## Fa�st Chamber Orchestra ## **T��������A���a�R�����** From 1 September 2021 to 31 A�g�st 2022 Registered Charit�England & Wales no. 1163070 Registered charit�England and Wales no. 1163070 The tr�stees are pleased to present their ann�al report together �ith the financial statements of the charit�for the �ear ending 31 A�g�st 2022. ## **CHAIR�S REPORT** While the effects of the pandemic co�ld still be felt, this season sa�FCO make its s�ccessf�l London operatic deb�t �ith a prod�ction of Doni�etti�s �Rita�at the Charing Cross Theatre. Critics �arml� praised the orchestra�s �sparkl�� and �near mirac�lo�s�pla�ing �nder cond�ctor Mark A�stin. There �ere also a n�mber of chamber m�sic performances incl�ding a s�ccessf�l collaboration �ith solo do�ble bassist Tob�H�ghes at Champs Hill. ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** The objecti�e of Fa�st Chamber Orchestra (the �Orchestra�) is: to ad�ance, impro�e, de�elop and maintain p�blic ed�cation in, and appreciation of, the art of m�sic in all its aspects b�the presentation of p�blic concerts and recitals, and b�s�ch other means as the tr�stees shall determine from time to time. The Orchestra is composed of �o�ng professional m�sicians and aims at making classical m�sic fresh, comprehensible, and inspirational in the concert hall. Under the artistic direction of cond�ctor, Mark A�stin, the Orchestra pro�ides accessible spoken introd�ctions and m�sical demonstrations as part of its concerts, �hich bring the m�sic closer to a�diences. In order to achie�e its objecti�es, the Orchestra organises and deli�ers a range of li�e performances, in 3 main formats: - Orchestral concerts, �s�all��nder the baton of Artistic Director, Mark A�stin - Chamber Series recitals, sho�casing a fe�members of the Orchestra and e�ternal g�est artists in a more intimate setting - Ed�cational projects, organised on an _ad hoc_ basis �ith schools or other partner organisations, to share professional performances of classical m�sic �ith children and ad�lts and ed�cate them abo�t the bea�t�and po�er of m�sic The Orchestra gi�es professional pla�ers the opport�nit�to perform �ith and pla�an acti�e and fairl�rem�nerated role �ith a top-class ensemble. The Orchestra is in�ol�ed in the comm�nit�and relies on �ol�ntar�help. In addition to the time �ol�nteered b�tr�stees and members of the management team, se�eral �ol�nteers assist �ith bo�office administration, concert management, and catering for Orchestra pla�ers and g�est artists. Fa�st Chamber Orchestra is e�tremel�gratef�l for their ongoing s�pport. 2 Registered charit�England and Wales no. 1163070 In shaping the objecti�es for each season and planning the acti�ities, the Charit�Tr�stees ha�e had regard to the Charit�Commission�s g�idance on p�blic benefit. ## **PERFORMANCES** ## **Ma���c��c����** The 2021-22 season incl�ded one major engagement: A�g�st 2022 10 performances **C�a����C����T��a��� D��������** _**Rita**_ **La��a L����a P������a�a** Rita **B������S������** Beppe **P���W��c��** Gasparo **Fa���C�a�b��O�c�����a Ma��A�����** _cond�c�or_ ## **C�a�b��S����� - ������a�** _S�nda�3 Oc�ober 2021_ Sch�bert Tro�t Q�intet �ith Tob�H�ghes **Sc��b���S�����Q�a����D46 B��������D��b��Ba��C��c������. 2 B��������E���� Sc��b���T����Q������ Fa���C�a�b��O�c�����a E����b��** _Champ�Hill_ ## **C�a�b��S����� - ������������** _Sa��rda�6 No�ember 2021_ Sch�bert _Die �ch�ne M�llerin_ **J������a�M���a����** _bari�one_ **Ma��A�����** _piano_ 3 Registered charit�England and Wales no. 1163070 _Frida�29 April 2022_ _Piano Reci�al: Jo�eph Ha�la�_ **Ha�d�** Sonata in D major Hob. XVI/37 **Ta���������** S�ite dans le st�le 'Lo�is XV' **P�����c** S�ite fran�aise apr�s Cla�de Ger�aise **Ta���������a��. Ha��a�** S�ite from 'Le Marchand d'oisea��' **B��������** Variations and F�g�e in E flat major, "Eroica Variations", op. 35 **J�����Ha��a�,** piano This concert, ad�ertised as abo�e, �as s�bstit�ted �ith a different programme at �er�short notice performed b�George Xiao��an F�, as Joseph Ha�lat tested positi�e for Co�id-19. The a�dience responded �er��arml�to the last min�te appearance from George F�. ## **R�c��d���** There �ere no recordings this season. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PRICING POLICY** The res�lts for the �ear ended 31 A�g�st 2022 and the financial position as at 31 A�g�st 2022 are set o�t in the Ann�al Acco�nts prepared on the basis of receipts and pa�ments. The financial �ear 2021-22 ended �ith an o�erall s�rpl�s of �2141, res�lting from total receipts of �28957 and total pa�ments of �26816. Cash f�nds at the �ear end amo�nted to �21961. The tr�stees re�ie�ed and �pdated the financial control policies. ## **P��c���P���c�** Affordabilit�and access to the performances are important criterias and the pricing polic� reflects the strateg�of enabling all �ithin the comm�nit�, �hate�er their means, to attend a li�e m�sic performance. F�ll ticket prices to the orchestral concerts in this season �ere ho�e�er determined b�the promoter. ## **R�������P���c�** 4 Registered charit�England and Wales no. 1163070 The tr�stees ackno�ledge the need to maintain s�fficient reser�es to pro�ide a degree of financial sec�rit�for the Orchestra's ongoing and f�t�re operations. Contin�ing from the pre�io�s season, the board �orked on the basis of a reser�e polic��hich established that f�nds eq�i�alent to t�pical project t�rno�er, �10,000 at the time, sho�ld be held as free reser�e to ens�re financial stabilit�. As the Orchestra de�elops and the si�e of its operations changes, the amo�nt of reser�es �ill be re�ie�ed accordingl�. ## **GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** ## **G��������d�c�����** Fa�st Chamber Orchestra is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation go�erned according to its Constit�tion (�fo�ndation�model) dated 7 March 2014. The Constit�tion �as modified on 29 J�l�2015 (Object) and f�rther modified on 30 No�ember 2015 (change in name from Fa�st Ensemble to Fa�st Chamber Orchestra). ## **O��a���a����** The tr�stees are responsible for the o�erall management and control of the CIO. The board of tr�stees meets on a q�arterl�basis, �ith members of the management team in attendance. Decisions are made b�simple majorit�of �otes at a meeting of the board of tr�stees or b� resol�tion made in �riting or in electronic form and agreed b�all tr�stees. All Tr�stees gi�e of their time freel�and no rem�neration or e�penses �ere paid in the �ear. Da�to da�management of the Charit��s affairs is delegated to the Artistic Director. ## **A������������T�������** The e�isting tr�stees ma�appoint a ne�tr�stee at an�time for a term of three �ears b�a resol�tion passed at a meeting of the board of tr�stees. In selecting indi�id�als for appointment as charit�tr�stees, the e�isting tr�stees ha�e regard to the skills, kno�ledge and e�perience needed for the effecti�e administration of the Charit�. There m�st be at least three and not more than t�el�e tr�stees. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATION DETAILS** Charit�name: Fa�st Chamber Orchestra 5 Faust Ch4rnber Orth*stra RegirterÈd.rharity England and Wales Th). 1163070 F¥evÈously known as: Faust Ensemble (name change decided on 30 November 2015 and recorded by the Charity Commission on 22 December 2015) For the purposes of simplicity, the organi5ation is referred to a5 'Faust Charnber Orchestra. or 'the Orchestra. throughout this report Charity Number: 1163070 (registered on 10 August 2015) Address: 8 Howe Drive, Beaconsfield, Bucks, HP9 2BG, England Website= rustees The trustees serving during the year are set out below: Countess Elizabeth Howe Ms Klara Kan Mr Gordon Austin Chairman Treasurer The members of the Management team serving during the year were= Mr Mark Austin Artistic Director Thi5 report has been approved by all of the charity's trustees. and signed on their behalf by: Countess Elizabeth Howe Date (HARITY COMM1S510N FOR ENGLANO AND WALE5 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For th• period 01AI¥2021 Ta Section A Receipts and paymenls Uniestricted fun¢ts Rest¥i¢ied funds Endtswmeni funds Total funds Las¢ ye•r Al Recel ts VolJniary I￿¢m• Donalnns Giants Gift Aid In¢om& Itom Charita￿tr Acbvthes TKkel Sales Pertornance Fees 1.750 1,967 26￿49 21,878 21.878 tota income or AR) g•t an n¥•8tmont 30.066 A3PA rtts Costs ol ChaTrtaWe Acbwbes Musicians, Fees Vonue and Qher Cosis Support ￿St5 22,776 240 240 Sub total 16 26MO A4 Asset and Investment Sub total 28M16 Net olre¢elpts/(payments) AS Transfers between furKIs Ae Cash funds last year end Cash lunds this year end 2,141 19,620 21.961 21.961 14820 CCXX R1 a(wunts ISSI 27106r2023 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrnsirlcted lunds Restriclod lunds Endowment funds Categories Detalls B1 Cg¥h funds 21.315 Cash at PaJT Total cash fimds 21,961 unr￿triCt0d lund$ Restrlcled tund$ Endowment funds Details Cwrnnl v¥lu• lion Oelails lo wlkh Cuvr•rfvabJ In Details B4 Assets retained for the chafltys own uae Delails B5 Llabililies Sign8d by ono or Ilustees beh*t of all th8 trustees Sonalure Prinl Nam8 Date of roval Q2S CCXX R2 a￿OUnts ISSI 27106120¥J ## **Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Faust Chamber Orchestra** I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Faust Chamber Orchestra (the ‘Orchestra’) for the year ended 31 August 2022. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Orchestra you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the Orchestra’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Orchestra as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Pamela A Johnson Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies (if any): ACA Address: 74 Artillery Mansions 75 Victoria Street London SW1H 0HY Date: 26[th] June 2023