Skipton Camerata Limited Charity number 1139637 A company limited by guarantee number 7008134 Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 •Ae5W5G COMPANIES HOUSE WYCAS CO•tNU4ilv C¢OIJMTIIIG WEST YO?rfSHTr*E
Skipton Camerata Limited Annual Report and Financlal Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Contents Page Trustees, report 2to5 Exarninerfs report ststement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 9t012 Prepared by West Yorkshire Communty Accountancy Service CIO
Skipton Camerata Limited Trustees. report for th• year ended 31 December 2024 Referen and administrative details of th• charity, Its tnbstees and advisors The Irustees duriThJ the financial year and up to and including the date the repcKt was approved were.. Name Position Dates Robert Fort Chair Bryan While Philip Laer Susan Lesser Ashleigh Munslow Resigned 13 May 2025 Charity number 1139637 Re9iStered in England and Wales Company number 71x18134 Registered in England and Wales Registered and principal address 20 Park Wood Close Skiplon 8D23 1QW Bankers The Co-operalive Bank P.0. Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT Independent examlner Simon 8oslrom FCIE West Yorkshire Community A¢¢ountan¢y Serviu CIO Stringer House 34 Luplon Street Leeds LS102QW Structure, governance and management The charity is a cornpany limited by guarantee and was formed CK) 3 Sepiemb¢r 2009.11 is governed by a memorandum and artieles of associats"¢)n as amended by special $(Aution on 17 November 2010. The liability of the members in the e¥enl of the company being wDund up is l*mited lo a suffl not exceeding £10. Method of recruitment and appointment of truslees rhe Iruslees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by Ihe members at an annual general meeting.
Sklpton Camerata Limited Tru5tees' report (continu•d) for th• year •nded 31 December 2024 Objectives and activities The charity's objects To promote. maintain, improve and advance education partilartY by the production of concerts. operas, recitals, educational plays and the encouragement of the arts. including the arts of drama. mime. dance. singing and music, and to formulate. prepare and establish thmes therefore. provided that all obje$ of the company shall be of a charitable nature. The charity's main adivities Skiplon Camerata is a profpssional chamber orchestra. Our principal activities are provKliThJ high-quality and innovative classical music e. rienceS for the public in general, and sometimes specificalty for younger people, principally but not exclusii til . in the region of Skiplon. We promote r own public performances of oreheslral works. work with youllger people in schools and other environments. and support local and lonal amateur h¢irs by providing accompaniment for their performanees. Publlc benefft statemenl In setting our objectives and planning our acb"Mties our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Chartty Cgmmission's general guidance ¢)n public benefft and in particular advancement of the arts, culture. heritage. science and education. Achievem¥nts and p¢rfomiance Skiplon Camerala successfully staged three main eoncerts in Skipton Tovm Hall and also a performance enlided The Northem Score. focusing on the lives and work of 20 famous Yorkshire people. The words and music were written and performed respeclwdy by lan Maunillan, the nationally known poet. and Skiplon Camerala's own Musical Direclor. Ben Crick. These performances were virtually sold out and were of benefit to the lown of Skipton. attracting people from the wider area as well a Iccally. Skiplon Camerata. as resident orchestra al Skipton Town Hall. enhances the reputation of the area as well as providing top class professional music to the people of the 8rea. Continuing the work begun in 2023. in the Spring of 2024 Camerata provided Soundseape$'. an immersive audio-video installation and exhibition in Skipton Town Hall. Skiplon CameraLg wntinued to exercise tight financial contrc4 and continued to provided SUPPDrt for its freelance musicians thanks to the generosty of its sponsors and funders. Financlal review The net exgendilure for Ihe year was £56.223. including nel expenditure of £24,373 on unreslrieled fvnds and net expenditure of £31,850 on restricted funds. We We notified that our principal sponsor. Skiplon Building Society. woukl not be renewng their support in to 2025. However. we are able to continue through at least 2025 due the balance of reserves brought forward from last year plus the support of several supporters who have underwritten the programme for this year. The programme has been adapted so as to meet the finances available.
Skipton Camerata Limited Trustees. report (contInu) for th• year ended 31 December 2024 Res¢r¥es policy The charitys free reserwes. exduding fixed assets. at the end V•Ere £9,276. Skiplon Camerata has a reserves 1¢Y setting a lower limil of £2.000 and an upper limit of £10,0(KI. The reseNes are held mainly for cash flow purposes, to prowde for liming differences between income from hire fees. ticket income or sponsorship and the liming of paents. especially lo orchestral musicians. They are also intended to provide a cushion against any ineome not meetirrtj our expectations. Al the beginning of 2024. unrestricted reserves amounled to £37.547. which was deSnated to support the orchestra's digital and outreach projramme running thmugh 2024. Towards the end of the year 2023 we had received £31.850 a$ a reslricled granl income towards our 'Soundscapes' audio-wdeo installation in early 2024. This was carried forward as restricted funds at the end of 2023 and disbursed during 2024.
Skipton Camerata Llmlted Trustees. report (continued) for the year ended 31 December 2024 Stalemont of trustees. responsibilities The Iruslees Ivtho are also directors for the purp)$8s of company law) are reswnsible for preparing the Trustees report and the financial ststements in accordance vith the applicable law and UK A"ccounting Standards. Company law requires the trustees lo prepare fmancial 4nts for each financi81 year whieh give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure. of Ihe charitable company for the ar. In preparing these financial ststernents, the trustees are required to- select suilable accounting policies and apply them consrStenl1, observe the methods and prinuples in the Chariti'es SORP: make judgements and estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudent- slate whether applicable UK accountsng standards have been folk)wed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. prepare the accounts on a going concem basis unless it is inapprcpriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operatson. The trustees are responsft>le for keeping proper accounting records vthich disdose with reasonable accuracy at ny lime the financial position of the charitsble company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply wlh the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregulities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (Charities SORP {FRS1021). and in accordance th the special provish)ns of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. 17m 2( Appfoved bythe boardoflrustees on................. &gned.. . ITfUStee) Name..
Skipton Camerata Limited Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Skipton Camerata Limited I report to the charity Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable panY for the year ended 31 December 2024. whieh are set out on pages 7 lo 12. Responsibilitles and basis of report As the charitys tsustees of the charitable company land also its directors for the wrpose$ of company lawl you are responsible for the preparalion of the aco)unts in accordance valh the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 ACV). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Aet and are eligib for independent examination. I report in respect of my examinatn of your charitys accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act {'the 2011 Act'}. In carfyin9 our my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145{51{bl of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs seMent I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecL' 1 accounting records were not kept in fespecl of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or 2 the accounts do not accord with those ords. or 3 the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the aeeounts grve a Irue and fair viev* vthich is nol a matter considered as part of an independent examination- or 4 the accounts have not been prepar8d in accordanGe with the methods and princtples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the FInanCk ReportiNJ Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)]. I have no concerns and hav.. ."ome across no other matters in conneclK)n the examination to which attention should be drawn i". b s feport in order to enable a proper understanding of the aecounls to be reached. Signed.. Name.. Simon Bostrom FCIE 16 June 2025 West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Servi¢e CIO Stringer House 34 Lupton Streel Leeds LS10 2QW
Skipton Camer¢ t.i Limited Statement of Financial Activities (including summary income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Income from: Grants and donations Corporate sponsorships Income from performances Bank interest Gift aid Total income 121 6.097 30,000 22.777 667 1.524 61.065 2.650 8.747 30.000 22.777 667 1,524 63,715 40,827 30,000 36,640 577 422 108,466 2.650 Expenditure on: Artists and musieians Equipment and materials Marketing Production and support Venue hire Management and administration Insurance Hospitality and travel Software and IT Printing postage and statilery Indepen¢Jenl examination Bank charges Depreciation Other expenditure Storage rental Total expenditure Net income I (expenditure) 61.975 1.9TT 2.530 4.587 67.875 24.617 4,030 7.902 56.007 2.696 1,741 5,896 150 13.232 218 211 653 298 594 107 22,640 1.500 3.315 10.120 218 237 632 474 594 18 974 74 744 85.438 124.373) 1.145 11,265 218 237 632 474 594 18 974 74 744 119,938 156.223) 48 601 82.752 25.714 (31,8501 Fund balances brought forward Fund balances carried forward 37.547 13.174 31,850 69.397 13.174 43.683 69,397 131 Ail incoming resouree$ and resources expended derive from continuing activtbes.
Sklpton Camerata Llmited Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024 2024 2024 Unres¢ricled Restricted 2024 Total 2023 Total Fixed assets Tangible assets Total fixed assets 141 3,898 3,898 3.898 3.898 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank Tot•1 Current assets 3.385 7,920 11.305 3.385 7.920 11.305 3.380 72,105 75,485 Current liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Creditors and accruals Total Current liabilities Isi 2.029 2.029 2.029 2.029 6.088 6,088 Net assets 13.174 13.174 69.397 Funds Unrestricted funds General unrestricted funds Designated funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 13.174 13.174 3,567 33,980 37.547 31.8SO 69.397 161 13.174 13,174 13.174 13.174 Fcf the y8ar en¢JiThJ 31 Lknber 2024 the comwywxs to exemklthl Irun audit ur¥Jtr sectim 471 ofthe Cc¢npanies Act 2008 lating to small [x)rnpan. The members have not fequirtsj the chantabje rAnpany to obtsin an Jdit of its accrJnts for the year in quostJn in accordarK8 w(th section 476. The trv5tees Ivtho are also the dirxtfrf5 forth8 ofcompany Ltr41 ackledge their rtsportsits'lttss for ¢cffiptyirvJ These accwnts havè been pr•parÈd in accr¥dantewih Lh8 sxtV•iSl b) c(#npanies sul44d to the sm¥1 compard*s' rryimo and with FRS 102 (effective January 2019 2n2{ The financial statements Vre approved bythe board oftrustees on ............... .............. Signed: .... (Trustee} Name..
Skipton Camerata Limited Notes to the account5 for the year ended 31 December 2024 1 Accounting policies Basis of accounting These aeeounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value unless olheThwse stated in the relevant nolelsl to these ac¢ounts. The financial slalemenls have been prepared in ardance with the Statement of Remmended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlh Ihe Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191 and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity conslilutes a publtc benefft entity as defined by FRS 102. There has been no thange to the accounting policies since last year. No changes have been made to the accounts for prevKyJs years. Golng concern The trustees are satisfied thal there are rn malerial uncertainties about the charivs ability to conlinue. Incoming resources All incoming resources arg induded in the Sbiement of Financial Activilies ISOFA} when the charity becomes enlilled to Ihe resources. if il is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources and the monetary value can b8 measured wth sufficient reliability. Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditnal entittement to the resources. Where grants are related to performance and Speci deliverables, they are accounted for as the charrty earns the right lo consideration by its perfomiance. Expenditure and liabililies Expenditure 15 recognised on an accmal basts as a liability is incurred. Liabilitss are recognised where it is more likely than not that Ihere is a legal or construclive obligation committing the charity to pay out the res¢)urces and the amounl of the 0jgation can be measured wth reasonable ¢ertainty. Taxatlon As a chanty the organisalion benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tsx bul not froffl VAT_. Irrecoverable VAT is induded in the cost of those items lo which it relates. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets costing more than £500 are eapilalised and inCded at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted assets are shown at the value lo the charity on CeIpt. Depreciation is provided on all tangle fLxed assets al rates ealculated to wrtte off the cosl on a straight line basis over their expected useful economic lives as folbws.. Music equipment- 5 years Fund accounting UnTestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the twstees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charty- Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected lo restriction$ on their expenditu imposed by the donor or through Ihe terms of an appeal. Further explanation of the nature and purp of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.
Skipton Camerata Limited Notes to the accounts continued for the year •nded 31 December 2024 2 Grants and donalions 2024 Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted fuThJs 2024 Total funds 2023 Totsl funds Arts Council England Tarn M¢)or Estate Other donation5 2.650 2,650 23,850 15.000 1.977 40.827 6.097 6.097 6,097 8.747 2.650 3 Reslrlcled funds 8alance blf Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balance cjf ACE 23 Fulldome TME 23 Fulldome 23.850 2.650 26.500 8.000 34.500 31,850 2.650 Fund narne ACE 23 Fulldome TME 23 Fulldome Purpose of restriction Towards the orchestra'5 Soundscapes project. Ti)wards the orchestra's Soundseapes projecL 4 Tangible assets Music equipment Total equipment Cost At 1 January 2024 Additions At 31 December 2024 1,500 1.500 4.872 6.372 4.872 4.872 1.500 De reciation At 1 January 2024 Charge for year At 31 December 2024 1.500 1.500 974 2.474 974 974 1.500 Net book value At 31 December 2024 3.898 3.898 At 31 Oecember 2023 S Creditors and accruals 2024 2023 Creditors Accruals Deferred Irome 1.435 3,319 2.175 6.088 2,029
Skipton Camerata Llmited Notes to the accounts continued for the year ended 31 December 2024 6 Deslgnaled funds Balance bm Incoming Outgoing Transfers Balan cff Donation from SBS 33.980 33,980 29.108 29,108 4,872 (4.8721 Fund narne Donation from S8S Reason for designalion To support the orchestra's digital and outreach programme. The transfer relates to reclassin9 the fixed asset costs lo general costs, as the asset will be used for the charitrf5 general aetivities. 7 Related party transadions Donations from trustees and related parties The lolal aggregate value of uneonditional donations to the ¢harity from the trustees or related parties was £2,608 (2023.. £0). Trustge expenses No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previ(yJs year. Trustee remuneration and benefits No trustee received any remuneralK)n or benefit during this or Ihe prevh?us ar. Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel The lotsl employee benefits recaved by key management personnel were £25.425 Iprevtous year.. £20,713). other transaetlons wilh trustees or related partie$ 2024 2023 Name of trustee related party Noah Relationship to charity Son of Jeremy Gbvwn (General manager) Descriplion of transaction Websile maintenance 350 350 11
Sklpton Camerata Limited statement of Financial Activitles Includlng comparatlves for all funds (including summary income and exp•nditur• account) for the year ended 31 December 2024 2024 2023 2024 2023 Unrestricted Unrestitted Restricted Restricted funds funds funds funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Income Grants and donations Corporate sponsorships Income frorn performances Bank inlerest Gift aid Total income 6.097 30.000 22.777 667 1.524 61.065 1.977 30.000 36.640 577 422 69.616 2.650 38.850 8.747 30.000 22,777 667 1.524 63,715 40,827 30,000 36,640 577 422 108,466 2.650 38,850 Expenditure Artists and musieian$ Equipment and materials Marketing Production and support Venue hire Management and administration Insurance Hospitality and travel Sofiware and IT Printing postsge and slalk)nery Independent examination Bank charges Depreciation Other expenditure Storage rental Total expenditure Net income I lexpenditurel 61.975 1.9TT 2.530 4.587 49.477 2,696 1,741 5.736 150 12.922 218 211 653 6,530 67,875 24.617 4.030 7.902 284 11,265 218 237 632 474 594 18 974 74 744 119.938 {56,2231 56,007 2.696 1.741 5.896 150 13,232 218 211 653 298 22,640 3.31 S 160 10.120 218 237 632 474 594 18 974 74 744 85.438 124.373) 1.145 310 594 107 107 300 48 601 7S.752 16.1361 601 82.752 25,714 34.500 (31,850) 7.000 31,850 Fund balances brought foThvard Fund balan¢es Garried forward 37.547 13.174 43,683 37.547 31.850 69.397 13.174 43,683 69.397 31,850 12