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2024-04-04-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1155566

Report of the Trustees and Financial Statement Year ended 04 April 2024

Music Therapy Lambeth

Music Therapy Lambeth

Contents

Annual Report and Financial Statement Year ended 04 April 2024

Page
Welcome from the Chairperson 3
Report of the Trustees 4
Independent Examiner’s Report 9

Music Therapy Lambeth

Welcome from the Chairperson

Music Therapy Lambeth, MTL’s annual report summarises the Charity’s achievements and challenges of the year ending in April 2024. During this time we have witnessed the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on a generation of children who were born during periods of lockdown and relative isolation and have now started nursery school. However, over the last few years we have evolved more community-focussed and collaborative approaches that effectively respond to this need. Intrinsic to this approach is a way of working that embeds and celebrates diverse cultural backgrounds as a key focus within our therapeutic services. The learning and adaptative implementation of certain practices such as whole nursery singing has been key to developing the strategy of MTL as we meet current needs and plan for future provision.

Music Therapy Lambeth’s service provision continues to focus support on the emotional, social and health needs for children and their families, as well as young adults across diverse Black and Minority Ethnic, migrant and asylum-seeking populations.

Music Therapy Lambeth trustees and Director met again this year for an in-person away day at the National Theatre to discuss the Charity’s strengths and challenges. A key focus for this year was developing a strategy for managing policy review alongside continuing to address strengthening our practice around diversity training and awareness.

Over the next year, MTL has exciting opportunities as well as challenges as a developing charity. Reliance on external funding such as the Walcot Foundation means that establishing and retaining a steady income and service depends on successful collaboration. We hope to retain our positive relationships and benefit from local funding sources. Ongoing, active partnership with local community groups such as nurseries, schools, colleges and community groups for young people and adults is a key aspect of this collaboration work and has had successful outcomes in the past.

This annual report demonstrates the impressive achievements of the charity during this year, particularly in the responsive and adaptive evolution of operations and therapy practice to meet the needs of diverse service users and partners whilst maintaining the employment of a highly qualified, motivated and committed therapy team.

MTL’s Board of Trustees will continue to meet on a regular basis mainly via zoom but with regular options for in-person contact, with additional meetings and communication for focussed projects. The strategic away day for trustees and Director will continue as an ongoing feature. Many thanks to all trustees for their dedication and support over the last year. With special thanks to Steve Gillard, for his hard work and commitment to the development of MTL for many years.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

DIRECTOR

Victoria Lord (Chairperson) Date: 01/12/24

Katherine Jones

Date: 01/12/24

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Report of the Trustees Year ended 04 April 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 04 April 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (2019) in preparing this report.

Objectives and Aims

The object of Music Therapy Lambeth (MTL) is to promote for the public benefit music therapy for the relief of physical and mental illness and disability, the alleviation of developmental, emotional, social and behavioural difficulties, and the protection and promotion of good health of children and adults in particular but not exclusively in the London borough of Lambeth.

The stated aims of MTL are:

Significant Activities

This Trustees’ Report provides an overview of MTL’s activities in the year to 04 April 2024. Our core activity is specialist, needs-led delivery of services to children and families in nurseries, primary schools, special schools and colleges across Lambeth. Our service addresses a range of emotional, behavioural, learning and communication needs experienced by children and adults in Lambeth, often with a focus on people from Black and Minority Ethnic and newly migrant communities.

Our expanded focus post-pandemic reaches more children across the borough through our whole class or nursery singing groups to support the wellbeing of the whole school community. This is enhanced by our active engagement with school staff who also provide a wealth of cultural knowledge appropriate for our community.

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Personnel

Our new therapists John Morcom and Hannah Merchant have remained with our team and we are pleased at the different perspective and energy that these therapists have brought to the team. The total number of Music Therapists employed by MTL remained at six during 2023/24 (a total of 2.1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) posts). Over the course of the year a volunteer has continued to provide administrative assistance to the Director and Committee.

An away day for trustees was planned for April 2024 at the National Theatre with ongoing discussions on the following topics:

with an additional focus on:

Management responsibility and long-term sustainability

As part of the Annual review process, two therapists requested additional responsibility and have taken on some management supervisory roles for the newer members of staff. This has required some planning and monitoring around expectations but generally this has been going well.

Research hub

Dr Kate Jones continues to progress her research into Music Therapy and Selective Mutism, building evidence towards an application for funding for a Randomized Controlled Trial. The current feasibility study included some stakeholder work within Lambeth. This involved extensive liaising with the Speech and therapy team who currently provide the main intervention with children with Selective Mutism in the borough. This was a positive an enriching collaboration with the SLT team with some helpful resource sharing.

Later in the year Kate presented her study to an enthusiastic SENDCo network meeting in Lambeth. SENDCos referred Lambeth children to the project during the presentation and have been part of planning the therapy input which will begin in April. New therapists have been recruited to participate in this study and received a comprehensive training on 27[th] January. This included an additional component provided by Alphonso Archer to improve understanding and practice in relation to our students from global majority backgrounds.

Therapist training days

MTL provided three twilight sharing sessions via zoom and three in-person training sessions for its music therapists. The in-person training sessions took place at the National Theatre and included:

Visit from Andrew Langford CEO of the British Association of Music Therapists (BAMT)

At our Spring training day we were visited by the CEO of BAMT, Andrew Langford, who shared information about:

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Achievements

During 2023/4 there were a total of 336 direct public beneficiaries of MTL’s activities (recipients of music therapy) including 252 children (aged 0-16) and 17 young adults, 25 parents and 42 members of staff. This was a slight decrease on the previous year due to one of the nursery schools amalgamating with another due to low numbers of children on roll due to a drop in the birth rate in Lambeth.

MTL Strategy 2024/25

For the forthcoming year, 2024/25, the charity has the following strategic objectives:

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Music Therapy Lambeth

Registered Charity Number 1155566

Principal Address

9 Talmage Close Forest Hill London SE23 3AE

Trustees

Management Committee Members

Ms Erika Dawkins Ms Victoria Lord (Chair) Rev Alison Kennedy Dr John Strange (Secretary) Ms Mary Suphi

Ms Erika Dawkins (Trustee) Dr Katherine Jones (Director, MTL) Mr Steve Gillard (Volunteer) Rev Alison Kennedy (Trustee - Safeguarding lead) Ms Victoria Lord (Trustee - Chair) Dr John Strange (Trustee - Secretary) Ms Mary Suphi (Trustee)

Independent Examiner

Charles Osei, BSc, MSc, ACIE, MCIPP, AFA, ATA Charity independent examiner/accountant Flat 3, 11 Rochdale Way, LONDON SE8 4LY

Banker

Barclays Bank PLC Forest Hill Branch 1 London Road London SE23 3TR

Governing Document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a constitution, and constitutes a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Reserves Policy

MTL has a Reserves Policy that specifies that MTL will aim to build and maintain sufficient reserves to support core running costs for a period of up to 4 months and try to ensure, that in the event of unexpected withdrawal of funds, economic crises and other unforeseen circumstances, the continuity of existing music therapy provision for vulnerable children and adults is brought to a safe conclusion. As of 04 April 2024, MTL's reserves stood at a total of £34,713. Our spend was £91,888 by 04 April 2024. Therefore, we hold 113% in reserves, estimating against an approximate £30,629.33 for four months of spend. This increased from 2022/23 which was 38% evaluated at 6 months of a £99,729.47 expenditure.

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Charity Number: 1155566

MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

CHARLES OSEI, BSc, MSc, ACIE, MCIPP, AFA, ATA CHARITY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER / ACCOUNTANT

FLAT 3, 11 ROCHDALE WAY

LONDON

SE8 4LY

MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

CONTENTS

Page
1 Legal and Administrative Details
2-3 Independent Examiner's report
4 Balance Sheet
5 Statement of Financial Activities
6 Statement of Cash flow
7-11 Notes to the Accounts

MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

TRUSTEES Ms Victoria Lord Chair Ms Erika Dawkins Rev Alison Kennedy Dr John Strange Secretary Ms Mary Suphi

REGISTERED OFFICE: 9 Talmage Close Forest Hill London SE23 3AE BANKERS: Barclays Bank PLC Forest Hill Branch 1London Road London SE23 3TR ACCOUNTANTS: Charles Osei, BSc (Hons), MSc, ACIE, AFA, ATA, MCIPP Flat 3, 11 Rochdale Way, Deptford London SE8 4LY

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

I report on the financial statements for the year ended 04 April 2024 set out on pages 4 - 11.

This report is made solely to the Trustees of Music Therapy Lambeth, as a body, in accordance with regulations made under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and Charity SORP. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Trustees matters I am required to state to them in an independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and Charity's trustees for my independent examination work, for this report, or for the statement I have given below.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and independent examiner

As charity trustees of the organisation and for the purposes of charity law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, the Trustees consider that an audit is not requiredfor this year under section 144(2) of the Charites Act 2011 (the Act) and under Part 16 of the 2006 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out:-

b) follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity, and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the reports limited to those matters set out in the statement on the next page.

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

Charles Osei, BSc (Hons), MSc, ACIE, AFA, ATA , MCIPP Date 26/11/2024 Flat 3, 11 Rochdale Way Deptford London SE8 4LY

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 04 APRIL 2024

Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in hand
Creditors
Amount due withinoOne Year
Other Creditors
Net Assets/Liabilities
Reserves
General Funds
Restricted Funds:
Notes
3
2023/24
£
-
-
34,713
-
34,713
34,713
0
34,713
2022/23
£
-
-
18,952
-
18,952
18,952
-
18,952

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ……………………………………..and were signed on its behalf by:26th August 2024

Victoria Lord

…………………………………………………….

Chair

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

Notes
Unrestricte
d Funds
£
Incoming Resources
Fees for charitable services (therapy)
99,674
Research Grant
6,000
Repayment
1,974
Other Income
-
Total Income
107,648
Expenditure:
Resourcces expended
2
91,888
Raising Funds
-
Total Expenditure
91,888
Resources retained for further use
15,760
Transfer between Funds
-
Net Movement in Funds
Reconciliations of Funds
Brought forward 05/04/2023
18,952
Carried forward 04/04/2024
34,713
Notes
Unrestricte
d Funds
£
Incoming Resources
Fees for charitable services (therapy)
99,674
Research Grant
6,000
Repayment
1,974
Other Income
-
Total Income
107,648
Expenditure:
Resourcces expended
2
91,888
Raising Funds
-
Total Expenditure
91,888
Resources retained for further use
15,760
Transfer between Funds
-
Net Movement in Funds
Reconciliations of Funds
Brought forward 05/04/2023
18,952
Carried forward 04/04/2024
34,713
Restricted
Funds
£
0
0
-
-
2023/24
Total
Funds
£
99,674
6,000
1,974
-
2022/23
Total
Funds
£
99,040
-
-
0
107,648
91,888
-
0
-
-
107,648
91,888
-
99,040
99,729
-
91,888
15,760
-
18,952
34,713
0
-
0
-
0
91,888
15,760
-
18,952
34,713
99,729
(689)
0
19,642
18,952

The company made no recognised gains and losses other than those reported in the income and expenditure account.

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
10
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activites
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period
2023/24
£
15,760
15,760
15,760
18,952
34,713
2022/23
£
(689)
(689)
(689)
19,642
18,952

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation.

These accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis and include income and expenditure as they are earned or incurred, rather than as cash received or paid. Reference to the "Charities SORP" refers to the Charites SORP (FRS 102): Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. 2nd edition effective 1 January 2019.

1a. Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not explended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance Sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.

1b. Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or consrtructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is possible that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1c. Government grants

Government grants are credited to the Statement of financial activities as the related expenditure is incurred.

1d. Fund accounting

Unrestricted Funds are receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

Restricted Funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor. Designated Funds are unrestricted funds but earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes.

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1125746

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

1e. Taxation

The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of trhe Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

1f. Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount. Prepayments are valued at amount prepaid.

1g. Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or openinig of the deposit or similar account.

1h. Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.

1i. Financial Instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are susequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

1j. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Charity does not currently have any significant accounting estimates or areas of judgement.

1k. Tangible Fixed Assets

Equipment and other tangible fixed assets are capitalised when the cost is £500 or more

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each assst over its estimated useful life.

Computer equipment - straight line over 3years

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

2 Resources Expended
Service provision
Management & administration
Professional supervision
Musical instruments
DBS checks
Independent examiner
Subsistence
Website hosting
Zoom subscription
Research consultancy
Total resources expended
Unrestricted
2024
£
74,111
14,955
1,301
56
159
300
68
-
144
794
91,888
Restricted
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
2023/24
£
74,111
14,955
1,301
56
159
300
68
-
144
794
91,888
Total
2022/23
£
87,906
9,555
1,620
-
-
300
-
60
288
0
99,729
2024 2023
£ £
**3 ** Cash at Bank and in Hand 34,713 18,952

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

..

4 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Unrestricted
fund
£
Fixed assets
-
Current assets
34,713
Current Liabilities
0
TOTAL
34,713
5 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Restricted
fund
£
0
-
0
-
At 5.4.23
£
18,952
-
18,952
2024
Incoming
resources
£
107,648
0
107,648
2024
Total
funds
£
-
34,713
0
34,713
Net
movement
in funds
£
15,760
-
15,760
2024
Resources
expended
£
91,888
0
91,888
2023
Total
funds
£
0
18,952
0
18,952
At
4.4.24
£
34,713
-
34,713
2024
Movement
in funds
£
15,760
0
15,760

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

6 Comparative net movement in funds, in prior year 12 months included in the above are as follows:

Unestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
2023
Incoming
resources
£
99,040
-
99,040
2023
Resources
expended
£
99,729
-
99,729
2023
Movement
in funds
£
(689)
0
(689)

7 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted Funds
Restricted Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 4.4.23
£
18,952
-
18,952
Net
movement
in funds
£
15,760
-
15,760
At
4.4.24
£
34,713
-
34,713

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MUSIC THERAPY LAMBETH

Registered Charity No. 1155566

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 APRIL 2024

MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS - continued

8 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Restricted fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
206,688
-
-
206,688
Reources
expended
£
191,617
-
-
191,617
Movement
in funds
£
15,071
-
0
15,071

9 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year 04 April 2024.

10 RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDIYURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES
Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the
Statement of financial activities)
Adjustment for:
Fixed Assets
Depreciation charges
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations
2024
£
15,760
0
-
0
0
15,760
2023
£
(689)
-
0
0
(689)

11 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

Net Cash
Cash at Bank and in hand
Total
At 5.4.23
£
18,952
18,952
18,952
Cash flow
£
15,760
15,760
15,760
At 4.4.24
£
34,713
34,713
34,713

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