31 January 2026 ## RAVA Music Foundation **Trustees’ Annual Report** 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 The trustees are pleased to report that the Foundation continued its activities in accordance with its governing document throughout the year, building on the experience and learning gained in previous years. By prioritising group participation rather than focusing solely on performance, the Foundation supported the emotional wellbeing and confidence of its participants, many of whom may otherwise experience isolation. Weekly practice sessions were enriched through the inclusion of a wider range of musical instruments, supported by volunteer artists playing piano, flute, guitar, and _daf (traditional Iranian percussion instrument)_ . During the year, greater emphasis was placed on group singing rather than multi-part vocal works to increase energy and engagement within rehearsals. During the spring and summer months, part of weekly sessions was dedicated to practising group folk dances. In addition to indoor sessions, the Foundation organised a few outdoor walks and nature outings during the year. These activities, which proved popular, supported participants’ physical wellbeing and strengthened social connections within the group. The Foundation also offered free introductory music theory classes for new learners. These sessions were designed to provide participants with the core knowledge required to develop confidence and take part effectively in group rehearsals Until late 2024, activities were held at the Ashchurch Centre (W12), a venue made available to the Foundation for a limited period by Hammersmith Council. For subsequent sessions, the Foundation initially hired a hall at Kensington Library (W8) before relocating its regular activities to Scott Hall at St Peter’s School in Hammersmith (W6) Sessions took place weekly throughout the year, except during official UK public holidays. Where venues were unavailable or weather conditions prevented in-person meetings, activities were delivered online, enabling continuity of provision. There were no changes to the trustees during the year, and all decisions continued to be made unanimously by the three trustees, following consultation with the group participants where appropriate. The Foundation did not receive any grants, donations, or external funding during the year. This is believed to reflect reduced community resources and increased living costs, particularly affecting migrant families. All expenditure was financed through tuition fees received, with fees structured to ensure both financial sustainability and continued affordability for participants All financial transactions were processed through the Foundation’s bank account at CAF Bank and were approved by the Board of Trustees, requiring the signatures of two trustees. While the Foundation wished to hold a public performance at year end, financial constraints made this impractical. Instead, a community gathering was held to coincide with the Iranian New Year, attended by approximately one hundred people at Scott Hall W6. The event featured performances developed during the year and was delivered entirely through voluntary effort. Attendance was free and open to all. The trustees confirm that the financial report for the year 2024/2025, together with photographs from activities, is attached. Mehrdad Minoukadeh Chair of Trustees RAVA Music Foundation **Appendix A** Our accounts for the period April 2024 to March 2025. **Appendix B** Some images reflecting our activities during the financial year. ## **Appendix A** **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2025** **FOR** **RAVA Music Foundation** **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1172810** ## **RAVA Music Foundation** ## **Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 March 2025** |**INCOME SOURCES**
Grant
Donations
Interest
Sales
Students Payments
**EXPENDITURE**
Bank Charges
Class Expenses (Exp.)
Computer Consumables & IT Exp.
Concert Exp.
Equipment Exp.
Insurance
Meeting Exp.
Professional Fee
Rent
Advertising
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Sundries
Musician / Dancer
Teaching and Tutorials
Telephone and Fax
Travel and subsistence
**Loss/Net Profit**|**2025**
**2024**
**2023**
£
£
£
£
£
£
0.00
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0.00
0.00
220.00
15.07
14.60
14.90
0.00
3,902.16
0.00
1197.00
4,357.00
4,648.15
**1212.07**
**8,273.76**
**4,883.05**
60.00
60.00
177.78
83.16
270.37
344.87
422.94
400.37
355.42
0.00
200.00
0.00
154.69
0.00
213.94
0.00
322.24
212.45
0.00
67.15
41.45
0.00
250.00
150.00
694.80
4,671.40
1,275.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
170.46
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,080.00
0.00
0.00
7,025.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
305.00
288.00
**1390.60**
**8,796.99**
**10,083.91**
**-178.53**
**-523.23**
**-5,200.86**|**2025**
**2024**
**2023**
£
£
£
£
£
£
0.00
0
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0
0.00
0.00
220.00
15.07
14.60
14.90
0.00
3,902.16
0.00
1197.00
4,357.00
4,648.15
**1212.07**
**8,273.76**
**4,883.05**
60.00
60.00
177.78
83.16
270.37
344.87
422.94
400.37
355.42
0.00
200.00
0.00
154.69
0.00
213.94
0.00
322.24
212.45
0.00
67.15
41.45
0.00
250.00
150.00
694.80
4,671.40
1,275.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
170.46
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,080.00
0.00
0.00
7,025.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
305.00
288.00
**1390.60**
**8,796.99**
**10,083.91**
**-178.53**
**-523.23**
**-5,200.86**| |---|---|---| |||**10,083.91**| |||| |||**-5,200.86**| **RAVA Music Foundation** ## **Balance Sheet** ## **As at 31st March 2025** |**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors and prepayments
CAF BANK
Current Account
Deposit Account
Cash in hand
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
Accruals & Creditors
Loan advanced
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**NET ASSETS**
**FINANCED BY :**
Balance brought forward
Net Profit for the Year|**2025**
**2024**
**2023**
£
£
£
£
£
£
7,088.26
7266.89
7,790.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
**7,088.26**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**7,088.26**
**7266.89**
**7,790.12**
**7,088.26**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.12**
**7,266.89**
7,790.12
12,990.98
-178.53
-523.23
-5,200.86
**7,088.36**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.12**|**2025**
**2024**
**2023**
£
£
£
£
£
£
7,088.26
7266.89
7,790.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
**7,088.26**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**0.00**
**7,088.26**
**7266.89**
**7,790.12**
**7,088.26**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.12**
**7,266.89**
7,790.12
12,990.98
-178.53
-523.23
-5,200.86
**7,088.36**
**7,266.89**
**7,790.12**| |---|---|---| |||**0.00**| |||**7,790.12**| |||| |||**7,790.12**| |||12,990.98
-5,200.86| |||**7,790.12**| **RAVA Music Foundation** ## **Notes to the Accounts** ## **Year Ended 31st March 2025** ## 1 **ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Accounting convention** The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting by Charities. ## **Income** Income represents Grant, donations, functions, and Sale of Tickets. All income is accounted for on a receipt basis. The income and surplus are attributable to the one principal activity of the Charity. ## 2 **STAFF COSTS** No remuneration was paid or is payable in the year, directly or indirectly, out of the funds of the Charity, to any Trustee or to a person or persons connected with any of them. No reimbursement of expenses has been made or is due to be made to any of the Trustees in respect of the year. ## 3 **RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN RESERVES** |Opening reserves
Surplus/Deficit for
the financial year
Closing reserves
Opening reserves
Surplus/Deficit
for the financial
year
Closing reserves|2024
7,790.00
-523.00
~~**7,267.00**~~
**2025**
£
7267.00
-178.00
~~**7088.00**~~|£|20**2**3
12,990.00
-5,200.00
~~**7,790.00**~~
024
£
7790.00
-523.00
~~**7267.00**~~||202**2**
£
4,250.00
8,740.00
~~**12,990.00**~~
023
£
12990.00
-5200.00
~~**7790.00**~~| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||| ||||||| Farzaneh Heidari – Treasurer ## **Farzaneh Heidari** Approved by the 31/01/2026 Trustees endix B q* Mi riN & I -vT J Aèfirnlt..? If 41J 41 Ill, E¥ 10.