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
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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$tr prevent them from p8rticipating fully in society. Through acces8ibl8, high-quality music-making,
¢tsmbinad with largeled ernployability, wellbeing and fin8ncial support, we help indivldu8ls build stronger 80cial network8,
improve their wellbèing, develop new 8kills and access opportunities Ihal ¢onlribule lo healthier, more ¢onno¢1gd and more
rasilien( ctsmmunllkrys.
Our work therefore addr¥s96s not only cullijral Inequality, but also some tsf tho wider social ¢h8llenges 18¢ing modern
Britain., loneliness, poverty, exGlusion, poor wtrllbeing and limited opportunity. In doing so, ￿ continue to demonstrate how
SU6t8ined Investmenl in communily-led 8rtS ¢8n deliv&r 199ting social, economic and ¢ullur81 value for individualB,
communitias and soGiety as a whole.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charftable activitles
At The People's Orchestra, we beli&ve that when pèople are encouraged lo Challenge themselves, pursue ambilious goals
and become part ol sornething maaninglul, they can transfom not only their own lives bul 81so the communi11os around
them.
Musi¢ is the catalyst for that change.
Through high-quality rehearsals. performances and community music-making, we create pts$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 performanc*s, 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,
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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
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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$Nous systern lo er&ate a bettor leamer and help offset thi8 academi¢ gap."
Whil& The People'5 Orchestra 18 not a form81 music e¢Yucation provider, our work plays an important rolo within th& wider
rnusical ecosystem by ensuring that opportunities Io p8rtiCApale do not end when formal education finishas.
Sustalning Mu8ical Partlclpation Beyond Educatlon
The People'5 Orchestra was foundod to address a significant gap wthin the UK'S musical land5¢ape.
For many musicians. opportunities to perform 8r8 closely linked lo schools, co15eges, universities. music hubs and local
8Uthorily FnUSiC seNices. Onc& formal education ends, these opportunities often disappear. Individuals who have spent
year5 developin9 their musical skills frequently find there are few affordable. acceSs￿bIe or ambitious ensemble5 through
which they can continue perfomiing.
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Without opportunities to continue participating. years of musical development and public investment in musi¢ 8ducalion risk
being lost as people drift away from music altogether.
Th• People's Ofchestra provid&s an essential bridge belween educallon and lifelong participation.
Through our orchestras, choirs and community ensembles, mu3ici8ns are able lo continue dev8loping their skills, performing
ambitious repertoire and rern8ining part of a sUPPQrtive musical community throughout adulthood. In doing so, they relain
not only their musical abilities but also the confidènce, discipline. teamwork and crealbvity that music helps develop.
Many participants go on to become volunteers. rn&nlors, eommunity leadtsrs and role rnodel$, 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$lG Is not Bimply an
outcome of our work-il is a catalyst lor healthier, more connected and more re8ilienl communiti8$.
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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$.
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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..
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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$. TPO is a Living Wage employèr.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charlty number
1151321
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Principal addro88
Town Hall
Lodge Road
West Brornwich
B70 8DY
Trusts••
Mrs S Marshall
M$ 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$tg98 on 7 July 2028 and si9ned on it& beholf by..
Mrs S Marshall. Trust••
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
Independont examin8r'8 r•port to the trust8e8 of Tho Peoplg's Orth•8tra
I report to the charrty tfUSt80s on rny examination of the a¢counlS of The Peop18'5 Or¢h8Str8 Ithg Trust) for Ihts year 8nded
31 March 2026.
Re•pon8iblll￿O$ 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$1 Midlands
862 8BF
7 July 2026
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2026
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund5
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and l¢gacie5
343,172
380,320
723.492
601,195
Other trading 8Ctivilie8
116,131
116,131
6.881
Toial
459,303
380.320
839,623
668.078
EXPENDITURE ON
Ralsing funds
1,958
Chorltable activlt188
Concèrts and performan¢e8
Staff costs
Marketing and developlng audien¢o8
87.625
192,115
64,459
177,523
201,137
265.148
393,252
64,459
270,252
300,776
81.877
Other
107,845
4,582
112,407
33.479
Total
452.044
383,222
835.288
688,342
NET INCOMEIIEXPENOITURei
7.259
12,9021
4,357
120,2661
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total lund$ 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
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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 $ign8d
on It5 behalf by..
£ Mc
S Marsh•ll- Trultee
The notes fom part of these financial stslements
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
2026
2025
Notes
Cash flows from opgratin9 #etSviti
Cash generated from operations
Interest paid
84,384
13,6701
186
Nel cash provlded byllused inl operatlng activities
84.384
{3,4841
Cash flow8 from inv•oting •ctlvitios
Purchas• of tangible fixed assets
S81e of tan9ible fixed assets
Net cash (used inllprovide<l by invgsting activltles
113,4191
131.0041
34.428
113.4191
3,424
ChAnge In ¢88h and ¢ash gqulvalents In
th• reportlng perfod
Cash and ¢a8h equlvalents at the
b•glnnlng of the r•portin9 period
70.965
1601
97,126
97,186
Ca•h #nd ca•h •qulval•nt• at th• ond of
th• rèportlng p•rlod
168,091
97,126
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2026
2025
Net incom?Il•xpenditurel for th• rnporting perfod la8 p*r the Stst•ment
of Financial Actlvit1051
Adjustments for..
Depreciation charges
Profil on disposal of fixod assets
Interest paid
Decrease in slocks
Decrease in debtors
Increas&lldecreas81 in creditors
4.357
120.2661
13,614
14,001
{23,2331
11861
1.339
31.35S
33,719
35.778
19.7641
Not ea8h provlded byllused Inl op8r¥tlon8
84,384
13,6701
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.25
Cash flow
Al 31,3.26
Ntt cash
C88h at bank and in h8nd
97,126
70,965
168,091
97,126
70,965
188.091
Totsl
97,126
70.965
168,091
The notes form part of these financial stalernents
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Ba81$ 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$.
OONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2026
2025
Mombership fees
Donations
Grants
329,513
13,659
380,320
244,754
7,639
348.602
723.492
601,195
Grgnts recelv8d. included in the above, are as follows..
2026
2025
Other grants
380,320
348,802
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
OTHER TPADING ACTIVITIES
2026
2025
Ticket Sales and merchandising
116,131
66.881
RAISING FUNOS
Other trading •¢tlvltl••
2026
2025
Support costs
1,958
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs (see
note 61
Direct
Costs
Totalg
Concerts 8nd performances
Staff costs
Marketing and d8veloping audl8nces
265.148
393.252
265.148
393,252
64,459
64,459
658,400
64,459
722,859
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
¢osls
Management Oeprecialion
Totals
Other o80urces expended
Marketing and developlng audiences
65.653
64,459
13,615
33,139
112,407
64,459
130,112
13,615
33,139
176.866
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Th6re were no trustees. femuneration or other benefits for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year énded
31 March 2025.
Trusts••' •xpen¥•$
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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$trlct•d funds
Kiekstart
Designated
Henry Smith
Small Trusts
Garfield W8ston
Projècts
ACE General
Clolhworkers
ACE NPO
R8nk
11.9371
11,4401
118,0001
137,3961
119,0001
11,9121
148,4061
11,1461
1200,0001
125.0001
11,9361
11,4401
18,000
34.396
13,0001
119,0001
11,9121
48,408
11,1461
200,000
30,000
5,000
330,803
1354,2371
123,4341
TOTAL FUNDS
868.076
1688,3421
120,2661
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months Gombined position IB as follows..
Nel
rnovement
in funds
At
31,3.26
At 1.4.24
Unr••trfcted fLbnd•
General fund
158,316
10.427
168,743
Re¥tdctod fLbnd•
Kickslart
Design8t8d
Henry Smith
Sm811 Trusts
Garfield We81on
Projects
Clothworkers
Rank
2,877
17,282
9,000
8.000
19,000
9,562
13,750
{2,1241
13.0241
19,0001
16,0001
{19,0001
13,4421
12.4081
18,660
753
14,258
6,120
11,344
18,660
77.471
126,3381
51.135
TOTAL FUNOS
235,787
115,9091
219,878
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THE PEOPLE'S ORCHESTRA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - eontlnu¢d
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eontlnued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months comblned nel movement in funds, included in the above are as
follows..
Incoming
resour¢e$
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.
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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
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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
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