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Trustees. Annual Report 2021-2022
OVERVIEW
Post covid, the financial year 2021-2022. offered more opportunities for our
musicians to perfonn live with events that were cancelled the previous year
being rescheduled. The highlights of the yearwere the London Excel Centre
Flashmob, the Canary Wharf Festival 14 performances by our String Orchestra
and Brass Ensemble. a concert in The Olympic Park to mark the 20th anniversary
of 9/11. concerts in Fairfield Halls and The Anvil as well as Central Westmlnster
Methodist Halls and recordingat Angel Studios for Olly Murs album.
We ended the financial year £4.199 Sn credlt as a result of prudent management
of costs. Although there appears to be a surplus. there were deferred fees whlch
came in to the bank accountas deposit for work in the next financial year.
AIMS AND OBIEcfivES
The muslcal dlrectorand Trustees continue to work hard to achieve the aims and
objectives set out in the orchestra's constitution. namely to promote. develop.
improve and maintain:
a) A high-standard orchestra in the East London area.
b) High-quality concerts and events for the cultural benefit of the local
community.
c) Inspire local children to enjoy classical music and to take up playing classical
instruments.
d) A showcase for new compositions by British composers and for Innovative
musical collaborations.
PATRONS AND FRIENDS
Dock]ands Sinfonia remains indebted to our supportive Patrons, Admiral Lord
West and composer. producer and musician Mike BatL
We would also like to thank supporters of the orchestra who pay a £20 annual
fee to become a Friend of Docldands Sinfonia. Many have been Friends since the
orchestra launched ID 2009 and continued their support during the restrffictions.
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Our income from live events rose to £75.570 in theyear due to the increase in
events. yielding a £5.143 surplus of which £1,565 was donated by the sponsors
of the Excel Beethoven 9 flash-mob. Soft ConstrucL Deferred costs from the
Angel Studios of £1.355 also contributed to the surplus and these will be paid in
the next year.
Donations and membership fees were £308. Other costs were £1,256 mainly
COTnprising the purchase of a new printer and other printing costs. plus
insurance.
The charity holds a total of £19.965 as committed fund5 earmarked for specific
recordings and concerts and this is being organised over the next couple of
years. The remaining £11.405 are free / uncommitted funds
The net movement of funds including interest was £4.199 adjusted down to
£2,844 when the deferred fees are taken Into account
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Expenditure included the £446 purchase of a new printer and the purchase of a
musical score. There are no liabilities. However. we continue to hold funds
previously accumulated fora CD of muslc from our Epic Persia concert and for a
planned second Epic Persia concerL These monies are noted in the summary of
annual accounts as committed fund&
GOVERNING ￿RU￿uRE
Our SIX trustees nornially meet a mlnlmum of three times a year with extra
meetings as required to discuss specific areas such as PR/Marketin& Strategy
and Fundraising. The conductor/musical director Is also in attendance to advise
and contribute ideas. Trustees also present reports and attend the AGM, whlch
our muslcians are encouraged to attend.
TRUSTEES
Kathryn Lewls, Chairnian (PA Consulting)
J. Kirsty Walker, Deputy Chalrnian (Director of Media, Universlty College
London)
Harold Sim. Accountant (Wells Fargo, retired)
Phil Sizer (Ensembles. Progrdmming & Instrument Manager. Guildhall and
Orchestral Manager, Docklands Sinfonia}
IL Clare Walker (Clare Walker Associates)
Lesley Balding (London Link Properties/Vice Chair Limehouse Community
Forum)

Signed:
Kathryn Lewis. Chairn]an
Harold Slm, Accountant
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## **Accountant's Report: Docklands Sinfonia 2021/22** 

## **Bank balances** 

|Community account<br>Savings account<br>Total|**31-Aug-21**|**31-Aug-22**|**Movement**|
|---|---|---|---|
||1,944|6,139|4,195|
||25,227|25,231|4|
||**27,172**|**31,370**|**4,199**|



## **Funds available for use:** 

|**BANK ACCOUNTS**|**BANK ACCOUNTS**|**BANK ACCOUNTS**|**BANK ACCOUNTS**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Current|6,139|||
|Savings|25,231|||
|**Total Funds**||**31,370**||
|**Less committed funds:**||||
|Fundingfor Epic Persia CD|(16,965)|||
|Fundingfor Epic Persia Concert II|(3,000)|||
|**Total Committed Funds**||**(19,965)**||
|**Uncommitted funds carried forward**|||**11,405**|



## **Income and Expense analysis for the 12 months ending 31-Aug-22** 

|**Event incomes and expenses**|**Net**|**Income**|**Musicians**|**Hire / Mktg /**<br>**Other**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|9/11 Event Olympic Park|(200)|1,000|(1,200)||
|HMS Belfast|50|1,000|(950)||
|AIR Studios Mike Batt|130|4,104|(3,174)|(800)|
|Fairfield Hall Croydon Philharmonic Carmina|152|11,358|(10,070)|(1,136)|
|Persian concert Gatheringof the Birds Westminster Halls|186|9,545|(9,245)|(114)|
|Excel: Flash-mob of Beethoven 9|1,565|27,968|(23,869)|(2,534)|
|Anvil Basingstoke Choral Society|(294)|9,573|(9,858)|(9)|
|Jubilee|148|3,312|(3,138)|(26)|
|CanaryWharf  Festival stringorch|2,091|4,706|(2,615)||
|Angel Studios|1,315|3,004|(1,689)||
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|**EVENTS SUB-TOTALA**|**5,143**|**75,570**|**(65,808)**|**(4,619)**|
|**Other incomes and expenses**<br>Donations,Gift Aid,Membership,Friends etc<br>308<br>Grants<br>Other costs<br>(1,256)<br>Savings account interest<br>4<br>Unallocated bank credits/debits<br>**Net oth inc/exp  B**<br>**(944)**<br>**Net movement of fundsA+B**<br>**4,199**<br>_Deferred fees_<br>Angel Studios 11th August<br>(1,355)<br>**Adjusted events for thisyear sub-total**<br>**2,844**|||||
|**Adjusted events for thisyear sub-total**|**2,844**||||





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