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| report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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October 2018
The Radlett Festival of Music Registered Charity 1155671
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] DECEMBER 2024
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
The Radlett Festival of Music is a charitable incorporation organisation, with charity registration number 1155617. The Principal Address of the Association is at c/o Helen Street Trustee, 20 Willow Way, Radlett, Herts, WD78DX
The Trustees who served during the year as indicated are as follows:
Mrs C Jessop Mrs H Street (Treasurer) Mr M Street (Chair) Mrs M Hardingham
They were all re appointed during the AGM 13[th] October 2022 for another 3 years.
The Choir is affiliated to Making Music (The National Federation of Music Societies), a registered charity which provides advice and services to affiliated societies.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
The Radlett Festival of Music is a charitable incorporated organisation and is governed by its Constitution, which was written in February 2014. Members of the Association can be elected or co-opted as necessary to become Trustees of the Association. The Trustees consult with the full membership at least once a year in General Meeting.
OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN SCHOOLS OR IN FULL TIME EDUCATION (UNDER THE AGE OF 25) WITHIN HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND TUITION NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL EDUCATION AUTHORITY. THIS WILL INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN CONCERTS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL THEATRES WITH SPECIALISED RESOURCES SUCH AS SOUND AND LIGHTING ENGINEERS AND EQUIPMENT. TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, IN PARTICULAR BY THE ORGANISING OF CONCERTS HELD IN PROFESSIONAL THEATRES, WITH SPECIALISED RESOURCES SUCH AS SOUND AND LIGHTING ENGINEERS AND EQUIPMENT, FOR PUBLIC ATTENDANCE IN AND AROUND HERTFORDSHIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
These objects are met by giving performances of choral music in Hertfordshire at concerts throughout the year. A typical season contains works which are both classical and popular, covering a number of genres to appeal to both the groups singing in the concerts and the audience. The pieces are selected by the main concert organiser (Helen Street) in conjunction with
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the various organisations, to provide variety during the course of the season for both choir members and audiences.
In the furtherance of these objects, the Trustees have complied with the duty in S17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s published general and relevant sub-sector guidance concerning the operation of the Public Benefit requirement under that Act.
The Trustees have continued to offer a programme of concerts during the year, which provided opportunities for amateur singers, musicians and composers to develop their skills and present music to a wide audience. Performances are given in public, to which the widest access possible is encouraged by good publicity and the setting of reasonable entry charges with concessions. The main beneficiaries of the Association are the singers, musicians, and those who attend the concerts.
The Association is extremely grateful for the valuable contribution made by a number of volunteers, who have assisted in organising the performances throughout the year, notably Catherine Parkinson who assisted with Fair Field Junior School choir.
ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE
Below is a review of the season for 2024:
Concert at the Radlett Centre.
The Radlett Festival of Music arranged a concert involving choirs from Fair Field Junior School, St John’s School, St Margaret’s School, local soloists, Ursa Minor Chamber Choir, St Margaret’s Voices and Ursa Major Chamber Choir. Each group performed individually, including selections from Matilda, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins and Annie . These were under 25 minutes and not staged to keep within licensing requirements. The second half ended with a medley of songs by Abba to celebrate Eurovision.
The concerts were supported by a generous grant from the Radlett Festival.
December 2024
A Christmas Concert was held at Christ Church involving choirs from St. John’s Infant and nursery school and Fair Field Junior School, along with the vocal groups Ursa Major and Ursa Minor and The Orchard Singers. This was a great success, and the church was full.
Ursa Minor Chamber Choir also performed at the Christmas Lunch for Radlett residents and the audience enjoyed these pupils from Fair Field singing Christmas carols and songs.
FUTURE PLANS 2025
The charity is considering a series of events for 2025. These include:
Concert at the Radlett Centre. The Radlett Festival of Music will arrange a concert to include local school choirs, teenage performers, sound engineers/stage managers and local amateur adults. Each group will perform individually in the first half and the second half will end with songs celebrating how great it is to sing. The songs will be from Moana, Wicked, Disney films and by
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Taylor Swift. These will be under 25 minutes and not staged to keep within licensing requirements. It will include choirs from Fair Field, St. John’s, St. Margaret’s, local soloists, Ursa Minor and Ursa Major Chamber Choirs.
December 2025 A Christmas Concert to be held at Christ Church, Radlett, involving, local soloists plus choirs from St. John’s Infant and nursery school and Fair Field Junior Schools.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity received grants totalling £3,000 in 2024.
Expenditure was mainly related to the concert at the Radlett Centre, such as venue and equipment hire, technical staff and advertising. The event only made a small profit, as tickets were priced low to allow all family and friends to attend the concert. In addition, tickets available for sale were reduced as the children watched the concerts. This is an important part of the charity’s ethos; it is hoped that the children will be inspired to continue to perform into senior school and beyond.
Reserves of £4,332 (2023 £2,169) were carried forward at the year end, which will be applied to future operations in line with the charity's objectives and also to specific projects as per the grant specification.
The Choir holds a current bank account at Barclays Bank plc, Borehamwood Branch. The Independent Examiner for the year was Fiona Hall, ACA.
Helen Street Radlett Festival of Music-Treasurer October 2025
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R&Jlett FestsvJ ol Music 1155671 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period peri1 start d*e Pefttsj end date 3111212024 To 01ffj1r2024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year tothe near•st£ to the nearest£ to the nearest £ A1 Recei Radlett centre 224 HCC grant forcorKert Aldenhsm Pansh Coun(al gtant Radl&tt festival gr3nt for2024 Radtt festival grant for 2025120 Hertsmere grants 300 t,000 ub total{Gross income for AR) 3224 1,300 A2 Asset and investment sales. {see Sub total Total receipts 3.224 3.224 t,300 A3 Payments amp accessories Accessories and food costs So10p$s printing costs music ember design company Radlett Centre deposit test account 41 180 100 soloist clothes 2021 Christmas costs ink reimburse Ichotr words and letters) 2021 makin£ music dropbox Radlett Centre net loss Fnaking music Insurance dotsbSe payment (now in liabilittesl and music volunteer gift5 Volunteer 8ift5 from 2022 Volunteer gtft5 from 2023 lubilate choir donation 421 213 213 197 31 31 115 139 100 Sub total 1.061 1.061 1,813 A4 Asset and investment purchases.lsge table Sub total 1.061 1,061 1,813 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 2,164 2.164 513 13 2,155 4,319 2,169 4,332 2,682 2,169 13 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to near•st£ Restricted fund5 to nearest£ Endowment fund5 to neaFÈ$t£ B1 Cash funds CCXX Rl accounts ISSI Bardays COU 13 4.319
Total cash funds 13 4.319 xxqrfsll UnTestricted funds Restricted funds to ne•rest£ Endowment funds 10 nEate to nearest£ Fund to hkh C+)Stloptitinall Current vaFuo lo10#1) B3 Investment assets Fund to which Curnnt ¥•luo lopbonall B4 Assets retsined for the charlty's own use net amount owed by H Street f¢1 76 Fund to whlch Amounidy 11-1 When due loptioTrall BS Liabilities Signature Print Name Dale of a roval Signed by one or trustee5 on half0f all the trustees strt 30th October 2025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 3011012025