l)==K NIA Trustees, Annual Report 2024-2025 Muv 21J?6 ovr.Rvir.w The financial year 2024-2025 pres¢nled t*ith chall¢n8¢s and optK)rtuniti¢s for Dwklands Sinfonia. Despile the can¢ellalion of th¢ Iran ¢on¢ert at ihe Roy81 Albert Hall due to visa issues, lh¢ orchestra mainthined a busy perfornianc¢ schedule. highlighted by two concerts wilh the Southampton Philharnionic Society. a perforniance with ihe Basingsioke Choral Society. appearances ai ihe Esluary F¢slival and Canary Wharf. and the annual HMS Belfast Remembrance Day servi¢e. The year also saw engagem¢nts with Candlelighi concerts aJ)d a Collaboration with Forte Production5. The year proved financially challenging, Mith an adjusted deficit of £942 after accounting for prior year payments and the cancelled Iran concert. Flowever, prudent financial management ensured that committed funds for future projects remained protected, and the charity continues to maintain healthy reserves. AIMS ANI) Ot3JF.C-I"IVE.:S The musical director and Trustees conlinuc to work hard to achieve the aims and objectives set oul in th¢ orchestra's constitution, namely lo promote, develop, improve and maintain: l. A high-standard 0h¢StrA in the Egst London area. 2. High-quality concerts and evcnls for th¢ ¢ulturnl b¢nefit of the local community. 3. Inspire local children to enjoy classical music and to lak¢ up playin8 classical instruments. 4. A showcase for new comrrt)silions by British comp0sS and for innovative Musi[ collaborations. PATRONS AND FRIENDS Docklands Sinfi)nia remains indebted io our supportive Patrons. Admiral Lord West and composer. producer and musician Mike Batt. We would also like to thank supporters of the orchestra who pay a £20 annual fee to become a Friend of Docklands Sinfonia. Many haNe been Friends Sin the orchestra launL,hed in 2009 and their eoniinued suptx)rt remains vital to our work. PF.RFORMANCF. HICJHI.ICJHT8 The orcheslra delivered a diverse programme of perfonnances throughout the year. HMS Belfast Remembranee Day - The orchestra continued its tradition of marking this significant commemordtion a moving perfornIan. Soythampton Philharnionie Society- lkn successfill concerts in Southampton, generating combined income of £23,061 and demonstrating the orchestra's reach beyond East b)ndon.
BasÈngstoke Choral Society - A collabordtii'e COnrt that showcased the orchestra's versatility and abllity to work with communit)T music organisations. Estuary Festival - Bringing orchestral music to new audiences along the Thames &stuary. Canary Wharf- Continuing our presenee in the heart of DkIaTrds with a well-attended public conrt. Candlelight Concerts - Participation ID the innovative Candlelight concert series. reaching new and diverse audiences. Unfortunaiely. the planned Iran ¢orb¢¢rt ai ihe Royal Albert Hall had to cancelled due to visa complications for visiting musicians. This was a significant disappoinimenl. iK)Ih artisliLally and financially, though ihe deficil was absorbed by ilie ¢oinmirted Epic Persia fund. FINANCIAI. PF.RFORMANCF. Total income from performance events was £57,806, with musician fees and associated costs ioimlinu £58.027, iielding a gro deficit from eiients of £221. When combined Mryth other income sources. including £221 in donations and membership fees, £561 in savings interest. and a £100 ex gratia payment from Barclays following a fraud incident on the account, total income reached £58,688. Operating costs included £422 for monthly email marketin8, £506 for printing, and £675 in other costs, bringing total non-perfornianee expenditure to £1,603. The net movement of funds fOre adjustments was a surplus of £942. However, when accounting for the Canary Wharf Festival accrued net payments of £2,607 made both thi&4 ye(Ir and next the adjusted movement of fun(Ls was a reduction in the overall cash balance of £3,549. The charity holds total funds of £27,646, comprising £5,569 in the current aceount and £22.077 in the savings account. Of this, £18,583 remains committed to the Epic Persia CD projeet (£16.965) and Epic Persia Concert II {£1,618), leaNing £9,063 in uncommitted resen'es available for general operations. The £ia82 deficit arising from the cancelled Iran concert was taken from the Epic Persia Concert Il fund ASSF.TS AN[) l.IAFIII.ITIF.S The orchestra maintains no significant fixed assets kyond music 0T¢S and general office equipment. There are no liabili11¢5. The committed funds for the Epic Persia projects continue to be ring-fenced pending completion ofihese plannd a¢livili¢s. (i()VE.'RNANC'S.. S'I'RIJC'I-IIRE.. Th¢ Trustees meel regularly throughout the year. with a minimum of four meeiin&ys to review perfomiance. financ¢s. stralegy and governance mattcrs. The conductor and musical director attends meelings io provide artistic direction and advice. Trustees also present rewrts at the Annual Gera1 Me¢iing, lo which all musicians are invited. Following a 8overnan¢¢ VIeW in Novemkr 2025, the Trustees upjated the Ternis of Reference to strengthen oversight and clarify role& ensuring ihe charity remains compliant ith Charity Commission requirements and besi praciice in the sector. TRIJSTr..r..s The Trustees serving during 2024-20?5 were: Kathryn Lews (Chair)- Partner. PA Consulting
Harold Sim {Treasurer)- retired Lesley Balding (Trusl¢¢}- Founder. ndOLInk PrOrtieS Ltd Phil Sizer (Trnstee)- Ensemble. Programming & Instrument Manag¢r. Guildhall School of Music and Drama Clare Walker (Trustee)- retired Kirsty Walker {Trnstee)- Vice President (External Engagement). University College London Sign¢d- Kathryn Lewi5. Chairnian . Harold Sim. Treasurer Dale.. .14 May 2026...
Accountant's Report: Docklands Sinfonia 2024/25
| Ba | nk balances Community account Savings account Total ds available for use: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun | 01-Sep-24 | 31-Aug-25 | Movement | |
| 5,701 | 5,569 | (132) | ||
| 25,493 | 22,077 | (3,416) | ||
| 31,195 | 27,646 | (3,548) | ||
| BANK ACCOUNTS | 5,569 22,077 27,646 (16,965) (1,618) (18,583) |
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| Current | 5,569 | |||
| Savings | 22,077 | |||
| Total Funds | 27,646 | |||
| Less committed funds: | ||||
| Fundingfor Epic Persia CD | (16,965) | |||
| Fundingfor Epic Persia Concert II | (1,618) | |||
| Total Committed Funds | (18,583) | |||
| Uncommitted funds carried forward | 9,063 |
Income and Expense analysis for the 12 months ending 31-Aug-24
| Hire / Mktg / | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event incomes and expenses | Net | Income | Musicians | Other |
| HMS Belfast Remembrance Day | 0 | 1,100 | (1,100) | |
| Film night Forte Productions,Greenwich ORNC | 0 | 3,977 | (3,977) | |
| Southampton Phil Soc | 862 | 15,825 | (13,500) | (1,463) |
| Candle Light | 0 | 1,235 | (1,150) | (85) |
| Southampton Phil Soc | 0 | 7,236 | (7,236) | |
| Basingstoke Choral | 227 | 12,392 | (11,074) | (1,091) |
| EstuaryFestival | 332 | 6,588 | (6,256) | |
| CanaryWharf | (260) | 5,567 | (5,827) | |
| Iran Concert(RAH)- cancelled | (1,382) | 3,886 | (5,030) | (238) |
| EVENTS SUB-TOTALA | (221) | 57,806 | (55,150) | (2,877) |
| Other incomes and expenses | ||||
| Donations,Gift Aid,Membership,Friends etc | 221 | |||
| Grants | 0 | |||
| Exgratiapayment Barclays re fraud on account | 100 | |||
| Savings account interest | 561 | |||
| Monthlyemail costs(marketing) | (422) | |||
| Printingcosts(ink &paper) | (506) | |||
| Other costs | (675) | |||
| Net oth inc/exp B | (721) | |||
| Net movement of fundsA+B | (942) | |||
| Income received this year for prior year event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2024 | 2,366 | |||
| Musicians paid this year for prior year event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival August 2024 | (4,716) | |||
| Income received next year for this year's event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2025 | (2,784) | |||
| Musicians paid next year for this year's event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2025 | 2,527 | |||
| Rounding | 1 | |||
| Adjusted movement of funds including prior year and future | ||||
| year income and expense | (3,548) |
Notes
1: The Film Night in Greenwich was cancelled but musicians were contracted to be paid within 30 days. In order to meet this deadline £3,977 was paid on account by DS to Forte Productions from the Business (Savings) Account. This was reimbursed by Forte to the Community (Current) Account and the amount transferred back to the Business Account in the new year, September 2025
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2: The musicians were paid for the previous year's Canary Wharf Festival during this year, and paid for parts of this year's festival next year
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3: The Business Account balance was brought up to date as at end-August; previous years have just used the annual bank statement issued in the previous January. Interest therefore includes two extra quarters' interest amounts
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4: There was a fraud on the Business Account which was corrected by Barclays, and they sent us an ex gratia payment for £100 5: The Iran concert was cancelled due to visa issues and the subsequent deficit has been taken from the Funding for Epic Persia fund. £150 was paid to the Parochial Church as a security deposit and this is due to be be repaid next year. This money will now be used for the recording and we are hoping to record in June 2026
Accountant's Report: Docklands Sinfonia 2024/25
| Ba | nk balances Community account Savings account Total ds available for use: |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun | 01-Sep-24 | 31-Aug-25 | Movement | |
| 5,701 | 5,569 | (132) | ||
| 25,493 | 22,077 | (3,416) | ||
| 31,195 | 27,646 | (3,548) | ||
| BANK ACCOUNTS | 5,569 22,077 27,646 (16,965) (1,618) (18,583) |
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| Current | 5,569 | |||
| Savings | 22,077 | |||
| Total Funds | 27,646 | |||
| Less committed funds: | ||||
| Fundingfor Epic Persia CD | (16,965) | |||
| Fundingfor Epic Persia Concert II | (1,618) | |||
| Total Committed Funds | (18,583) | |||
| Uncommitted funds carried forward | 9,063 |
Income and Expense analysis for the 12 months ending 31-Aug-24
| Hire / Mktg / | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event incomes and expenses | Net | Income | Musicians | Other |
| HMS Belfast Remembrance Day | 0 | 1,100 | (1,100) | |
| Film night Forte Productions,Greenwich ORNC | 0 | 3,977 | (3,977) | |
| Southampton Phil Soc | 862 | 15,825 | (13,500) | (1,463) |
| Candle Light | 0 | 1,235 | (1,150) | (85) |
| Southampton Phil Soc | 0 | 7,236 | (7,236) | |
| Basingstoke Choral | 227 | 12,392 | (11,074) | (1,091) |
| EstuaryFestival | 332 | 6,588 | (6,256) | |
| CanaryWharf | (260) | 5,567 | (5,827) | |
| Iran Concert(RAH)- cancelled | (1,382) | 3,886 | (5,030) | (238) |
| EVENTS SUB-TOTALA | (221) | 57,806 | (55,150) | (2,877) |
| Other incomes and expenses | ||||
| Donations,Gift Aid,Membership,Friends etc | 221 | |||
| Grants | 0 | |||
| Exgratiapayment Barclays re fraud on account | 100 | |||
| Savings account interest | 561 | |||
| Monthlyemail costs(marketing) | (422) | |||
| Printingcosts(ink &paper) | (506) | |||
| Other costs | (675) | |||
| Net oth inc/exp B | (721) | |||
| Net movement of fundsA+B | (942) | |||
| Income received this year for prior year event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2024 | 2,366 | |||
| Musicians paid this year for prior year event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival August 2024 | (4,716) | |||
| Income received next year for this year's event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2025 | (2,784) | |||
| Musicians paid next year for this year's event | ||||
| CanaryWharf Festival July2025 | 2,527 | |||
| Rounding | 1 | |||
| Adjusted movement of funds including prior year and future | ||||
| year income and expense | (3,548) |
Notes
1: The Film Night in Greenwich was cancelled but musicians were contracted to be paid within 30 days. In order to meet this deadline £3,977 was paid on account by DS to Forte Productions from the Business (Savings) Account. This was reimbursed by Forte to the Community (Current) Account and the amount transferred back to the Business Account in the new year, September 2025
-
2: The musicians were paid for the previous year's Canary Wharf Festival during this year, and paid for parts of this year's festival next year
-
3: The Business Account balance was brought up to date as at end-August; previous years have just used the annual bank statement issued in the previous January. Interest therefore includes two extra quarters' interest amounts
-
4: There was a fraud on the Business Account which was corrected by Barclays, and they sent us an ex gratia payment for £100 5: The Iran concert was cancelled due to visa issues and the subsequent deficit has been taken from the Funding for Epic Persia fund. £150 was paid to the Parochial Church as a security deposit and this is due to be be repaid next year. This money will now be used for the recording and we are hoping to record in June 2026