2021-11-05-accounts - Fitzfest

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FitzFest 1170198

Receipts and payments accounts

For the period 06/11/2020 to 05/11/2021

Section A Receipts and payments

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A1 Receipts
Unrestrict Resticte Endowme Total Last
ed Funds d Funds nt Funds Funds year £
£ £ £ £
Performin 0 0 0 0
g Fees
Donation 3,750 0 0 3,750
s
Sub 3,750 0 0 3,750
total
A2 Asset and investment sales
0 0 0 0
Sub 0 0 0 0
total
Total 3,750 3,750
receipts
A3 Payments
Performers 3,325 0 0 3,325
Fees
Administrati 0 0 0 0
on
Other fees 0 0 0 0
Travel 0 0 0 0
Accomm. 0 0 0 0
Postage 0 0 0 0
Consumable 0 0 0 0
s
Venue Hire 0 0 0 0
PR, Website, 0 0 0 0
Design
Sub total 3,325 0 0 3,325
A4 Asset and investment purchases
0 0 0 0
Sub total 0 0 0 0
Total 3,325 3,325
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payments
Net of
receipts/pa
yments
A5 0 0
Transfers
between
funds
A6 Cash 518.32 518.32
funds last
year end
Cash funds 425 425
this year
end
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

B1 Cash funds

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Unrestrict Resticte Total
ed Funds d Funds Funds £
£ £
Lloyds 425 0 425
treasurer’
s bank
account
Total 0 0
cash
funds
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B2 Other monetary assets N/A B3 Investment assets N/A B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use N/A

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B5 Liabilities
Fund to which Amount due When due
liability relates
Payments 0
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Signature Print Name Date of approval
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Independent examiner’s report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees of FitzFest On accounts 2021 Charity no 1170198 for the year ended

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention

1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect the requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Signed Date
Name Mr David Hillyer
Relevant professional LLM
qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Westdown, Westdown Lane,
Burwash Common, Sussex,
TN19 7JT
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06/11/2020 To 05/11/2021

Section A Reference and administration details

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Charity name FitzFest
Other names charity is FitzFest music festival
known by
Registered charity number 1170198
Charity’s principal address Flat 2, 17 Hanson Street
London
W1W 6TJ
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name Office (if any)
Mr Daniel Bates Chair
Ms Claire Louise John
Mr Bob Boas
Mr Stephen Carpenter
Section B Structure, governance and
management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution
How the charity is Charitable Incorporated
constituted Organisation
Trustee selection methods Appointed
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Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of The objects of the CIO are: to
the charity set out in its promote maintain improve and
governing document advance the arts by promoting a
series of public concerts,
dramatic performances,
exhibitions and other cultural
events celebrating the cultural
heritage of Fitzrovia, London
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and to promote maintain and
improve the education of the
public by providing workshops,
lectures and music education
work particularly (but not
exclusively) for people living in
Fitzrovia and to encourage the
giving of public performances
by schools, choirs and other like
organisations.
Summary of the main Between 10 and 22 June 2021,
activites undertaken for the Team FitzFest presented a wide
public benefit in relation to selection of concerts, drama
these objects pieces, talks, walks and social
and fitness events -- an
inclusive festival that paid
tribute both to the current
thriving community and to the
rich cultural history of the area.
Taking music out of the concert
hall and on to the streets of
London, venues included
unconventional spaces, such as
the Rebecca Hossack
Gallery and the Fitzrovia Chapel.
Our diverse
programme included both low-
cost and free events as we
wanted to make the festival as
accessible as possible. You
didn't need to book as it was a
simple process of card payment
on the door.
Alongside many world-class
professional musicians
performing daily, our
international artists for 2021
included Nick Moran, Neil
McLaren and Katherine Spencer.
These activities satisfy the
objects of the CIO in promoting
the arts and education of the
public by providing
performances and workshops.
FitzFest’s social media presence
continues to reach a large and
diverse audience.
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The trustees are aware of the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and are satisfied that the activities of FitzFest meet the criteria set out therein.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Summary of the main FitzFest 2021 celebrated
achievements of the charity London's Fitzrovia with all its
during the year musical heritage from past
generations together with the
contemporary diversity that
thrives today.
With a programme of music
made entirely by musicians who
have lived or worked in Fitzrovia
over the centuries - and often
played on historical instruments
made in Fitzrovia - the festival
was and always will be
grounded in the local
community.
The 2021 edition offered an
array of community concerts,
workshops, social and fitness
events to draw the local people
into the festival and to
celebrate the current
community alongside the
historical culture of the area.
We used unconventional spaces
such as shops, bars, pubs, art
galleries and open community
spaces.
FitzFest 2021 touched the lives
of people from across London as
they enjoyed music, walks, art
and yoga (plus workshops for
children). Events were often
held in unconventional venues,
which made them accessible to
all and extra interesting to
attend.
Feedback we collected made it
clear that the festival brought
friends and neighbours
together, exploring unknown
parts of the city and
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strengthening their sense of community. For them, Fitzrovia just felt a better place to visit, live or work. Building on the success of FitzFest 2019, we asked audiences and consulted with the community as to what events they would like to see staged at FitzFest 2022. We decided to reprise the Eric Coates piece that Sue wrote for FitzFest 2016. This was very successful and very well attended.

Section E Financial review

	Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves	The charity reported a surplus of £425 on 05/11/2021. It is the ambition of the trustees to build up reserves for future FitzFest festivals.
	Details of any funds materially in defecit

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

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Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature
Full name Daniel Bates
Position Chair
Date 19 August 2022
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