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2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 06.04.2023 Period start date To 05.04.2024 Period end date

Charity name: Sound World

Charity registration number: 1178026

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The advancement of public appreciation the charity as set out in its and knowledge of classical music (including governing document contemporary classical music). The promotion of musical education, knowledge, creativity and composing skills of, in particular but not exclusively, young people.

Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
beneft, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identifed in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 In April 2023 we held the last of
composition workshop of our spring
workshop series.
2023 also saw the frst concerts by the
newly formed Sound World Group (SWG),
starting with a concert as part of the
Shaftesbury Festival. SWG also began a
residency at the Crypt at The Mount
Without in Bristol, one of the city’s most
atmospheric venues.
SWG concerts have been a great success
and the residency is something to build on
for the future.
Sadly, an Arts Council England (ACE)
application was unsuccessful, resulting in
the residency being put on hold. A decision
was made to reapply to ACE, but we also
began a period of contingency planning
should ACE prove to be an unreliable
source of funding in the medium term.
Concerns about the loss of music from
state education, declining participation in
music, ever decreasing funding for music
(and classical music in particular) and the
dangers of AI, led Sound World to
investigate this subject more fully.
This, in turn, led to us developing the_A land_
_without music?_podcast series. Through out
2023/24 we conducted a series of
interviews with prominent fgures from the
worlds of music, education, psychiatry,
neuroscience and AI.
The series is scheduled for released on all
the main podcast platforms from Autumn
2024.
Statement confrming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
beneft		 Para 1.18 The trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making

Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the diference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider
benefts to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The development of SWG, a vibrant,
engaging and committed group of new
music specialists and the establishment of
the residency at the Mount Without helps us
to reach new audiences. It provides a
relatable, yet challenging way in to classical
and contemporary music and has created
unique and exciting new music events for
the wider audience.
A substantial amount of work has been
done on the_A land without music?_podcast
series. Ultimately, this will help our goal of
promoting music education and will raise
awareness of music’s importance within our
cultural landscape and within society as a
whole.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set

Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
fnancial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Our fnancial position has been hit by the
failure of our ACE application. We will
reapply to ACE whilst also developing new
ways of funding our programme and
improving fnancial resilience.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 The reserves policy agreed by the trustees
is 10% of annual spending.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £251
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially in
defcit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47
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
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 Appointed by the trustees

Additional information (optional)

You may 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

Charity name Sound World
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1178026

Charity’s principal address 40 High St., Claverham, Bristol. BS49 4NE

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Ofce (if any) Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body)
entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20		 Dr Sadie
Harrison		 Chair
Mr John Stagg Treasurer
Mrs Catherine
Freda		 Secretary
Dr Rageni
Sangha

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

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 information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Dr Julian Leeks

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Sadie E Harrison Full name(s) Sadie Harrison Position (eg CHAIR Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 20 December 2024

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE013849 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1178026

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

for

Sound World

Monahans Chartered Accountants Hermes House Fire Fly Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2GA

Sound World

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 2
Independent Examiner's Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 to 8
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 9

Sound World

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 5 April 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on pages 6 and 7 and comply with the charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, including Update Bulletin 2

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The advancement of public appreciation and knowledge of classical music (including contemporary classical music). The promotion of musical education, knowledge, creativity and composing skills of, in particular but not exclusively, young people.

Significant activities

In April 2023 we held the last of composition workshop of our spring workshop series.

2023 also saw the first concerts by the newly formed Sound World Group (SWG) starting with a concert as part of the Shaftesbury Festival.

SWG also began a residency at the Crypt at The Mount Without in Bristol, one of the city’s most atmospheric venues.

SWG concerts have been a great success and the residency is something to build on for the future.

Sadly, an Arts Council England (ACE) application was unsuccessful, resulting in the residency being put on hold. A decision was made to reapply to ACE, but we also began a period of contingency planning should ACE prove to be an unreliable source of funding in the medium term.

Concerns about the loss of music from state education, declining participation in music, ever decreasing funding for music (and classical music in particular) and the dangers of AI, led Sound World to investigate this subject more fully.

This, in turn, led to us developing the A land without music? podcast series. Through out 2023/24 we conducted a series of interviews with prominent figures from the worlds of music, education, psychiatry, neuroscience and AI.

The series is scheduled for released on all the main podcast platforms from Autumn 2024.

Public benefit

The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

The development of SWG, a vibrant, engaging and committed group of new music specialists and the establishment of the residency at the Mount Without helps us to reach new audiences. It provides a relatable, yet challenging way in to classical and contemporary music and has created unique and exciting new music events for the wider audience.

A substantial amount of work has been done on the A land without music?podcast series. Ultimately, this will help our goal of promoting music education and will raise awareness of music's importance within our cultural landscape and within society as a whole.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Our financial position has been hit by the failure of our ACE application. We will reapply to ACE whilst also developing new ways of funding our programme and improving financial resilience.

Reserves policy

The reserves policy agreed by the trustees is 10% of annual spending.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity was established by the Governing Documented dated 19 April 2018. The CIO has been approved by the Charity Commission and is registered as Number 1178026. The names of the present Trustees and their advisers are shown below. The power to remove and appoint new or additional Trustees is vested in the Trustees.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

CE013849 (England and Wales)

Page 1

Sound World

Report of the Trustees

for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

Registered Charity number 1178026

Registered office 40 High Street Claverham Bristol BS49 4NE

Trustees

S Harrison J Stagg C Freda R Sangha

Independent Examiner

Monahans Chartered Accountants Hermes House Fire Fly Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2GA

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by: 31st January 2025

John Stagg

........................................................................ J Stagg - Trustee

Page 2

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Sound World

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Sound World ('the Company' )

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 5 April 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe in any material respect:

1, Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by Section 130of the Act; or

  1. The accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Robert Branch

Monahans Chartered Accountants Hermes House Fire Fly Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN2 2GA

Date: .............................................

Page 3

Sound World

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 3,380 - 3,380 6,302
Other trading activities 2 2,831 - 2,831 769
Total 6,211 - 6,211 7,071
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Fees 12,581 - 12,581 2,978
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (6,370) - (6,370) 4,093
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 4,154 - 4,154 61
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD (2,216) - (2,216) 4,154

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 4

Sound World

Balance Sheet

5 April 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
fund fund funds funds
Notes £ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank 242 - 242 5,154
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 5 (2,458) - (2,458) (1,000)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) (2,216) - (2,216) 4,154
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES (2,216) - (2,216) 4,154
NET ASSETS (2,216) - (2,216) 4,154
FUNDS 6
Unrestricted funds (2,216) 4,154
TOTAL FUNDS (2,216) 4,154

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 5 April 2024.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:

John Stagg

............................................. J Stagg - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

Page 5

Sound World

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising events 987 769
Sponsorships 1,844 -
2,831 769

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 5 April 2024 nor for the year ended 5 April 2023.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 5 April 2024 nor for the year ended 5 April 2023.

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 6,302 - 6,302
Other trading activities 769 - 769
Total 7,071 - 7,071
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Fees 2,978 - 2,978

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Sound World

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
fund fund funds
£ £ £
NET INCOME 4,093 - 4,093
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 61 - 61
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 4,154 - 4,154
5. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024 2023
£ £
Other creditors 1,440 -
Accrued expenses 1,018 1,000
2,458 1,000
6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 6.4.23 in funds 5.4.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 4,154 (6,370) (2,216)
TOTAL FUNDS 4,154 (6,370) (2,216)
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 6,211 (12,581) (6,370)
TOTAL FUNDS 6,211 (12,581) (6,370)
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement At
At 6.4.22 in funds 5.4.23
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 61 4,093 4,154
TOTAL FUNDS 61 4,093 4,154

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Sound World

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

6. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Incoming Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 7,071 (2,978) 4,093
TOTAL FUNDS 7,071 (2,978) 4,093
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement At
At 6.4.22 in funds 5.4.24
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 61 (2,277) (2,216)
TOTAL FUNDS 61 (2,277) (2,216)

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General fund 13,282 (15,559) (2,277)
TOTAL FUNDS 13,282 (15,559) (2,277)

7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 5 April 2024.

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Sound World

Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 5 April 2024

2024 2023
£ £
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations 58 41
Gift aid - 126
Grants 3,322 6,135
3,380 6,302
Other trading activities
Fundraising events 987 769
Sponsorships 1,844 -
2,831 769
Total incoming resources 6,211 7,071
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Insurance - 174
Artists fees 8,673 847
Studio fees 410 135
Distribution costs 642 9
Sheet music 126 45
Travel 815 -
Podcast interviews 538 -
11,204 1,210
Support costs
Management
Administration costs 552 783
Sundries - 67
Website hosting 290 269
842 1,119
Finance
Postage and stationery 25 129
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees 510 520
Total resources expended 12,581 2,978
Net (expenditure)/income (6,370) 4,093

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