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REGISTERED CHARITY NUM8ER: 1151321 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITEO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 FOR THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA E R Grove & Co Limited Grova House Coombs Wood Court Sleèl Park R08d Halesowen Wesl Midlands 862 88F

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Pag• Report of lh• Tru8tO0• 1 to 20 Independ•nt Ex•mlnerf• R•port Stat•m•nt of Flnanclal Activltl•• 21 22 Balance Sh••t 23 C••h Flow Statem•nt 24 Not•• to th• Ca•h Flow St•tem?nt 25 Not0• to tho Fln•nclal Staiemtrnts 28 10 32 Detsll•d Stat•m•nt ol Flnancl•l Actlvltl 33 to 34

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The trustees present thèir report wilh the financial statement5 of the chaTity for the year ended 31 March 2026. Th8 tru51ees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement of Re¢ommended Pr8Ctice applicable to chanties preparing thèir accounts in accordance with the Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 Janu8ry 20191. CEO'8 ExecutSve 8ummary It is my pleasu￿ to pre88nt The People's Or¢hestra Charity'$ Annual Report for 2025126. This has been a landmark year for the Charity, It marks the culmination of a Ihree-year period of sustainèd growth. investment and IT8nsfomalion, demonstrating how art5 fundin9, when eombine¢J with a clear soci81 purpos¢, can create lasting change for individuals and eommuni11o8. Since becoming an Arts Councll England National Portfolio Organisation. ￿ have used that investm8nt to Slgnificanlly expand both our artlslic reach and our social impact. Over the past three years, we have Increa8gd participation in our programrnes by more than 300Qh. establishlng 20 new community music groups across England, Scotland and Wal¢s. Today, more thon 1,200 people lake part in our w8ekly orche81r8s and choirs, creallng opportunities for people to make mu$ic close lo home, build frlendships, slr&nglh8n their communilias and experiencg the lile-¢hanging benefits of belon9ing lo something lar blgger than Ihernselvos. While music remains al the heart ol everything We do, our imp8¢t extend$ far beyond the rehearsal room. For many people. joinlng one of our groups IS the beginning ol a wider journay. It is wh8rè confidence is rebulll. istslalion begins to 18de and new opportunities emerge. Alongsido our musical programmes, we continue lo provide practical Support lo people lgcing flnancial hardship, unemployment and other significant life ¢hallenges. During the past year alone. individu818 and families who acces$ed our advice and guidance were £368,000 bettèr off, demonstrating the tangible difference our hollslic appro8¢h rnake8 to people's lives. Thi8 h8s also b88n a y8ar of Slrenglhening the Charity's long-tem sus18in8bility. Over the past three years we have deliberately invested In developin9 diverse 8nd resilient income streams. A3 a result. the proportion ol our income generated through sustainable sources has increased from 6% to 53D/o, over a five year period, Pfovl*Jlng a much 81ronger platform from which to continue d&livering our ch8rilable obl&ctives for years to come. Our rni66i0n has always bean about far more than maklng music. We 8xist to Strengthen cornmunltl88. improve lil• chan￿8 and creato OPPQrtunities lor peoplè who might oth8￿lse be excluded from them. Music is th• catalyst, bul confldenc8, belonging, wellbeing 8nd opportunlty are the18sling Outcomes. This work is ￿rtICUlarlY important in Sandwell. where The People's Orchestra remains tha only music-based National Portfolio Organisalion operating wthin one of England's most deprived boroughs, Over th& last Ihreo years we have grown in to an ernbedded national community music Gharily creating opportunities for people, across England. Scotland and Wales. lo partlClP81e in high-qualily orchestral and choral music, reggrdless of gge, PTOVIOUS musical experien¢¥, financial circumstances or personal barriers. Our 8rtlstic approach continue$ lo distinguish u8 from many Ifadllicinal music org8nisations. By performing music from film. television. gaming, musical theatre and contemporary popular culture alongsidè newly commissioned works, we create welcoming entry polnls for audien¢es and participants who may nevèr have considered joining an orchestra or choir. From performances in local care homas and community venues to major concert halls and international tours, we damonslrate that ex¢eption81 artistic standards and meaningful communily engagement can. and should. go hand in hand. The wider impact of our work is refle¢led in the live8 of those we support. Participants consistently te15 us they f901 rnore confident. les5 isolated and morè connected to their communities. Many d8velop new friendships that becorne long-tomi SUPPOrt networks. while others gain valuable leadership, ¢tsmmunication and ernployability skills that h¢lp them progress into education. Iiaining and work. Since the Charity was founded, morg than 2.500 unemployed people have progressed into employment, 8ducalion or traifjing through our volunteering, work placement and employability programmes. These outcomes reflect our beligf that investing in people's Strengths, creativity and potential creates lasting change th81 extends well beyond the arts. During 2025126 our work reached 10,940 Iwe participants and audience members, while our digital conlont engaged rnore Ihgn 7.2 million people, extending our reach lar beyond the communities in which we work. Page 1

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 This ye8¢s achievements Include.. ' The People's Orchestra continued to SUPPOrt ovèr 18 profe55ional mu5i¢ians alongside more than 60 advanced community musicians, delivering over 460 group rehearsals and 200 individual mentoring sessions, helping musicians develop both 8rtistica11y and personally. The People's Show Choirs and Rusty Players Orchestras now engage MO￿ than 1,200 participants through 24 regular music group5. creating wélcoming spaces where people build confidènce, friendships and lasting communf¢y connoctions every wegk. New commissions from inlemalion811y recognised and emerging composers continue to broaden our repertoire, particularly within film and video game music, ensuring our perform8nces remain relevant, accessible and distinctive. Live performance remains central to our mission. During the year w• delivered more than 50 community performances, reaching over 10,000 audience members, alongside digital audiences exceeding 100,000 for performance content. We were also proud to undertake tsur first international performance tour, bringing togethèr more than 100 musician8 and 6ing¥rs from across the UK lo perform three sold-out ouidoor concerts in Krakow, Poland Positive Choices. delivered in partnership wlh Jobcentre Plus and The Change Consortium CIC, continue<l to support Around 150 peoplè each year towards Improved financlal stabillly, employment and wellbgin9 through voluntèfrring, work oxpeTience, mentoring and specialist benefits 8dvice. Our digital conlenl prograrnme produced more Ih8n SOO original videos, podcasts. fecordings and crtrative resources, helping us inspire and engage mlllion8 01 people onlln8 whi18 promoting the ben&fits ol 8¢cessibl$ Community music-making. As we look 8h&ad. we remain 8mbitiou8, We wll continuè lo grow our reach, stren9lhen our financial resilienc&, invest In innovative prograrnmes and new technologies that remova barriers to Part￿¢1patI0n. Every rehaarsal. p8rformance, volunteer pl8cemenl 8nd community project contributes towards our vislon of a society wh8r8 everyone ha$ the opportunity to experience the transformative power of music. None of this would be posslble without the extraordinary commitrnenl of our staff, volunloers. trustees, portner8, funders and, above all, the thousands ol participants who choose lo b¢ part ol The People's Orchestra community. My sincere thanks go lo every one ol them for helping mak& this another remarkablè yegr. Sarah Marshall Chief Executive oificgr The P80ple'8 Orchestr8 Charlty OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Obl•ctlve¥ and alm$ Oblectlvg$ and alm8 To advance, improve, dovalop and malntain the Plbbllc educallon, health and appreciatlon of the art8 and music in all aspects by any means the (ru$taes 880 fit, including though the presentsllon ol publlc concarts, ev•nts and the m8int•nanco of musical ¥nsembl&s. To further such charitablo purpose or purpo$e6 al the tN8tees in Iheir absolute di8¢ration 8hall think fil particyl8rly through bursaries, Page 2

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Slgnificant activitlO8 The People's Orchestra exist5 to make high-quality music-rnaking accèssible lo people and communities who may oth•￿Ise have limited opportunities to participate in the arts. Through orchestras, choirs, performances, volunteering opportunilies 8nd employability programmes. the ch8rily enablès people of all ages and backgrounds lo experienc8 the 80¢ial, èducational and wellb&ing benefils of creative participalion. Al the heart of our work 15 the bolief that music should be accessible, inclusive and relevant to mod8rn communities. By combining orchestral and choral music with film. lèlevi5ion, gaming. popular and contemporary iepertoire, we engage participants and audiences who may not traditionally access arts and ¢ultural activity. Through performances, rehearsals and community projects, thousands ¢f people each year 8re given opportunitlOS to participate in, enjoy and contribute to live music-making. Alongside our artisti¢ activity, volunteering remains a comerstone of the org8nisalion's work. Through structured volunteering, work placement and employability opportunities, partlClP8nts gain practical experience. transferable skills and increased confidence. helping them progress into empltsymenl. edu¢ation and further training Over the yoars, these opportunities havg delivered signific8nl social and economic outctsmes lor Individuals 8nd communities alike. Recognition of this contribution was reflected through the aw8rdin9 of the Queen's Award for Voluntary SoNice in 2021 and the organisation's inclusion within thè Arts council England National Portfolio in 2023. Tho People'8 Orchestra has developed an innovative organisational model that challenges traditional barrl&rs to partl¢lpalion In orchestr81 and ¢horal musl¢. By cre8llng flexible. inclusive pathways for musicians, Singers. volunteer8 and arts Pfofession31$, the charity enables more people to continue dev61oping their skills. perform at an ambitiou$1evel and rernaln engaged with musi¢ throughout their lives. This approach h8$ SUPPOrted the growth of a vibrant ne￿Ork ol ensembles and Octivilies acro66 En9land. Wales and Scotland, includin9 programmes in South Wales, London 8nd the Hlghlands ol Scotland, ext&nding th• charity's impact far boyond ils Sandwell roots. The organisation also plays an irnport8nt role in supporting the wid8r cultural workforce. Through employment. freelance opportunities. volunteering and professional development pl8cem¢nts. The People'8 OrcheslT8 provides practical pathways for conductors, arts managers, 8dministraltsr$, creallve practitioners and educators to d&velop their skills end builfj sustainable careers within the cultur81 sector. These opportunities contribute lo a slronger arts ecology locally and nationally whil• helping retain talent within thè region, In addition lo live p8rtlcipalion and performance, the chaTily inve81$ in Ihe croalion of lasting cultural assets. Through the ¢omrni5sioning ol n&w works, the development of ori9inal compositions. performance licenslng, recordings and digital content. The Peop18's Orchestra contributes lo Ihg long-lerm cultural legacy ol the communities It serve8. These r•sources preserve creative achievements. eXt8nd audience rea¢h and •nsure Ihal the imp8¢1 of the ¢harity'8 wo¥k can Continue lo benefit future generations. A growing body of international research d8mon81rates Iho positive impact of music partl¢ipalion on wellbeing, confidence, social connection, education and ernployability. Workin9 alongside a range of partners, The People's Orche$tra continues to ¢ontribul¥ lo this wider rnovement by dernonslrating how community-led music-making can address $ocia1 Challenges, strengthen communities and improve individual life outcomes. Through ils programme5. participants develop noi only musical skills but also resllience. 881f-b81ief. communication skills and a ¥tronger sense ol belonging. The charitls activities are therefore not s01oly artlslic In nature. They represent a broader commitment to Improving lives, creating opportunitios and strengthening communitie8. Through the power of collective mu$i¢-making, The People's Orchestra continuès to demonstrate that Greallve particlpation ¢8n be 8 powerful catalyst for per3tsn81 growth. social connection and lasting positive change. Page 3

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Public benefit PUBLIC BENEFIT The primary objective ol The People's Orchtsstra 1$ to advance, irnprove. develop and maintain public oducalion, and appreciation of the arts 8nd rnu3ic, including public concerts, recitals and the m8inten8nce of musical ensernbles. To further such charitable purpo88 or Purposes as the trustees, in their absolute discretion shall think fit, particularly through the making 01 grants, buTS8ries and donallon5. The trustee5 confirm Ihal they have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing thé Tru51's aims and objectivès and in planning future activities and setting the grant making policy ftsr the year. In line with this guidance, The People's Orchestra Charity has always aimed to support any member ol the public who can play any instrument to a grade 7 standard 01 abov8 and who wishes lo join. The charity provides a music platforrn lo allow these musi¢ians to continue to parform and lèarn 8nd awards grants. bursaries and donations to musicians with low inGom8 should funds ba avai18ble. Monies may be made available lo musicians to cover membèrship lees, travel costs and other educational costs. The charity also provides musicians wlth educational opportunities to increase Ihtsir cre8tive learning. Thi5 may be through work8hop6 and courses. to incr88se musicians learning, performance ski118 and includes speci81ist teaching a5 required. hostin9 public concert. rècitals and other events for the benofit of players 8nd rnembors of the publlc. The charity also incfaases awareness of or¢h¢stra playing lo redu¢8 eli118m by working with and Support other charities with 6imi18r purptsses (music and arts). Charity trustee8 have 8 duty lo report in the Tru5tee'$ Annu81 Report on their charity's public benefit. They should demonstrate that., The people who receive 5UPPOrt are entitled to do $0 according lo crileri8 sel tsul in the charity's objects. All The People'8 Orchestra's projects aro centered on gdults and young people. TrusteeB have therefore $8ti3fitrd themselves that The People's Orchestra meets the publi¢ bgnefil requiremonts. and they confirm that they have taken due rogard of the Charity Commission's gener81 guidance on public benefit. A number of quotes from volunteers demonstr810 the v8lue The People's Orchaslra has added lo volunlg0rf8 live8'. Sincè 108ving The Paople's Orchestra, I went on to sèt up my own community interest company, MAIA Cre81ives, creative agency 80urcing work. training and &xhibilitsn platforms" I have learnt a lol during my time at The People's Orchestra, bul th8 m061 important of all has probably beon learnin9 the process behind turning an initi81 mgrkeling idea into a reallly "I have learnt the Important concept$ ol employment, responsibllity, organizing and working hard, Page 4

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES THE NEED The People's Orchestra exists because the communities we seN• continue to face some of the greatest social and econornic challenges in the United Kingdom. Across Sandwell, the Wesl Midlands and an incrèasing nvmber ol communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales, many people experience persi51ent barriers to opportunity. high levels of deprivation, poor hèalth outCOrn85, financial hardship. unernployrnent, loneliness and lirnitod acce55 to arts and cultural participation. These challenges h8ve been intensified by thè ongoin9 ¢OSt of living crisis, incrèasing pressures on public service3 and the lasting social consequences of the pandemic. While the8• Issues are often considtsred separately, they a￿ d&aply inter¢onn8cted. Fin8ncial insecurity can lead to POOfer mental wellbeing. socia1 isolalitsn ¢an reduce confidence and resilience, and limited 8ccess to positive cornrnunity activitie8 can rtsinlorce cycles of exclusion. The result is that rnany people. p8rti¢ularly those 8lr•ady facing disadvantage, have fewer opportunities lo build the relationships, ¢onfidence and skills that anable individuals and communilies to Ihdve. Research Consistently shows that people Ilving in a￿aS of highèr deprivation or• significantly less likely lo participate in arts and ¢ultura1 activities, despite ofttrn standing to btrnefit th¥ most from the improvernenls these activities bring lo wèllbeing, confidence and community cohesion. Nation81 gvidence 81so highlights the growing challenge ol loneliness across society. Those most likoly to experience loneliness in¢lude young adults aged 16-24, people living with long-lerm illness or di5abilily. unpaid carers, people who are widowed and those who are unemployed. Yel almost one-third ol people Surveyed said they would feel embarra888d lo admit they were lonely. making il le8B1ikely that they wlll seek 8UPPOrt. The need lor ac¢es8lble, welcoming community Spaces has therefore never baen greater. In an increasingly Iragmentgd society, where many 50cl81 intoractions are mediated through technology and opportunities for m¥aningful laca-lo-face connection continue to dtrcline. collective ¥xperien¢e8 that bring ptrople togelher play an increasingly important role In strengthening communill¢8. Muslc provid86 on• of th• most èffo¢liv* ways lo ¢reat8 Ittose connection8. Al Tho People'8 Orchestra. music is not simply the end product,. it Is the starting point for wider person81 and ￿MMunity transformation. Through our network of orcheslras. choirs and community music groupB. we create welcoming, on-judgementsl environment$ where people can build friendships, develop confidence and become part ol something larger than themselv&$. For many participants, joining one ol our groups Is Ihair fir6t P0511ivo slep towards rebuilding $oclo1 n¥tworks, irnproving mental wellbeing and reconnecting with their lo¢al ¢ommunity. Importantly, our impact •xtonds w811 beyond artisllc particip8lion. We recognise that the ¢hallenges our participants face rarely exist in isolation. Many people arrive carrying a combination of financial prèssures, unemployment. poor mental health, caring responsibilities or social exclusion, As a result, we have invgsted in developing the skills of our staff and mu8lC leaders in cornmunity engagement, communlcotion Jnd partlcipanl 8upport, en8bllng them lo Identify wider needs and signpost individuals towards additional help. Through partnorship5 wlh organisalions Includlng Joi)centre Plus ond The Change Consortium CIC, p8rti¢ipantS Can acc88S specialist beneflls advice. employability programmes, volunteering opportunities, work placements. education and mental health support along6id8 their music81 joumey. By &mbeddin9 these wider interventions within trusted communily rnusic settings, we are ablè to address not only lonelinèss arid cultural inequality but also some of the underlying c8us•s of di$a¢Jvantage. Our unique networked model slTenglhens thi5 impact further. Ralher Ihan operating isolated local groups, The People's Orchestra connect$ participant3 8cross multiple règion8 through shared rèhearsals, perfomiances. collaborations and 18rge-scale ev8nts. This creates a sense of belonging that extends far beyond individu81 ensemble5. Member3 become part ol a wider community ol musicians and singers spanning England, Scotland and Wales, building lasting friendships and support networks that continue well beyond rehearsals. The need for this work is particularly Acute within Sandwell, vthere the ChaTIty Was founded and continues lo be headquart8r8d. Sandwell ranks second out of 333 local authorities on the Centre for Progressive P(>licls Cost Of Living Vulner8bility Index arid is the eighth most deprived local 8ulhority in England, ranking Socond nationally for income deprivation. Around one quarter of households receive Council Tax Reduction, one in five households experiences fuel poverty and almost onts quarter report5 experiencAng food insecurity. These figu￿$ retlect the daily realities faced by many of the people who engage with our programmes. Page 5

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 08JECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Our headquarters Slt within a corridor of severe deprivation stretching across the West Midlands. Sandwell is a150 the only rnetropolitan borough outside London that does not border a rural district. limiting access to many ol the economic and social opportunities available lo neighbouring areas. These factors contribute lo entrenched di5advanlage, lower levels of social mobility and reduTrd participation in cultural Irfa. The profile of our participants reflects these wider challenges. Sandwell has one ol the youngest and most culturally diverse populations in the country, with around 68Q/¢ of rèsidents identifying as being from Global Majority communities, eompar8d with 21Q/o nationally. Approximately 35D/¢ of residents have no formal qualifications, significantly above both regiona1 and national averages. Around 30Vo of working-89& residen¢8 artr aeonomically in8c¢iv•. while unernploymgnt remains above th¢ national average. The p8opl¢ Soeking wder 8UPPOrt through our employability and advic& services often experience multiple. overtapping forms of disadvantage. During this reporting period.. 95•/0 ol people a￿ssing our employment and benefits support presented with at lea81 one rocognised indbcalor of disadvantage, including low income or poor mental health. 64% identified as being from Global M8jority and LGBTQ+ communities. 62% reported ¢oncern6 about dl$clo$lng physical or montal health conditions b&cause of fear of dlscriminalion. The young people participBting in our employability programmos face additional b8rriers. Around 400/0 come from Glob81 Majority. low socio-economic or LGBTQ+ communities, while 35.10 identify limited English, m8th8malics, digital or ¢ommuni¢ation skills as barriers lo secudng 8mploymenl. N81iono1 trend8 reinforce Ihe irnportance ol thi$ work. UK unemployment h8$ risen lo 4.20h, ils highest level 8inco the peak of the pandemic, whllo S1°/0 of UK families r&c8ived some form of slate Support during the three years lo March 2021. These pressures continue to affect many of the communitie8 In which we op•r8t•. increasing dèmand for accessible satvices that combine Soci81 connection with practlcgl ¥upport, The People's Orchestra responds to these challenges by providing far more Ih8n opportunities lo make music. We create trusted community spaces where relationship8 flourish. confidence grow5 and people are supported to overcome b8rrlers that might otherwi$tr prevent them from p8rticipating fully in society. Through acces8ibl8, high-quality music-making, ¢tsmbinad with largeled ernployability, wellbeing and fin8ncial support, we help indivldu8ls build stronger 80cial network8, improve their wellbèing, develop new 8kills and access opportunities Ihal ¢onlribule lo healthier, more ¢onno¢1gd and more rasilien( ctsmmunllkrys. Our work therefore addr¥s96s not only cullijral Inequality, but also some tsf tho wider social ¢h8llenges 18¢ing modern Britain., loneliness, poverty, exGlusion, poor wtrllbeing and limited opportunity. In doing so, ￿ continue to demonstrate how SU6t8ined Investmenl in communily-led 8rtS ¢8n deliv&r 199ting social, economic and ¢ullur81 value for individualB, communitias and soGiety as a whole. Page 6

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charftable activitles At The People's Orchestra, we beli&ve that when pèople are encouraged lo Challenge themselves, pursue ambilious goals and become part ol sornething maaninglul, they can transfom not only their own lives bul 81so the communi11os around them. Musi¢ is the catalyst for that change. Through high-quality rehearsals. performances and community music-making, we create pts$ltNe. welcoming environments where people develop confiden￿. improvè wellbeing. leam new ski115 and build lasting friendships. Every pro9ramme is designed not simply to produce excellent performancs, but to provide accessible opportunities for peopl¥ to grow, contribute and belong. OUT ch8rilabl& 8Ctivities are ¢Jellvered through four inlerconnect&<l programme areas Ih#t together create pathways from first participation to lifelong engagernent with mu$l¢. Th? Poopl•'8 Orche8tra - Maln Orche8tra The People's Orchestra remains the flagship ens8mble of Ihe Charlty, bringin9 109other professional muslcians and advanced community players lo perform ambitious orchestral reportoire that challenges traditional percepllons ol orchestral mu81e. By reimagining music from film. television, vidgo games 8nd contemporary popular culture, alongside newly commission$d works, we continue lo gttracl audiences and p8rformers who may never previously have engaged with live orchestr81 music. This approach enables us to remove m8ny of the barrier$ associated with traditional classical muslc while maintaining high grtistic Btandard8. During the year Img orchestra.. cornmissioned and perforrned up lo 12 new works gnd arrangements, providing opportunities for tmer9ing compoBer8 working within thè film and g8me$ industries alongside inlernalionally recognised cornp03er$ such as John Koutselinis.. delivered over 400 hours of rahearsals, engaging approximately 80 musicianB throughout the year.. p￿sent@d five Major liv& and online performances, reaching audiences of More than 100.000 people across the UK., and ctsntinued to perform in prestigious venues including Symphony Hall Birmingham, 8irmingham Town Hall and Dukes Hall. Royal College of Music, London. Alongside live perfomiance, the or¢hoslr8 produced 12 prof8ssion81-quolity recordings, cr¥ating valuable dig11al assets that extend the Charitls re8ch, promote orchestral muslc to new ¥udienc86 and Support continued growth 8cros8 our online platforms. Rusty Playar8 Or¢hogtrn# and The P•ople'8 Blg Band Recognising that rnany adults wish lo return lo music after yoors away Irom playlng, The Peoplg's Orchestra has continued lo develop the Rusty Player6 programm¥ and The P$ople'6 Big Band as welcoming progression roule$ for community musicians. Th8 ChaTity now operat85 four Rusty Players orchestras.￿ in the Wesl Midlands and two in South Wal$-10gether with The People'8 Big Band in the Wesl Midland5. Th*se ensembles have significantly strengthened our offer for adult musicians, enabling parti¢ipants to rebulld confidence, improve technical ability and enjoy regular ensemble performance reg8rdl•ss of previous experience. The programme has also become an important part of our wider social impact slr8legy. Increasing male participation in community arts remains a priority, particulady given growing evidenGg linking social isolation wth poorer physical and ment81 wellbeing among men. These ensembles provide supportive environments where p8rti¢lpants can develop fri¢n¢8hlps while irnproving their musical skills. To strengthèn the quality and accessibility of the programme we have continued lo invest in.. commissioning origin81 repertoire specifically designed for Rusty Players, with flexible scoring that enables musician$ of varying abilitie5 and inslrumenlalion lo perform together su¢¢essfully'. and providing every Ru$ly Players Orchestra with a professional accompanist, bringing these groups into line with both The People's Orch$stra and The People's gig Band and further improving th6 quality of rehear8818 8nd performances. The People's Show Cholrs The People's Show Choirs continue to represent the Charity's largest comrnunlty engagement programme and remaln central lo oijr rnission tsf making high-qualily music participation accessible to everyone, Page 7

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The prograrnme now supports moTa than 1,000 people each week through 8 national network of approximately 20 community ehoirs 8eross England. Scotl8nd and Wales. providing long-term opportunities for people lo participate in regu18f music-making close to where they live. The grovAh of the choir network over the pa81 five years has demonstrated both tho demand for accessible community singing and the strength of the Charity's delivery model. As we move forward, our focus is on achieving sustainable growth while maintaining the quality of participant experience. Our future ambitions inclu¢Je'. establishing two to four new choirs each year. prioritising areas with hislodcally low level8 of arts engagem6nt whi18 responding lo community demand., and welcoming approximately 200 new members 8nnu8lly. incre8sing earnèd incorne and strengthening the Charity's long-term financi81 sustainability by reducing rèliance on in¢reasingly competitive grant funding. Communlty Perfornian¢•s and Ev•nts Performance remains at the heart of our charil8ble mod¥l. Each year, parti¢ipanls from across all of ¢ur programmes come togelher lo cr&ate and deliver more than SO communrty performances 8nd evenl$ throughout the UK. These perfomiance8 are much more Ih8n 8rt161ic showcases. They provide porticipanls with meaningful goals, opportunities lo develop confidence and occasions lo Celebrate their achlevemenls with frien¢J$. lamllles and Ioc81 communities. A defining feature of our approach 1$ the co-¢raation ol perfomances. Members help sh8Pa the evènts in which Ih8y parti¢lpate, creating 8 Stronger sense of ownership, confidenGe and belonging whlle ensuring that evèry performer has the opportunity lo take part il they ¢hoos8. To maximise acco88lbilily, many perlormonces 18k& pla¢0 In f8mi118r public spaces rather Ihan traditional concert venues, h8lping remove barrfefB to attendan￿ and eng•glng people who might not olh81Wl80 experienco live orchestral or choral mu81C. During the ye8r, performance8 look place in a wide variety of lO￿tionS inoluding.. public squares.. parks and fe¥tival6', ' community cenlre$', ' band8tands'. ' We$1 Midlands Safari P8rk', Prlory Park Bandstand, Malvorn, and Coalbrookdale Fountain. W&slon-5uper-Mare. These performances enable us to reach audiencos who would not normally attend ¥rts venues while $lTengthenlng Ioc81 Comrnunily engagement. Alongside Ih•se local performances, the Charity continue$ to deliver three I¥Tge.s¢ale ma88ed evenl8 each year, bringing together performers Irom a¢rosB our natlonal network. Typically. ￿ ol these events lake place in the Mid18nds al prestigiou8 venues such as Mlllennium Polnt and Symphony H811 Birmingham. while at least one additional evenl is pr*sented in another Iggion, including venues such as Dukès Hall. London and a tour of Gd8nsk, Poland. These large-scale events provide participants with memorable artistic experiences, strengthen connections across our national nètwork And demonstrate that community musicians, when given the opportunity, can deliver performances of exceptional qu81ity in 50ma of the country's most ￿sPected venuas. Together, these programmes i1lu$lrate Ihe Charity's unique approach lo community music-making. Whether someone joins their first local choir, return5 to playing through Rusty Players, perfoms wlh The People's Bi9 Band or takes to the $tage wrth our flagship orchestra, every participant becomes part ol 8 wider community that encoLJrages ambition. celebrates achievernant and demonstrates the Iransfomiative power of rnaking music together. SOCIAL IMPACT Posltlve Futu￿ . Cr•atlng Pathways to Opportunlty Page 8

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Positive Futures continues to demonslrale that music Can be lar moré than a cultur31 activity. It can be the beginning of a joumgy towards greater confidence, financial stsbility. 8mployment and improved wellbeing. Each year the programrne supports around 170 people, many of whom are experiencing some of the most challenging p&riods of their lives. Rather Ih8n offering short-lerm inlgNenlions. Posltive Futures provides person-cenlred support that recognises that lastin9 change often takès time Every participant's journey is different, and our 8pproa¢h is deliberately flexible, responding to individual CArcumstances rather than irnp¢sing fixed time8¢ales. The programme consist8 ol complementary strands. Our employability pathway supports at lea51 $0 people exp8rlencing long-term unernployment trach year. Participanls work alongside our Employment Liaison Officèr, Marian, to develop personalised support plans that reflect their own aspiration$, strengths and circumstances. Support can continue for anything from six months lo four years. allowing participants to progress at a p8ce that is right for them while rèceiving consistent encouiagemenl and practical guidance. Alongside this, our Benefits Advic& Centre18ACI provides specialist advice and advoc8cy to around 120 people ea¢h year. hèlping individual$ and families n3vigate the increasingly complex benefits sy$l&m through telephone, online and face-to-fa¢a support. For many participants this advice provides Immedia19 financial stability, ¢realing the foundation from which thèy are able lo fts¢us on rebuilding confluence, Improving wellbeing and progressing towards employrn8nl or furth•r opportunities. T¢gelher, those programme$ d•monslr81o our bellaf that sust8inabl¥ change comes from comblnlng practlcg1611PPOrt with Iw$led relationships and welcoming community envlrgnrnenls. Why Mu•lc Mott•r8 Musi¢ is often viewed slmply as a recroational activlty or form of 8Jntertainm•nt. However, a substantial and growlng body of international research demonsifales that p8rti¢lpation In music delivers far vthder educational, cognK4vg, health and soclal benefits. Studies have shown that rogular mu$l¢al participation can improve literacy, verbal communication and edueational attainment while strengthening memory, concentration and listening 8kill$. Research al60 links music with increased creativity, enh8nced mblhemalical 8nd spatial reasoning. improved language acquisllion and stronger motor development. Perh8ps most importantly lor the communities we serve, participation In music has been consisl¥nlly a330¢ialed wlh improved Confidence, higher sell-esteem. belter emotional wellbeing and strongor social rÈl8llon6hip$. These 8r• preci$•ly the qualities th81 help people ov&r¢ome barriers. reconnect with their communities 8n(J bulld tHore posllive lulur¢?. On8 widely ¢iled study by th& Gemian SociovEconornic Panel 120131 concluded that Music education improv¥d both ¢0gnitive #nd non-cognitive 8kllls more than Nvice as rnueh as partieipation in sport, Ihaalre or dance. The research also found that children who participalod In mu31¢ were more conscientious, ambiliou8 and ¥¢hieved stronger ¢ducational outcomes. The benefits of musl¢81 participation extend throughout Ille. Research suggests that acllve mu8i¢-m8king cgn help reduce anxiety, strengthen social and interpersonal skills and even contributè to maint8ining cognitive lun¢lion as people age. For many ol our p8rtlClP8nts, music becomes 8 lifelong source of purpose. friendship and personal development. Research into educallonal inequality ha3 also highlighted the important role that musi¢ can play in narrowlng att8inm8nl gaps. Dr Nina Kraus of Northwostern Univgrsity he$ observèd.. "Research ha5 shown that there are difference8 in the brains of children ralsed in impoverlshgd environments Ih8t affecl their ability lo leam. Whil¥ more affluent students do better in school than children from lower incorne backgrounds, we art finding that musical training can alter the n$Nous systern lo er&ate a bettor leamer and help offset thi8 academi¢ gap." Whil& The People'5 Orchestra 18 not a form81 music e¢Yucation provider, our work plays an important rolo within th& wider rnusical ecosystem by ensuring that opportunities Io p8rtiCApale do not end when formal education finishas. Sustalning Mu8ical Partlclpation Beyond Educatlon The People'5 Orchestra was foundod to address a significant gap wthin the UK'S musical land5¢ape. For many musicians. opportunities to perform 8r8 closely linked lo schools, co15eges, universities. music hubs and local 8Uthorily FnUSiC seNices. Onc& formal education ends, these opportunities often disappear. Individuals who have spent year5 developin9 their musical skills frequently find there are few affordable. acceSs￿bIe or ambitious ensemble5 through which they can continue perfomiing. Page 9

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTIU REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Without opportunities to continue participating. years of musical development and public investment in musi¢ 8ducalion risk being lost as people drift away from music altogether. Th• People's Ofchestra provid&s an essential bridge belween educallon and lifelong participation. Through our orchestras, choirs and community ensembles, mu3ici8ns are able lo continue dev8loping their skills, performing ambitious repertoire and rern8ining part of a sUPPQrtive musical community throughout adulthood. In doing so, they relain not only their musical abilities but also the confidènce, discipline. teamwork and crealbvity that music helps develop. Many participants go on to become volunteers. rn&nlors, eommunity leadtsrs and role rnodel$, inspiring children, families and future gener8tions to engage with music Ihernsèlves. This creates a cycl• of participalitsn In which today'$ performers becorne tomorrow's advo¢ales for music within their own ¢ommunitie8. Al a lime when concems continue lo grow about reductions in music &du¢alion. unequal access to Cultural opportunrti&$ and dèclining participation in the arts, organisation5 such as The Pèople's Orchestra play an increasingly important role. We provide accessible, communily-led opportunities that enabla people to continue making music throughout their lives while strengthening cornrnunilie$, improving wellbelng and helping ensure th81 music remaln$ a valued and visible part ol everyday life. By Combining artistic excellence with social purpose, The People's Orchestra demonstrates that mu$lG Is not Bimply an outcome of our work-il is a catalyst lor healthier, more connected and more re8ilienl communiti8$. Page 10

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE IMPACT AND ACHIEVEMENTS By taking music to widtrr communities, through regular sessions. community-led events and swal inl&rvenlion$ TPO leaves a long-term positive change in the social f8bric of thè communitie8 Il serves. Music Groupg Impact.. Our rnusic groups unlte people through music, enabling those who don't usually engage In arts activity to reap Jll the benefits of high-quaSity choral singing. Alongside this. our work prornoles friendships, happiness, health and wellbeing, wth our current d818 taken frorn a member survey in October 2024 reflecting.. 85¥0 of participants ￿11 make mor& friends, both locally and across the UK, redu¢ing lonoliness and Isolation, especially among vulnorable groups. 98'/p ol particlpants feel happier an<J more connected 1¢ their communitie8. 80Vo feel loss 6tre$$ad ofter ¢oming to natt•r and join in with 8¢tivitie8. 30% have rodu￿d their personal barrfer$ lo a￿Ssing $18lutory and ¢omrnunbty provisitsn. 30% or mor& have reduced Ihtrlr vlsits to the doctor, of Ih86e 20% will slop golng to the doctors 81 all. Our MLJSIC group$ create a nètwork ol UK-wide cOnrn￿ed communities, vAlh group8 &mbedded in orea8 from Scoll8nd to Wales 1¢ reach thosè who need it most. connecting people Irtsm different ¢omrnunilie$ through advtsnlur6s and Shared memorles, with re¢ent leedback includin9.' "I h8ve visited places I had never been before, 88ng to big, rgsponsive audiences and made memtsrie8 that wlll la61 a long lime. Every week 15 $0 much lun, and the friends I have made are like family lo me. I love 111" .1 have had cancer this year and choir members have vlsited m• 8t hospit81, In the car& home and ot my homo. Amazing support. Couldn't want for more." Po•ltl¥• Futur•• Imp4et: Po8ltlve Futures demofi$lr8tes how ¢reative participatitsn, practical ¥mployability support and perstsn8lised guidance can cornblne lo deliver meaninglul and lasting change for ￿Ople faelng significant barriers lo employment and fin8ncia1 stabillty. The prograrnrne Is built on a sirnple principle.. sustainable employment is rarely achieved through job searching 8lon•. Many participants first need opportuniligs lo rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing. develop transferable skills and reconnact with supportlve communities before they artt r•8dy to enter or re-enter the workplace. By combining volunteerlng, mentoring, music porticipallon, work experience, careers guidance and specialist benefits advice, Positive Futures provides 8 parsorialised pathway Ihal ènablgs participants lo progress al Ihelr own pace towards employment. education 8nd greater independence. Impaet on Partlclpants Evaluation of the prograrnme contlnues lo demonstrate consistently 81rong outcomas acro85 both personal development and &mployabilily. Participants raported that through Posltive Futures.. 100019 increased their confidence. wellbeing and Iranslerable skills. 1000/0 developed the pra¢lic81 skills and knowledge needed lo enter the job rnarkel. 100VD 5trenglhened transferable skills volued by employers, including communication, teamwork, org8ni$ation and problem solving. - 88Vo devèloped new profession81 gnd perstsnal ￿e￿)rkS that support future Career development. 70Yo fell better $upported lo pursue portfolio careers or employment within the ¢reative Industries, . 40Yo secured employment following participation in thè prograrnmtr. These outcornes demonstratè that Positive Futures is about much morè than helping pèople find work. It equips participants with the confidence, resilience and practic81 skills needed to build sustainable careers and make Informed choices about their futufv$. Page11

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Who We Support The People'5 Orchestra delivèrs its programmes in Communities characteri5ed by high levels of deprivation and ctsmparatively low levels of arts engagement. Our work locuses on people who are often underrepresènted within both the arts and employment sectors and who may face mulliple barriers lo participation. Across our prograrnmtrs we support. people from Global Majority communilio$', individu81s from low soci04¢anomic backgrounds.. young pèople., oldgr adults., - cafers.. new parents., people experiencing lonelin&ss or so¢i81 isolation., Individu815 living with mental ill hoalth or neurodivergen¢e', and people f8¢ing bamèrs to accessing statutory or community servicas. The profile of participant8 wllhin Positive Futures illustrates the ￿mplexitY ol the needs being 8ddr&ssed. During the reporting period,. 75Q/o ol participants wère living wllh g long.lerm disability or health condition, wllh 11% reporting a combination of physical and mental health ¢h811enges. 54Q/o had caring responsibilities, wth around three qu8rt8r6 of the$¥ being lone mother8, 590/0 identified As female 70% identifio¢J as bein9 from Glob81 M8jorlly communities. 79% had experienc8d unemploym8nt lor longer than six months, wllh many having been out ol work lor more Ih¥n len years. Thests figures highlight the importance of providing flèxlble, long-lerm and person-cenlred support that recognis•$ the mulllple ch8118n9gs partlClP8nl$ often face Simultaneously. Mea8urlng Suc¢•$8 The People's Orchèstra measuros succes8 not only through p8rtlClP8llon and artistic achievement but throu9h the wider social, 8conomic and cultural value ¢ra8led for individuals. communitlO8 and the arts seugr. Strengthgnlng Communltle8 and th• Art• Our prograrnmes continue lo contribute lo $tronger, more connected comrnunlll89 by.. increasin9 cornrnunily cohesitsn 8¢r06s the ar•95 in whlch we oper81g. beginnin9 In Sandw911 and extendlng acro8$ Enoland, Scotland and Wales., 8xpanding opportunitie$ lor people from diverBe ba¢kground$ to participatè in high-quality orchestr81 ond chor¥1 music., s(renglh8ning gr838rools classica1 music parti¢ipBtion through accessible community ensembles,. commissioning now compositions and arrangement5 th81 enrich both our own repertoire and the wider community muslc e¢tor", challenging traditional perceptions of who orchestral music is for 8nJ who can perforrn it,. and encouraging broader partl¢ipation in live music among audiences who have hlstorically had limrted engagemènt wth the arts. Ben•flts for P¥rtlelpant8 •nd Audlenc•• Participation in our programme8 eontinues to gonerate a wld& range of $oclal and personal oulcom•s. Participants benefit from.. increased opportunities to take part in high-quality music-making., greater access to live orchestral and choral rnusic as performers, participants and audiences., Stronger friendships and wider social ne￿orks., reduced lonelines¥ and social isolation., improved menta1 wellbeing and greater sell-conffidence., opportunities for emerging musicians and creative professionals lo develop sustainable careers., enhanced musical, leadership and ￿llabOratIVe skills., increased knowledge and expèrience for community conductOTS, composors and arr8n9ers working wllhin inclusive music settings.. and opportunities to perfom ambitious repertoire in supports've environmont$. Communities and audigncès benefit through.. Page12

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE making orchestral and choral music more relevant and accessible within areas of historically low art8 engagement., increasing opportunities to experience live performance outside traditional concert venues.. making greator use of public parks. green spaces and community venues for cultural activity,. encouraging healthier lifestyles through outdoor community events., and improving community wellbeing by ¢feating shared cultural experiences that bring p8ople together. Employmènt Outcomgs Tha programme continuès to deliver strong progression towards employmant an¢J further opportunity. Independent avaluation found that.. 90°/0 of participants bolieved their chances of gaining employmenl had improved a$ a direct result of taking part in Posilivo Futures. Porticipants idgntified four prin¢ipg1 areas 01 improvem&nl'. pr&senlalion skills.. communication and self.prg$entalion'. . confidence,. and - focus and readiness for gmployment. Employm¢nt Out¢om•• Longer-term outcomes demonstrat# the progr8mme'8 offectlvene88 In $upporting 8u619ined progTesslon'. 81019 ol participants secured paid employment. 15% pro9rèssed into further education or training. 8V¢ moved into volunteering opportunities that provide vgluabl& experience and pathways tOW8rds future employment. Taken together. the80 out￿me8 demonstrate the vglue of combining Cfgative p8rticipalion with practical employabillly support. By addressing confidence. wellbeing, skills, soclal connection 8nd financial resilience olong$ide employment re8diness, Positive Futures helps individuals overcorne barriers that might otherwise pr¥vent Ih&m from 8chitvlng 18$ting e¢onorni¢ indeptrndence. For The People's Orchestra, employment 1$ not slmply On oul¢ome', ￿ Is one me86uro of a broader Ir8nslom8tlon in whlch peoplè regain eonfidenc8, re￿nnect with their ¢ommunitie8 and build brighter. more sustainable fulura8. Over 14 years of competing prograrnmes wlh TPO pgld employment includes roles in retail leisure business administration markèting and medl8 wlth fomer parti¢lp8nls now working 81 Riot. Wolverhampton Council Media Communications, ITV and the BBC Development of art$ OTganisation8 such 88 Shopping The Squère, Charlotte Clarka De$lgn8r Maker and Maia Our Leg•cy of SucceJ••• The Peopl8's Orchastra has a huoe social Impact, Including.. Providing 4200+ work placement day5 for unemployed people Help8d 2500+ unemployed people closer into work, education or training sincè Incepllon Raised aWB￿ne88 and support of good causes in¢luding unemployment and social welfare, mental hea￿￿. m818 suidda, bl¢od cancor and the donof regislgr. For every £1 invested in The Pèople's Or¢heslra. £27 is inv881fjd back Into the community Ilndapendently verifi&dl Our 8rtlstic impact 18 also impressive.. Supported new composition h8ld in the Dream Work5 Llbrary Provide ovèr 2,052 hours professionally led training sessions each y8or for up to 250 musici8ns and over 1,000 choral perfomers - World and UK p￿MierÈ perfom8nces and commissions by award wnning cornposers Live to filrn pèrfoman¢ès with musicians ¢ornposinglperforming original scores -Award winning rnusic stud9nts gain marks mor¢ than 92￿￿ in final year projects Audl•nce F••dback Page 13

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Audience feedback showed strong 581isfaction with the standard of the perfomiancos, with 90V. beli&ving that the pèrformance was 'very good, Ithe highest possible fatingl and the remaining 10V. believing the performance wa5 900d. There w83 no neg8live feedback other than one location where accèss was restricted and lighting poor for the audience. Audience f8edback conducted independently by Cloud Chamber, showed The majorty of respondents 188Vol had seen g live perform8nce from The People's Or¢h•stra. and on average rated the orchestra'5 performance 9 out of 10 Iwliere 10 is the best POS31ble scorèl In 18rms ol overall salislaction. the va81 majority of respondents 198 /ol would recommend The Peopl8's Orchestra to a friend. Highlights include.. Thé orchestr8 wa6 ¢hosen by the BBC 8$ one of the bèst and most inspirational orchestr8$ in the UK recording at Maida Vale Studios and Halle St Peters for the BBC seriès A11 Together Now.. The Great Orchestra Challenge. Creating work experience opportunilios lor 124 unemployed people with 810/0 g8ining paid èmployment Performing in venues across the Midlands including a Flash Mob on a Virgin Train and again at the NEC. The Orchestra and Choirs have also now performed at thè Ton Hall, in 8ifmingham and The Symphony Hall. Both of these venues are recognlzed a8 some of the best and most prestigious venu8s in the whole country Helping create 6 new work8 and compositions In¢rea8ed its rnusical instrument bank Growing a library of music In exc085 of 240 pieces - Working with professionals includlng conductors, aw8rd winning composers and choirs UK and Int¥m8tion81 touring The Peoplg's Orchestra continued to dèmgnstralo th81 p8rtl¢ipation in high-quality community mus1¢-making delivers benefil6 Ih8t 8Xtend far beyond artistic achièvernent. Fegdback from parti¢ipants ¢onsisl8ntly highlighted improvements in ¢onfidenc&, wellbeing, communication Skills. teamwork, soci81 connection and personal development, alon9side the enjoyment and satisfacllon derived from p¥rfoTrnin9 and ¢reating music together. Through concerts, recordings, community perfomiance$ and other unique musical trxperien¢e8, Particip8nl$ were able I develop their musical 8bilities while also gaining transferable skills th81 support their personal, educallonal and professional development Many p8rticip3nls reported that involvement with the organisalion had broadened thair horizons, increased their confidence and helped them develop valuable relationships with like-minded people. For many musicians, porticipalion provided a sense of purpose and belonging. Qn8 partl¢lP8nt describtd the organi5ollon "A vibrant group ol dedicated musicians. I've m8d• new friend8 and done 1018 of excillng and vaded gigs - ¢oncert8, flash mobs, a $umm*r ball, TV programmès end recording $986itsn8." Others highli9hted tha opportunities 8vailabl8 through The People's Orchestra th81 are often inaccessiblè within traditional amateur music sellings. Participant8 valued &xperience8 including professional recordings, medi8 appearances, lar9e-scale performances and ¢ollaboralion5. helping them develop both rnusirolly and personally. Several participants reported increased ¢onfidence a5 one of the rnosl significant outcomes of Iheir involvement. Conflden¢e gains exlended beyond rehearBals and performances into wder aspe¢l$ of èveryday lifa, edu¢gtion and employrnenl. One P8rticipanl explainod.. "It gave me a blg confi¢Jance boost in many way$, from Iravelling about more lo having more confidenco teaehlng the llute.. Anoth&r feflècted., "The People's Orchestra continues lo help me lo develop my confidence. which I can take into other 86pe¢ts of my life. I enjoy th& friendly and supportive atrno$phere ol the or¢he5tra.' Participants a150 described tt(Iw the organisation supported the de￿lOpment ol practical lif8 and èmployability skills. Working collaboratively within an orchestra requires cornmunication. teamwork, patience. discipline and mutual respe¢t. M8ny respondents recognised the value ol those skills beyond rnu¥ic-making itself. As one partlClP8nl noted., 'Playing In an orchestia help5 you relate lo others and helps you see the importance ol teamwork. Patience, h8rd wtsrk, understanding. having luft and relating to others are all very useful Ille skills. Others reported increased confidence In expressing their vièws and cornmunicating with otheTS, demonslratsng how partiGipation can contribute to P8r50nal growth and grèater 5elf-Assurance. Pagè 14

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The importance of social connection was a recurring themè throughout participant feedback. Many individuals described formin9 lasting friendships 8nd finding a welcoming community of people with shared intere51s. These ￿lationshipS help combat social isolation and create support ne￿orkS that 0ft9n continue beyond rehearsals and performances. For some partlClP8nts, the imp8Ct was partieularfy signlficant. Feedback included examples of individuals experiencing rnental health challenges who described the organisation as playing an important role in their wellbeing 8nd recovery, On& participant shared.. "Spe8klng as a sufferer ol deprs$sion, I have found my mood swings are loss frequenl. I￿e had 8 bad lime peT80nally. Including a sulcide attempt, The People's Orchestra have really kept m¥ going." This feedback reinfor¢8S the importance of accessible community-based activltles that provld8 purposè, routine, soclal ctsnn¥ction and opportunities for positive sell-expression. Participants also highlighted the unique experiences avallable through The People's Orchestra as 8 distinguishing 198lure of the organi53lion. Opportunities lo perforrr on television, participate In flash mobs, work alongside composers and record professltsn8lly were frequenlly cited as memorable and voluable experignces. One participant comrnenled.. "The unlque opportunilios that we gel al The People's Orchestr8, bging on TV, being an on-st89¥ band al events, flaBh mobbing and recording music for ¢omposeTS, all help distinguish us from 'jusl anolhgr instrumen181ist'. Another reflected on the value of professional recording opportunitl88'. "Recording lor the BBC allowed me lo experience what il would be If l ever recorded a music video or wènt into o professional orchestra in the future. Feodb8¢k also highlighted the role pertlClP8nts play In in8piring olhars. Music le8ch•rs reporte<J u$ing their experiences 10 motivate students, while many participants de8crfb•d how ￿ntInued invtslvement in musle had encouraged friends and family members lo engage with cultural adivitie8 themselve3. T8ken together, participant feedback demonstr8te8 thal the Impact of The Peopl•'s Orchestra oxtends well beyond mu8lcg1 developrnent. Through creating opportunities lor people lo perform. learn, connect and contribute, the organisalion htrlps individuals bui5d confidence, strengthen ￿lIbeIng, devolop translor8ble skills and beGome part of supportive communities. The$8 outcomes continue to represent a significant public benefit and remain central to the charity's mission tsf using mu8lC to Improve Ilves and strenglhon communities, FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanrlal po8ltlon The results lor the year lo 31 MARCH 2026 and the prec&ding financi81 yegr are sol out In the St8lem•nt of Fin8n¢lg1 AclivilieB attached. In summary, incorne was £839,62318n incrèase from £688,076 - 20251. Grant funding for the year ended March 2028 was slightly increasèd lo 2025, al £380,320 1£348,8021 with Ihtr main funder being ACE through the NPO programrne 1£203.2201. Other grants and fundèrs are listed within the accounts, ¥vsthout whom we would not bg able to continuè wlth our core charitablè activities and gratefu1 thanks are expressed to them. The m8ln increase in funding camtr from members rising to over 1,000 mèmbers and an income of £329,513 for March 2026 1£244.754 20251. There was also 8 larga increas• in concert and merchandise income, from £66,881 in 2025 10 £118,131 in 2028. Charitable activltles rose in direct correlation lo the increasing number of members, with the total cost rising lo £658,400 in March 2026, from £565,483 in 2025. Support costs also rose slightly from £112,852 in 2025 to £130,112 in 2026. The end result wa$ a slight lot818urplus of £4,357 Idoficit. £20,266 in 20251 a8 of 31st March 2026. The organisalion spènt ninety-one per eant ol il'8 non-trading income on Charitable Activities lo March 2026 1 of this sevenly-one per cent on concerts and events and twenty per cent on sl8fflng ￿lated lo charitable activiliesl and of Ihal total, 81most five per cent1£31,5681 was spent on Soci81 Impact Activib'es. Page 15

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal fundlng sources Income included donations and grants from the following organisalions. wilhoul who the charity would not be abl& lo Continue VAth the volume of charitable work achievèd on an annual ba81S". Arts Council Eng18nd National Portfolio Grant8 Arts Coun¢il England National Lottery Project Grants Rank Organisation Garfield W&ston £200,000 £48.406 £58.660 £30,000 Eveson Trust Hlghland Council Willi8m Cadbury Ty Cerdd The People's Orchestra continues learn a lot about how lo manage multiple orchestras and choirs and has becom• a much more experienced, Successful and well-run organis81ion creating a Strong foundation Iof the lulurè. The charity still laces the 58me key common challenge that affects $0 many other orcheslr8s and similar art151i¢ enterprises, and that Is the ability lo raise sufficient funding to cover its costs. The map ol sustainable income generation for The People's Orchestra will look very varied in the long term, because il Is not a Ir8ditlOn81 orche8lr8, and for the Many reasons which are core lo its ethos and success le.g. volunteer involvtrment, amateur players. open access, focus•d on performing to non-lradilional audien¢esl. The rapid growth in the number of Choirs has added lo the rang8 ol performances that are now Offe￿d, from the Rusty Players, playing more tradllional orch$slra rnu$ic lor p¢ople who are returning to the activity, through the Big Band and full Orchestra 8nd choir ensemble3 Wlth over 500 performers on stage at on¢•. The People's Orchestra eams 53% of its inctsme lup from 46% 20251 through non-granl funded income. This 18 8 deliberate shift from hi8lorical opefations which were pradominènlly grant funded at the slart of Iho organisation in 2013. Thls proportion ol sustainable income will continue to increase now that Ihe ¢harily is more established, and the chorgl progr8ms continue lo grow. The People's Orchestra Continues 10 688k out it8 own naw 8lre8ms of income gener8tion, e4.000 £2,000 £2,000 £soo Re••ry•• pollcy As a regislared charlty, The People's Orchestra does not 8lt8mpt lo ganerate proflts. The majorlty of Its lundlng, Irom Arts Council England, from grants and charitable donations. is received in advance of expenditure. The People's Orchestra 18 becoming le$s reliant on incomtr streams over which it has limited control and therefore needs lo ensure that its core operational costs c?n be cover&d for an appropriat• period, should any of the income streams be unaxpectedly reduced or delayed. Page 16

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REVIEW Going concern The Challgnges We Fac• The continuing lack of grant Ivnding lor the arts in the18st few years. since Covid and the increase in mass migration project funding. has had a significant impact on the ability lo develop new projects and ini1181ives. The charity has enhanced 8nd developed existing projects. making them, and the organiz8tion, more sell-sufficient financially. Being 8 National Portfolio Organisalion ha5 provided u5 Wlth core funding but to grow and develop w8 have had to grow existing projects, at 50mè risk. However, internally generated funds have increased by over £134.000 this last financial year continuing lo build on Ihe growth in 20251£170,0001, Furth8r challenges have been forced upon the charity through ch8nges in legislation around employment costs, taxation and gen8ral labour rights Jnd benefits. The Charity has demonstrated resilience and flexibility through recent global ch811en9es and will continue to be proactive lo protect the inlere81s ol the people who benefit most from our work. Equallty, Dlv•rnlty & Incluolon IEDII Our approach to EDI is diro¢lly informed by our participants and by the lived experience of participants, staff and volunt8er6. We are 8 diveTs81 femalel disabled-led charity th81 directly reflect$ the communities Wg Serve,. our staff team includ8'. BOVO have disablliliesl n¥urodiver81ty andl or mental health issues. 80% are fomer participants in our mu51c or employ8bility prograrnm￿. 91 0/0 have lived experience of tho issues we tackle through our programmes. Our Board are drawn Irom membership, past back-to.work programme p8rticlpanls & the mu$lc sector We d8velop our s18ff team by providing on.Ihe-job Iralning and a community ol interest thal SUPPOrtS Poople who would olhefwise not havé acces$ to long-lerm careers in Ihe arts Coupled wlth long-term co-creation this means th81, In pr8¢tice, we work with participants lo ensure we are continually adapting and revising our progr8mmes and worklng pr8¢1ices to meel their requirements. We are working with 8 wheel¢hair using choir rnember lo $upport us lo adopt our EDI policy and proctices lo be more wheelchair Iriendly acr055 all our programmes. In 8ddilion. we.. Target are#8 of l¢)w engg9ement whèn developing groups, delivering activily in are88 where thera is high demand lor our worfK, through direct inloracllon with lo¢al people. Ensuro our sessions are inclusive and cater 10 a range of n&edB, Wlth free mental hegllh support avallable IOT all members and ¢nw8rd signposting for those who n¥&d longer-tem help. Using disabled accessible venues for our rehearsals and p8rfom8nce8. Provide 6UPPOrt for our disabledl nourodiv&rse participant$ ba8ed on individual need&. Support people from marginalls¥d groups. including global majority and low 8oclo•e¢onomic group6 to ac¢e$$ and maintsln participali¢n. In addition, our pricing structure is 3¢¢essible, benchmarked at 500h below market cost for this type of activity. 10% of plac•s a￿ offered as bursaries and free pl8¢es are available lo those who need Ih8m. mganing no-one is excluded from TPO on gToundB of cost. Reffluneratlon Poll¢y Thè remuneration of the CEO 8nd all staff 1s determined by Trustees by givlng duè consideration to rnarket rale$ wthin the sector, performance and affordability, plus the conlinuing 9rovAh of the organisation and the incr¥asing rospon5ibilities accrued. Page 17

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 FUTURE PLANS The year ahead marks an exciting stage in The People's Orchestra Chanty'8 dgveloprnent as we focus on slrongthening our financial r8silience and expanding our social impact. Our priority is to grow sustainable income by expanding exists'ng orch&stras and choirs, &stablishing new groups in priority areas, developing new event and merchandise opportunillfy$ and 18un¢hing The Peopla's Orchestra Community Fund lo 5UPPOrt individu8ls and community-led initiatives. By diversifying our income And investing in long-term sustain8bllity, we will reduce our rellance on grant funding whil¢ creating a stronger platfom for future growth. This will enable us to feach more people, respond to emerging communty needs and continue transforming lives through the power ol rnusic across England, Seolland and Wales. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE ANO MANAGEMENT Governing documont Th8 charity is controlle(I by 115 goveming document, a dèed of truBt and constitutes an unlncorporgted charity The charity Is 8 re9lSt&red Charity registered wllh the Ch8rity Commission in England and Wales from th¥ 21st March 2013. Page 18

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Re¢ruitm•nt and appointment of nèw trustees Appointm•nt of Trustees Most trustees are 8ppointed by the Board, wlh reference lo a $kills audit and on Ihtr recommendation. In the recruitment of new trustees, the charity seeks lo promote an appropriate balance of age, gendai and ethnicity so that thè overall profile of the Board becomes more rèpr6senlative ol the corvmunities that il sèrves. Trusts• Induction and Tralnlng trustees undergo an induction lo brief Ihtrm on their legal obligations under charity gnd company law, tha content of the Articles ol A8socialion. the corllmittee Structure and decision-rnaking processes, and the mi55ion, budget and financl81 performanc8 of the charity. Durin9 the indtJ¢tion process thèy meet key empltsyees and other trustoes. Throughout their term Iru$léès are provided wlh regular upd81&s on their duli88 88 o trustee and gen•ro1 charity govern8n¢e. They 8rè 81s0 ancouraged to.. broad¥n their understanding of the charity's 8¢tivities by sp&nding time wilb k&y staff, attending ¢oncertslolher evonls and participating in project and other working group$'. attond appropriate &xt•Tnal training whlch will assist Ihern In carryin9 out th8ir dutie Lloblllty In•ur*n¢• The charity holds Tru$te8 Liability in8urance on behalf of ils Dlredors and 0ffl¢or$ lo a value of £100,000 Public Liability In8Ufance lo a valu8 of £10 million Indu¢tlon and tralnlng of n8w tru$t••• Trustees 8ro in ￿gUlar contact with recognlzed sourc8$ ol trainlng 8nd profe6$ion81 developm•nl. K•y management r•mun•ratlon The org8ni8ation attempts to reward kay managomènt wth benèfits commensurata wlh their sklll. experience and knowledge of the 8rgas within whi¢h we work. However, Ihl$ Is sometimes r6Stricted by the overall financial constraints around grant funding and gentrral funds available. Tho Board oi frusle&s has the ultimate de¢l$ion on managernenl remuneration. taking all 8specls ol the tsrganisation into considerallon. Staff relenllon Is extremely high, with commilmonl and 6nthusia8m in abundanco. Rl8k management The trustees arè aware of Ihg need to assess the risk8 laced by the charity and respond in su¢h a way as lo manage Iho8VI rlsks appropriately. A Regl$ter ol Risks, dovgloped in line with govarnment guid8nce. is maintained in which risks are 8corod for prob8bilily and impa¢t, and appropriate risk management strategies are established Individual senior managers are responsiblo lor monitoring the register, which 16 fomglly reviewed by the charfly's Board on o regular basls. All m8j¢r risks are constantly reviewad, and appropriate corrective action is taken by membèrs of the Senior Managemont Ttt8m. TPO ha8 8 strong By31em of intemal control and comprehensive management rtrporting proce$$es which include.. A robust slrotegic planning and annual budgeting sy8lem, which is approved and rèviewed by the Irustee5'. Regular reviews by the trustees of financlal reports which monitor financial performance against approved budge forecast and prior period.. Governance for the Board and leadership team is supported by our partners at Peninsula 2417 for all HR. Health and Safely. Training and Wellbeing need5. including Safeguarding requirements, keeping us up to date and in line with a11 new 18gal requirement$. TPO is a Living Wage employèr. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charlty number 1151321 Page 19

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Principal addro88 Town Hall Lodge Road West Brornwich B70 8DY Trusts•• Mrs S Marshall M$ A Sohal A Sandham J Powell Wced Mr8 Tour lappointed 1.4.251 Indopend•nt Exafflln•r E R Gro¥8 & Co Limilod Grov8 House Coomb$ Wood Court Steel Park Road Hal8sowen West Miclland$ B62 88F Appro¥•d by order tsl th• bo¥rd ol tru$tg98 on 7 July 2028 and si9ned on it& beholf by.. Mrs S Marshall. Trust•• Page 20

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA Independont examin8r'8 r•port to the trust8e8 of Tho Peoplg's Orth•8tra I report to the charrty tfUSt80s on rny examination of the a¢counlS of The Peop18'5 Or¢h8Str8 Ithg Trust) for Ihts year 8nded 31 March 2026. Re•pon8iblll￿O$ and ba815 ol r•port As the charity trustees of thè Trust you are r8spon8ibte for tho preparati¢)n of thè ac¢ount$ in accordance wth the requiremènts of thè Charities Act 20111'lhe Acf l. I report in respect of my examination of th8 Trust'$ accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all applicab18 Dirèction$ given by the Charity Commission undar Section 14515llbl ol the Act. Ind8pend•nt oxamlnorfs •tat¢ment Since your charity's gross Income excoetled £250.000 your exarnin8r must be a membef el o listed body. I c8n confirm Ihot I am qualifiad to undert8ka the 8xamination bac8u80 l am a mami)er of the Asso¢i8tion ol Chartered Cortined Accountants, which is on• of th81iste¢ bodi8S. I havg eompleted my ex8mination. l ¢onfim th41 no m810ri81 mattOT8 havo come t¢ my attention in ￿nnectIon wrth the gx8mination giving me caus• to bgli8v• that In 4ny material rn$pgCt'. accounting ffjCOfd$ w8r• not kept In rèspect of the Trust a6 requir•d by Sgction 130 of the Act.. or the account8 do not accord with those records, or the accounts do not cornply with th8 applicable requirements concerning the form Bnd content of ¥ccountJ 8el out In th8 Charities IAceounts and RgPDrtsl Regulations 2008 other th8n any requirarneni that the a¢counl8 giv• a true and fair view which is not 8 m8tt•r con8idor8d 01 part of an indeyndent axamination. I have no concern$ 8nd have corne across no gther mall918 in connection with the ex#min8tion to hvhich 8tt•nllon 8hould bo Llrawn in thi port in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to b• ffjached. St•ven Lorna& FCCA E R Grovg & Go Llmited Grove House Coomb$ Wood Court Steel Park Road Hal•sowen We$1 Midlands 862 8BF 7 July 2026 Page 21

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 2026 Total funds 2025 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund5 Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and l¢gacie5 343,172 380,320 723.492 601,195 Other trading 8Ctivilie8 116,131 116,131 6.881 Toial 459,303 380.320 839,623 668.078 EXPENDITURE ON Ralsing funds 1,958 Chorltable activlt188 Concèrts and performan¢e8 Staff costs Marketing and developlng audien¢o8 87.625 192,115 64,459 177,523 201,137 265.148 393,252 64,459 270,252 300,776 81.877 Other 107,845 4,582 112,407 33.479 Total 452.044 383,222 835.288 688,342 NET INCOMEIIEXPENOITURei 7.259 12,9021 4,357 120,2661 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total lund$ brought forward 161,484 54.037 215,521 235,787 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 188.743 51,135 219.878 215.521 The notes form part of these financial statements Paoe 22

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA BALANCE SHEET 31 MARCH 2026 2026 Total funds 202S Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Not88 FIXEO ASSETS Tungièle 88set¥ 10 55.352 32.475 87,827 88.022 CURRENT ASSETS Sloeks Dobtors Cash at bank and in hand 11 12 1,493 28,628 168.091 1,493 47.288 168.091 2,832 78.643 97.126 18.660 198,212 18,660 218,872 178,601 ¢ReDITORS Amounts fBlling du¢ within on• ye•r 13 184,8211 184.8211 151.1021 NET CURRENT ASSETS 113,391 18,660 132,051 127.499 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 188,743 51,135 219.878 218,521 NET AS8ET8 168,743 51.135 219.878 215.521 FUNDS Unreslriet•d lund$ R•otrlcl¥d fundi 14 168,743 51.135 161.484 S4.037 TOTAL FUNDS 219,878 215,521 The financial 8lalement$ Wern approvod by thé Board of Tru6t8e$ and authorlsed lor issue on 7 July 2026 and were $ign8d on It5 behalf by.. £ Mc S Marsh•ll- Trultee The notes fom part of these financial stslements Page 23

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 2026 2025 Notes Cash flows from opgratin9 #etSviti Cash generated from operations Interest paid 84,384 13,6701 186 Nel cash provlded byllused inl operatlng activities 84.384 {3,4841 Cash flow8 from inv•oting •ctlvitios Purchas• of tangible fixed assets S81e of tan9ible fixed assets Net cash (used inllprovide<l by invgsting activltles 113,4191 131.0041 34.428 113.4191 3,424 ChAnge In ¢88h and ¢ash gqulvalents In th• reportlng perfod Cash and ¢a8h equlvalents at the b•glnnlng of the r•portin9 period 70.965 1601 97,126 97,186 Ca•h #nd ca•h •qulval•nt• at th• ond of th• rèportlng p•rlod 168,091 97,126 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 24

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2026 2025 Net incom?Il•xpenditurel for th• rnporting perfod la8 p*r the Stst•ment of Financial Actlvit1051 Adjustments for.. Depreciation charges Profil on disposal of fixod assets Interest paid Decrease in slocks Decrease in debtors Increas&lldecreas81 in creditors 4.357 120.2661 13,614 14,001 {23,2331 11861 1.339 31.35S 33,719 35.778 19.7641 Not ea8h provlded byllused Inl op8r¥tlon8 84,384 13,6701 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.25 Cash flow Al 31,3.26 Ntt cash C88h at bank and in h8nd 97,126 70,965 168,091 97,126 70,965 188.091 Totsl 97,126 70.965 168,091 The notes form part of these financial stalernents Page 25

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Ba81$ of preparing th8 financlal statem•nts The financial statements of the charity. which is a public benefit enlily under FRS 102. have been preparèd in accordanco Wth the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recornmendèd Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts In accordance VAth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finaneial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The finondal statern?nts have been prepared under the histori¢81 Cost convention. Incom• All income is recognised in the Stslèmonl ol Financial Aclivilie$ once the charity has entitlement lo thè funds, il 1$ probable that the income wi11 be ￿Calved and the amount con be m848tsred reliably, Expondlturn Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation ￿mMitt1ng the charity to that expenditure. il Is probable that a transfèr ol economic benefit$ will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation Can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted lor on an accru81s basis and has bean classified under headings that aggregate all cost related lo the categ¢ry. Where cost5 cannot be directly attributed lo particular headings they have btron allocated lo aclivi1198 on a bas1$ consistent with the usg of resourc&$. Tanglble flxed #•8•ts Dgpfecialion is provided al th8 following 8nnual rale8 In order lo write off ea¢h aBsel over St6 estimated UB•lul life. 10Vo on reducing bal8n¢& 25VD on reducing b818nce 200h on rèducing balan Fixtures and fitting8 Motor vehicles Compuler equipmanl Stocks st￿ks are valuad al the lower tsf cost and not rea1180ble valuo. gfter making due allowance for obs01818 and slow moving items. T•x*tlon Th• charfty 1$ exempl frorn tax on Ils chariloble activltieB. Fund accountlng Unrestricted fvnds can be used in 8ccordanc8 with the charitable oblectsvo$ gt the dl$cr81ion of the Iru$to08. Re8lricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the Objec￿ of the charity. R&slriction8 ariso when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particulaf restricted purpose8. Further eKplan8tion of the nature and purpose ol 98ch fund Is included in the nolg$ to the financial slatemenl$. OONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2026 2025 Mombership fees Donations Grants 329,513 13,659 380,320 244,754 7,639 348.602 723.492 601,195 Grgnts recelv8d. included in the above, are as follows.. 2026 2025 Other grants 380,320 348,802 Page 26 continued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 OTHER TPADING ACTIVITIES 2026 2025 Ticket Sales and merchandising 116,131 66.881 RAISING FUNOS Other trading •¢tlvltl•• 2026 2025 Support costs 1,958 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs (see note 61 Direct Costs Totalg Concerts 8nd performances Staff costs Marketing and d8veloping audl8nces 265.148 393.252 265.148 393,252 64,459 64,459 658,400 64,459 722,859 SUPPORT COSTS Governance ¢osls Management Oeprecialion Totals Other o80urces expended Marketing and developlng audiences 65.653 64,459 13,615 33,139 112,407 64,459 130,112 13,615 33,139 176.866 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Th6re were no trustees. femuneration or other benefits for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year énded 31 March 2025. Trusts••' •xpen¥•$ Th8re werg no trustees. expenses paid for the year ¥nded 31 M8r¢h 2028 nor for the year endad 31 March 2025. STAFF COSTS The average monthly numb8r ol ernployees during tho year was as follow8.. 2026 202S Artistic Admin Community engagement 10 No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Page 27 continued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unre51ricted fund Reslricled funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donation5 and Legacies 270,392 330.803 601,195 Other trading activities 66,881 88,881 Totsl 337,273 330.803 6e8.076 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,958 1,958 Charltable a¢tlvltle8 Con¢erts and performances Staff costs Marketing and d$veloping audlences 15,551 207.675 81.877 254,701 93.101 270,252 300,776 81,877 Other 27,044 6,435 33,479 Tot*1 334,105 354.237 688,342 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 3,168 123,434} 120,2661 RECONCILIATION OF FUNOS Total fund8 brought ltsrwgrd 158.316 77.471 235,787 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 161,484 54.037 215.521 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FixtUTes and fittings Motor vehicles Computer equipment Totals COST Al 1 April 2025 Additions 10,870 1,400 54,353 60,415 12,019 125,438 13,419 Al 31 March 2028 12,070 54,353 72.434 138,857 OEPRECIATION At 1 April 2025 Charge for yoar 5.373 8.e81 4,$87 23,362 8,378 37.416 13,614 Al 31 Marth 2028 6,042 13,248 31,740 51,030 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2026 8.028 41,105 40,694 87.827 At 31 March 2025 5,297 45,672 37.053 88,022 Page 28 conts'nued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 STOCKS 2026 2025 Stocks 1,493 2,832 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2026 2025 Trade d8blors VAT Prepayments 26.485 4,112 18,691 19,398 21,186 38.059 47,288 78.843 13. CREOITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2028 2025 Trade Creditors T8xation and 8o¢lal security Other creditors 874 271 83,676 10.742 2.315 38,045 84,821 51,102 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.26 At 1.4.25 Unretytrletod fund• General fund 161,464 7.259 188,743 R•8trl¢t•d lundB Ki¢kstart Designated Henry Smith Sm811 Trusts Project5 Clothworkers Rank 941 15.642 9,000 3,000 7,650 12,804 5.000 11881 11,5841 19,0001 {3.0001 11.5301 11,2601 13,66Q 753 14,258 6,120 11,344 18.660 54,037 12,9021 51,136 TOTAL FUNDS 21 S,521 4,357 219.878 Page 29 continued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Net movement in funds, included in the above 8re as lollows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrn8trbcted fund8 General fun 459,303 1452,0441 7,259 R•strlct•d fund8 Kickstart Dèsignated Henry Srnith Small Tru818 Garfield Weston Projects ACE General Clolhworkers ACE NPO Rank 11881 11,5841 19.0001 131.5001 130,0001 11,S301 159.9401 11.2601 1203.2201 145,0001 11881 11,5841 19,0001 13,0001 28,500 30,000 11,5301 59,940 11,2801 203,220 58.660 13,660 380,320 1383,2221 12,9021 TOTAL FUNDS 639,823 1835.2861 4,357 Comparatlv•• for mov•m•nt In fund• Nel movement in funds Al 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrè8trl¢ted fund• General fund 158,318 3,168 161,484 R••trlct•d fund8 Ki¢kstart Desi9nated Henry Smith Small Trusts Garfield We$lon Projects Clolhworkers Rank 2,877 17,282 9,000 6,000 19,000 9,562 13,750 11,9381 11,4401 941 15,842 9.000 3.000 13,0001 119,0001 11,9121 11,1461 5,000 7,650 12,604 5,000 77,471 123,4341 54,037 TOTAL FUNDS 235.787 120.2881 215,521 Page 30 conts'nued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continuod FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued Cornpar8tive net movement in lunds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement In funds Unr•strlct•d funds General fund 337,273 1334,1051 3.168 Re$trlct•d funds Kiekstart Designated Henry Smith Small Trusts Garfield W8ston Projècts ACE General Clolhworkers ACE NPO R8nk 11.9371 11,4401 118,0001 137,3961 119,0001 11,9121 148,4061 11,1461 1200,0001 125.0001 11,9361 11,4401 18,000 34.396 13,0001 119,0001 11,9121 48,408 11,1461 200,000 30,000 5,000 330,803 1354,2371 123,4341 TOTAL FUNDS 868.076 1688,3421 120,2661 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months Gombined position IB as follows.. Nel rnovement in funds At 31,3.26 At 1.4.24 Unr••trfcted fLbnd• General fund 158,316 10.427 168,743 Re¥tdctod fLbnd• Kickslart Design8t8d Henry Smith Sm811 Trusts Garfield We81on Projects Clothworkers Rank 2,877 17,282 9,000 8.000 19,000 9,562 13,750 {2,1241 13.0241 19,0001 16,0001 {19,0001 13,4421 12.4081 18,660 753 14,258 6,120 11,344 18,660 77.471 126,3381 51.135 TOTAL FUNOS 235,787 115,9091 219,878 Page 31 continued...

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontlnu¢d FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontlnued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months comblned nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resour¢e$ Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted fund8 General fund 796,578 1786.1491 10,427 R•8trl¢tgd funds Kickstart Oesignated Henry Smith Small Trusts Garfield Weston Projects ACE General Clolhworkor3 ACE NPO Rank 12.1251 13.0241 (27,0001 188,8981 149,0001 13,4421 1108,3461 12,4061 1403,2201 170,0001 12,1241 13,0241 19,0001 16.0001 119,0001 13.4421 18.000 62.896 30,000 108,346 12,4061 403,220 88,660 18,860 711,123 1737,4591 126,3381 TOTAL FUNDS 1,507,699 11,523,608) 115,9091 15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party tran89Ctlon$ lor the year 8nded 31 March 2028. Page 32

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENOED 31 MARCH 2026 2026 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS tlonations and legac5es Membership lees Donations Grants 329,513 13,659 380,320 244,754 7,639 348,802 723.492 601,195 Other tradlng actlvlti Ticket salès and m8rch8ndi8ing 116,131 66,B81 Totsl Incomlng re¥ource• 839,623 668.078 EXPENDITURE Charltable actlvltl08 Concert and ¥v*nl ¢0s18 Staff - choir Orchestra co¥ts Staff . artistic 515,85e 141,999 54S 445,230 108,625 13,628 658,400 565,483 Support ¢o$ts Monagefflont Rent Insurance Postage and stationery IT and Telephone Motor &xpens88 Marketing Travel expenBe8 10,958 2,238 18,140 28,528 2,694 64,459 3,095 4,763 1,958 14,584 22,523 2,083 61,204 5,737 130,112 112,852 Deprocl•tlon Fixtures and fillings Motor vehieles Ctsmpulef equ1pmenl Lo88 on 881¢ of tangible fixed asBets 869 4,567 8.379 588 4,152 9.261 123.2331 13,815 19.2321 Oth•r 2 Other Interest 11861 Govèrnan¢• costs Accoun18ncy Book-kegping eosts 1,250 31,889 858 18,567 33,139 19,425 This page does not form part of the slatulory financial statements Page 33

THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 2026 2025 Totsl resources expen¢Jed 835,266 688,342 Net incofflellexpendltur?) 4,357 120.2661 This page does not form part of the statutory finan¢ial statements Page 34