COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 08293466 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1163197 Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limiled by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 August 2025 N LIMITED Chartered accounlants Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2025 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the director's report) Independent examiner's report to the trustees Stalement of financial activities (including income and expenditure accounll Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Trustees, Annual Reporl (Incorporaling Ihe Director's Report} Year ended 31 August 2025 The Iruslees, who are also the dire¢lors for the purtx)ses ol ¢ompany law, present their report and the unaudited financial slalements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. Reference and administrative details Registered charity name Canterbury Canlala Trust Charity registration number 1163197 Company registration number 08293466 Principal office and registered April Collage Cherville Lane office Bramling Canterbury Kent CT31LZ The tru$tees R E Ahmad LRDGreen J L Heath N Bashir TMKidd Independent examlner Thomas Saltmer Camburgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Trustees, Annual Reporl (Incorporaling Ihe Director's Report} {¢Ollllnued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Structure, governance and management 2) Constitution The charitable company is registered as a eharilable company limited by guarantee and was Sel LJP by a Memorandum and Articles of Assttiation on 6 May 2015 and became a registered charity on 19 August 2015. The reference and adminislralion information is sel out on page 1 01 the financial statements. b) Method of appointment or election of trustees The management of the charitable company is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the MemorandLJm and Articles of Association. The Charity's policy is lo invite suitable local people lo become Trustees of the Charity. Trustees are re-elected al the Annual General Meeting of the Charity. c) Organisation structure and decision making The charitable company has a Board ol Trustees which meet regularly. Beeen 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 lo the operations and finances ol the charitable company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to miligale exposure lo the major risks. Publlc beneflt When 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. Oblectlves and actlvltles 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 ol communities. 121 To encourage younger people to engage in singing activities providing support for the public. 131 To benefit the personal developmènt and skills of individual musicians and thèir performances of music and other cultural and educational activities in order to 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 ol amateLJr singers of all abilities by offering an opportunity for anyone lo sing with others without an audition or former experience ol choral singing. in particular but not exclusively lor those with a disability lo help relieve their condition. For the PLJrpose of this article 4, socially excluded means being excluded from society or parts of society, as a result ol one or more ol the following laclors.. 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 Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Trustees, Annual Reporl (Incorporaling Ihe Director's Report} {¢Ollllnued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Achievements and pertormance CANTERBURY CANTATA Cantata is our auditioned chamber choir. We had our ALJtumn concert 2024 of Mozart's Mis8a Brevis and Haydn's Little Organ Mass at Sl. Paul's Church, Canlerbury, accompanied by Leon Quartet. We welcomed two local students as soloists as we feel il is good lo give young people the opportunity to perform as 801oists. Our Spring concert 2025 was al Sl. Peter's Methodist Church featuring Todd's Mass in Blue and Chilcott's Jazz Mass. We were accompanied by a lanlaslic jazz quartet and wonderful soprano soloist Anna Gregg. Our Summer concert was a programme of Italian music - Puccini Messe de Gloria and Verdi arias with Canterbury Camerata accompanying at Colyer Fergusson Hall. We also collected lor Parkinson's Centre lor Inlegraled Therapies as our missions cross over. We are fortunate to have a good audience following now and are still working on growing this through our mailing list, website and social media. We are always pleased lo employ local professional musicians to accompany the choir and are especially lucky lo have Helen Crayford as our rehearsal repeliteur. AMICI CHORUS Grenville Hancox reassumed facililalion of Amici from September 2024 and embarked upon a programme of rehearsals that presented the choir with largels lo rebuild both the confidence of the choir, recruit new members and encourage the return ol others. By December we were in a position lo welcome friends to an informal performance ol seasonal music and embark upon the rehearsal of Misa Criolla by Ramirez. This pallern continued throughout the spring term whilst also starling lo rehearse choruses from The Creation by Haydn. A very satisfying performance of the Ramirez was given in June 2025 followed by rehearsals lo learn The Creation for a performance planned lor November 2025. SKYLARKS Skylarks is our flagship singing group lor people with Parkinson's. Ils membership is growing again following a dip aller Covid. There is a real buzz al sessions and the MS centre have been amazing at hosting us. Lucy Markes does a wonderful job as volunteer Chair. She works tirelessly lo make sure everything runs smoothly. Some of our members are currently Irialling Nicola Wydenbach's sing Parkinson's app. We still allernale our sessions weekly on zoom and lace lo face which works well lor our members. The Langton boys. link is going from strength to strength and the arrangement works well. The boys are involved in both sessions, contributing with ideas, their voices, enthusiasm and lunl They are currently writing conlenl lor their methodology for singing with Parkinson's. MONDAY MUSIC CANTERBURY Monday Music Canterbury is CCT'S popular 'music lor wellbeing. group based, as ils name suggests, in Canlerbury. Facilitator Phil Self got us off lo a great start in September 2024, with everyone enjoying lols of sea shanties, rounds, folk melodies and popular lavouriles from the Monday Music folder. With Phil moving on to pastures new, Lucy Gove took over in January 2025 and the group have been enjoying lols ol songs from the folder as well as a few new numbers lo keep things fresh. We've maintained good allendance and things run nice and smoothly thanks to the fabulous volunteers including Patricia, Jenny, Diane, Jonathan and Lois. Sadly, Margaret can no longer attend regularly and we miss her very much. MONDAY MUSIC FOLKESTONE
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Trustees, Annual Reporl (Incorporaling Ihe Director's Report} {¢Ollllnued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Mirroring our Canterbury group, this group ¢onlinues to thrive as a community singing group wtth constant positive feedback from its members about how significant they lind it in their lives. It acts not only as a means ol kiek starting the week lor all participants Imany of whom contend with Challenging health issues) bul also as a mutual support group lor each other. The pre session cup of lealcollee provided by Holy Trinity Church presents an OPFX)rtunity for a Catch up with end ol term specials marking the season. Our project wth St Peterfs School Folkeslone continued with some members of Monday Music Folkeslone singing al the school with the children in December 2024 and three year classes coming to Holy Trinity in July 2025 10 sing together with all members of the group. As in the previous year, this was followed by a picnic in The Grand with the children returning to school on foot singing all the way. Financial review The Trustees are pleased to report that the financial position of the Charity is secure with reserves of £151,481 lol which £65,437 were unreslricledl as al 31 August 2025. The increase from total reserves last year1£69,925 as at 31 August 20241 is mainly due lo the receipt ol the grant from Oak Foundation. Going concern Aller making the appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason. they continue lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial slatemenls. Further details regarding the adoption ol the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Trustees, Annual Reporl (Incorporaling Ihe Director's Report} {¢Ollllnued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Plans for future periods Under the artistic direelion ol Emily Renshaw-Kidd working with the volunteer Board ol Trustees, CCT will move forward to consolidate its position as a rècogniged co-ordinator and provider ol groups providing "Caring IhroLJgh Singing" extending further our reach with our programme of training and mentoring lor facilitators. We will continue the firm association between Simon Langton Boys, School 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, showcasing the benefits ol singing and the talents ol local musicians to appreciative audiences. Canterbury Cantata will perform a programme of "Songs ol Love" in October 2025 followed in early 2026 by the St Matthew Passion. Amici will join forces with some ol Cantata choir lo perform the much loved 'Creation" under Grenville Hancox in his final performance with them in November 2025. Monday Music groups are also thriving in in Canterbury and Folkeslone and a new one run in partnership with Derby Cathedral wll commence in 2026. Sing lo Beal continues to grow with a new Dublin inlroduclory course sponsored by Parkinson's Ireland for October 2025 and a new peer reviewlmenloring course planned in partnership with Music4Wellbeing. Participation in the World Parkinson's Congress in May 2026 in Phoenix Arizona is also planned with publicity lor the" SingApp" and an invitation to contribute to a singing day on the day preceding the congress. The generous patronage by our local foundation and Owen Hearing helps us continue lo provide these vital services lo the community. Our support for. and collaboration with the ground-breaking Parkinson's Centre lor Integrated Therapies based at Kent University, Canterbury IPCITI, continues through joint fundraising concerts. We were able to donate to PCIT through our collection al the Canterbury Canlala Puccini concert in June 2025 and will maintain this connection lor lulure concerts. We are beginning lo make many exciting links with other music and health organisations, further spreading the word about the vital work ol the Trust. with the benefits ol singing being at the forefront ol much press coverage al present. Small company provl$lons This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled lo the small companies exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on trustees by.. and signed on behalf of the board of R E Ahmad Trustee
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Independent Examiner's Report to Ihe Trustees ol Canlerbury Cantala Trust Year ended 31 August 2025 I report lo the trustees on my examination ol the financial slatemenls ol Canterbury Cantata Trust I'the charilll lor the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and basis ot report As the trustees of the company land also ils directors for the purposes ol company lawl you are restx)nsible lor the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Acl'l- Having satisfied myself that the accounts ol the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 ol the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect ol my examination of the charity's accounts as carried OLJt under section 145 01 the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission Ljnder section 14515llbl ol the 2011 Act. Ind8pend8nt examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my allenlion in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as required by section 386 01 the 2006 Act,. or the financial slalements do not accord with those records., or the financial slalemenls do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and lair, view which is not a matter considered as part ol an independent examination., or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice lor accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance 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 ol the accounts to be reached. Thomas Sallmer Independent Examiner CambLJrgh House 27 New Dover Road Canterbury Kent CT1 3DN
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Stalement ol Financial Aclivities (including income and expenditure accounl) Year ended 31 August 2025 2025 Restricted funds Total tunds Total funds 2024 Unrestricted funds Notè Income and endowments Donations and legacies Charitable aelivilies Other trading activities Investment income 16,763 30,205 221 115,839 5,478 132,602 35,683 221 677 18,326 33,231 115 584 677 Total income 47,189 121,994 169,183 52,256 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Total expenditure 9,10 34,518 53,109 87,627 79,610 34,518 53,109 87,627 79,610 Net incomel(expenditurel and net movement in funds 12,671 68,885 81,556 127,3541 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried torward 52,766 17,159 69,925 97,279 65,437 86,044 151,481 69,925 The statement ol financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing aclivilies. The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Statement of Financial Posilion 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Notè Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 15 3,149 3,804 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank 2nd in hand 16 918 68,271 149,532 149,532 69,189 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 17 1,200 148,332 151,481 151,481 3,068 66,121 Total assets less current liabilities 69,925 Net assets 69,925 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unreslricled funds 86,044 65,437 17,159 52,766 Total charity funds 18 151,481 69,925 For the year ending 31 August 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 ol the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies. Directors. responsibilities- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit ol its financial statements lor the year in question in accordance with section 476., The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requiremenls ol the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation ol financial stalemenls. 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 trustees and aulhorised lor issue on and are signed on behalf of the board by.. R E Ahmad Trustee The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements.
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls Year ended 31 August 2025 General information The charity is a public benel(t entity 2nd 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 Cottage 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 ol Ireland,, the Statement ol Recommended Practice applicable lo 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. Accounting policies Basis of preparation The financial slalements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation ol certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at lair value through income or expenditure. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the enlily. Golng ¢on¢ern There are no material uncertainties about the charills ability lo continue. Dlsclosure exemptlons In accordance with section 1 A ol FRS 102, the Charity is taking advantage of Ihe small company exemption from preparing a cash flow statement. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation ol the financial statements requires management to make judgement8. eslimales and assumptions that attect the amounts reported. These eslimales and judgements are continually rèvièwed and are based on èxperience and other factors, including expeelations ol lulLJre events that are believed to be rea80nable under the circumstances. Fund accounting Unreslricled funds are available lor use at the discretion ol the trustees lo further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Iruslees lor particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected lo reslriclions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of sub-classes.. restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Accounting policies (continued? Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement ol financial activities when entitlement has passed lo the charity- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow lo the charity and the amount can be reliably measLJred. The following specific policies are applied lo particular categories ol income: income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of enlitlemenl lo the gift, receipt is probable and ils amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and enlillemenl is established. income from donated goods is measured al the lair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the eslimaled resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution ol general volunteers. income from ¢ontracls for the supply ol services is recognised wth the delivery of the ¢onlra¢led service. This is Classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement lor it lo be spent on a particular purpose and returned il 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 lully recovered. and is classified under headings ol the statement ol financial activities to which it relates.. expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising aclivilies, 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 lor the benefit ol its 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 lor the charity nor part of ils expenditure on charitable aclivilies. All costs are allocated lo expenditure categories reflecting the use ol the resource. Direct costs allributable lo a single activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they Contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis. Tangible assets Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently slated at ¢osl less any a¢¢umulaled depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets Carried al revalued amounts are recorded al the fair value 81 the dale ol revaluation less any subsequent a¢¢umulaled depre¢ialion and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. 10-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Accounting policies (continued? Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as lo write off the cost or valuation ol an asset, less ils residual value, over the useful economic life ol that asset as follows.. Fixtures and fittings 100/0 Straight line Impairment of fixed assets A review lor indicators of impairment is carried out al each reporting dale. with the recoverable amount being eslimaled where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed lor ssible reversal al each reporting dale. Financial instruments Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according lo the substance of the conlraclual arrangements entered into. Debtors and creditors with no slated interest rale and receivable or payable within one year are recorded al transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the profit and loss account in other adminislralive expenses. Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the transaction price including transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment. 11 an arrangement constitutes a finance transaction it is measured al present value. Llmlted by guarantee The company is limited by guarantee, having no share capital and in the terms ol the Memorandum of Association every member ol the Company undertakes to contribute lo the assets ol the company in the event of it being wound up while he or she is a member or, within one year aller 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 2025 Donations Donations Gill aid reclaim 10,496 6,267 1,100 11,596 6,267 Grants Grants receivable 114,739 114,739 16,763 115,839 132,602 11
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Donations and legacies (continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total FLJnds Funds 2024 Donations Donations Gill 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 STB grant is received based on the percentage ol previous grant used. Due lo liming dillerences. there were two STB grants received during the year. Charitable activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Membership lees Other income Ticket sales Concert income 22,210 2,649 5,346 4,268 1,210 26,478 3,859 5,346 30,205 5,478 35,683 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Membership lees Other income Ticket sales Concert income 22,400 1,997 4,669 138 3,037 990 25,437 2,987 4,669 138 29,204 4,027 33,231 Other trading activities Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Fund Generation - online shopping Fund Generation - fund raising 15 206 15 206 115 115 221 221 115 115 12-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 Investment income Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Bank interest receivable 677 677 584 584 Expenditure on charitabl8 activities by lund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Charitable activities Support costs 29,597 4,921 34,589 18,520 64,186 23,441 34,518 53,109 87,627 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 10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type Aclivtties undertaken directly Support ¢osls Total funds 2025 Total fund 2024 Charitable activities Governance costs 64,186 21,427 2,014 23,441 85,613 2,014 87,627 77,431 2,179 64,186 79,610 11. Net incomel{expenditure) Nel incomellexpenditurel is slated after chargingllcredilingl.. 2025 2024 Depreciation ol tangible fixed assets 655 645 12. Independent examlnatlon fee$ 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examiner for.. Independent examination ol the financial statements 1,215 1,125 13-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 13. Staff costs The average number ol employees during the period, excluding the trustees was nil12024.' nill. 14. Trustee remuneration and expenses No Trustee lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration in the year. A lolal 01 £692.8412024.. £nill was reimbursed lo trustees in relation to expenses paid on the Charity's behalf and then reimbursed lo them. 15. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures and tittings Cost At 1 September 2024 and 31 August 2025 Depreciation Al 1 September 2024 Charge lor the year At 31 August 2025 Carrying amount At 31 August 2025 Al 31 August 2024 6,550 2,746 655 3,401 3,149 3,804 16. Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income 918 17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred in¢ome 1,200 3,068 14-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 18. Analysis of charitable funds Unrestricted funds Al 1 September 2024 At 31 August 20 25 Income Expenditure General lund8 52,766 47,189 134,5181 65,437 Al 1 September 2023 Al 31 August 20 24 Income Expenditure General funds 40,442 45,645 133,3211 52,766 Within unrestricted funds were departments which had the following balances al the year end.. 2025 CCT (Charity core costs) Amici Cantata Monday Music Canterbury Skylarks Monday Music Folkestone 40,759 1,157 3,211 7,010 6,424 6,876 65,437 Restricted funds Al 1 September 2024 At 31 August 20 25 Income Expenditure Sing lo Beal Parkinsons - Oak Foundation Alherton's Grassroots Fund Kent Community Foundation 14,159 2,500 500 120,994 1,000 151,1091 12,0001 84,044 1,500 500 17,159 121,994 153,1091 86,044 Al 1 September 2023 Al 31 August 20 24 Income Expenditure Sing lo Beal Parkinsons - Oak FoLJndation Alherton's Grassroots Fund Kent Community Foundation 54,837 1,500 500 5,611 1,000 146,2891 14,159 2,500 500 56,837 6,611 146,2891 17,159 15-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 18. Analysis of charitable funds {conlinuedJ SING TO BEAT PARKINSON'S Sing lo Beat Parkinson's ISTBPI supports and operates a network 0140 singing groups lor people with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions, across the UK and Ireland. Core funding is provided by Oak Foundation who have extended their support until 2030. Our flagship group, Canterbury Skylarks, continues lo innovate under the guidance of the charity's Artistic Director. who inlegrales students from Simon Langton Boys School into the sessions as part ol their broader education. During the past year, a further 55 praclilioners, speech and language Iherapisls and apprentice lacilitalors have completed our international training programme. More than 400 people have now completed our introductory online and residential training courses. in 2025, we ran our first in- person training day in Dublin, Ireland, that was attended by 24 participants. This was run in partnership with Parkinson's Ireland. STBP operate an ongoing mentoring programme in partnership with the charity Music4Wellbeing. This locuses on practitioner development in a live setting and has enabled us to grow a core base of skilled practitioners. Abstracts on three aspects ol our work were submitted lo and accepted for presentation al the World Parkinson's Congress in Arizona in May 2026. This includes a systematic review of the literature relating lo singing and Parkinson's, our training programme, and SingApp'. Parkinson's. a mobile app designed for people lo praclise vocal exercises at home in between group sessions. STBP also plan lo host a one-day conference in Folkeslone in 2026, bringing together people in the field ol singing and Parkinson's across the UK. ATHERTON'S GRASSROOTS FUND Aiherton's Grassroots Fund (administered by Kent Community Foundalionl continues to kindly Support Canterbury Canlala Trust with regular awards. A donation of £1K was received in November 2024. This will be ring-lenced against costs associated with a performance ol St. Matthew Passion by Canterbury Canlala in March 2026. During FY 2024-5, £2K of Alherton's awards were used against costs associated with a Puccini concert performed by Canlala in June 2025. The current balance on Alherton's carried lotward in the accounts is £1.5K. 16-
Canterbury Cantata Trusl Company Limited by Guaranlee Noles lo the Financial Slatemenls (¢oniinued) Year ended 31 August 2025 19. Analysis of net assets between lunds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 2,199 64,438 11,2001 65,437 950 85,094 3,149 149,532 11,2001 151,481 86,044 Unreslricled Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 2,734 51,230 11,1981 52,766 1,070 17,959 11,8701 17,159 3,804 69,189 13,0681 69,925 17-