CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1 September 2024 To 31 August 2025 Period start date Period end date Charity name: Cornwall Concert Orchestra Charity registration number: 1167586 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all aspects by any means the trustees see fit including though the presentation of public conrtS and recitals. 2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular through the making of rants and donations. The purpose of the orchestra is to give amateur musicians the experience of playing in a group . It comprises musicians of a variety of skill, some returning to playing an instrument after a long break. No audition is needed to join and the hope is that knowledge is shared and members, skills will improve. 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 Rehearsals are weekly with a short break at Christmas and Easter, a longer break over the summer. The aim is to give 3 public conrtS a year, performed in Cornwall, one particularly aimed to interest and educate young children. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 The trustees of the orchestra will at all times act in accordan with the guidan issued by the charity commissioners on public benefit.
Addltional Informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP referen The orchestra does not make grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making In a previous report it was reported that the orchestra purchased a 32" timpani.This will require expenditure on servicing. Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment All the trustees of the orchestra, the committee and the members of the orchestra give their time on a voluntary basis. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers The orchestra continues to hire a professional musical director. He determines musical policies and repertoire, whilst also leadin rehearsals and conductin concerts. Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference The orchestra has around 55 members, (some students at the local college,) who regularly rehearse . As a consequence the standard of playing continues to improve. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circUmstanS of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The aim of the annual family concert is to introduce children to orchestral instruments and music. It was planned for December 2024 but had to be postponed due to poor weather. It was held in February 2025 and still well attended.There were two additional concerts given by the orchestra, one mid April 2025 and one end of June 2025. Addltlonal infomiation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: 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 Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 The orchestra again made a significant surplus this year; membership numbers have remained consistent and concerts have been well supported. There has not been significant expenditure on instruments as in revious ears. The orchestra's level of working reserves has increased as a proportion of annual expenditure this last year. An additional expenditure is anticipated in the coming year to cover the servicing of the orchestra's musical instruments. This working reserve is also needed to pay in advance for expenses such as music and venue hire and any other unex ected ex enses. £8364 at the end of the orchestra year Au ust 31 st 2025 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1.23 The annual subscription has remained unchanged and with other income is currently sufficient to cover the orchestra's expenses. Looking forward, the financial prospects of the orchestra are therefore ood. Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The orchestra's main income comes from members, subscriptions and ticket sales at concerts. The payments to the musical director remain a large proportion of the orchestra's expenditure. He plays a valuable role in the life of the orchestra. Other ex enditure also The charity's principal SoUrS of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47
covers the running of the orchestra. hiring venues ublici music costs....... The orchestra's funds are relatively small but it has opened a savings account for a proportion of funds which earns a small interest. Some expenditure in the coming years is anticipated to cover servicing of the orchestra's timpani to keep them in good workin order. The orchestra still meets in the same venue; the building has had considerable building work and is still available for the orchestra to hire for the foreseeable future. It is important for the orchestra finances, that concerts attract a large enough audien to cover costs. The orchestra invests in publicity and concerts have been well supported this last ear. 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: Type of governing document éirust deed. roval chartpr) How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated organisation Para 1.25 'Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with voting members other than its charity trustees'('Association Model Constitution,) issued by the Charity Commission. Elected by members of the charity at the Annual General Meeting 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 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Cornwall cOnrt Orchestra No other names 1167586 Laniley House Trispen Truro Cornwall TR49 AU
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Nam eof pers on (or bod y) Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year entit led to app oint trust ee (if an Susan Stone Chair Catherine Mccabe Treasurer From 7th October 2024 Until 7th October 2024 Andy Beard Laura Williams Treasurer Jenny Pitt 10 11 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director name None ortwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to propety belonging to the charity Trustee name None Dates acted If not for whole ear 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 Informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser None Name of chlef executive or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Gl, Full name(s) m. C_E. Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) Date I loXL
Cornwall Concert Orthestra . Summary Accounts 202&25 1st September 2024 -3tst August 2025 2022.23 202>24 167L52 $241 $8 Mernbefship fpes If refres17ments) Pla(ing day iraxne Grft refurKI Dort (Trefva ColleclNe) Grarts for soloists IV&akir£ Mlts_) C(Kbcert SP50f5h•p Grarrt frfyn Cornwall CoJfKJ 5418.2 1768.11 6334£6 2:G3:48 170 121178 61.35 56fj5 313 T(TfAL INCOME 92215 11Sfg).44 MusKal Director arKI Cofthjth fees Rehearsal hall hire CofKert Ven( hire and other costs 3239 16T7.6 6>8.1 .32 59 2.92 'JS 45 Soloists fees and travel Playing day venue hire Musbc hire and Purchase Publicrty, printsng and web costs Making IAusic membership and . strument purchase (32" mpani & ctyer) Other e/.pendrture T(JfAL EXPENDITURE 792.19 361AI Its6.1 S. 74 J).47 J76 255 145? r 140.3 3221 323 53 SUP.PWS/DE FICIT 19??.25 IS?}J/l 31Z2F ?24L