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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08293466 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1163197 Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 August 2024 BURGESS HODGSON LLP Chartered accountants Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT13DN

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the director's report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account) Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements The following pages do not fonn part of the financial ststements Detailed statement of financial activities 19 Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities 21

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report Ilncorporating the Director's Report) Year ended 31 August 2024 The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024. Reference and administrative detsils Registered charity name Canterbury Cantata Trust Charity registration number 1163197 Company registration number 08293466 Principal office and registered April Cottage Cherville Lane office Bramling Canterbury Kent CT3 1LZ The trustees R E Ahmad LRDGreen J L Heath J Jones N Bashir TMKidd {Resigned 9 July 20241 Independent examiner Thomas Saltmer Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 structure. governance and management aj Constitution The charitable company Is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum and Articles of Association on 6 May 2015 and became a registered charity on 19 August 2015. The reference and administration Infomialion is set out on page 1 of the financial statements. b) Method of appointment or election of Iruslees The management of the charitable company is the resF)onsibility of the Iruslees who are elected and ctropled under the terms of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Charity's policy is lo invite suitsble local people to become Trustees of the Charity- Trustees are r&elected al the Annual General Meeting of the Charity- c) Organisalion structure and decision making The charitable company has a Board of Trustees which meet regularly. Be￿een board meetings, necessary decisions taken and actions are the responsibility of the Chair, and the individual Directors. d) Risk assessment The Iruslees have assessed the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the charitable company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligale exposure to the major risks. Public benefit Vvhen considering the Canterbury Cantata Trust, the Trustees have complied with the Charities Act in order to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. Objectives and activities The objects of the Charity are.. 111 To promote, improve and develop singing activities and singing education in order lo improve the health, well-being and social cohesion of communities. 121 To encourage younger people lo engage in singing activities providing support for the public. 131 To benefit the personal development and skills of individual musicians and their performances of music and other cultural and educational activities in order lo make music more accessible lo the public al large", and lo benefit any charity and to further any purposes which are charitable. 141 To advance the education and training of amateur singers of all abilities by offering an opportunity for anyone lo sing with others without an audition or former experience of choral singing, in parts'cular but not exclusively for those with a disability lo help relieve their condition. For the purpose of this article 4, socially excluded means being excluded from society or parts of society, as a result of one or more of the following factors.. youth or old age., physical or mental ill health,. substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs,. discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender or re-assignment., poor educational or skills allainment., relationship or family breakdown.

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 Achievements and performance ABOUT CANTERBURY CANTATA TRUST Singing is good for you and we believe that anyone who wishes lo sing with other people should be able lo do so, regardless of experience and without any financial barrier. Building on over a decade of collaborative research with the Sidney de Haan Centre for Arts and Health, we act as an umbrella organisation to make opportunities for caring through singing. Our Artistic Director, Emily Renshaw-Kidd, now directs Canterbury Cantata, Canterbury Skylarks and participates in the training programme for Sing to Beal Parkinson's facilitators with great energy, enthusiasm and dedication. Her direction of our Trust drives the agenda of "caring through Singing" and makes many connections throughout the musical and local community, extending our reach and influence in partnership with our wonderful facilitators and volunteers. THE TRUST'S WORK Put simply, we sing for pleasure, for health, for friendship, and for the enjoyment of others. To be more specific, the Trust runs, supports and funds local singing groups, enabling people to sing regularly and enjoy the benefits. Each group is concerned with caring through singing, caring for each other and demonslraling care for others in the community through a range of activities and performances. OUR CHOIRS AND SINGING GROUPS IN 2023-24 The Trust continues lo lead up lo 200 singers in sessions held in Canterbury and Folkeslone each week with participation in these groups providing a boost to well-being and membership of an inclusive singing community. The board owe a great deal to all the tireless volunteers who help our groups run smoothly, enabling the Trust to continue offering their invaluable services lo the community. Monday Music is a popular 'all-comers' choir who meet lo sing for pleasure and wellbeing. There are two venues., Canterbury and Folkeslone, who meet, as their name suggests, on Mondays. Allendance is good and membership of both choirs is healthy and growingl The Canterbury group also holds sessions on occasion In the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Canterbury, as part of their engagement with the'SOUNDS BEANEY. programme. Canterbury Skylarks is our flagship singing group for people with Parkinson's. They have enjoyed a good year and Skylarks continue lo successfully hold sessions using the wonderful Trust piano at the Canterbury MS Cenlre. CanterbLJry Cantata has some new members and continues to thrive with Emily's inspiring leadership and the wonderful support of Helen Coyford as repetiteur. Amici Chorus has had a change of conductor with Stefan Catto departing and Grenville Hancox returning to this role from summer 2024. CONCERTS Amici Chorus completed performances in 2024 of Dvorak Stabat Mater and Edward German's Merrie England. Canterbury Cantsla Choir performed a programme of French choral classics in March 2024 and Howard Goodall's Eternal Light in Autumn 2023. In June 2024, Colyer Fergusson Canterbury was the venue for a showcase for all our singing groups, each performing their own set and bringing the whole Trust together as one ensemble to sing Zimbel lan African Cantalal, whilst also supporting the local, ground-breaking, Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapies. KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IKCFI GRANTS

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 The Trust was fortunate lo be the recipient of a £6K grant awarded by KCF in July 2024, sponsored by the Lawson Endowment Fund. These funds will largely go lo support the charity's core costs during the new financial year. Sincere thanks go lo KCF for their ongoing support of Canterbury Cantata Trust OWEN HEARING A generoLJS monthly contribution to the Trust has helped create a partnership with local business Owen Hearing, demonslraling the wish to support local artistic endeavour and musical events by patronage. Recognition in programmes, advertisements and a discount in the shop for those mentioning CCT promote this relationship and CCT are extremely grateful for this vital support of our concerts. Financial review The Trustees are pleased to report that the financial position of the Charity is secure with reserves of £69,925 lof which £50,896 were unrestricted) as al 31 August 2024. The deerease from total reserves last year1£97,279 as at 31 August 20231 is mainly due to the delay in receipt of the grant from Oak Foundation. Going concern After making the appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going Gon￿rn basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies. Plans for future periods Under the direction of Emily Renshaw-Kidd, the Trust will move forward lo consolidate ils position as a recognised co-ordinator and provider of groups providing "Caring through Slnging" spreading our reach with our programme of training and mentoring for facililalors. We will continue the firm association be￿een Simon Langton and the Skylarks group, engendering knowledge and appreciation of the link between singing and health benefits. A schedule of public performances by Cantata and Amici Chorus will Continue. Canterbury Cantata will perform a Mozart and Haydn concert planned for Autumn 2024 and Jazzy choral works early in 2025, whilst Amici Chorus will be hosting a Christmas choral celebration, donating proceeds to a local Charity. The generous patronage by our local foundation and businesses helps us continue to provide these vital services lo the community. Our support for, and collaboration with the ground-breaking Parkinson's Centre for Integrated Therapies based al Kent University, Canterbury IPCITI, continues through joint fundraising concerts. We were able to donate to PCIT through our collection at the whole trust concert in June 2024 and will maintain this connection for future concerts. We are beginning lo make exciting links with other music and health organisalions and recently featured in the renowned 'Movers and Shakers podcast. Small company provlslons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (contlnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 The trustees, annual report was approved on trustees by.. and signed on behalf of the board of Ru5hna Alimad Imar 18, 2025 19..32 GMT) R E Ahmad Trustee

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Canterbury Cantata Trust Year ended 31 August 2024 I report to the Iruslees on my examination of the financial statements of Canterbury Cantata Trust I'lhe charity'l for the year ended 31 August 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial stslements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Acl'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under seetion 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Acl'l. In earrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the financial statements do not accord with those records., or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller considered as part of an independent examination,. or the financial slalements have not been prepared in accordan￿ with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordanTr with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Thomas Sallmer Independent Examiner Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT13DN

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 August 2024 2024 Restricted funds Total funds Totsl funds 2023 Unrestricted funds Note Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investment income 16,326 29,204 115 2,000 4,027 18,326 33,231 115 684 68,989 30,649 214 211 584 Total income 45,645 6,611 52,256 100,083 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure 9,10 33,321 46,289 79,610 80,608 33,321 46,289 79,610 80,608 Net {expenditurellincome and net movement in funds 12,324 139,6781 127,3541 19,455 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried foThvard 40,442 56,837 97,279 77,824 52,766 17,159 69,925 97,279 The slalement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised In the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The note8 on pages 9 to 17 fomi part of thes8 financial statem8nts.

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Position 31 August 2024 2024 2023 Note Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 15 3,804 4,217 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 16 918 68,271 69,189 94,142 94,142 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 17 3,068 66,121 69,925 1,080 93,062 97,279 Total assets less current Ilabllltles Net assets 69,925 97,279 Funds ofthe charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 17,159 52,766 56,837 40,442 Total charity funds 18 69,925 97,279 For the year ending 31 August 2024 the charity was enliiled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. Directors. responsibilities. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordan￿ with section 476., The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject lo the small companies, regime. These financial statements were approved by the board of Iruslees and authorised for issue on and are signed on behalf of the board by.. R E Ahmad Trustee The note8 on pages 9 to 17 fomi part of thes8 financial statem8nts.

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2024 General information The charity Is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity In England and Wales. The address of the registered office Is April Collage Cherville Lane, Bramling, Canlerbury, Kent, CT3 1 LZ. Statement of compliance These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211 and the Companies Act 2006. Accountlng poll¢les Basls of preparatlon The financial ststements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity. Going concern There are no material Un￿rtaInlieS about the charity's abilty lo continue. Disclosurg exemptions In accordance with section 1A of FRS 102, the Charity is taking advantage of the small company exemption from preparing a cash flow stslemenL Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continLJally reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Fund accounting Unreslricled funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees lo further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future pmject or commitment Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of sut￿clasSeS.. reslricled income funds or endowment funds.

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 Accounting policies (continuedj Incoming resources All incoming resources are Included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity., it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow lo the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular Categories of Income.. income from donations or grants is recognised when there is eviden￿ of entitlement lo the gift, receipt is probable and ils amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when re￿Ipt is probable and enliilement is established. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical lo Measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and seNices are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a conlraclual requirement for il lo be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case il may be regarded as reslricled. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which il relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of 811 fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further ils charitable aims for the benefit of ils beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating lo the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities. All costs are allocated lo expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly lo that activity- Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute lo on a reasonable, justifiable and consislenl basis. Tanglble assets Tangible assets are initially recorded al cost, and subsequently staled al cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded al the fair value at the dale of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. 10

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 Accounting policies (continuedj Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as lo write off the ¢051 or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows.. Fixtures and fittings 10 /0 Straight line Impairment of fixed assets A review for indicators of impairment is carried out al each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. vin)ere the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting dale. Financial instruments Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. Debtors and creditors with no staled interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other administrative expenses. Loans and borrowings are initially recognised al the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured al amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. If an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured al present value. Limited by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee, having no share capital and in the terms of the Memorandum of Association every member of the company undertakes to contribute lo the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he or she Is a member or, within one year after he or she ceases lo be a member, such amount as may be required not exceeding £1. Donations and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Donations Donations Gift aid reclaim 6,532 3,794 2,000 8,532 3,794 Grants Grants receivable 6,000 6,000 16,326 2,000 18,326 11

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 Donations and legacies (continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Donations Donations Gift aid reclaim 6,505 5,187 105 6,610 5,187 Grants Grants receivable 5,432 17,124 51,760 51,865 57,192 68,989 STB grant is received based on the percentsge of previous gont used. Therefore donations see a significant decrease due to this grant not being recived within the year. Charltable actlvltles Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Membership fees other income Ticket sales cOn￿rt income 22,400 1,997 4,669 138 3,037 990 25,437 2,987 4,669 138 29,204 4,027 33,231 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Membership fees Other income Ticket sales ConTrrt income 20,685 1,515 4,309 3,276 864 23,961 2,379 4,309 26,509 4,140 30,649 Other trading activities Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Fund Generation online shopping Fund Generation - fund raising 31 183 31 183 115 115 115 115 214 214 12

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 Investment income Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2024 Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Bank interest receivable 584 584 211 211 Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Charitable activities Support costs 24,074 9,247 33,439 12,850 57,513 22,097 33,321 46,289 79,610 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Charitable activities Support costs 19,488 12,059 41,812 7,249 61,300 19,308 31,547 49,061 80,608 10. Expenditure on charitable activitios by activity type Activities undertaken directly Support Total funds costs 2024 Total fund 2023 Charitable activities Governance costs 57,513 19,918 2,179 77,431 2,179 78,796 1,812 57,513 22,097 79,610 80,608 11. Net lexpenditurellincome Net lexpendilurellincome is staled after chargingllcreditingl.. 2024 2023 Depreciation of tsngible fixed assets 645 361 12. Independent examlnatlon fees 2024 2023 Fees payable to the independent examiner for.. Independent examination of the financial statements 1,125 1,080 13

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 13. Staff costs The average number of employees during the period, excluding the trustees was nil {2023'. nill. 14. Trustee remuneration and expenses No Trustee lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration in the year. A total of £nil12023." £nill was reimbursed to Iruslees in relation to expenses paid on the Charity's behalf and then reimbursed to them. 15. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and fittings Cost At 1 September 2023 Additions 6,318 232 At 31 August 2024 Depreciation Al 1 September 2023 Charge for the year At 31 August 2024 Carrying amount At 31 August 2024 At 31 August 2023 6,550 2,101 645 2,746 3,804 4,217 16. Debtors 2024 2023 Prepayments and accrued income 918 17. Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals and deferred income 3,068 1,080 14

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 18. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds At 1 September 2023 At 31 August 2 024 Income Expenditure General funds 40,442 45,645 133,3211 52,766 At 1 September 2022 At 31 August 20 23 Income Expenditure General funds 28,142 43,847 131,5471 40,442 Within unrestricted funds were departments which had the following balances at the year end". 2024 CCT (Charity core costs) Amici Cantats Monday Music Canterbury Skylarks Monday Music Folkestone 38,074 13431 1,982 4,245 4,318 4,490 52,766 15

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 18. Analysis of charitable funds (continue Restricted funds At 1 September 2023 At 31 August 2 024 Income Expenditure Restricted Fund 1 desc in alcs Sing lo Beat Parkinsons- Oak Foundation Atherton's Grassroots Fund Kent Community Foundation Saga 11,8701 11,8701 54,837 1,500 500 5,611 1,000 144,4191 16,029 2,500 500 56,837 6,611 146,2891 17,159 At 1 September 2022 At 31 August 20 23 Income Expenditure Restricted Fund 1 desc in alcs Sing lo Beat Parkinsons- Oak Foundation Alherton's Grassroots Fund Kent Community Foundation Saga 41,694 3,000 3,988 1,000 56,216 143,0731 11,5001 13,4881 11,0001 149,0611 54,837 1,500 500 49,682 56,216 56,837 16

Canterbury Cantata Trust Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (conllnued) Year ended 31 August 2024 18. Analysis of charitable funds (continue SING TO BEAT PARKINSON'S Sing to Beal Parkinson'5 SUPPOrts a ne￿ork of more than 35 singing groups (primarily for people with Parkinson's and other neurologic81 conditions) across the UK and Ireland. Core funding is currently provided by Oak Foundation. Our flagship group, Canterbury Skylarks, continues lo innovate under the stewardship of our Artistic Director, who inlegrales and educates students from Langton Boys School in Canterbury with the group. Over the past year, we had another 60 practitioners, speech and language therapists, portfolio musicians and Singing for Health apprentice facilitators complete our internationally renowned training programme. Our introductory training course, that moved online in 2020, was completed by participants from New Zealand, Australia and the USA, in addition to a core cohort from the UK. More than 350 people have now completed our training courses. We operate a complementary mentoring programme for people who have completed training. We have developed a special partnership with another Singing and Health charity, Music4 Wellbeing, that focuses on practitioner development and growing a core team of facilitators. Sing to Beal Parkinson's groups across the UK have been invited to lake part in a groundbreaking new piece of research in collaboration with groups from Toronto and Alberta in Canada. This will be the first randomised controlled trial of its kind in the field. Dr Yoon Irons is leading the UK research and Sing to Beat Parkinson's will be the UK delivery partner. We have partnered with and supported the development of a new singing app for people with Parkinson's. Called SingApp'. Parkinson's, this has recendy been nominated for a Digital Culture Award. ATHERTON'S GRASSROOTS FUND Thanks go to Alherton's Grassroots Fund following another £1,000 donation in February 2024. There is now a total of £2.5K in unspent Atherton's donations moving forward Into the new financial year. These will be allocated to appropriate larger scale, and consequently, more costly, conTrrts following Board approval. 19. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fi'xed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 2,734 51,230 (1,1981 52,766 1,070 17,959 11,8701 17,159 3,804 69,189 {3,068} 69,925 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 3,027 38,495 11,0801 40,442 1,190 55,647 4,217 94,142 {1,080} 97,279 56,837 17