CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Report to tho trustoes Kimpkni Folk Everrts On accounts for thè yèar 3010912025 Charity no {rf any) 1168562 Set out on pages 34 I report to the trustees on my examination of the aOUnts of the above charty {Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 3010912025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Ad"). I report in respect of my examination of Ihe Trusf s accounts carried out undei se10n 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable DireCt)n$ given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Kb) of the Act. Independent I have compkted my examination. I confinn that no material matters have examlnofs statement come to my attention in o)nnection with the examination {other than that di10$ed below ') which gives me cause to beIve that in. any rnaterial the &counting records were not kept in accordar)ce with sectbon 130 of the Charities A(*: or the accounts did not 1rd with the accounting records., or the accounts did not compty with the applicable Wu1Ments conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that Ihe accourrts give a and fairf vmv whith 1$ not a matter consKlered as part of an iThJependent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in COnnectn wilh the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enab a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Ple8s& delete Ihe WO in Ihe br8ckeÉs if they do not apply. Signod: 1P November 2025 IAN MITCHELL Relevant profossional qualificatitinls) or body lif any): Financial Director 29 year5 Addro53: 49 Parkfield Crescent. Knnpton. Herts, SG4 8EQ IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete ifthe examiner needs to highlwht materk?I matters of concein (see CC32. IndeperKlent examination of charity ounts". dIreCtS and gu*Jan¢e for examiners). Glve h¢ro brief details of any Ftems that the éxaminèr Twhhes to dbsclose. IER Oct 2018
(HARtTY (OMMISSION FOR ENSLANO AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For thp ltsd To 0111CW2Q4 Section A Receipts and payments UEIiwtsi¢t•d R•strictad EndoTheM Totsi funds Lastyqar A1 Ro¢el FdISEr 1.710 11,1•4 Pbiry 71 AR) 11.141 4307 J96 10202 J78 Jn 754 Sub totsi 14.193 16241 A4Asset and In¥pstm•nt geotab Sub tot•1 141 14l•a N•tof rne•lplrfp•)Tn•rts) . A8 C•8h funds laBt yoar end 7MJT 6J31 CC1Ba8cx3Junts
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0111012024 Period slart dats To 3010912025 Perlod end date Charity name: 'MptOn Folk Events Charity reglstratlon number: 1168562 ObJoctlve8 and Actlvities SORP Sumrnary ofthe Purposes of the charity as set out in its goveming document Para 1.17 To advance. improve, develop and maintain public educatM)n in 8nd appreciatv)n ofthe art and Scien of musi {and in paticular folk music) by such means as the trustees in their absolute discret shall think fft. inrjuding the and recitals, and {b) by making grants or donations to further such other objects or purposes in Kimplon and the surrounding area as are exclusivety charitabk in )rdance with the IWK of England and Wales as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fft. Summary of the main activ[iS in relation to tl¥)se rFoses for the wblic benefit. in partUlar, t aclits, propcls or Serv Identi in the Para 1.17 and 1.19 We organise a range of folk muS-baSed events, includin9 an annual Kirnpton Folk Festival, at which we strive to show&2se hh qualty perfomiances. Thts indudes performan by leading national folk musicians along wth local musKians, a Ceilidh at which all are encouraged to Part[Pate. and workshops to intrcduc6 rnembe of tho publ to folk fnusic and to the ping of drferent musical instruments. Performers are encouraged to explain the backgr(MJnd to all pieces to enhan their audIen'S appreciation of the MUS and of the folk tr*Jition and its Importae to local c(xnmunities. Many of the activrties at the Kirnpton Folk Festival are free of charge in Ofder to encourage atter#Jance and participation by as many local people as possible and Ihus to serve as an intrryjuct to musi¢. the folk tradition and local cornrnunty TrI11. The Folk FestNal al80 includes stalL8 selling traditional crafts and produce, Morris Dancin and other traditional actrvrties.
We also cywise aThJ put on folk music evenings on 2 evenings each rnonlh at which local musicians perfomi fc4k songs, play fdk rnusic and recite poetry to audiences. There is no tharge for attendance at these folk evenings and all perfcffmers are encouraged to ttrdUCe their songyJmusicJpoems ty explaining the history andlor background of Ihe piece in order to inforn and educate am those attending and to maximw their apPreckl0n of each piece and hrm it frts in the folk tradition. Accounts.. No charges are made for atterularte at these evening and no fees ate paid: thus there is no Income or Expendrture ft>r indusion in our Aco)uits for the perKd pf this report. Furttw folk music events include the txcasional organisation and slaging of a Bam Dance as a communty activity, and other events where folk music is perf in a concert statement cA)nfirniiThJ whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charty Cornrnission wbi benefft Para1.18 lfjmpton Folk Events (KFE) Trustee3 have had regard to the guidance wued by the Chartty Commission on public benefft. as expressed in KFE'S consiitution as a F¢ndat)n Charitable Incorporated cio Addilional information (optional) You ChSe to include further statements where relevant abouL' SORP Policy on grant rnakwwJ Para 1.38 None Poliw on sttial investment induding prryjram related Para 1.38 None Contribution rnade by volunteers Para 1.38 In the Fj covered by this rep, the involvemerrt of Volunteer5 has been limrted to the activities of those who assisted the KFE Trustees in organising aThJ managing the folk fei¥al.
Achievom•nts and Porforniance SORP Summary of the main achievements of the ch&ity. identifying the dfflefence the charity's work has maje to the circumstances of its benthiari8s and ary v4#Ser benefrts to society as a Para 1.20 Durng the perd covered ty thrd report. KFE reviwwed its princip81 actrvittes, including the annual Fdk Festival which is held in Juty. the fun(kraising activities that had helped us achieve a Successful Festival and the other athiiies conducted by KFE in pursuit of its sims. During the perth, KFE Trusteeg also conducted planning and fund-raising actNitEs ahead of the next Folk Festival, as well as pursuing other tIvitS. inctuding the organisatp)n of folk music evenings. We l)elieve that KFE'S TWO has berrted the residents of Kirnpton and the surrounding area by.. providing a stage for local muSlan$ to sh(wase their talents generating increased awareness in folk music, bxal crafts et¢ and communty among yngsterS in the kKal region encourajing youngstersto develop an interest in folk music and local crafts providing a famity day-oul al the Fdk Festival and to further develop a sense of cal C•)mmunty among famil and I¢1 resKlents irveasing an aWanesS of the village and thus benefitirKJ other fvture Kimpton village events promoting tThiditional adi¥ities and values and sense of the imFXYtance of investing in the future of rural cornmunities such as those and its SUOund1n Addltlonal inforniatlon loptional) Youm ch(x>se to include fther ststements where relevant about: Achievements against ObjtIveS set Para 1.41 Perfomance of fundraising activities agalr objectives set Para 1.41 Fund-raising activities resufted in adequate funding for the Kimpton Folk Festival; and also genèrated a positive bank balance to alkm KFE to cover exFenditure need8d to plan and organi5e future festivals. Inveslmenl perfomance against obithes Para 1.41 Other
Flnan¢ial Reviow Review of the charlS financial posttion at the end ofthe afa 1.21 The financial pjsitm atthe erKI ofthe perk)d $h¢M the CIO holds positsve funds. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating vthy they are held Para 1.22 KFE'S pjlry is to mairttain approximately 50% of its annual tumovef as a general reserve. The aim is to ensure that sufficient funds are held the KFE bank accounts to ensure that preparations for the next upcorning Kimpton Folk Feslival {the charity's principal expenditure adwtyl can be funded without the charity's funds beir¥J Arnount of reseThes hetd Para 1.22 £6,695 Reasons for hokling zero reserves Para 1.22 Details of fvnd n*ialFrf in deficfl Para 1.24 nla Explanation of any uncertainties alxlrt tho chanty continuing as a wing concem Para 1.23 nla Additional information loptional You chts)se to Inc[le fwther statements Whe relevant about: The charitls wirtip SOU of furth (including any fundrabsirg) Para 1.47 During Ihe pJ, the w¥ic3pal scuces of funds were as folky. Ticket sales for events Sponsorship and advertisÈng by I1 companies. rants. Investmert policy and objectpies including any social inv8Stment pd Para 1.46 A description of the wirKxpal rtsks f&ing charity Pwa 1.46 A comwehenssve Risk Assessment IS Carried out in relation to annual Folk Festr¥al organi58d by KFE to date. The Risk A5sessmerrt identifies thtrmityating controls and Identif the Feople responsible for action in Ihe event of risks neèliNJ to be managed fijrther.
One sMJnificant ri8k fadng KFE is that of bad weather on the day ol the annual Folk Festpial, whth woukj result in people being discouraged from attending, thus fvwer beneffting from the work of the charity and an accompanying dcp•mtum in tthet sales (arKI thus redLKtion In funding). This risk ha$ been mibgated by organising the Fesi¥al in such a way that most coiicerts are held indoors. Music FerfMed on the Village Green remains at Somè rtsk of bad weather, though limited wet weather nis Vided. Stru Governance and Management DescrIn of charivs tntsts: Type of goveming docurtht Para 1.25 KFE'S goveming document was adopted on 15th December 2015. It is based closety on the stsndard ftymat for the'conslitirtion of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.. The onty voting Membe are the Clkgrity's How is the chsrity constiluted? Para 1.25 KFE is constituted as a Foundation Charitable Inc(Kporated Organisation (F-CIO) Trustee setIon methods including details of any constibjtional provisions e.g. election to post or name of Pafa 1.25 Tfustees are elected to p)st by a resolution passed at a property convened meeting of the charty tTUStees. in line wtth KFE'S COll8tilutitin to appcNnt e m trustees Addftlonal Inforniation (option¥l} You May choose lo knclude further slalemeThts where revant al)out: Polws arKI procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 l+lew trustees are provlded with a copy ol KFE'S Constiiulion dcument and are gpien free access lo all Significant dccuments retating lo the chanty, as stored online a deded site designed to be accessed al all times by all ttustees. These documents include al KFE p)licies and pr£dureS as well as minutes of all KFE meetings since the ch s ince
The chitS organi5aional strnrAure and any wJer netsrk with which the charity works Para 1.51 KFE is managed by fts trustees. During the period of Ihis reFxrt three KFE trustees at any one lime have ted in the roles of Chairman, Treasurerand Secretary. Relatw)nship with any related parties Para 1.51 KFE has maintained a ck)se wthing relationship wilh the group responsible for or9anising the annual Kimpton May Festtval (the Kimpton May Festival Commritee). KFE has also maintained dose links vAth Kim Parish Council. Roforeneo and Adminislyative d1 Charity name KNnpton Folk Events Other name the charity e$ KFE Registered chity number 1168562 Charit8 nCipal address 1 The Stype, ImthampSte1. Hertfordshir6. AL4 8RY Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person (or IxKly) entitled to appoint trustee Ill Offic• (if any) Datss acted rf not for 016 y•ar Neil Bums Brian King Steve Christopher Simon Boyd Richard Ettwwds lan Neilson Chak Deputy Chair Treasurer sal Pattersoft Corporate trustees- names of the direct(Ys at the date the reF**I was approv&J DSr¢ctor name None Name of trustees hohjing tille to prOF bek)nging to the chafity Trustse name Dat•s aGted rf not for •ar None
Funds held as custodlan t on behall of <>th•rs held in this capauty Name and objects ol the charity on wlK)se behalf the assets are hekl and hc6Y th falls with•n the rtCJ1an charity's oiye Details of arrangements for safe custcty and segregalion of such 8$8ets the chanty's (Mn None Additional tnfomiation {optional) Name8 and addresses of advisers (Optional inforn)alion) Typ• of Name Addrus advlsor Nla Name of chief exe¢utlvo or names of $gnior staff rnembers {Optional Infomiation) None Exomptions from dlscltysure Reason for noTrdisclosure of key personnel details None Other othnal Infomiatlon None Doclarations The dedare that thèy hav• approved the trustoes, report abov Signed on behall of the chaTIty'$ trustees SSgnatur•(s) Full name(•l Neil Bums Position chairnn 2 November 2025