity lo expand and develop an Infr2slruclure to sustain our work. The trustees are currentty develoty'ng a strategy to build funding relationships to reflect future creative priorities. On bgha of the tTU$tg0s Trust Date: 27 March 2024 David Ridgeon, Trustee ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BATH PHILHARMONIA** I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2023 which are set out on pages 4 to 8. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; - follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and - state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: - 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: - - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or - 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ## **Matthew Small FCA** ## **Berkeley Hall Marshall Limited Chartered Accountants** **6 Charlotte Street Bath** **Date: 27 March 2024** 3 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND ExPEND￿vRE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 2023 2022 Unrestrict•d Restricted funds nds Total Total Notes Income and èndowments from: Donations and legaues 134,586 134.586 72,618 Inc4Jming resour￿$ relaling to charitable activilie5- Funding received for projects 27,295 27,295 53,437 Box office and associated receipls 191.666 191,666 173,669 Investment income Grants received Totsl Expendlture on: Charitable activities 295,494 102,199 397,693 388,859 Other Total Net Incomdl8xpenditur•) Transfer between fvnds 25.791 (25.T91) Net movement In funds 51,911 (40,915) 10,996 6.013 Reconclliatlon of fitnds: Total fvnds brought forward Total funds carrled forward 11 BATH PHILHARMONIA REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 03685553 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023 2023 2022 Notes Flxed assets Office equipment Furniture and fixtures Stock of music at cost 91 121 84 24 1,405 1,447 Current assots Cash al bank and in hand Debtors and prepayments 19253 46,002 curront11obllltle6 Sundry creditors Not current assets Total assets Sess Ilabllltles Reprosentsd by: Genoral fund Restricted fund 111,181 59,270 Total Funds Th8 company is entitled lo exernption from audit under 477 of the Companiès Act 20(* for the y&ar ended 31 August 2023. The members have nol required the company to obtain an audit of its finanaal statements for the year 8nded 31 August 2023 in accordance wth Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directory acknowledge their responsibilities for. (al ansuring that the company keeps acc4)unb"ng records which comply Y￿th Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of th8 Stale of affairs of the company as at the end of each finanoal year and of its profit or loss for each financial year in accordance with th8 requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of Ihe Companies Act 2006 relab'ng to financial statements, so far as appli¢able to the company. The financial slalements have b8en prepared in accordan￿ with the spe¢4al provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable cornpanies. The financial statements w8re approved by Ihe Board of Trustees on Thursday 21 March 2024 and wer8 ed on its behalf by.. TTUStee David Ridgeon, Trustee BATH PHILHARMONIA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 1 Accountlng pollcles a) Statutory Informatlon and basls of preparatlon Bath PhIlhaM￿nIa is a charitable company. limited by guarantee. registered in England and Wales. In the event of the charity b8ing wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited lo £1 p8r member of the charity. The addrgss of the registered offir£ Is given in Ihe charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The company is also regist8red wth the Charity Commission and th8ir registered number is 1073393. The financial statements of the charitsble company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with Ihe Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable lo charilies preparing their acLounts in accordance with th8 Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102118ffective 1 January 20191.. Financial Repo￿.n9 Standard 102 'The Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost C•)nvention. b) Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can b8 Used in aco)rdance the charitable obi'ectives at the diS￿et10n of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wthin the ot¥'ects of the charity. Reslriclions arise when $peufied by the donor or vh)en funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. c) Incomlng resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the tharity is entitled to Ihfi income and the amount can be quantffied wilh reasonable accuracy. d) Resourcès expended Expenditure 15 ￿0)gniSed on an accTual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully Tel￿vered. and is rerthted as part of the expenditur8 to which it relates. e) Tangiblo fix•d assets D8preci8ti¢)n is prowded at the folloNwng annual rates in order to vKit8 off each asset over its estsmated useful lrfe. Offsce oquipment Fumilure and fixtuws - 25Yts on reducing balance - 15% on reducing balance BATH PHILHARMONIA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {conllnuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 Dlrect charitabl8 •xpendlture {unrestricted) 2023 2022 Orchestral and ￿lated costs Sub(y)ntraclor costs Office adminislralion costs 172,894 21,498 139,635 15,375 Other costs 2023 2022 Officg ¢osts Independent examiners, fee 3.764 3.711 Dobtors and prepayments 2023 2022 Oebtors and prepayments Orchestral Tax Relief ¢redit Gift aid 67.255 73.663 48,017 72,279 Credltors 2023 2022 Accruals and credilors RestrfGt•d funds Funds bifwd 01.09.2022 Transfer Expendltur• of funds Funds clfvid 31.08.2023 Incomfr Multiple projects 51.999 27.295 36,509 42,785 Culture recovery fijnd 25,791 25,791 Youth MLISIC BATH PHILHARMONIA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (contin￿dI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 7 Trustee remuneratlon and relatsd party mattors None of the trustees mceived any remuneration during the period. neither did they claim any travel or other 8xpénses.12022- nil) No Iruslee or olh8r person ￿lated to the charity had any personal intérost in any contract or transacb.on entered into by thé charity during the perDJ. (2022- nil) Staternent of financlal adlvltles 2022 ￿mparatIVeS Unrestricted income and &ndowm8nts for 2022 consist8d of £72.618 donations and legacies and £173,669 charitable 8Ctivilies. Expenditure cnnsisted of £213.874 charitable artivilies and £4,593 other. The unreslricled fijnds opening valu8 was £31.450 and dosed at £59.270. Restricted income and endowments for 2022 consisted of £53.437 fijnding and £99.741 grant income. Expenditure consisted of £174,985 tharilable activitses. RestriL*ed funds opening value was £86,507 and closed at £64.700. Funds Total restricted funds at the yearryend were £23.750 which ￿nsISted of £15.761 other debtors and th& balance in cash al bank. The unrestricted totalled £111,181 ￿nsISted of £1,405 fixed assets. £130,333 debtors, £31.786 creditors and the balance cash al bank. 10 Staff costs Staff costs '. 2023 2022 Salaries and fees Employer's national insurance Pension contributions Totsl 58,817 2,358 416 64,591 33,331 35,506 Th8 average number of employees durin9 the year was 3 (2022- 2) No employee received emoluments of mre Ihan £60.000 during the year. 11 Taxation As a charity, Bath Philhamionia is exempt frryn taxation on incffiia lo the extent that the income is applied lo its charitable objects. A tax liability does not arise on these accounts. 12 Share ¢apltal The company is limited by guarantee and does not have issued shar8 capital.