Registered number 03539586 Charity Registration number 1088823 Northern Roots Report and Accounts 31 March 2024
Northern Roots Report and accounts ontents Page Company information Directors, report Independent examiner's report on the accounts Profit and loss account Balance sheel Notes to the accounts 10
Northern Roots Company Information Directors K Dougherty D Holmes (resigned 18 December 2023) R Mather R Perdik TAII K Dubois B Mamuini (resigned 21 April 2024) L Naruse Secretary K Dougherty Accountants Bell And8rson Limit8d Lindum 264-266 Durham Road Galeshead Tyne and Wear NE84JR Reglstered offlce Office 44 63 High Bridge Newcastlè upon Tyn8 Tyne and Wear NE16BX Reglstered numbor 03539586 Charity registration number 1088823
Northern Roots Registered number: Trustees. Report 03539586 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounts have been pr8pared in accordance with the accounting policies sèt out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the governing document, the Companies Act 2008 and follow the Charilies SORP { F RS 1 0 2 } Structure governance and management The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The company was established under the Memorandum of Association which èstablished tha objects and power of thè charitabl8 company and is governed under the Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required lo conlribule amount not exceeding Th8 Trust88s have assessed th8 major risks to which th8 Charity is 8xposed, and are satisfied that systems are in Pla to mitigale exposure to the major risks, Objectives and activities The objects of the Charity is to fosler and promote the arts in society for the benefit of the general publi in the United Kingdom but in particular the North-Easl of England by developing public appreciation of the arts and by Improvlng public access to the arts and the quality of the arts, The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charity Commission including that regarding public benefit in deciding what aGtivilies the Charity should undertake. Trustees The following persons served as Truslees during the year: K Dougherty D Holmes {r8signed 18 Dec8mb&r 2023) R Mather R Perdik T Ali K Dubois B Mamuini {resigned 21 April 2024) L Naru5e Achievements and performance Although challenges around Covid 19 have moved on, there has been a knock on effect for in person concerts. Combined with the effects of Brexit on artists touring from outside the UK and the cost of living crisis this has had an effect on audience numbers for in person Concerts. Though we have regained around 80-90D/o of pre-covid audience figures across the progr8mme, the booking habits of audiences are 18ss predictable, and current affairs have the potential to aff8Ct habits further. Th@ general effect on the programming and sales isn't worrying due to the planning and balance - however the trustees and Directors will continue to monitor sales, artists and audiences throughout the years ahead, mitigating risk and balancing artistic outputs where possible. Northern Roots has continued to lead a focused fundraising campaign to support our outreach and development work with Artists from the Global Majority in the North East. Vve have maintained a consistent Jumpin, Hot Club IJHC) programme with a minimised risk through stripped back programming, working closely with venues and artists, and a focused marketing campaign.
Development Through a period of significant Governance developmenl. Northern Roots has moved lo support anol represent P8opI8 from th8 communities we s8rve through our participation and outreach programme. Ensuring voices are heard and work is rigorous and challenged. Over Ihe Coming months, trustees will be supported through training and development, and all trustees will work together to ensure the organisalion is working well across all programmes and staff are being supported effeGtively. and Outreach Kema Kay and Kay Greyson continue to lead on the participation and outrèach programmè for Northern Rools working with Adam Collerton and Leila d'Aronville to design, fundraise and support programmes which supporl young Global Majority Artists from Ihe North East to explore creative careers. We continue to be aware that the infrastructure to support Global Majority Musicians and Artists in the North East is lacking investment and generational knowledge. Working with artists. partners, institutions. funders and authorities North8rn Roots is aiming lo lobby and advocate for morè investment into Global Majority Artists in the region. This included through our direct programming, leadership development across our leadership team and governance structure. and also through working in partnership to ensure Global Majority Artists are platformed and programmed in different spaces across region We are currently runnlng weekly sesslons for young people at Only Grlnd and forlnlghtly sesslons at Loft Studios. Only Grind is operatéd by Rob Rez who alongside K8ma Sikazwe supports young peoplè at these sessions. Only Grind is an ideal studio for young people starting out on their journey. Loft studio is a professional recording studio and is suitable for more established artists and those who have allended a number of sessions at Only Grind therefore developing a level of progression for artists ou r programme. We have held showcase concerts at Hoochie Coochie which is an ideal venue for both new and more established artists lo perfoitn. We are also working wilh different Venues and promoters to establish additional plalforming Sunderland and across Newcastle. We have also supported artist Mcxxne lo form a partnership wilh Northern Baby which is a music promotion agency. This has enabled Mcxxne to have her work promoted internationally attracting an excellent response from outlets. Mcxxne has also been supported to successfully apply for a NextGen grant from Youth Music and to take part in a First Notes project with Generator. In addition w8 recognised the development n8eds of our18ad Artists - Kema Kay and Kay Greyson. Wé continue to work with both Kema and Kay to develop programmes of work inside Northern Roots and outside. Supporting with mentoring, networking and showcasing, and platforming their leadership in different spaGes including connecting them to institutions and funders. A significanl amount of work has been carried out by the fundraising team - Leila d'Aronville and Adam Collerton, wlth addlllonal support from Hannah Matterson and Davld O'malley. Looklng at the balance between core funding and project funding, reviewing and strengthening financial reporting processes and developing a robust fundraising strategy. This has enabled Northern Roots to secure additional core funding from Lloyds which has been transformative to the suslainability of Northern Roots, as well a5 long lertn continued 5UPPOtt from the Comfflunity FoL4ndation and the NeW511e Investment Northem Roots has also secured project funding for 3 years from Youth Music, which will continue to see the core programme of support for young musicians grow and develop - with a focus on young artists from the Global Majority.
The funding environment is challenging for all organisations. but the work that is happening across all programmes is strong and the trust and respect in the community is also a clear testamenl to the positive work that is happening. Hot Programming Jumpin. Hot Club (JHC) programme was predominanlly looking lo maintain audiences in their usual venues, Cluny, The Globe & Gosforth Civic Theatre in 2023 after lockdown & move things along. In fact for first half of the year , we still had bookings that were cancelled during the lockdown American artists such as Mike & The Moon pies , Diana Jones, Jason Ringenberg & Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express were all very well allended shows, considering they were much changed dates, as the original contracts were issued before the pandemic began & they were just getting back to touring UK & Europe. We also had old - time bluesman Guy Davis , who last played around 25 years earlier & Gospel trio Kyshona trio over from Nashville USA. The latter we co-promoled with Northem Roots. Slim Chance played Cluny2 to a sold out audience that brought many older attendees back to a first Jumpin post pandemic. Summer 2023 we had our 10th anniversary Country Cantina Festival @ Easington, Co Durham. We had a high quality mix of local, national & a couple American artists. From a classic country outh't to an all- girl Bluegrass oulfit. Cajun 4 piece to some soulful singer-songwriters. The Festival sold out We also had a thr88 way Gem Arts, Jazz NE and Northern Roots Cluny2 show in July as part of Gem Arls Festival with Michael Messa's Vilra. That altracted quite diverse & not our usual audience. In the autumn as well as having the famous John Prine's son Tommy Prine Joshua Ray Walker {booked pre pandemic) Canada's Th2 Sadies & a first ever UK visit from Austin Texas, The Old 97's to Th8 Cluny. We tri8d out Th8 Comrnon Room near Central Station for a double bill with songwriter's Kathryn Williams & Polly Paulusma. The Hall was full but marketing from the venue was absolutely nil. We w8re also back at Gosforth Civic Theatre for the visit of indie folk musician D8von Sproule & a bil of nostalgia with bluesman Calfish Keith. This was not only because Catfish has been a regular Jumpin Hot Club visitor over the past few decades, but it was also part of our book launch! In the early part of 2023 we pulled everything together and in the autumn self -released a book on 'The History Of The Jumpin Hot Club written by Graham Anderson, on a life devoted to music & a definitive guide to all our Jumpin Hot Club exploits. Promoting roots music for over 38 years starting in 1986, it is crammed with mèméntoes & m&mori8s, n8WS Stories, reviews & of course photographs. The book has nearly sold out of its first run of 300 copies. Reeders of the book have given excellent feedback and as an organisalion we are looking at a second print run, and how we can consolidate the slories inlo exhibition of the work for the 40th anniversary- Onto 2024 and audiences have picked up and have settled down again with all our venues & we have had highlight shows from Sam Baker @ Cluny2, Jefferey Martin@ The Globe. Ashley CampbelllThor Jens8n @ Cluny2 & the Aurora String Quartel IBridi8 Jacksonlshipcole @ Cluny2 Future plans include some shows back at Lillle Theatre in Gateshead & also The Central, Gateshead. In early 2024 we transferred a new domain name "jumpinhot Club" to our website for first time in twenty years & set up a bi-year renewal. It makes the website much more secure, as Ihe old domain was held in USA and quite unreliable. It's also possible to still use the old domain for 6 month, until we phase it out. Funding The funding landscape has continued to be challenging with many trusts and foundations needing to support 51atutory services. however we have managed to work with an external fundraiser and utilise inhouse fundraising ski115 to Continue t0 secure core funding. We have a150 continued lo develop an internal fundraising strategy which is developing longer term funding and core funding so we can continue to have longer term relationships with our participants and artists. Financial review It is the charities policy that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at the level equivalent to between three months expenditure. Due lo the changes in funding sources and the timing of receipts It has not always been possible to adhere to this policy whilst
pursuing the charities aims and objectives. Part of the focus of the last years fundraising and financial planning has been lo secure funds lo run longer and more sustained programmes which includes funding to build up a reserves amount amounting to 3 months of core expenditure. We have conlinued to review core cosls and have conlinued to work from home as an organisalion. We have ensured we hav8 revi8wed core spending outside of salari8s and continue to seek core funding and unrestricted income from across the programme. Our fundraising review has inGluded a focus on core fundiiig and business development support enabling us to develop a more sustainable business model going fomard. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. This report was approved by the board on 27 November 2024 and signed by its order. R Perdlk K Dougherty Secretary Chairman
Northern Roots Independent examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trustees, directors & members of Northern Roots on account5 for the year ended 31 March 2024 Set out on pages 1 to 9 of the financial statements. Charily no.: 1088823 Company no.: 03539586 Responsibilitias and basis of rèport I report to the Charity trustees on my examinatlon of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 3110312024. As Ihe charity s trustees of the Company (who are also Ihe direclors of the company for the purposes of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 1.the 2006 Act-). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company ar8 not requir&d to b8 audit8d for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinalion, I report in respect of my ex8minalion 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. Independant examlnerfs statement I hav8 comp18led my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have com8 to my 8tt8ntion which gives cause believe that accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006- or the accounts not accord with such r8cords' or the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that th8 accounts giv8 a 'true and fair, view which is not matter considered as part of independent examination., .the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS102). I have no concerns and hav8 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. Bell Anderson Limited Charlered AGcountants Lindum 264-266 Durham Road Gateshead Tyne and Wear NE84JR 27 November 2024
Northern Roots Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024 Notes Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 Income from Donations and legacies Charitable activities 72 72 307 71,375 33,759 50,520 121,895 33,759 93,138 60,140 Other trading activities Olher operating income 105,206 50,520 155,726 153,585 Expendlture on Raising funds 52,749 52,749 20,610 Chsritab18 activitiès 36,228 38,514 74,742 179,850 Total Exp•ndituro 88,977 38,514 127,491 200,460 Nel incomel(expenditure) before transfers 16,229 12,006 28,235 (46,8751 Nel Incomol(expenditure) for the yearlNet movement in funds 16,229 12,006 28,235 <46,8751 Fund balances at 31 March 2023 3,615 63,511 67,126 114,001 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 19,844 75,517 95,361 67,126
Northern Roots Registered number: Balance Sheet 03539586 as at 31 March 2024 Notes 2024 2023 Fixed assets Tangible assets 2,198 1,514 Current assets Deblors 381 Cash at bank and in hand 96,776 73,885 74,266 96,776 Credltors: amounts falllng due within one year 10 13,6131 18,6541 Nel current assets 93,163 65,612 Nel assets 95,361 67,126 Funds Restricted funds 75,517 19,844 63,511 3,615 Unrestricted funds Total funds 95,361 67,126 The Directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under sectlon 477 of the Companles Act 2006. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit in accordance with sectSon 476 of the Act. The Directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wlth the requirements of Ihe Companles Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject lo the small companies regime. The profit and loss account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. R Perdik Chair Approved by the board on 27 November 2024
Northern Roots Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland las applied to small entities by s8Ction 1A of th8 Standard). Turnover Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideralion received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and reward5 of ownership of the goods have transferred to th8 buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The 51age of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other Ihan freehold lané, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less eslimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful Ilfe, as follows.. Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment 20 % reducing balance Debtors Short term debtors are measured al transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other finsncial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Credltors Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cosl determined using the effective interest method. Provlslons Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligalion can be estimated reliably. Pensions Contributions lo defined contribution plans are expensed in the periDd to which they relate. 2 Employees 2024 2023 Number Number
Average number of persons employed by the company Employment Costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries 47,991 48,235 3 Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Donations & gifts 72 307 72 307 All donations for 2023 are unrestricted 4 Charitable activites 2024 2023 Restricted Funds Community Foundation US Embassy National Foundation Youth Music 7,500 47,000 37,320 19.750 11,278 Arts Councll Virgin Sadler Wells Tour de Moon 5,700 2,583 10,000 90,591 50,520 2024 2023 Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted income - Merchandising etc Unrestrited charitable activity - MLK Unrestricted Core Grants 3,695 50 2,497 67,680 71,375 2,547 5 Olher trading activities 2024 2023 Sponsorship - MLK Ticket sales 30,000 30,140 33,75g 33,759 60.140
Raising funds 2024 2023 Bank charges Accountancy fees Adverts 203 272 3.600 3.600 23 213 Artists Core Costs reallocation 133,500) 378 Depreciation Entertaining Insurance 136 Other legal and professional Printing, posiage and stslionery Rent 65 13 14 500 repairs Sound engineering Subscriptions Sundrles 288 288 43 Software and IT 522 465 Travel and accommodation Venue hire Wages 47,991 52,749 48,235 20,610 Charltsble actlvltles 2024 2023 Unrestricted activities Mentoring costs Artists, Support fees & Riders - JHC Artists, Support fees & Riders - MLK Advertising - JHC Advertising - MLK Equipment hire- MLK Travel and subsislence - JHC 180 22,831 10,156 7,178 1,994 2,175 17,160 2,094 5,312 1.824 6,746 1.610 560 4,908 3,482 Travel and subsistence - MLK Venue Hire- JHC 3,272 Venue hire- MLK Video & Sound Engineering - JHC Video & Sound Engineering - MLK Postage - JHC Entertaining - MLK Sundry- JHC Sundry -MLK 1,300 435 400 965 88
36,228 58,442 7 Charitable Activities (continued) 2024 2023 Restricted activities Mentoring Costs - Community Mentoring Costs - Tour de Moon Mentoring Gosts - Youth Music Mentoring Costs - Other Projects Mentoring Costs - Wellbank Mentoring Costs- Sadlers Wells Artists,Support fees & Riders - Tour de Moon Artists,Support fees & Riders - Community foundation Artists,Support fees & Riders - Wellbank Artists,Support fees & Riders - Youth Music Artists,Support fees & Riders - Other Advertsiing Olher projects Advertising Youlh Music Venue Hire- Youth Music 5,040 42,000 1,250 32,631 17,800 5,000 900 400 5,865 1,020 530 1,020 637 4.243 1,236 501 230 Venue Hire - Other projects Videc & Sound Engineering - Youth Music Video & Sound Engineering - Tour de Moon Video & Sound Engineering - Community Foundalion Video & Sound Engineering - Shears Video & Sound Engin8ering - Other projects Core Costs - Youth Music 40 1,830 528 500 335 1,080 358 33,500 Consultancy - Community Foundation Consultancy fees - Youlh Music Sundry- Tour de Moon Sundry- Youth Music Lic8nc8s - Youlh Music 300 700 30 52 30 100 Postsge - Other Subscriptions - Other 186 50 38,514 121,408 8 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and fittings Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions 11.347 684 At 31 March 2024 12,031 Depreciation
At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 9,833 9,833 Net book value At 31 March 2024 2,198 At 31 March 2023 1.514 Debtors 2024 2023 Trade d8btors 381 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors 505 Taxation and soclal security costs Other creditors 2,966 142 1,499 7,155 8,654 3,613 11 Restricted funds Balan¢0 al Incoming Resources Ro$ourc•$ Balan¢0 1 Aprll 2023 Expended 31 March 2024 Community Foundation Tour de Moon 49,443 2,355 3,171 8,542 63,511 7,500 5,040 51,903 2,355 3,171 26,990 57,429 Sad18rs Wells National Foundation Youth Music 37,320 44,820 18,872 23,912 12 Other Informallon Northern Roots is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital 2nd incorpor2tèd in England. Its registered office is: Office 44 63 High Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE16BX This document was delivered using electronic communications and authenticated in accordance with the registrar's rules rclating to elcctronic fonn, authentication and manner of delivery under section 1072 of the Companies Act 2006.