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| Summary ofthe purposes of the charity as set out in its overnin document Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 Para 1.17and 1.19 |
To promote education and the arts for the public benefit particularly by the presentation ofthe Winchester Chamber Music Festival The principal activities ofthe Trust are to provide access to the general public, the elderly, children and students in the wider Winchester area to experience and learn about top quality chamber music, underpinned by strong Artistic Direction and high quality playing. |
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| primary schools, 8 live concerts together with an open rehearsal, outreach events for both Winchester Go LD and StJohn' s |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
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. |
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| Contribution volunteers |
Contribution volunteers |
made | made | by | Para 1.38 | The Festival benefits enormously from the assistance ofa group of20 dedicated volunteers who assist with promotion, audience interface, catering and artists' accommodation. |
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| Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The principal activities ofthe Trust are to provide access to the general public, the elderly, children and students in the wider Winchester area to experience and learn about top quality chamber music, underpinned by strong Artistic Direction and high quality playing. |
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| The 2022 Festival saw a welcome return to a |
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| more usual pattern with 8 live concerts |
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| events for both Winchester Go LD and St John's Charity, and an illustrated talk. The |
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| combined programme enabled us to fulfil all |
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| aspects of our Aims and Objectives. Audiences were enthusiastic and whilst initial ticket sales were a little disappointing, later concerts were virtually sold out. |
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| There was a strong educational element to this year's festival with a highly successful family concert, an excellent talk, a masterclass, |
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| concerts in local primary schools, a very exciting collaboration with Winchester |
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| Camerata (an amateur string orchestra), and the mentoring ofa young violinist who |
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| performed side by side with the professionals. The prize-winning duo from the Birmingham International Piano Chamber Music |
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| Competition gave a recital which had been |
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| arranged as part oftheir prize. |
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| A carefully crafted and beautifully balanced and varied programme was on offer with the |
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| traditional late night slot replaced by a fascinating exploration ofthe Hardanger Fiddle and Scandinavian music. Women composers were well represented with works by Fanny Mendelssohn, Amy Beach and Isabel Mundry. |
| Unfortunately two ofthe main performers, including the Artistic Director, Kate Gould, were unable to perform because ofCovid. The |
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| necessary last-minute changes ofpersonnel and a few adaptations to the repertoire |
| (surprisingly few) were managed with seeming ease, and with artists demonstrating |
| remarkable adaptability and most generous and friendly support for the Festival. One ofthe casualties was the postponing of Huw Watkins' |
| Piano Quartet to a future festival, but we were able to enjoy Colin Matthew's Oboe Quartet as planned with the composer present. An unexpected bonus was the Poulenc Oboe |
| Sonata, in a spellbinding performance from Olivier Stankiewicz and Huw Watkins. Other |
| highlights included the Elgar Introduction and |
| Allegro with the Castalian Quartet taking on the solo roles joined by Winchester Camerata, and the Castalian's own performance ofSibelius' |
| Voces Intimae quartet. |
| There was a very successful Autumn |
| Fundraiser Concert where the members ofThe London Bridge Trio generously donated their services. This raised f1500towards the 2022 |
| Festival. |
| During the year the Trustees met formally on four occasions. We welcomed new Trustees |
| Katrina Tanner, Elizabeth Peller and David |
| Blunt. |
| The 2022 Festival saw an overall loss off207. This was budgeted for by the Trustees in the |
| knowledge that it could be covered by adequate reserves. |
| Financial Review |
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| Review ofthe charity's financial position at the end ofthe eriod |
Para 1.21 | The Festival carries forward healthy reserves off37,408. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To safeguard the core activities ofthe charity in periods offluctuating income, the Trustees have determined to establish unrestricted |
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| balance on the general reserve was 637,408 | ||||
| which the Trustees believe to be adequate. This is the result ofa deliberate policy to ensure there are sufficient funds to cover |
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| Amount of reserves Reasons for holding |
held zero |
Para 1.22 Para 1.22 |
costs for several months ifnecessar . 237,408 Not applicable |
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| Details offund materially | in | Para 1.24 | Not in deficit | |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable | ||
| charity continuing as |
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| The main sources of income for the charity | |||
| The charity's principal sources offunds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | are a combination of income from our thriving Friends organisation, ticket income and fundraising activity from trusts and foundations. |
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| social investment policy |
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| A description ofthe principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Post Covid 19smaller audiences from loss of confidence amongst elderly concert goers. Outreach activities with schools and the |
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| Other |
| Description ofcharity's trusts: Type ofgoverning document trust deed, ro al charter |
Para 1.25 | The Winchester Chamber Music Festival Trust has no subsidiaries Constitution dated 16February 2015 |
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| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered 26 January 2015 |
| association, CIO) |
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| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The existing trustees select individuals having regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration ofthe CIO. The trustees are aware ofthe need to broaden the range of background and skills ofthe Board and will be seekin wa s to achieve this. |
| any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
administration ofthe CIO. The trustees ar aware ofthe need to broaden the range o background and skills ofthe Board and wi be seekin wa s to achieve this. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction training oftrustees |
and | Para 1.51 | All new trustees receive the published Charity Commission Guidance, the Constitution ofthis charity and the previous year's report and accounts. |
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| The Artistic Director, as one ofthe founders ofthe Festival, receives a fee for her Artistic Direction (E2,030 in 2022) and, on the same basis as the other players, a fee for playing at the Festival. |
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| 30.09.2022 | 31.07.2021 | ||
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| Income | Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| Ticket Sales | |||
| Programme Sales Programme Adverts Bar income |
14,251 541 795 |
10,580 150 40 |
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| Education Fees |
576 | 0 | |
| Friends | 0 | 1,250 | |
| Gift Aid | 9,778 | 8,047 | |
| Autumn Concert Arts Council |
ticket income | 2,789 2,880 |
3,486 0 |
| BID | 0 | 0 | |
| Trust grants Other individual Fundraising |
and ticket donations | 750 3,750 0 3,096 |
500 0 890 8,050 |
| Total income | |||
| 39,206 | 32,993 | ||
| Expenditure | |||
| Artistic Direction | |||
| Artists Fees | 2,030 | 2,000 | |
| Artists Expenses Artists Sundry Filming costs |
15,904 35 226 |
9,225 0 0 |
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| Venue Hire | 0 | 4,169 | |
| Ticket Commission | 1,694 | 1,041 | |
| Piano | 0 | 0 | |
| Programme Costs Education Fees |
1,434 565 |
1,374 0 |
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| Autumn Concert Costs Design & Print S.Marketing Marketing Website |
50 123 3,478 0 |
0 958 840 1,186 |
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| Friends | 180 | 1,158 | |
| Concert Manager fees and expenses Administration Fees Professional fees Sundry Expenses |
388 855 10,300 600 1,551 |
542 826 10,488 0 622 |
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| 39,413 | 34,430 | ||
| Surplus/( Deficit) for the period |
(207) | (1,437) |