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2023-12-31-accounts

Secretaries: Lesley Harris Email lesley.harris@boltonsymphony.org.uk Sarah Field Email sarah.field@boltonsymphony.org.uk

BSO AGM Minutes, Monday 30th September 2024, online at 7.30pm

Present: Stephen Mawhinney, Sarah Field, Lesley Harris, Nikki Lord, David Gorton, Jane Mann, Tracey Johnson, David Greenhalgh, Geraldine Green, Andy Wyatt, Hilary Wilson, Rachel Duggleby, Julie Leach, Steph Ling, Christine McNeal, Paul Stanley, Cathy Morrissey, Mark Jones.

Item Discussion
1. Welcome Welcome from Stephen Mawhinney. Stephen expressed thanks to our musical directors, Paul and Ben and to Anita who leads
the orchestra. Stephen also thanked members for their commitment and the Friends of BSO for their support of the orchestra.
Stephen also expressed gratitude to the Victoria Hall for hosting us and thanks to the committee members for their work, in
particular Sarah and Nikki
2. Apologies for absence Chris Deacon, Jacqueline Burrows, Alison Davenport, Lynn Threadgold, Karen Hoyle, Keith Lister, Alastair Burrows, Chris
Smith, Steph Ives, Ben Crick, Paul Witkiewicz, and Anita Naughton
3. Minutes of the 2023
AGM
Minutes were issued prior to the meeting. Julie requested that a note be added that the figures in the original document were
incorrect. The figures were corrected and sent to the auditors and to the charities commission. These were accepted as an
accurate record. Proposed by Julie Leach and seconded by Jane Mann
4. Matters arising Official thanks shared to Stephen Leach for the blocks which have made a tremendous difference to the organisation of the

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orchestra
5. 2023 report 28 January 2023 7.30pm
Witches and Wizards conductor Paul
Witkiewicz
Supported by Fieldings Porter
Antonín Dvořák The Noon Witch
Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No 1
Manuel de Falla Ritual Fire Dance
Hector Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique (mov’t V)
Interval
Modest Mussorgsky Night on the Bare Mountain
Gustav Holst The Perfect Fool
Paul Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Igor Stravinsky Movements from The Firebird
The opening concert of 2023 was a brew of sorcery. The programme comprised well-known and less familiar offerings.
On the surface, programmes like this appear straightforward. However, beneath the familiar titles with wonderful
melodies and stories, lie significant technical challenges for the orchestra. It was fantastic to pull off such a difficult
programme with great aplomb. A very appreciative audience enjoyed a spell binding performance.
11March 2023 3.00pm
Once Upon a Time conductor Ben Crick,
solo tuba Andy Wyatt, narrator Beth Singh
Supported by Friends of BSO and Bolton
Operatic Society Trust
Aaron Copland Buckaroo Holiday
Sergei Prokofiev Peter and the Wolf
Interval
George Kleinsinger Tubby the Tuba
Lin Marsh Once Upon A Time
Aaron Copland Hoe-Down
This matinee concert had, in addition to the excellent children’s choirs, 2 stars: Andy Wyatt and Beth Singh. Andy’s
account of Tubby the Tuba was utterly amazing and, with Beth Singh’s narration, really brought out the character of the
work. Beth Singh’s telling of Peter and the Wolf was equally memorable, with orchestral solos from our excellent wind
and brass sections, and the strings taking the role of Peter. We were joined by young musicians from 5 primary schools,
led by Carolyn Baxendale, for “Once Upon a Time.” Our young performers clearly savoured the opportunity to see and
perform with a symphony orchestra – and they sang beautifully too. The concert was book-ended by two works by the
American composer, Aaron Copland.

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Saturday 13 May 2023 7.30pm Carmen: Georgina Rosanna Crowe
Carmen - Concert Performance conductor Don José: Michael Jones
Ben Crick Escamillo: Carlo Asuni
Micaëla: Helen Latham

We joined forces with the BCMCS Choral and the BMS Singers for a semi-staged performance of Carmen. The choirs sounded fantastic and we are very grateful to Carolyn Baxendale, Jane Hampson and Jeanette Winstanley. Georgina Crowe’s Carmen was thrilling, and Bizet’s familiar music was well-received by the audience.

Saturday 1st July 2023 7:30pm Paul Creston Fantasy for Trombone
The Road Home, conductor Ben Crick, solo Aaron Copland Quiet City
trombone Alastair Burrows Emmanuel Chabrier Suite Pastorale
Interval
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No 6“Pastoral”

This was a programme full of interesting repertoire and provided the opportunity for some of our members to shine. The Creston Fantasy, played by BSO’s own Alastair Burrows, was new to most of the orchestra, and it was lovely to see him at the front of the orchestra to produce his tromboning fireworks. Quiet City is an atmospheric work which was beautifully performed by Mark Jones and Nikki Lord. The Chabrier was delightful, with some memorable melodies, and worked well as an accompaniment to Beethoven’s wonderful Pastoral symphony.

23 September 2023 7:30pm
A Distant Home, conductor Ben Crick, solo
violin Anita Naughton
Florence Price Ethiopia’s Shadow in America
Antonín Dvořák Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in A minor
Interval
Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskySymphonyNo 4 in F minor
We were lucky to perform Ethiopia’s Shadow in America by Florence Price, which was new to most of the orchestra. The
work is beautiful and was thoroughly enjoyed by our audience. The Tchaikovsky symphony was thrilling and more
familiar, but the real treat was to have Anita play the Dvorak violin concerto. Here’s to her next concerto solo with us!

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Saturday 25th November 2023 7:30pm
England Four Ways, conductor Paul
Witkiewicz, solo flute Julie Leach
Sponsored by Friends of Bolton Symphony
Orchestra and Schofield & Sons Building
Contractors
Ralph Vaughan Williams Overture - The Wasps
John Rutter Suite Antique
Sir Arnold Bax Tintagel
Interval
Sir Malcolm Arnold Symphony No 2
November was a varied and interesting programme of British Music including some rarely heard music by Rutter and
Malcolm Arnold.
Vaughan Williams’ Wasps is wonderfully descriptive, and Tintagel by Bax beautifully depicts the Cornish village and the
crashing sea. Suite Antique an opportunity to enjoy another BSO stalwart playing solo; this time Julie Leach wooed us
with her playing in this Suite by John Rutter.
Malcolm Arnold symphonies are rarely heard, so it was great to have the opportunity to perform his 2nd Symphony. We
look forward toperformingmore works byArnold in the future.
We are extremely grateful to Stephen Leach for his work designing and building the large wooden blocks that allow us to
have our percussion section at the back of the Orchestra, giving us much more room for the strings on stage. This has long
been something we wanted, and it has only been possible through Stephen’s skill, thoughtfulness and generosity. Thank you
Stephen.
6. 2023 Accounts and
Treasurer’s report
(See full accounts attached separately)
Thanks to Julie Leach for taking up the role of treasurer and thanks to David for his support for Julie.
Julie guided the meeting through the accounts statements in detail.
David is currently working on a formal reserves policy. The charity is in a reasonably sound financial provision, in part due to
the tax relief we are able to claim. Julie shared David’s review of our financial position.
Full accounts are attached separately; these were emailed to all members prior to the meeting
Julie shared that it has been a good year for collection of subs, up considerably from 2022. Thanks expressed to Hilary for her
work in this area and to all those members who have paid their subs.
Julie thanked all the sponsors of the orchestra, particularly the Friends, Fielding Porter, Provincial Trust, Schofield and Sons
and Foster Care Charity, Bolton Operatic Society Trust and an anonymous private donor.
There were no questions raised in the meeting.
The committee will be noting any changes made by the new government in respect of orchestral tax relief.

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  1. Friends Association FBSO REPORT FOR BSO AGM 2024 report

For the year of 2023

Our membership remained steady at around 75 members In March we held an ‘Evening of Elgar’ at St. Luke’s Church when we heard Chamber music performed by members of the wind section of BSO and also had a talk from a member of the Elgar Society. It was a very enjoyable event and raised £260 for our funds. This was followed in October by an evening of French music with cheese and wine in the interval and was a very successful evening with the French theme giving it all a buzz and atmosphere. After expenses we raised £230 and we hope to repeat the cheese and wine interval at future concerts. A big thank you to all the players who put so much time into learning and rehearsing works for both these concerts. We have settled into using St. Luke’s Church as our concert venue now as the Triangle Church has limited availability. We are finding it very suitable. We also had 2 non musical get togethers namely our restaurant meal in August and a Christmas coffee morning at Heaton Coffee Shop. A small number of Friends attend these but it is a good way of getting to know some of our members. Our committee consists of myself as secretary, Juliette Bradbury as treasurer and membership secretary, Jean Howarth and, towards the end of the year, we welcomed Victor Williams who volunteered to join us. We would like to especially thank Nikki Lord for her help in arranging concerts, publicising them on social media and designing flyers for them. Thank you also to Mark Jones who continues to list the names of the Friends in the programmes. In 2023 we sponsored the March, September and November concerts for £500 each, making a total of £1500 and we are very pleased to support the BSO in this way. We continue to provide front of house duties at concerts. We would like to increase our membership, especially younger members and hope that the increased social media presence might lead to this. Christine Deacon

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Secretary FBSO
8. Committee roles and
Officers for 2024
* These committee
members were co-opted
onto the committee
mid-year.
Position
Name
Proposed by
Seconded by
Treasurer
Julie Leach
Hilary Wilson
Nikki Lord
Strings Section Coordinator
David Gorton

Jane Mann
Tracey Johnson
Brass Section Coordinator
Mark Jones
Andy Wyatt
Julie Leach
Secretary (shared role)
Lesley Harris
Sarah Field
Nikki Lord
All positions approved unanimously
9. 2025 Season Concert Dates 2025:
Saturday 1st February
Saturday 8th March
Saturday 10th May
Saturday 28th June
Saturday 27th September
Saturday 22nd November
(Dates for 2026 and 2027 can be found on the BSO website)
(See 2025 concert season overview for members attached as a separate document.)
Sarah shared a message from Ben in which he congratulated the orchestra for the Mahler’s 5th Symphony - Ben shared that it
was a special concert to be part of and that he felt a great deal of pride in the orchestra.
It was noted that the programme for this year includes more opera, the Masquerade Suite, a Star Trek piece, Bruckner 5,
Scherazade, and Sibelius’ 2nd Symphony; these were all suggestions from members of the orchestra.
Due to the success of the afternoon concert, the February, March and November concerts will take place in the afternoon as a
trial this year
There will be a whole day rehearsal for the September Bruckner concert following on from the successful trial of the Mahler
rehearsal day
Aprogramme to celebrate the 125th anniversaryof theVictoria Hall has been created;this includes usingmusic from the

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Light Music Society which now has its home at the Victoria Hall
The BCMCS will be joining us again this year in May
Nikki reminded members that they can share any programming ideas with members of the committee for the 2026 season.
Publicity will be shared as soon as possible. The committee is continuing to explore the possibility of working with local
school choirs or orchestras
10. Safeguarding The committee has expanded, improved, and updated the orchestra’s safeguarding policy. Particular thanks to Mark for his
work on the policy and Nikki who has taken on the role as safeguarding lead with Sarah as safeguarding deputy. Nikki
reminded members to contact her or Sarah with any concerns. It was suggested that this be shared by email. It was also
announced at the Sunday rehearsal. It was agreed the information about safeguarding leads should be shared frequently
duringthe course of the season
11. AOB Nikki wanted to express thanks to Jane Mann who continues to support the committee, especially with her persistence in
contacting local councillors
Nikki requested support for managing social media; this does not have to be a huge amount of time, but increased social
media presence would be beneficial to the orchestra. The aim of social media is to attract new audience members and help
with this would be gratefully received
Nikki also shared that the Friends are looking for ideas for their informal concerts. Please share any ideas with Nikki
One member asked to record thanks to the wind and brass session for their patience and their working together in somewhat
cramped conditions in the Victoria Hall
Some concerns were shared by members regarding the suitability of the Victoria Hall in terms of accessibility, parking, and
the large capacity of the hall. Stephen stated that the committee will discuss this.
Sarah thanked the orchestra for their kind welcome to the Our Pass group who attended a rehearsal for the September concert.
Appreciation was expressed for the afternoon concert timings. It was also shared that a word from the conductor has also
been appreciated by members of the audience; the committee has been experimenting with this idea and will continue to do
so. It was suggested that some concerts might benefit from an encore.
Thanks were expressed to Ben, Paul, Anita and the entire committee for all their work in making the orchestra successful
Stephen closed the meeting by thanking members for joining the meeting. The AGM will take place earlier in the year next
year and will be in person rather than online.

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The minutes of the AGM will be issued to all the members by email

End of meeting: 20.35 Minutes taken by: Lesley Harris

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1077033 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIALSTATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR EP4DED31 DECEMBER 2023 FOR BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Hayes & Co Chartered Accountants Suite 2 B¢swick House GTeenfold Way i£igh tancashire WN7 3XJ

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 Decembtr 2023 P4ge Reporl of the Trustees IDdepeDdent Examine￿% RepDrt Stgtement of Financil Activitie$ Balanc¢ Sheet Notes to tht Finantll Statement$ 6 to 9 Ikiailed Sl*tement of FiTranclal Aetivliles 10

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REPORT OFTHE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 December 2023 The trusiees present their rq)ort with the finaThciat $￿ements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. 1.he twstees have adowed the provisions of A¢couniin8 and Rewning by Chariiies= Ststemetrt of Recomtnended Practice applicabl¢ io charitie5 pr¢parins their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {¢ffeciive l January 2019). FINANCIAL REVIEW Fin¥neial positlo At the end of the year the charity was in a reasonabty strong financial position with negligible liabilities and cash available of £11.988.Tothl reserves were £33.191 which provides the tnjstees with the resource5 lo commit io stretching musical progrdmmes. lo invesi in percussion instruments to improve perforn)an¢e reliability. and io offering free access lo children despile the volaiility and unce￿Inty of ticket sales in th¢ 5traighiened financial times. There 15 at preseni no fomal reserves policy. The Trustees have no uncertainty regarding ihe status of the charity &$ a going concern. During the year the orchestra reduced its perforrnance and suprrf)rt costs 10 £23.494 while maintaining its incom¢ at £27,867 so that a surp1￿8 w&5 generated of £4.373. The orchesrra expects to continue ￿ perfonn interesting and challenging classical musical repertoire in Bolton in the fu￿￿. Already in 2024 the orchestra ha5 perfomied Beeihoven's mammoth 9th symphony and in Seoern￿r Mahlevs 5th symphony will be 4vailablc w th¢ people of Bolton. STRUCTURF.. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity 15 controlled by its governing Ih)cumenL a deed of trim and conslitutrs an unincorporated charity. Charity eon$ii¢ution The purpose of the charity is Io Promote. impTove. develop and maintain publi¢ education in and appreciation of the art and s¢i¢n¢e of music in all its aspe¢ts includin8 bul not limited io the presentsiion of public conce￿. In the year ihe charity held Six con¢ens in th¢ cenire of Bolton. offering at a re4$0nable pric¢ a¢cess to high quality ¢lassical music in a varidy of fonns for ILKal people. Musical insights were available in addiTion to the performances from intr(Kluctions where appropriate from coThJuctors and from programme noies accompanying the performances. The trustees have given due Consideration to the Charity Commission's published 8uidance on the Public Benefi¢ requirement under the Charities Art 2011. RF.FERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIiS Re%Èstered Charlty number 1077033 Princlpal addre55 The Vicioria Hall 37-39 Knowsley Street Bolton Lancs. BI.12AS Trustees Stephen Mawhinney J Mann (resigned 12.9.23) S Field L Harrks N Lord P Cwiliffe (r¢signed 25.6.23) M Jones J Leach {appointed 26.2.24) M Ishetivood (resigned 26.2.24} H Wilson C B&Yendale

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 Deeember 2023 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Independent Examiner Hayes & Co Chanered Accountants Suite 2 Beswick Hixtse Gr¢enfold Way Leigh Lancashire WN7 3XJ Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2 September 2024 and signed on its behalf by: Stephen Mawhinney- Truslee Page 2

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TOTHE TRu￿EEs OF BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Independent ex3Jniner's rep)rt to the truxttts of Bolton Sytthphony Orchestrn I report to the ¢harity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Bolton Symphony 0￿he$￿a (the TTU5t) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibililie5 8Thd basig of report As the chariiy ttustee5 of the TTh￿1 you are responsbi Ic for the pr¢pardti(m of the xcounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Aci ?01 l (Ihe Act?. I report in respect of my examination of the Tru*.5 accounts carried oui under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under Se¢tion 145{5)(b} of the Aci. Independenl tx#miner's statement I have completcd my examina(ion. I c(￿fIrM no M￿trIal motters have come to my auention in connection with the examination giving me cause to belaeve that in any maierial respe¢t'. accouniing records were not kept in respect of the Trusi as required by Section 130 of the Act: or the accounts do not accord with thos¢ records: or the accounis do not comply with ihe applicable requirernents concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and ReFrf)rt5) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thd the ac¢ounts give a true and fair view which is not a rnat￿ wnsidered as Part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and hav¢ ¢ome xross no other TMtt¢YS 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. IJ Burns Hayes & Co Chartered Accountants Suit¢ 2 Beswick House Greenfold Way t£igh tancashire WN7 3XJ 2 September 2024 Page 3

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STATEMENT OF FINAYCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 D¢c¢rnber 2023 2023 Unr¢5tricted fund 2022 Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 3.811 2,765 Charilable activities Charitable activities 24.056 24,945 Total 27.867 27.710 EXPENDITURE ON Ch8ritable 4clivitles Charitable activities 22,954 25,666 (hh¢r 540 517 Totsl 23.494 26.183 NF.T INCOME 4.373 1,527 RF.CONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 28,818 27291 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIF,D FORWARD 33,191 28,818 The notes fornj part of these fin#ncial statements Page 4

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BALANCE SHEET 31 December 2023 2023 Unrestricted fund 2022 Totsl funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7.105 7J50 CURRF.NT ASSETS Debtors Cash ￿ bank and in hand 15.148 11,988 11,790 10.188 27,136 21,978 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (1,050) (510) NET CURRENT ASSETS 26.086 21.468 TOT AL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIF.S 33.191 28,818 NET ASSETS 33,191 28,818 FUNDS Unrestricted fvnds 33,191 28.818 TOTAL FUNDS 33.191 28,818 The financial statements were apP￿Ved by the Bo¥rd of Trustees and authorised for issue rn 2 SeptemE¢r 2024 and were signed on its beh81f by: Stephen Mawhinney- T￿￿tee The n(Aes form part of these financial s￿ements Page 5

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the ye4r ended 31 December 2023 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the finantial statements The financial statctnents of the charity. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared accordaftco with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and RerA)fhng by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pr¢paring their accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republit of Ireland {FRS 102) (effeclive l January 2019),. Financial Rewrting Standard 102 The Financial Rewrning Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. Tr rin¥ncial slatements have been prepared under the historical cosi convention. Income All income i5 recogni5ed in the Statrm¢ni of Financial Activities once the Charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable thai the income will be received and the an￿Unt can be measured ￿lIablY. Expenditure Liabiliiies are reco8nised as expendiiure as soon as there is a legal or consiNciive obligation comrnitting the charily to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of e¢onomi¢ benefits will be Tequircd in selllement and the amount of Ihe iTrbligaiion Can be measured reliably. Expenditure is aceounicd for on an accruals basis and has been classified undcr hcadings thai aggrewe all ¢o$t rel*ed to the utegory. Where ¢051s cannot be directly attributed to particular headings ¢h¢y have bccn allocated io activitie5 on a basis consiment with the use of resources. Tangible Ilxed ajsets Depreciation is provided at ihe following annual rates in order to write off each assd over its esiimated useful life. Musical in%tTuments 3.3Y• on cost T#xatlon The charity is exemo from thx on its charitable activiiies. Fund accounting Unre51TiCted funds can be used in a¢¢ordaKe with the charitable objective5 at the discretion ofthe tr￿lee5. Restrided funds can only be used for particul8r restricted pur[￿$¢5 within thc objects of the charity. Rcstriction8 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for panicuiar restrictrd purp)ses. Further explanation of the nature and purwjse of fund is in¢luded in the notes io the financial ststemcnts. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no tn￿Itts. remuneration or other Ixrtefft$ for the year ended 31 tkcernber 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022. Trustees, expenses There were no trLLSteas' exF¢nses paid during the year ended 31 December 2022 {2021..NIL). Page 6 continued...

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2,705 Charitsbl¢ activities Charitable activities 24,945 Total 27,710 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Chari(able activities 25.666 Oiher 517 Tot41 26,183 NET INCOME 1.527 RF.CONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds broughi forward 27.291 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 28.818 TANCJIBLE FIXED ASSETS Musical instruments COST At l January 2023 and 31 D#ember 2023 7,350 DEPRFCIATION Charge for year 245 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 7,105 At 31 December 2022 7.350 Page 7 continu¢d...

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2023 2022 Trade debtors BSO Lid loa Gift aid Accrued income 3.387 7.157 496 750 13.948 1,200 15,148 11,790 CREDITQRS: AMObNTS FALLif4G DUE WITHIiY ONE YEAR 2023 2022 (hhcr credilors 1,050 510 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Ne¢ movcmen¢ in funds At 31 12.23 At 1.1.23 Unrestrieted funds General fund 28.818 4.373 33.191 TOTAL FUNDS 28.818 4.373 33,191 Net movement in fund included tn the ab)ve are as follows.. Incomtng resources Resour¢es expended Movemen¢ in fund5 Unrestricted funds Goneral fund 27,867 {23.494) 4.373 TOTAL FUNDS 27.867 Q3,494) 4,373 Cornparniives lor movement in fundy Net movement At 31.12.22 At 1.1.22 Unrestrkted funds Genttd fund 27,291 1.527 28,818 TOTAL FUNDS 27291 1.527 28,818 continued...

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for the year ended 31 December 2023 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- rontinued Compardtive net movement in W inclu(kd in the abov¢ are as follows: Incomin8 Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestri¢l¢d fut)ds General fund 27.710 (26.183) 1.527 TOTAL FUNDS 27,710 (26.183) ,527 A Cu￿en1 year 12 monih5 and wior year 12 months combined posiiion is a5 follows.. Net mov¢ment in fvnds At 31.12.23 Ai 1.1.22 Unrestrleted funds General fvnd 27.291 33.191 TOTAL FUNDS 27291 5,900 33.191 A Current year 12 months and Fyior year 12 months combined net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Mov¢ment in funds Unrestrlet¢d funds General fund 55,577 (49,677) TOTAL FUNDS 55.577 149,677) 5,900 RELATED PARTY DISCLnSURES There were no related party transactions for the year elmled 31 December 2023. Page 9

BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES for the year ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 INCOME AND ENDOWMEP4TS Donatlon$ and legacies SUb￿riptIOns 3.811 2.765 Charitable aetlVTtie$ Sponsorships Mise. Progrdmme sales Box office income 4214 50 1.140 18,652 6.977 35 1.293 16.640 24,056 24,943 Total Incomlrtg resources 27.867 27,710 EXPENDITURE Charltsblt 8£tivities Production cosls tkpn musical instruments 22,709 245 25,666 22,954 25.606 Stspwrt costs Management Posia8e and stationery Fin8nce Accountancy 540 506 Totsl resources expeThJed 23,494 26.183 Net Intome 4,373 1,527 This page does Th)t forni part of the stsbjtory fmancial statelnents Page 10

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOLTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Independent exarnlrter'$ report to tb¢ trwttts of Bolton Symphony Orchestra I report to ihe charity trustees ￿ my examinaiion of the accounts of Bolion Symphony Orcheslrd (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023. Responsibilities attd b45is of rnport As the charity trustees of the Trust you are res[￿)￿51b[e for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requiremenrs of the Chariii¢s A¢t 2011 {'Ihe Act). I rep)rt in reS￿¢t of my examination of the TnLSt's accounts carried out under Seciion 145 of the Aci 2nd in canying out my ex41rnination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5)(bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have cOmpl￿ed tny ¢xamina(ion. I confirm that no maierial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me Cause to t¢lieve ihat in any material respect.. accourtting records were not kept in respe¢t of the Trnst as required by S¢¢tion 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content ofac¢ounts sei out in the Charities (Account$ hnd Repotts) Regulaiions 2008 oiher than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is noi & matter considcred part of an independeni examinatton. I hove no con¢¢ms and have ¢ome across no other Tnatters in connection with th¢ examination io whi¢h attention should be drawn in this re￿ in Lyder to enable a proper understanding of the accowits to be reached. IJ Bums Hayes & Co Chanered Accouni&nis Suite 2 Beswick House Greenfold Way l£igh t¥ncashire WN7 3XJ 2 Sep¢ember 2024