## PERPETUO TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 1 APRIL 2023 - 31 MARCH 2024 ## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163833 Page of 1 8 ## TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS CONTENTS - 3 GOVERNANCE / TRUSTEES / REGISTERED ADDRESS 4 FOREWORD 5 CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES - 6 ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8 DECLARATION Page of 2 8 ## PERPETUO ## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163833 ## GOVERNANCE Perpetuo is a CIO registered with the Charities Commission (number 1163833) in England and Wales. The Charity was previously known as Ensemble Perpetuo and governed by the Constitution adopted on 16th September 2015 prior to registration as a CIO on 5th October 2015. As of 14th September 2019, a new Constitution was adopted and the charity changed its name to Perpetuo. The board of trustees administers the charity as well as overseeing the activities undertaken by Perpetuo. Trustee vacancies are advertised through our website and trustees are selected based on the skills required to create a diverse team. ## TRUSTEES The following persons served as trustees during this period: Alexander Robinson David Turnbull James Turnbull ## REGISTERED ADDRESS 12 Greenway Gardens Croydon CR0 8QG Page of 3 8 ## FOREWORD This annual return is our eighth as a registered CIO and represents a period where we have started to rebuild our work following the impact of the COVID pandemic. The climate for producing chamber music events has been particularly challenging following recent arts funding cuts to the sector which have impacted a number of festivals and promoters we work with. We are grateful to those who helped us to plan for the future, where possible. We are also grateful to individuals and organisations who explored possible projects with us that might not have been able to bring to fruition yet. JAMES TURNBULL Founder and Trustee On behalf of the Board of Trustees Page of 4 8 ## CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES Perpetuo’s charitable objectives are: To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of chamber music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals, workshops and development programmes and such other means as the trustees determine in order to make the music more accessible. ## BENEFIT TO THE PUBLIC Perpetuo seeks to perform to audiences and at places that are not necessarily identified with music as well as linking music to the other art forms such as dance, sculpture, painting and photography. In addition, the Ensemble organises workshops and other educational events to benefit those who are unable to learn about and enjoy music including the young, the elderly and those with disabilities. ## OUR VISION Perpetuo makes chamber music accessible, appealing and relevant. OUR MISSION Perpetuo revitalises existing repertoire and commissions new chamber works to create innovative and adventurous programmes that engage with audiences. This is how we achieve our mission: - Use collaborations and multiple disciplinary partners to deliver a new kind of immersive cultural experience - Through bringing chamber music to unexpected and unusual venues, Ensemble Perpetuo integrates music within local communities. - We promote equality within music and break down the social and financial boundaries that prevent people from benefitting from live music. Page of 5 8 ## ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT As mentioned in the foreword, we used this period to begin discussions about future events and ways our work can continue following the Covid pandemic and recent arts funding cuts that have resulted in a reduction of performance opportunities. During this period we also performed a recital for Cheltenham Music Society using some of the repertoire we premiered in the Presteigne Festival during 2021. Page of 6 8 ## FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |**INCOME**|**INCOME**| |---|---| |**Performance Income**|£2100| |**TOTAL**
**£2100**
**EXPENSES**|| |**Artist Fees and travel expenses**|£2100| |**TOTAL**
**£2100**|| ## RESERVES During the period of our eighth annual return we maintained our reserves at the level they were previously but were unable to add to them. We continue to explore different ways in which to gain greater stability through individual donations so that we are well placed to take on more performance projects within our charitable remit. Page of 7 8 ## DECLARATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature: Name: JAMES TURNBULL Date: 20 November 2024 Page of 8 8