REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07847197 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1145544
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
FOR
CHAMBERSTUDIO
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
Landgate Chambers
24 Landgate
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7LJ
CHAMBERSTUDIO
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006, present
theirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31stAugust2025. The
trusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththe Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
ChamberStudioisaregisteredcharityprovidingspecialisedyear-roundcoachingandsupport to
emergingprofessionalchambermusicians.Werunbespokeprogrammesforemerging chamber
ensemblesatdifferentstagesoftheirprofessionalcareers.TheseincludeMentorships,Visiting Professor
Series,Residencies,HallOneMasterclassesandtheHansKellerForum.Thecoachingsessions and
masterclassesaregenerallyopentothepublictoobserve.Ourmissionistosustainandnourish the
futureofchambermusicandtopromoteitasanaccessibleandgreatartform.Thanksto generous
supportfromTrustsandindividualdonors,weareabletoofferthisspecialisedsupporttothe next
generation of chamber musicians at a heavily subsidised rate.
REVIEW OF THE YEAR
SinceChamberStudiowasfounded,ithasbeenourgoaltosupportemergingprofessional chamber
ensemblesattheearlystageoftheircareers.Inanevermorechallenginglandscapeforsecuringtime to
dedicatetochambermusic,andsecuringhighqualityperformances,ourworkismorevitalthan ever.
GroupstellusthatChamberStudiohasofferedvaluableadviceandsupportwhentheymostneedit, and
we look forward to continuing to deliver our programmes in the years ahead.
"ChamberStudiohasprovideduswithacontinuoussourceofinspirationandguidance,aswellasa wide
networkofsupportfromlikemindedprofessionalsintheveryearlymomentsofourcareer.Wewill always
begratefulandappreciativeofthewayRichard,Donald,andtheirwarmcommunityembracedus, who
love and value chamber music in our lives as much as we do." Paddington Trio
Artistic Leadership
DonaldGrantcontinuedasArtisticDirectorinthe24/25season,replacingfounderRichardIreland who
hadretiredfromhisroleinApril2024.Donaldhasassumedartisticresponsibilityforthe organisation,
workingalongsideChiefExecutiveAnnaRoweandGeneralManagerMattRogers.Inaddition to
revitalisingourexistingprogrammes,Donaldhasintroducedseveralnewinitiativesincluding Open
Studios. Our programmes are described in more detail below.
Mentorships
ChamberStudio'sflagshipprogramme,theMentorshipprogrammeprovidesyear-round tailor-made
coachingandsupportformusiciansandensembleswhohavedecidedtofocusonchambermusicas a
centralpartoftheircareer.Thereisnoupperagelimitfortheprogramme,andensembles become
eligiblewhentheyarenolongerbeingsupportedbyatertiaryinstitution.Themasterclasses are
generallyopentothepublicandfreetoobserve.EachMentorshipprogrammespansaperiodofup to
four months and consists of three 3-hour masterclasses.
Residencies
DonaldhasreworkedChamberStudio'sResidenciesprogramme,extendingeachresidencyto provide
ensembleswithaperiodofintensivementorshipduringanimmersive3-nightstay.Aswellas continuing
ourrelationshipswithLavethaninCornwallandFairlightHallinSussex,wehavebuiltanew partnership
with Rosygilwen in Wales, expanding our geographical reach.
"OurResidencyhelpedustocompletelyrefreshourapproach…leavinguswitharenewedvigour and
enthusiasm…andintroducedustowaysofrehearsingandworkingtogetherwhichnowpermeate every
rehearsal." Berkeley Ensemble
Hans Keller Forum
ChamberStudio'sHansKellerForum(HKF)programmelaunchedinSeptember2022andhasproved to
behugelysuccessfulasatrainingvehicleandlaunchpadforseveralexcellentyoungensembles. HKF
runsasanannualcycleofthree3-dayresidencies(inSeptember,JanuaryandApril)and provides
coachingspecificallytailoredtosupportselectedcollege-agechambergroups.Theresidenciesareheld at
WestRoadConcertHallinCambridge,andaccommodationisprovidedbyClareCollege.Eachofthe eight
UKmusiccollegesareinvitedtonominatetwochambergroupsthatshowagoodcommitment and
chemistry,andfromthosefourgroupsareselected.Thesewere:SeionQuartet,Trio Thalassa,
HeartwoodQuartet,andSonasQuartet.The2024/5HKFmentorswereAlasdairBeatson, John
Myerscough and Donald Grant.
TheHansKellerForumissupportedbytheCosmanKellerTrust,whosegenerosityis gratefully
acknowledged.
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
"HansKellerForumhasbeenincrediblybeneficialtoourtrio'sdevelopmentoverthepastyear- we
alwayscameawaysoinspiredandwithlotsofnewideastoexplore,andthecoachingwassomeof the
most insightful and in depth we've experienced." Astatine Trio (RCM)
Plans for the Future
TheTrusteesofChamberStudioarecommittedtocontinuingtosupportemergingchamber ensembles
andtodevelopingprogrammesincludingcoachingandmasterclasseswhichbestmeettheirneeds. As
wellasadjustingourcurrentprogrammestomeettheevolvingneedsofyoungensembles,we are
launchingaprestigiousFellowshipprogrammefortwoofourhighest-levelgroups,providingthemwith a
holistic and immersive annual programme of study free-of-charge.
Wearealsodelightedtoofferthreeresidencyprogrammesin2025/2026,aswellasreturnsto Kings
PlaceHallOnewithAnthonyMarwoodandChamberStudioFellowstheAstatineTrio.Thiswillbe followed
byourannualOpenStudio,featuringyoungmusiciansplayingside-by-sidewithsomeofthe most
experienced and sought-after chamber musicians in the UK.
Public benefit
ThetrusteeshavereferredtotheguidanceintheCharityCommission'sgeneralguidanceon Public
Benefitwhenreviewingouraimsandobjectivesandinplanningourfutureactivities.Inparticular, the
Trusteesconsiderhowplannedactivitieswillcontributetotheaimsandobjectives.Thetrustees have
concludedthattheCharity'scoreactivitysatisfactorilyaddressestheprinciplesofidentifiable public
benefitanddemonstratesthattheCharityhasfulfilledthepublicbenefitrequirementunderthe Charities
Act 2006:
- The fees paid by young musicians are kept as low as possible and can be waived in cases of hardship
-MembersofthegeneralpublicareabletoobserveChamberStudiomasterclassesfreeofcharge and
theseopportunitiesarewellpublicisedthroughKingsPlace,theCharity'sownwebsiteandother publicity
outlets
-TheHansKellerForumprovidestrainingforensemblesinfulltimeeducation;aspartofthis programme
thereareanumberofeventswhichareopentothepublicand,forthemostpart,madeavailablefree of
charge.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Themajorityofincomecomesfromgrants.Thenetmovementinfundsfortheyearwasanincrease of
£91,627(2024£2,605decrease)withadecreaseageneralfundsat31August2025to£51,217 (2024
£59,590).
Endowmentfundheldat31August2025totalled£100,000(2024£nil),Thisrelatestothe Lindsays
Bursary, generously funded by a grant from the James and Lucilla Joll Trust.
Financial Support
OurvaluedrelationshipswiththeAlbert&EugenieFrostMusicTrust,theCosmanKellerTrust,and Philip
Carne,formerlyoftheCarneTrust,continue.Weareverygratefulfortheircontinuingsupport. In
2024/2025wehavebeenhonouredtobeselectedbythetrusteesoftheJamesandLucillaJollTrust to
setupanewbursarytosupportyoungensembles,tobenamed'TheLindsaysBursary'.Thefunds to
supportthisbursarywerereceivedinApril2025.Inthe2024/2025financialyearwehavealso received
additionalsupportfromtheGarrickTrust,D'OylyCarteTrust,HarrisonFrankFoundationandthe Nicholas
BoasCharitableTrust.ThetrusteesofChamberStudiowouldliketoexpresstheirgratitudetoall these
funders for their support of our work.
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
TheTrustees,inaccordancewiththeCharityCommission'sguidance(Reference:Charity Commissioners
BookletCC19'CharityReserves'),reviewtheCharity'sreservesregularly.Afterassessingthe potential
threatsandriskstheTrusteesagreedthattheCharity'policyshouldbetomaintainsufficientreserves to
ensurethecontinuedavoidanceofnetcurrentliabilitiesandtoprovidesufficientliquidresourcesto meet
the Charity's needs. The Trustees monitor the position on a regular basis.
TosafeguardthecoreactivitiesoftheCharityinperiodsoffluctuatingincome,theTrustees have
determinedtoestablishunrestrictedreservessufficienttocover,asaminimum,ninemonths'costs. At
31August2025thebalanceontheunrestrictedreservewas£48,747(2024:£59,590),which the
Trustees believe to be adequate.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The company was incorporated on 14 November 2011 and registered as a charity on 19 January 2012.
ThecompanywasestablishedunderaMemorandumofAssociation,whichestablishedtheobjects and
powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Thedirectorsofthecompanyarealsocharitytrusteesforthepurposesofcharitylaw.Theexisting board
ofdirectorsisresponsiblefortheappointmentofnewdirectors.Whenvacanciesarisepotential new
directorswiththerequisiteskillsaresoughtfromamongstindividuals,groupsandorganisations known
tobesympathetictoandhaveaninterestintheCharity'swork.Potentialcandidatesarebriefed about
theCharityandtheninvitedtobecomeadirectoriftheboardisinfavouroftheirappointment. In
addition,theCharityhasinthepastappointeda'playeradvisor'totheboardofdirectors-acurrent or
recentparticipantinaChamberStudioscheme,whoattendsBoardmeetingswithaparticularremit to
gatherandreflecttheviewsofChamberStudio'sbeneficiaries.Theappointmentisforafixedtermof two
years so that the person appointed is close in career stage and experience to the players we support.
Thecompanyholdsboardmeetingsatleastfourtimesayear,morefrequentlyiftheneedarises. The
day-to-dayrunningofthecharitablecompanyisundertakenbytheArtistDirector,ChiefExecutive and
General Manager.
Risk Review
TheTrusteeshaveidentifiedmajorriskstowhichthecompanyisexposed,reviewedand implemented
systemstomitigatetheserisks.Themajorriskcontinuestobetherelianceongrantincome which
cannotbeguaranteed.AdetailedreviewofriskshasbeencarriedoutinSpring2025,andthe risk
register updated.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number
07847197 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1145544
Registered office
58 Stamford Brook Road
London
W6 0XL
Trustees
A M Brougham (resigned 19/1/2026)
S H F Cook
R A Jennings
M A Lewisohn
G Parkin
S D J T Rowe
J A Marshall (appointed 19/1/2026)
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
David Ashby FCCA ACA
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
Landgate Chambers
24 Landgate
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7LJ
Approvedbyorderoftheboardoftrusteeson.............................................andsignedonits behalf
by:
.......................................................
R A Jennings - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
CHAMBERSTUDIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chamberstudio ('the Company')
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsoftheCompanyfortheyear ended
31st August 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)you are
responsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheCompanies Act
2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16 of
the2006Actandareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationof your
charity'saccountsascarriedoutunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').In carrying
outmyexaminationIhavefollowedtheDirectionsgivenbytheCharityCommissionunder Section
145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentionin connection
with the examination giving 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 true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement 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 (FRS 102)).
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationto which
attentionshouldbedrawninthisreportinordertoenableaproperunderstandingoftheaccountsto be
reached.
David Ashby FCCA ACA
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
Landgate Chambers
24 Landgate
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7LJ
Date: .............................................
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
52,636
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
10,910
Investment income
2
2,522
Total
66,068
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
2,122
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
61,605
Other
10,714
Total
74,441
NET
INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(8,373)
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
59,590
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED
FORWARD
51,217 |
Restricted
funds
£
20,650
-
-
20,650
-
20,650
-
20,650
-
-
- |
Endowment
fund
£
100,000
-
-
100,000
-
-
-
-
100,000
-
100,000 |
2025
Total
funds
£
173,286
10,910
2,522
186,718
2,122
82,255
10,714
95,091
91,627
59,590
151,217 |
2024
Total
funds
£
57,629
7,340
2,262
67,231
428
66,609
2,799
69,836
(2,605)
62,195
59,590 |
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|
|
|
|
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
BALANCE SHEET 31ST AUGUST 2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
3,527
Cash at bank
80,012
83,539
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within
one year
8
(32,322)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
51,217
TOTAL ASSETS LESS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
51,217
NET ASSETS
51,217
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
Endowment funds
TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
- |
Endowment
fund
£
-
100,000
100,000
-
100,000
100,000
100,000 |
2025
Total
funds
£
3,527
180,012
183,539
(32,322)
151,217
151,217
151,217
51,217
100,000
151,217 |
2024
Total
funds
£
6,440
96,266
102,706
(43,116)
59,590
59,590
59,590
59,590
-
59,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct 2006
for the year ended 31st August 2025.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsforthe year
ended 31st August 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
BALANCE SHEET - continued 31ST AUGUST 2025
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicableto charitable
companies subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissue on
............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
.............................................
R A Jennings - Trustee
.............................................
S H F Cook - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS 102,
havebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'Accountingand Reporting
byCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheir accounts
inaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicof Ireland
(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard102'TheFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCompaniesAct2006.The financial
statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlement to
the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructive obligation
committingthecharitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefits will
berequiredinsettlementandtheamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably. Expenditure
isaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregate all
costrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedtoparticularheadings they
have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestrictedfundscanbeusedinaccordancewiththecharitableobjectivesatthediscretionof the
trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsof the
charity.Restrictionsarisewhenspecifiedbythedonororwhenfundsareraisedfor particular
restricted purposes.
Furtherexplanationofthenatureandpurposeofeachfundisincludedinthenotestothe financial
statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayable to
thecharitablecompany'spensionschemearechargedtotheStatementofFinancialActivities in
the period to which they relate.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
INVESTMENT INCOME |
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|
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
£ |
£ |
Deposit account interest |
2,522 |
2,262 |
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
£ |
£ |
Independent examiners' rem |
1,140 |
1,390 |
4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31stAugust2025 nor
for the year ended 31st August 2024.
Donations of £1,350 were received by the charity from trustees during the year.
Trustees' expenses
Therewerenotrustees'expensespaidfortheyearended31stAugust2025norforthe year
ended 31st August 2024.
5. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
|
2025 |
2024 |
Charitable activities |
2 |
2 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
fund
funds
fund
£
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
40,629
17,000
-
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
7,340
-
-
Investment income
2,262
-
-
Total
50,231
17,000
-
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
428
-
-
Charitable activities
Charitable activities
49,609
17,000
-
Other
2,799
-
-
Total
52,836
17,000
-
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(2,605)
-
- |
Total
funds
£
57,629
7,340
2,262
67,231
428
66,609
2,799
69,836
(2,605) |
|
|
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
6.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - |
continued |
|
|
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
£
£
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
62,195
-
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
59,590
-
7.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments
8.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Deferred income
Accrued expenses |
Endowment
fund
£
-
-
2025
£
300
2,239
988
3,527
2025
£
5,400
728
54
25,000
1,140
32,322 |
Total
funds
£
62,195
59,590
2024
£
80
780
5,580
6,440
2024
£
400
738
838
40,000
1,140
43,116 |
Total
funds
£
62,195 |
|
|
|
59,590 |
Deferredincomerelatestograntsreceivedtosupportplannedactivitiesintheyearended 31
August 2025.
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Endowment funds
Lindsays Bursary
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At
At 1/9/24
in funds
31/8/25
£
£
£
59,590
(8,373)
51,217
-
100,000
100,000
59,590
91,627
151,217 |
|
|
continued...
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
The Cosman Keller Art and Music
Trust
Fidelion Charitable Trust
Idlewild Trust
Nicholas Boas Charitable Trust
Endowment funds
Lindsays Bursary
TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming
resources
£
66,068
11,450
3,000
5,000
1,200
20,650
100,000
186,718 |
Resources
expended
£
(74,441)
(11,450)
(3,000)
(5,000)
(1,200)
(20,650)
-
(95,091) |
Movement
in funds
£
(8,373)
-
-
-
-
-
100,000
91,627 |
|
|
|
|
Comparatives for movement in funds
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
movement |
At |
|
At 1/9/23 |
in funds |
31/8/24 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
62,195 |
(2,605) |
59,590 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
62,195 |
(2,605) |
59,590 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
50,231 |
(52,836) |
(2,605) |
Restricted funds |
|
|
|
The Cosman Keller Art and Music |
|
|
|
Trust |
15,000 |
(15,000) |
- |
Rainbow Dickinson Trust |
2,000 |
(2,000) |
- |
|
17,000 |
(17,000) |
- |
TOTAL FUNDS |
67,231 |
(69,836) |
(2,605) |
DuringtheyearthecharityreceivedthefollowingrestrictedgrantstosupporttheHans Keller
Forum:
i) The Cosman Keller Art and Music Trust - £11,450.
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
ii) Fidelio Charitable Trust. - £3,000.
During the year the charity received restricted grants to support mentoring activities:
i) Idlewild Trust - £5,000.
ii) Nicholas Boas Charitable Trust - £1,200
Duringtheyearthecharityalsoreceiveda£100,000permanentendowmentfromtheJames and
LucillaJollCharitableTrusttocreatetheLindasysBursary.Thisamountwillbeinvestedand the
income generated used to support selected groups of emerging ensembles.
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st August 2025.
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CHAMBERSTUDIO
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2025
|
2025 |
2024 |
|
£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS |
|
|
Donations and legacies |
|
|
Donations |
11,486 |
10,332 |
Gift aid |
2,150 |
2,297 |
Grants |
159,650 |
45,000 |
|
173,286 |
57,629 |
Investment income |
|
|
Deposit account interest |
2,522 |
2,262 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
Charitable activities |
10,910 |
7,340 |
Total incoming resources |
186,718 |
67,231 |
EXPENDITURE |
|
|
Raising donations and legacies |
|
|
Postage and stationery |
132 |
28 |
Advertising and marketing |
1,990 |
400 |
|
2,122 |
428 |
Charitable activities |
|
|
Wages |
16,671 |
24,667 |
Social security |
750 |
534 |
Pensions |
417 |
571 |
Other teaching costs |
30,149 |
27,674 |
Professor fees |
21,630 |
12,665 |
Travelling costs |
12,313 |
498 |
|
81,930 |
66,609 |
Support costs |
|
|
Management |
|
|
Insurance |
335 |
- |
Finance |
|
|
Computer expenses |
9,253 |
1,273 |
Bank charges |
70 |
60 |
|
9,323 |
1,333 |
Other |
|
|
Sundries |
241 |
76 |
Governance costs |
|
|
Independent examiners' rem |
1,140 |
1,390 |
Total resources expended |
95,091 |
69,836 |
Net income/(expenditure) |
91,627 |
(2,605) |
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