Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date 1.4.24 Period end date 31.3.25
Charity name: The Families & Friends of Oldham Music Centre
Charity registration number: 1162513
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO ADVANCE MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR PUPILS ATTENDING THE OLDHAM MUSIC CENTRE (OMC) BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES TO THAT BODY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. |
| Summary of the 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 and 1.19 |
Funds granted to support the Summer Music Festival in which the Music Centre pupils perform. Funds granted for pupils who are in a position of financial hardship to cover the cost of their Music Centre fees. Funds granted to cover the entire costs of the Music Centre’s ‘Musical Beginnings’ SEND group which provides music workshops for SEND Children and their families. Funds granted to support Itinerary and excursions for all children attending Music Centre Tour to Heidelberg. Funds granted to provide uniforms for all students performing as part of the Music Centre Tour to Heidelberg. Funds granted to support with transport costs to attend returning Music Centre students to play at Youth Brass Band Championships. Funds granted to part fund and fully fund places to attend Heidelberg Music Centre tour for pupils in a position of financial hardship and sibling discounts. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance |
Para 1.18 | The trustees considered the guidance when making relevant decisions |
issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the 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 charity has continued to support the work of Oldham Music Centre and provided opportunities for the young people of Oldham to participate in musical activities which would not have taken place without the funds granted. The charity has also supported those young people who are currently experiencing financial hardship and therefore would not have been able to continue their musical activities at Oldham Music Centre without the funds granted. Music events for the young people of Oldham to perform in have also been supported which extended the number of young people that Oldham Music Centre was able to offer performance opportunities to. The charity has provided musical opportunities to SEND children and their families which provided them with both musical and non- musical benefits. Children and young people in Oldham, facing financial hardship, have taken part in the Music Centre Tour of Heidelberg. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is currently in a strong financial situation with significant funds received this year through a bequeathment. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No current funds are held in reserve due to the minimal overheads which the charity has. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £0 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Minimal overheads |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Fundraising at Oldham Music Centre Events. Money bequeathed. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Trustees appointment by considering the skills and experiences needed for the board and then voted upon by existing trustees. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
NA |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | NA |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | NA |
| Other | NA |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Families and Friends of Oldham Music Centre |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | NA |
| Registered charitynumber | 1162513 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Lyceum Building Union Street Firth Street Oldham OL1 1QG |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Louise Sever | NA | NA | NA | |
| Helen Liza Borg | NA | NA | NA | |
| Gavin Richard Sever |
NA | NA | NA | |
| Michael Craig Butterworth |
NA | NA | NA | |
| Stephen Clegg | NA | NA | NA | |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) H Borg Full name(s) Helen Liza Borg
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
13.1.26