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2020-07-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary
ofthe purposes
the charity as set out in its
governing
document
of Para 1.17 To promote education
and the arts for the
public benefit particularly
by the presentation
ofthe Winchester
Chamber
Music Festival
Summary
activities
purposes
ofthe main
in relation to those
for the public
Para 1.17and 1.19 The principal
activities ofthe Trust are to
provide access to the general
public, the
elderly,
children
and students
in the wider
benefit,
in particular,
the
activities, projects or services
identified
in the accounts.
Winchester area to experience
and learn
about top quality chamber
music,
underpinned
by strong Artistic Direction and
high quality
playing.
The 2020 Festival plans included
concerts
in
primary
schools, a masterclass,
open
rehearsal
and a concert for local charity for
the elderly, as well as a lunchtime
link up
with Winchester
GoLD which supports
young
people with learning
disabilities.
Sadly due
to
the pandemic
the activities had to be
postponed
but the Festival's
ongoing
intentions
remain the same.
Statement
confirming
whether the trustees
have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Para 1.18 The Trustees
confirm that they are complying
with their duty to have regard to the guidance
on public benefit published
by the Charity
Commission.
Commission
on public benefit

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Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 Not applicable
including program
related
investment
Policy on social investment social investment social investment Para 1.38 Not applicable Not applicable
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 The Festival benefits enormously from the
volunteers assistance ofa group of20 dedicated
volunteers who assist with promotion,
audience interface, catering and artists'
accommodation.
Other

SORP reference
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
beneficiaries
and any wider
Para 1.20 The Trustees had approached
the 2020
Festival with confidence,
in the knowledge
that generous
additional
donations
and
subscription
upgrades
from our Friends, and
nearly f2,000 from the Autumn
Fundraising
Concert, meant that for the first time in
benefits to society as a
whole.
several years, the Festival was likely to break
even. An exciting programme
had been
planned
and tickets were already selling well.
Sadly the Covid 19lockdown
meant the
Festival had to be cancelled. Ticket holders
were refunded
in full but a good number
donated the cost oftheir tickets to the
Festival enabling
the Trust to pay all booked
artists 25% ofthe agreed fee.We hope to
include much ofthe repertoire
and feature
many ofthese fine artists
in future years.
The published
programme
was to celebrate
the 250th Beethoven
anniversary
with trios
and quartets
culminating
in the Beethoven
Septet. In between, we were looking forward
to some gems ofthe French repertoire,
including
Messiaen's
Quartet forthe End of
Time in the late night slot. Contemporary
composers were represented
by Joe Cutler's
Slippery Music with a grant offered by the
Schubert Ensemble Trust.
In the Autumn
concert our Artistic Director,
Kate Gould, cellist was joined by, David
Adams, her violinist colleague from The
London Bridge Trio, guitarist,
Mark Eden,
and viola player, Douglas Paterson. This
enabled some unusual
and exciting
repertoire.
All players donated
their services.
The Trustees met 4times during the year.
We welcomed
Carol Orchard,
one of our
Patrons, as a new Trustee.
Our loyal Friends and supporters
have
continued
to support
us so the future ofthe
Festival is assured. Plans are developing
for
the 2021 Festival,
beading
in mind the
probable
restrictions
that the Coronavirus
may well impose upon us.

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Achievements
against
Para 1.41 The main objectives could not be realised
objectives set this year with most events cancelled due to
Covid restrictions.
Performance
offundraising
Para 1.41 Fundraising
objectives were achieved helping
activities against objectives to ensure the future ofthe Festival.
set
Investment performance Para 1.41 Not applicable
against objectives
Other
Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The Festival carries forward healthy
reserves
financial
position at
the end of of839,052
the period
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 To safeguard
the core activities
ofthe charity
policy for holding
reserves
in periods offluctuating income, the Trustees
stating
why
they are held have determined
to establish
unrestricted
reserves
sufficient to cover,
as a minimum,
six months costs. At 31 July 2020 the
balance on the general reserve was 239,052
which the Trustees believe to be adequate.
This is the result ofa deliberate policy to
ensure there are sufficient funds to cover
costs for several months if necessary.
Amount
of
reserves held Para 1.22 239,052
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24 Not in deficit
deficit
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 Not applicable
uncertainties about the
charity continuing
as a going
concern

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The charity's
principal
The main sources of income for the charity
sources offunds (including are a combination of income from our thriving
any fundraising) Para 1.47 Friends organisation,
ticket income and
fundraising
activity from trusts and
foundations.
Investment
policy and
Para 1.46
objectives including
any
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46 Post Covid 19smaller audiences
from social
risks facing the charity distancing
and/or loss ofconfidence
amongst
elderly concert goers as well as a potential
loss of main venues. Outreach
activities
with
schools and the elderly may prove
impossible
for a while.
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Structure,
Governance
and Management
Description
ofcharity's
trusts: The Winchester
Chamber
Music Festival
Trusts has no subsidiaries.
Type ofgoverning
document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25 Constitution
dated 16February 2015
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
Para 1.25 Charitable
Incorporated
Organisation
registered 26 January 2015
association,
CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 The existing trustees select individuals
including
details of any
constitutional
provisions
election to post or name
e.g.
of
having
regard to the skills, knowledge
and
experience needed for the effective
administration
ofthe CIO. The trustees are
any person or body entitled to
appoint one or more trustees
aware ofthe need to broaden the range of
background
and skills ofthe Board and will
be seeking ways to achieve this.
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information
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further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
training oftrustees
and All new trustees receive the published
Charity Commission
Guidance,
the
Constitution
ofthis charity and the previous
year's report and accounts.
The charity's
organisational
Para 1.51
structure
and any wider
network
with which the
charity works
Relationship
with any related
Para 1.51
parties
Other The Artistic Director, as one ofthe founders
ofthe Festival, receives afee for her Artistic
Direction (62,000 in 2020) and, on the same
basis as the other players, afee for playing
at the Festival.

Reference and Administ rative
de
tails
Chadity name Winchester Chamber Music Festival Trust
Other name the charity uses
Registered
charity number
1160142
Charity's
principal address
27 Parchment
Street
Winchester, SO23 8AZ

Dates acted Name ofperson ior body)
Trustee name Office (ifany) ifnot for entitled to appoint trustee iif
whole year any)
Kate Joanna Gould Artistic
Director
2 Hilary Jane Webster Chair
3 Christine Chamberlain
Richard Sutherland Thomas
5 Carol Orchard
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