LEVICKS
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers
The I'rii%lL'es
S¥"niplii)n5' C'.oiisort
4_I 1.¢ii I lill R()ad
Ilirn)iiigham
WLst Midland5
02AS
Ref.. JACJII 5.3981278752
I l December 2024
Dear Tnjstees
am pleased to advise that our review of the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2023 has now
Cn ciiiiiplctcd. l ¢n¢lose the accounts and Ictt¢r of rcpresentation for the year Its 31 July 2023
foi #PPTDi"al by the board of trnsl¢es. together with my draft examincrs report.
Please could you pres¢nt the accounts before th¢ board. If agreed, they should be signed on the
trustees report (page 4) and th¢ balance sheet (page 7) by th¢ trustees. Please note that th¢
independent review will be qualified a8ain, becaus¢ of the going concern status. due to the
further deficit made this year.
Please return th¢ signed accounts to m¢ for my flle. I will then rturn a bound ¢opy to you with
my signed examiners rern I will also forward a pdf version for your records.
l also enclose a l¢tt¢r of representation which should be revi¢wed by the trustees. If agreed, th¢
Inislees should SI￿ on¢ copy for return to me. Please then r¢tsin a second copy with vovr
Finally, l enclose my fjrni's note of charges for your kind ￿nSIderatiOn.
Best wishes
Yours sinrtr¢ly
MrsJAGri
jgribglS(u}levicksaccountants.co.uk
Wtst Hlll, 61 RoAd, Ktffjt ME16 8TX
Ttj: 01622 759121 Web•lle:
P*rl•tTr~&y 1ccA￿A JthGr*FCA MAr* FCA
Tr¥ryy P¢4ny VCCA WCCA JMWIlll•m￿ FCA

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1164536
REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023
FOR
SYMPHONY CONSORT

YMPHONY CO
ONTENTS OFThE FINANCIAL SYATEME
FOR THE YEA
ENDED
I JULY 201
Pa
Report of the Trustee5 and Statem•rtof Trustees,
Responsibilities
Ito4
Independent Examinerfs Report
Ststement of FinarKial Act￿lIeS
Balance Sh
Notestothe Financial Ststements
8t012

SYMPH
NY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
The Trustees present thelr report with the fiTrancial Statements of the Charity loi the year ended 31 July 2023. The
Trustee5 have adtspted the provisions DI the statement ol Recornrnended Practice ISORPI (FR5 1021 'Atcounting and
Rewrting by Charitie5' effective from l January 2019.
REFERENCE A14D ADM11415TRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charfty number
1164536
Prinupal addre55:
43 Lea Hill Road
Bimiingham
B20 2AS
Trustees:
D Ariyo
J S Thompson
SAL8rown
Inde￿ndeftt Eumlner.
Julie Gnggs FCA
Lewck5
Chartered Accountants and Busirth AdwseTS
61 LoThdon Road
MaidstoTre
Kent
ME168TX

SYMPHONY
ONSORT
REPORT OF THE TR
TEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED LIULLQII
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govtmln8 documeni
The Charity is contrDlled by its 8overninB d(Kument, a consiitution adowed 17JuTre 2015 3$ amended on 29
Ottober 2015.
OBJECTIVES AND AcnwnES
Objertives and aim5
To advance the Chn5tian faith lor the benefit of the public by such means a5 the trustees see fit.
Syrnphony ConSDrt is a charity that seeks to ts￿lId platfomis and CTEaie space5 SLI th8t to¥ether we can do
more to better Serve the community, cuhure and the ch￿￿h. Our presence lrtends to be a brldge that
£onn¥ts these element5.
gnifirant activrties undertaken by the charity include Chri5tlan b•sed events and Inttlat￿e5, servlce5 for
Inerable adults and children.
A(H1￿mENT A14D PERFORhW4CE
Charitable
In 2023, our organ15ation embraced a swrof growth, innovation, and sirengthened comrnunity engagement. Building
upon the resilience we demonstrated in the aftemiath of the pandemic, we expanded our reach and deepened our
impact both Ic￿llY and globalfy. This report hi8hlights our initiati¥esznd the strides we made in empoweiing
communities through education. arts, and adv¢xacv.
Symph￿5th0￿S. E￿1￿1￿ Edw*ion•l Hon￿n$
This year marked a signrfrant expansion of our Symphory5th¢y)Is program. We extended ourfree GCSE tuitbn
seNces to more locations, reachin8 a greater numberof youn& 8ifted 81ack boys across the country. Byaddressin8
educational disparrt*es on a broader5cale. we continued our missk)n to reduce inequalities and nurture the next
generation of leaders. The posrtive feedback from Students and parents allke relnforces the program's effecti¥eness
and the ImWrta￿e of accessible edI￿atIon.
In 2023. Symphony Records dedt*ed its efforts to empowerin8 young people through musical collatKJration and
edUCat￿n. PartneriD6 Wlth the 8BQ we faalitated workshops and pffjjectsihat engaged youth in the creative proce55
of music production. contributing to the developrnent of our upcoming festtval. These Initiatr¥es provided invaluable
optx)rtuni(ies for youngtalents to learn from industry professiona15. expre55 theircreatr¥ity. andgain hands-on
experien￿ in the arts. Ourcommitment to nurturin8 the nextgeneration of artists n¢X onty enrthd thelr peThJnal
development bLrt also strengthened communtty trM)nds throuKh shared mustal experlences.
We irfensrf*d ourefforts in establishin8 the Symphony Festlval, whlch alms to unltt diverse communitles ihrough
mussc, arts. and cultural exchange. s￿￿rf1(￿nt pro8ress was rnade in organlsingthefestival, wlth a fLKUS on
colktor*KJn and iFKIu5ivty. Ourteam worked diligently loglstKs, partnefshlp5, and pro8rammiwto ensure the
festival will be ¥ beacon of empowermeftt and unity. Through our workwlth youn8 people and partners Ilke the g&C,
we are thegroundwork for a transformative event that wlll celebrate cre•t1￿ty and community.

SYMPHONY C
REPORT OF TIIE TRU_STEE
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31
IY2
Fundraising and Ne￿OrkIn1'. St￿1￿81h*￿hn6 Oknr Fotsnditlon
Reco8ni5in8 the imporrance ol ÈU%ièinhbility. wè engagpd In slgnificant lundrai5in8 and networkin8 attNitiés
Ihrou8hout the year. These effDn¥ i)01 only bDlsrered our financial stability but also expanded our netWOTk of
supporte[5 and collat￿rat0Th. By ho*tin8 fvndrai5ir*g evenis and participating In networking forums. we cultN¥tÉd
relationship5 that are essential for the IonEevity and 8rowth of our iniiiaiive5.
Global Advcw.. Fostering Rplation5hlp5 and Communlty Bulldl
Our atlbwacy work twk on a global dimension ès we Èngaged with communltles and or88nlsations worlthyide. We
focused on rel6tionship-building and tommunity development Èfforts to ampllfy I￿￿(es 8nd address prÈssing social
Issues. Through conferences. workshops. ané collèlx>rative PTolects, we contrlbuted to a global dialo8uÈ on equality.
Inclu510n, and emrK)werment.
5yTrphony Books: Fosterin8 Lltefary Talent
Throughout the year, 5yrnphony ￿70k5 f(Kused on developin8 relatlonshlps with aspiring authors Irom diverse
back8round5. We w(>rked c105ely with these writer5, offering support an(r guidance to help them ref5ne their crèft and
na￿gate the path toward publication While we did not publish any new WOTks In 2023. our efforts were Instrumental
in layin8 the foundation forfuturÈ literary protects. ay inve5tinE in emerging votces. we alm to amplify dlverse
per5pettives and contribute meaningFullyto the literarycomrnunity in the years to come.
Partner5hlp5 and Collabtsv¥tions
Our organisation strengthened existin8 partnerships and forged new collabotstions. By provldSng advic< guidance.
projert rnanagement. and facilitation 5erwces. we extended our irnpact and supwrted a variety of community
initiatives. These collaborative eftorts were instrumental in addressing complex challenges and enhancing our
collective capacity to efFect wsitive change.
O¥trcominB Qwllenges *rMI Lookir* Forward
While we celebrated many successes, WÈ a150 navigated challen8es such as 5calin8 ourprograrn5 and ensuring
resource allocation rnet the growinB demands. Ourtearn's adaptability and commitrTrent were¢rucial in oveTcomin8
these hurdle5. We continually reasse55ed and refined our strategies to align with our expandin8 1ri5ion and the needs
of the communities we serve.
RefiÈrting 2023, we a￿ proud of the pro8￿$ we have made and the lives we have touched. The expansKJn of
Symphony Schools, ourglobal ad¥ocacy efforts, arbd the groundwork laid for the Symphony Festival Signify a yearot
meaningful achievernents. We are 8rateful forthe unwaveringsupwrt of ouriommunity. partner5. and dedicated
tearn rnembers. As we move forylard, we rernain committed to f05tering education. arts. and ad¥C￿aCv, and we are
excited about the possibilities that the future holds forcontinued growth and impacL
HNANCIALREVIEW
The net deficrt forthe year ended 31 July 2023 was £2,798 compared to a net Surplus of £776forthe year ended 3tr July
2022. As at 31 July 2023 the charivs net liabllities were £15,954 compared to net Ilabllltles of £13,156 at 31 July 2022.
The condtDon5 indicate the existence of some uncertalTrty whlch may cast thiubt re8ardln8 the charftV5 abllfty to
continue as a 8oin8 concern. The charity has the continued support of its trustees and ￿ satlsf6ed that its tredltors at
the balance sheet date will continue to accept deferral of amounts due to them.

SYMPHONY CON50RT
REPORT OF
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 3
LY
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RE5PONSIBILinES
The Trustee5 ale re%piiTisililp liii iiTviihrinB the Report of the Trustees Jnd the Ilnanclal statement5 in
accorllance with appI￿[Able law and Unlted Kin¥dom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generallv
Accepted Atcounting Pradicel.
The law applicable to charifies in Engl3nd and Wale.s, the ChaTlties Act 2016, Charity IAccounts and Reports)
Regulaiioi)5 2(K)8 and the provisions of ilie Trust Deed require the Trustees to prepare financial statement5
fDT each finawial yeèl which give a true and fair view of thÈ state affaifs ol thecharity and ol the incoming
re50UTtv and application of resources, including the Incol￿e and p.xpendSture, ol the tharityfor that period.
In prepanng those finantial staternents, the Trustee5 are requlred to..
5elErt 5uiiable accounting policie5 and then apply Ihem coTrs15tently.'
observe ihe rnethods and priniiple5 ill the Charity SORP,.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent..
prÈpare the financial statement5 on the 8oin8 concern ba515 unle5511 Is Inappropriate to
surne that thÈ thanty will wntinue in business.
TheTrustee5 are res￿nSiblef0r kÈeping proper accountlng record5 whlch disclose with reasoTrable accuracy
at any time the financial position gf the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
Comply with thÈ Charities Act 2016, the Charrfty (Accounts and Report51 Re8ulation$ 2008 and the provision5
of the Trust Deed_ They also responsible for sèfe8uardlng the assets of the charity and hence For taking
reasonable steps for the prÈ%*ntion and detection of fraud and other Irregularitie
srAIEMENf OF i¥SQOSURESTOTNE INDEPENDE14T EXAMINER
In so far a5theTrustees art aware at Ihe time of approvlng the Tnjstees, annual report..
There is no relevant infomiation. being information needed by the independent examiner In
conneLtion preparing their report, of wh￿h the independent examiner Is unaware- and
The Trustees ha¥in8 made enquirie5 of the relevant staff. have each taken all step5 that he/she is
obliged to take a5 a TTUStee in order to make themselves awa￿ of any relevant infonnation and to
establish that the independent examiner i$aWa￿ ol that informatlon.
Approved by ortherofthe board ol TrLtstees on L￿and $18nedon Tt5 behalf bv:
Jarnes Thompson
Trustee
St
an Brown
Trwtee
Deml Adyo
Trustee

&yMe￿O￿￿oNsQRT
INDEPENDENT EX
MINERS REPORI TQ_IiI.LIRVSTEE5 QE5YMPUQUL£QrySQBI
FOR T14E YEAR ENDEOII
LY2
I rerort on ihe actoiiiiliol Syniiilioi)y Ciin4nrt Ic)r the year ended 3J Jitly2023 whlchcomprlse the Statement of Flnanclal
Activilies. the Balance 5heel and ihe rel&led note5 se1 Out on po8e$ 6 to 12.
Reswrti¥f ￿sponsibl11t{ts oltrustees Qrtl exomlner
The rhantY'4 ini%lepE are re4p(Insible lor Ilie prpp3railon ol the accounts. The charR¢s trustee5 consider rhat an au¢Jit
15 T￿1 rpouired for Ihis year under 5edion 144 of Ihe Charities Art 20111.the Charitles Acfl and that an independent
ex4Tnination 15 nèeded.
It Is rÈstK)n51biliTr tts..
evamine the account5 under sertinn 145 ol the Ch8rlties Ad..
to follow ihe procedijres down in the 8eneral diredbns 8lven by the Charity Comrnlssion lunder section
14515llbl of the Chèritie5 Art. and
to stare wh&ther particular matters have come to my attentlon.
Bosis oJindependentexomiWs 51•teiiient
Aly exarDination wès camÈd out in accordance with thÈ general dSrecisons given by the Charity Cornmission. An
examination i￿lUdes3 review ol the accoiJntln8 re(ord5 kept by the charityand acomparison of theaccounts prÈsented
with ih05e records. It also Include5 ton5ideration of any unusual iterns or disc105ure5 in the accounts. and seeking ol
explanationsthetrustees concernin8any such rnatters. The proceLlure5 undertaken do not provideall the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and consequently noopinion isglven asto whetherthe accounts present a'true and fai
Èw and the rerort Is limita io those matters Set out in the Statement below.
In*ndentexvminerfs stotement- mgttersoAcon(em Identlfvd
I have considered the adequècy of the disclosure in the financial statements concernin8the chaiitfs ability to continue
a5 è going concern. The charity made a deficit of £2.79812022 surplus of £7761 forthe year ended 31 July 2023 and has
net liabilities of £15,954 12022 net liabilities of £13.1561 at the +Jalance sheet date. These condrtions indicate the
existence of sorTre uncertainty which may cast doubt regarding the charitvs abilityto continue •$ a going concem. The
financi41 statements do not include any adju5tment5 that would result rfthe charity wa5 unable to continue as a 8oiryg
coTrcem.
In cOnr*ett￿￿ wrth examIr+at￿n, no rnaterial matters. except that reftrred to in the above para8Taph, have come to
myattention which yves me cause to believe that in any rnaterial respect..
the accounti￿ record5 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Chaiities Act.. LY
the accourts did wt accord with the accounting records.. or
the accounts did rxx cornply with the applicable requi￿rnents concernin8 the fomi and tontent of accounts
setout in the Charities (Accounts and RepK)rtsl Regulation$ 2Ci18otherthan anyreQui￿rnent that the accounts
give a'true and fairf view. which is not a matter considered 85 part of an independent examination.
I ha* come across no other matters in coTrnectK)n wrth the exarninatK)n to whkh attentlon shoukl be drdwn in thls
re￿rt in orderto Ènable 3 proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reathed.
These accounts ha¥e NOTyet been518ned Independ•nt EMmln•r.
The name and address oftht examlner
DRAFT ACCOUNTS

YMPHONY
Iljuty
2023
Total fvnd5
31 luly
2022
Total fund5
Unrestrxted
lund5
RestrKted
fund
Notes
INCOMING RE50VRCES
Incoming TÈsourres from 8Ènerattd lurKIs
Voluntary iTrton)e
Othef irKomln8 re50ur¢•s
21.770
18.125
21.770
18.125
42.920
1.961
39.895
44,881
Total iiiciKniry re50iirces
39,895
RESOURCES EMPE14DED
25,849
37,S36
1,176
3,981
39.495
1.080
3.530
Charitable artlvlties
Govemance costs
Othw resourres expended
11,687
1,176
3,981
16,844
25,849
42.693
44,105
f4Ef INCOW4fj1 ICKITfjOINGI RESOURCES
23.051
125W91
12.7981
776
RECCY40UAT1014 OF FUNOS
Total fvnds ts￿￿¥ht torward
125,2631
113,7421
12.107
13.742
113,1561
113.9321
115,954
15.954
113,1561

YMPH
LAN
DED
31 July 2023
Total funds
31 July 2022
Total funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fund
Note5
FIXED ASSEf5
Tan8ible assets
CURREPIT ASSETS
1.446
ilebtor5
io
1.446
CREDITORS
Amounts fallin8 due within one year
li
115,9541
115.9541
I14,￿2)
15,954
15,954
113,156
TOTAL ISSEIS LESS CURRE14T UABILlnES
115,9541
115.9541
113.1561
115.9541
115.954
113.1561
SUNDS
Unrestritted fvnd5
Re5trirted fvnds
13
115.9541
I15￿4)
125.2631
TOTAL FUNDS
15.954
13.1561
The fiTranoal staternerts were apwo¥*d by the Board of Tntstees on
and were 51gr*d on its behalf
Jame5Thompson
Trustee
Stefan Brown
Trustee
ml Artyo
Trustee

HQNY
NOTES TO TH_E FINAN£IAL STATEME
FOR THE YEAR ENDÉD 31 IULY 2
ACCOVNnNG POLICIES
Accounilng framework
ThE Charity constitute5 a public benefit entity a5 defined by FRS 102. The financial statement5 have been
prepared in aEtordanie with AccountiD8 and Reporting by Charitie5.' rhe Statement of Retomrnended Pracfice
ppliEable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019 and ellectwe from l January 2019. the Finantial
Rewrting Standard applicable in the United Klngdorn and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011
and UK General Acceptpd Accountin8 Practlce.
A55ets and li3bi1it1È5 are initially recogn15ed at hl$torfcal costor trBnsBctlDn value unle55 Otherwise stated in the
levant èccovntiy policy iiote below.
Incomiry feSOUrtes
All intoming re50urce5 are included on the Statement of Flnanclal Artivf(le5 when the chartty is legalty entitled
to the income a￿1 the amount tan be quantlfied with reasonable acc4Jracy.
EMpeDditure isaccounted for on an a¢crua15 ba515 and has been clas$5fied under headin8$ th* aggregate all cost
relared to the category. Where costs cannot be di￿dIY attributed 10 partSculJr headings they have been
alk)tated to artiwtie5 on a basis conslstent wr(h the use of resources.
fixed assets
Depreciation is prowded * the followin8annLo1 rate5 in orderto wrfte off each asset over its estirnaied useful
lrfe.
F￿tureS and fftti
Computer Equipment
50% of c05t
50% of cost
ThÈ Charity is exernpt from tax on its charitsble activftles.
FuThl ataxvrtl
Unrestriaed funds can be ¢Jsed in accorda￿ whh the charit•ble objectives atthe dlscretkjn of the Trnstee
Re5trKtedfuTrds con ￿lYbe used for particular restricted pUr￿)Se5 within the objeLts of ihe Charity.
Restrittions arise when S￿rfled bytheilonoror when fur¥Js are ra45ed forpartlcukr restrKted pLtrp05es.
Furtherexplan*ion of the naiureand purposeof eath fund 15 Included Inthe notesto theflnarKial ￿￿tement

SYMPHONY CON
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
VOWNTARY INCOME
2023
2022
20.381
1.389
12,4271
20.705
Donations
Gift aid
DonatiDn5- Symphony Schools Irestrdedl
Last year an adjustment ol £10,201 w35 m8de for debtors that Should not have been brou8hi for%¥ard frorn the
prewou5 year, consequently donation5 were p￿￿￿Ou51￿ overstited.
OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
2023
2022
18.115
1,961
Fundfai5in8 events
18,125
1,961
The •ggre8ate amount of trustee donatK)n5 Without restric110￿ toihe chadty amounts to Enil12022.. £nill.
The a8gre8ate of trustee dmations bytrusteeswlth reArkti¢X)5tothe￿rftyJrnoUl￿f0 Énil12022..
Symphony Unre5tr1rted
SthoDIs
Totats
24,257
1,250
25.507
Con5ultanty
Pco8ramme AUi¥rty Costs
25.849
11.687
37.536

SYMPHONY CONSORT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL 5fATEMENTS- COIfflM
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 202
ED
GOVERNAN￿ COSTS
2023
2022
Accountancy lee
Independent Examlnerfs fee
540
1,176
OTHER AESOUR(ES EXPENDED
2023
2022
32
663
653
Insurance. ufilitie5. etc
Telephone and IT
Advert15in8
Bank charges
Office costs
Meeting costs
Depreciatron
Other expendfture
12257)
30
1596
1307)
165
3,981
3.530
L35t year an adjustrnent of £9,825 wa5 made for creditors that should not have been brought fon¥ard frorn
PTewou5 veaTS. Consequentfy programrne artN(ty costs. teW)ne and office costs were pwousty
overstated.
TRumES' AEMUNERATIONAND 6ENEFris
were no trLtstee tyen5e5 orreMuneratic￿ dudn8the year.
io

SYMPHONY CONSORT
NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTIN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IULY 201
fo
8. STAFF COSTS
There were no staff c05t5 dulln8 the year.
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Flxtures
& flttlngs
Computer
equiprnent
Totals
cosr ORVALUATION
At l August 2022
Addition5
At 31 July 2023
3,304
DEPRECIATION
At l August 2022
Charge for year
At 31 July 2023
NEf BOOK VALUE
At 31 July 2023
At 31 July 2022
DEBTOft&. AMOUlnS FAWNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
io.
2023
2022
Giftaid
1,446
li
(NEDITORS: AM(MJIITS FALUIIG OUE WIThIII ONE YEAR
2023
2022
10,498
5,256
21X)
10.498
Trnde CreilitOf5
Qthercreditors
C4sh at bank
24

li
YMPHONY CON50RT
NOTES T
THE FINANCIAL STATE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
ENT
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSAcrioNs
There were no related party transattions for the year ended 31 2023.
13.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movemenl In
Transfers
between
31 July
2023
I Au8USt
2022
fuTr(Is
ftJnd5
Unrestrlrted fvnds
General fund
13,7421
15.9541
25,263
23,051
125,2631
23.501
113.7421
115,9541
Re5trirted fund5
Restritted lund
13.742
12,107
125.8491
TOTAL FUNDS
113.1561
12,3481
115,9541
Net movernent in funds. included inthe abo¥e are as follow5:
Incoming
Resources
ResOU￿e$
expended
Gains and Movement in
losses
funds
UFbrestrSrttd fvnds
General fund
39,895
16.844
23,051
Restrfcted fund
125.8491
125.8491
12.7981
TOTAL FUIIDS
39.895
142,693
fSTIUCIED AIP4DS PURPOSES
Symphony School funds are raised specificalty for the project, to educate. eqvlp and empower young
8ifted blackiws byprovidin8free cO￿Subject extra tultlon dasses in Ilnewlththe National Currlculum.
15.
GOING CONCERN
The charity had a net defKit of E2.79812022 surplus of £7761 for the year ended 31 luty 2023 and has
net liabilities of £15,95412022 net liablllties of E13,1561 at the balance sheet date. These conditions
Indlcate the existence of some uncertalnty whkh may cast doubt reBardin8 the charitls ablllty to
continue as a going concern. The charity has the contlnued support of its trustees and is satisfied that
Ihe creditor5 at the balancesheet datewlll contlnue to accept deferral of amounts due to them.
12