Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: 1 July 2021 To: 30 June 2022
Charity name: Engines Orchestra
Charity registration number: 1166455
Objectives and activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To advance, improve and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art of music in all its aspects. |
| 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. |
This year has mainly been a year for R&D and future planning. We have completed the first stage of R&D for an immersive music and mindfulness experience in partnership with Spitalfields Music, Mindful Music London and Saffron Hall. We have also planned for stage 2 of R&D in May 2023, working with over 300 young people and will subsequently premiere the final project at Spitalfields Music Festival in July 2023. Further to this we have also helped pianist/composer Joy Ellis to fundraise for her creative development project and planned to enter an R&D stage in 2023, with a view to premiering and recording this project in the same year. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
The trustees confirm they have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission |
Achievements and performance
| 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. |
Continued development of key partnerships with Spitalfields Music and Mindful Music London. Development of newly established educational relationship with Saffron Hall – where we will be working with 300 young people across 2023 to introduce them to mindfulness and music practices helping to enhance the health and well-being provision of participants. Development of ‘Whatever Your Weather’ an immersive music and mindfulness experience with all aforementioned partners, set to premiere at Spitalfields Music Festival on July 2nd 2023. Engaging diverse communities in East London in music-based health and wellbeing activities. Development of new project strategy with pianist/composer Joy Ellis, helping Joy to fundraise successfully for the R&D stages we will complete in Summer 2023. Helping to support Joy in her career development, with the support of Arts Council England. |
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Financial review
| Financial review | |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
The charity generated a surplus of £2066 in the financial year |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Policy to be agreed in next financial period. |
| Amount of reserves held | £7157 |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
None |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example, |
Written constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled |
Trustees are appointed for a term of 4 years by a resolution passed at a meeting of the charity trustees. |
to appoint one or more trustees
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Engines Orchestra |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1166455 |
| Charity’s principal address | 6 West Terrace, Scarborough YO11 6LR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 6 8 |
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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| David Warner | Chair | |||
| John Fallow | Resigned 20 July2021 | |||
| Jason Yarde | ||||
| Jane Richardson | Treasurer | |||
| Jonathan Carvell | ||||
| Natasha Thomas | ||||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
None |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
N/A |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
N/A |
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
Signature(s) Full name(s) DAVID WARNER Position (for example CHAIR Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
ENGINES ORCHESTRA
Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 30 June 2022
| RECEIPTS Fees & Expenses Grants received Total Receipts PAYMENTS Musicians Production costs Administration Total Payments Receipts minus payments Cash b/f 1/7/2021 Surplus y/e 30/6/2022 Cash c/f 30/6/22 |
30/06/2022 30/06/2021 £ £ 0 0 2675 4625 2675 4625 393 4225 0 0 216 0 609 4225 2066 400 £5,091 £2,066 £7,157 |
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