Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01-05-2022 Period start date To 30-04-2023 Period end date Charity name: The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments
Charity registration number: 1163847
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 | The objects of the SSAI are: to promote the arts and the education of the public by providing musical performances, lecture recitals and workshops, information, a forum and other facilities in respect of unusual historical musical instruments, including the trumpet marine ('TM'), for as wide an audience aspossible. |
| 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 |
Due to the untimely death of SSAI’s Artistic Director, Clare Salaman in January 2022 the focus for the remaining trustees was on finding the best way forward for the Trust. Extensive consultation took place with the TM ensemble and other stakeholders. Research was undertaken with various music colleges including the Royal College of Music to find the best home for the storage, development and maintenance, and ongoing use of the instruments. As a consequence, no public activities took place in thisperiod. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and in 2022/23 investigated the best solution so that the activities of The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments met the criteria set out therein. |
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where relevant about: | |
| SORP reference | ||
Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| 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 TM project generates new information, entertainment and educational events and a practical resource, which it makes available to a wide audience. In 2022/23 SSAI focussed on the consolidation of TM project resources (editing recordings & research into the future structure of the trust) to ensure its legacy and dissemination. The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments (SSAI) confirmed its wish to continue to offer workshops, public performances of ground- breaking musical and cross-arts work, and a public forum for those interested in ‘strange and ancient’ instruments. These activities satisfy the objects of the CIO in promoting the arts and education of the public by providing performances and workshops, alongside a forum (website and social media) in respect of unusual historical instruments. SSAI’s social media presence continued to reach a large and diverse audience and a Radio 3 programme dedicated to Clare Salaman and her work with SSAI on the The Early Music Show on 22 January further maintained SSAI media presence and was well received. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001h568 |
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where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity recorded capital & reserves of £11,787 as at 30.04.2023 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity holds a small reserve in order to comply with Charity Commission guidance. Its liabilities are minimal as it does not have any employees and does not own or rent any real property. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £3000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
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 | Existing trustees make appointments by resolution at a properly convened meeting. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments |
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| Other name the charity uses | SSAI |
| Registered charity number | 1163847 |
| Charity’s principal address | Skyhouse Annexe Cuilfail Lewes BN7 2BE |
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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| Rachel Salaman | Secretary | |||
| Justin Althaus | Treasurer | |||
| Helen McCarthy | ||||
| Denise L Mellion | Chair | |||
– 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 held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for 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 |
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| 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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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Antony Justin Althaus |
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Treasurer |
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01/03/2024 |
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01/03/2024 |
| The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments | The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments | 1163847 | |
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| Receipts andpayments accounts | CC16a | ||
| 01/05/2022 For the period |
30/04/2023 | ||
| from |
| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | |||||
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| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - 193 - - - 193 - - - 193 - - - 72 - - - - - - - - 72 - - 72 121 - 11,666 11,787 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ - - - - 193 - - - 193 - - - 193 - - - 72 - - - - - - - - 72 - - - 72 121 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Grants | - | - | ||||
| PerformingFees | - | 10,974 | ||||
| TeachingFees | - | - | ||||
| Merchanise sales(CD's T Shirts) | - | - | ||||
| SSAI CD sales throughpaypal | 193 | 845 | ||||
| Donations | - | 788 | ||||
| Gift aid | - | - | ||||
| Other | - | - | ||||
| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
193 | 12,607 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| - | ||||||
| - | - | |||||
| Sub total | - | - | ||||
| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 12,607 | ||||||
| Performers fees | - | 9,649 | ||||
| Insurance | - | 209 | ||||
| Administration | - | 400 | ||||
| Other fees | 72 | 7,250 | ||||
| Travel | - | 1,207 | ||||
| Accomodation | - | - | ||||
| CD's & Merchandise | - | - | ||||
| Postage | - | 64 | ||||
| Consumables | - | 349 | ||||
| Venue Hire | - | - | ||||
| Pr,Website,Design | - | 144 | ||||
| Accountancy | - | 72 | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 72 | 19,343 | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Instrumentsmade by JMackey | ||||||
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| **Sub total ** | - | - | ||||
| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 19,343 | ||||||
| 121 | - | - | 121 |
- 6,736 | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 11,666 | - | - | 11,666 | 18,402 | ||
| 11,787 | - | - | 11,787 | 11,666 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
01/03/2024
1
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
Signature Details Cooperative Bank account Paypal account Cash amount owed to Clare Salaman Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Details CD Stock - estimated value Instruments - J Mackey (Trumpet Marines) |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,379 - 1,409 - - - 11,787 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) 1500 13,500 - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Justin Althaus (treasurer) |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| Justin Althaus (treasurer) | 29/02/2024 | ||
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
01/03/2024
2
| Coop bank | **Transactions ** | Balance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 10450.56 | ||
| less | |||
| Xero payments out (assumed) | 72 | ||
| Closing Balance | 10378.56 | ||
| less assumed payment | |||
| Xero - May 2023 (Accts YE 30 Apr 2024) | 6 | ||
| 10372.56 per Coop Bank statem | |||
| PayPal | |||
| Opening Balance | 1215.11 | ||
| add | |||
| Bandcamp Payments in during year | 193.45 | ||
| Closing Balance | 1408.56 | ||
| Bandcamp - not recognised in Accts as not yet paid to SSAI | |||
| Opening Balance | 0 | ||
| add | |||
| Bandcamp Payments in during year | 100.57 | ||
| Closing Balance | 100.57 |
NOTE
Accountancy fees for YE 2021 and 2022 also not recongised as paid in YE 2024
enl at 1 June 2023