Company registration number.. 05253458
Charity registration number.. 1109303
POLYPHONY LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Polyphony Llmltod
Contents
Page
Reference and Adminislralive Detsils
Trustees, Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
ststernent of Financial A¢tivities lincluding Income and Expenditure A¢¢ountl
Balance Sheet
Notes lo the Financial Stslemenls
The following pages do not form part of the statutory accoLJnts'.
Detailed Statement of Financial Actiwlies (including Income and Expenditure Account)
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Reference and Administrative Details
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
Trustees
Mr S D Layton
Mr M Bowen
Ms C E Counsell
Charity Number
1109303
Company Numbar
05253458
R•glstsred Offlce
Prospect House
20 Long Street
G￿81 Ellingham
Norfolk
NR171LN
Independent Examiner
David Halchard BA FCA
Wilson Stevens
Accountants
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Company No. 05253458
Trustees. Report For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
The tru51ees present their report and the financjal slalemen15 for the year ended 30 September 202$.
ObJ•¢tlv&$ and A¢tlvltloS
Aims and Objectives
The principal activities and objects of the charity are lo advan￿ the education of the public in the arts of
choral, orchestral and other music by the promotion of concerts, recitals and recordings of high educational
and artistic merit.
Achievements and Pèrfomianca
Main Achievements
The charity continued lo promote suitable concerts, recitals and recordings throughout the year under review.
Flnanclal Rèvlaw
Financial Position
The charitys slate of affairs is as set out on page 5. The charity showed a net decrease in ftjnds of £6.526
resulting in funds carried forward of £5,418.
Principal funding sources
Aside frorn the income generated by the promotion of Concerts, recordings and other similar activities, the
principal funding sources for the charity are from donations.
Plans for futura p•rlod$
The charity will continue to fulfil its objectives in the same manner in the future, through the promotion of
concerts and recitals
Structure. Governance and Management
Governlng Docum•nt
The organisation is a ¢haritable ¢ompany limited by guarantee, in¢orKK)rated on 7th Odober 2004 and
registered as a charity. The company was established under a Memorandum ofAssociation which sets out
the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Assoaation.
Trustee Selection Methods
R¢¢ruitment and appointment of new trustees
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. The Iru51ees are not
subject to retirement by rotation. The trustees are fomially elected to the board of trustees at a full meets'ng of the
trustees.
Indu¢tlon and tralnlng of n•w tru$teg$
Current trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity. Prior to the appointment as a new
trustee, the candidate is mel by the individual trustees and officers of the charity to ensure that helshe is fully
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Trustees. Report Icontinuedl
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
Trustee Selection Methods . continued
aware of the requirements and slalulory duties of a tru51ee and lo ensure that the person is suitsble lo hold
such an appointment.
Rl$k Managgmgnt
The trustses have dis¢ussed the major risks to which the charity is gxposgd and a fomial risk register is being
established, which will be updated at least annually. Systems and procedures have been estsblished to
mitigate the risks the charity faces. A strategic plan is being developed which will allow for the diversification
of funding and activities lo mitigate such risks should they occur. Internal control risks continue lo be
minimi5ed by the implementslion of procedures for overseeing and authorising major transactions and
projects.
Small Company Rules
This report has been prepared in accordan￿ with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small
companies regime within Part 1 S of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees. report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on ils behalf by..
Mr S D Layton
Trustee
6th July 2026
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Polyphony Limited
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30
September 2025.
Responslbllltles and Bas1$ of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company land also its diredors for the purposes of ¢ornpany lawl, you are
responsible for the preparation of the a¢¢ounts in awrdance with the requirements of the Companies A¢i 2006
I'the 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity s accounts as
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination 9iving me cause to believe..
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair view which is not 8 matter considered as part of an
independent examination., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in ac¢ordan¢e with the methods and prin¢iple$ of the St2tement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021.
I have no concems and have come acr055 no other matters in ¢J)nneclion with the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this reFK>rt in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
David Halchard BA FCA
6th July 2026
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Polyphony Llmltèd
statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account}
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
fund5
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM..
Donations and legacies
Charitable aclivities-.
224
15,520
Educational and artistic activities
Investments
27,515
250
46,165
179
27,989
61,864
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable artivities..
Educational and artistic activilies
135.1151
149,9201
NET {EXPENDITUREIIINCOME
17,1261
11,944
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought forward
17,1261
11,944
13,972
2,028
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
12
13,972
The notes on pages 7 to 11 form part of these financial ststements.
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Polyphony Llmltod
Balance Sheet
As At 30 September 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted Total
fund5
fund5
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
10
520
12,409
15,916
12,409
16,436
Crodltors: Amounts Falllng Duo Wlthln Ong Yaar
11
15.5631 12,4641
NET CURRENT ASSETS {LIABILITIESI
6,846
13,972
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
6,846
13,972
NET ASSETS
6.846
13,972
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unreslri¢ted Funds
6.846
13,972
TOTAL FUNDS
12
6,846
13,972
For the year ending 30 September 2025 the charitable company was enb'lled lo exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the ￿MPanY lo obtsin an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies
Act 2006.
The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject lo the
small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr S D Layton
Trustee
6th July 2026
The notes on pages 7 to 11 fom part of these financial statements.
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
1. General Information
Polyphony Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number
05253458 and registered charity number 1109303. The registered office is Prospect House, 20 Long Street, Great
Ellingham, Norfolk. NR17 1 LN.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial stslemenls have been prepared in ac¢x>rdance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting
and Reporting by Charities". Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo Charities preparing their
accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191" Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Co￿panieS Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Fund Accounting
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activrf(ies when the charity is enlilled to
the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies
are applied to particular categories of income..
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the
slalemenl of financial activities when receivable. Grants where enlifjemenl is not conditional on the
delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity ￿coMeS
unconditionally entided to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included al the value lo the charity where this can be quantified.
The value of ServI￿S provided by volunteers has not been included.
Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within aclivilie5 for generating fund5 when
they are sold.
Income from investments is included in the year in which it is re￿1vable
Income from charitable activities is derived from concerts and recitals. Thi5 is recognised when the
concerts are performed. Unperforrned concerts and recitals al the year end are deferred lo the lime
when the cOn￿rt is completed.
2.3. Incomlng Re$ourc•$
All incoming resources are induded in the statement of financial a¢tivities when entidement has
passed to the charity,. it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow
to the charity and the amount can trie reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied 10
particular categories of income..
Income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entillemenl to the gift,
receipt is probable and ils amount can be measured reliably.
Legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and enlillement Is estsblished.
Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless thi5 is impractical lo
measure reliably. in which case the value is derived from the Cost to the donor or the estimated resale
value. Donated fa¢ilities and services are recognised in the a¢counts when re¢eived if the value can be
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
2.3. Incorning Resources - continued
reliably rlleasured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers.
Income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted
service. This is classified as unreslricled funds unless there is a contractual ￿quIreMent for il lo be
spent on a particular purpose and ￿lumed rf unspent, in which case il may be regarded as ￿$trICted.
2.4. Rg$our¢g$ Expgndod
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises of Ihose costs incurred by the charity so that it is able to deliver its
activilies and services for its beneficiaries. Expenditure includes the costs that are bolh directly related
lo the activities and services and additionally those costs that indirectly support these activities.
Support costs are those costs that are incurred in SUPPDrt of income generation and governan￿.
Govemance costs are the costs related to the general running of the charity as an entity. They are the
cost5 that allow the charity lo operate and generate the information required for public accountsbility.
Costs, where possible, are allocated on a lime or usage basis.
2.5. Taxation
The charity is exempl from lax as all ils income is charitsble and applied for charitable purposes.
3. Income from Donations and Legacie5
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Donations and gifts
224
15,520
4. Investment Income
2025
2024
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
Bank interest receivable
250
179
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
5. Analysis of Expenditure
2025
Activities
undertaken
Support
dlre¢tly
costs
(see note 61 (see note 71
Total
Educational and artistic activities
33,631
1,484
35,115
2024
Activities
undertaken
Support
directly
¢osts
(see note 61 (see note 71
Total
Educational and artistic activities
49,136
784
49,920
6. Dlr•¢t Co$t$
2025
Educational
and artistic
activities
Cost of goods sold
General admini5tralion
Interest payable
28,952
4,624
55
33,631
2024
Educational
and artistic
activities
Cost of goods sold
General administration
Interest payable
46,426
2,707
49,136
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
7. Support Costs
2025
Educational
and arti$ti¢
a¢tlvltles
General administration
1,484
2024
Educational
and artistic
activities
General administration
784
8. Independent Examiner's Reffluneration
2025
2024
Independent examination of the financial statements
600
9. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was.. NIL12024'. NIL)
10. Debtors
2025
2024
Due within one year
Other debtors
520
11. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
301
other creditors
3,013
2,550
2,163
Accruals and deferred income
5,563
2,464
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Notes to the Financial Statements Icontinuedl
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
12. Movement in Funds
Asat1
October
2024
Asat30
September
2025
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General..
General unrestricted fund
13,972
27,989
135,1151
6,846
Total funds
13,972
27,989
135,1151
6,846
Asat1
October
2023
Asat30
September
2024
Income
Expenditure
Unrestricted fvnds
General..
General unreslri¢ted fund
2,028
61,864
149,9201
13,972
Total fund$
2,028
61,864
149,9201
13,972
13. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees ￿CeIved any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a
related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
14. Related Party Dixlosures
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30th September 2025.
15. Company limited by guarantee
Polyphony Limited 15 a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes lo contribute such an amount as may be required not exceeding £10 10
the assets of the ¢haritable company in the event of the company being wound up while he or she was a member,
or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.
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Polyphony Llmltèd
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities lincluding Income and Expenditure Account)
For The Year Ended 30 September 2025
2025
2024
Total
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts
224
15.520
224
15,520
Charltablè Actlvltl•s'.
Educational and artistic activities
Concert promotion - income
27,515
46,165
27,515
46,165
Investments
Bank interest receivable
250
179
250
179
27,989
61,864
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitablo Activities..
Educational and artistic activities
Musicians. fees
123,0681
139,1341
13,7311
13,5611
12,7071
131
Venue hire
other costs
15,8841
14,6241
1551
16001
18001
1841
Management fees
Bank charges
Independent examiner's fees
Accountancy fees
Sundry expenses
17501
1341
135,1151
149.9201
135,1151
149,9201
NeT IExpeNDITURE}IINCOME
17,1261
11,944
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