## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1 August 2024 To 31 July 2025** ## **Charity name: HENLEY MUSIC SCHOOL** ## **Charity registration number: 1178102** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To advance the education of the public in the
subject of music.| |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|For the public benefit to promote the musical
education of children, young people and by
extension adults regardless of ability, background
or means in such ways as the charity trustees
think fit, including by:
1.
providing bursaries to those who are
otherwise unable to avail themselves of the
musical opportunities that are available;
2.
giving individual music lessons in any
instrument;
3.
offering free music clubs to state schools;
4.
designing and running music introduction
sessions and fun days within the schools;
5.
providing curriculum support for local state
schools; and
6.
putting on concerts and performances
throughout the year.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit|Para 1.18|Henley Music School meets the definition of a
public benefit entity under FRS102. The accounts
and the trustees' report have both been prepared
in accordance with guidance issued by the Charity
Commission| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Henley Music School Individual Bursary Policy ||Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||In accordance with the vision and aims of the
charity, to provide up to 100% bursaries on fees
for every activity it offers. HMS offers subsidies
and or bursaries to identified children.
Henley Music School (HMS) pledges to provide up
to 100% bursaries on fees for every activity it
offers, providing certain criteria are met; below is
the HMS policy on awarding a bursary to an
individual.
Director of HMS to have a discussion with head
teacher at the school attended by the child
regarding funding. This discussion would include
seeking clarification on the following types of
criteria:
Child on Pupil Premium
Conversation with a parent
Conversation with the school
Agreement that the bursary is reviewed annually
School-aged child
Initial conversation with parent/carer on the
amount required
Form to fill in
Proof of address
Copy of Benefit letter or pay slip
Photo ID
Further conversation with the head teacher
Agreement that the bursary is reviewed annually
Confirmation of invoice values for Tutor and HMS
Adult learner
Initial conversation with the individual on the
amount required.|| |---|---|---|---|---|---| Form to fill in Proof of address Copy of Benefit letter or pay slip Photo ID Agreement that the bursary is reviewed annually Confirmation of invoice values for Tutor & HMS Autistic learner Same policy as school-aged child. TERMS OF SUBSIDY/BURSARY Instruments are kept in good condition Child has a minimum of 75% attendance rate in the supported activity Bursary/subsidy will be initially awarded for one full school year to be reviewed annually. HMS reserves the right to alter or remove subsidiary/bursaries, having provided 4 weeks’notice ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to society
as a whole.|Para 1.20|1.
Provision of bursaries to those who are
otherwise unable to avail themselves of the
musical opportunities that are available: 12
bursaries awarded, ranging between 10% –
100%
2.
Free music clubs offered to state schools
3.
Designing and running music introduction
sessions and fun days within the schools: Most
instruments represented across all schools.
4.
Provision of curriculum support for local state
schools: 200 children across 4 schools
receiving tuition and instruments, 100%
bursary.
5.
Concerts and performances throughout the
year:
Living Advent performances by all Henley
Music School groups open to the public, free of
charge| Concerts and music assemblies in schools, open only to parents. ## **Financial Review** |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period|Para 1.21|In this year the charity received funding and
income from charitable activities totalling £13,267
and after costs of providing tuition this resulted in a
deficit of £8,136.| |---|---|---| |Statement explaining
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held|Para 1.22|The income and property of the CIO must be
applied solely towards the promotion of the
objects.
The Trustees have taken steps to reduce
outgoings and build up reserves in order to secure
the long-term viability of the charity, resulting in a
healthy surplus at year end which was immediately
channelled into curriculum teaching in schools at
the start of the academic year / the charity’s
financial year.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|Reserves are held at year end totalling £17,401| |Reasons for holding
zero reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially
in deficit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern|Para 1.23|| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing
document|Para 1.25|CIO – FOUNDATION| |How is the charity|Para 1.25|CHARITABLE INCORPORATED| |constituted?||ORGANISATION (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 for a term of three years by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting of the
charity trustees.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|HENLEY MUSIC SCHOOL| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charity number|1178102| |Charity’s principal address|Blooms Cottage, Binfield Heath, Oxfordshire RG9 4ED| **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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4|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
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**any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||GLEN LAMBERT|Chair||| ||ISOBEL HARRIS|Treasurer||| ||IAN HOLLIDAY|||| ||WILL HART|||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** Laura Nicola Reineke - CEO ## **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.** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s) Isobel Harris
Full name(s) Isobel Haris
Position (eg Treasurer
Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Date 28/05/2026
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Charity number.. 1178102 Henley Music School CIO For the year ended 31 July 2025 A¢Youqtiqg Henley Music School CIO Contents Page For the year ended 31 July 2025 Independent Examinefs Repoit to the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Staternents 4t06 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Henley Music School CIO Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 July 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025, Respon8lbilitle8 and ba818 of report As the charity trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act,). I report In respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{Sllbl of the Act. Independent examiner8 8tatement I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity a5 required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom 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 vie which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examinalion, I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with th8 examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ACS Accounting {Berkshire) Ltd Chartered Management Accountants Suite 3 Market House 19-21 Market Place Wokingham RG40 1AP 20 November 2025 1 of7 Henley Music School CIO Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 July 2025 Notes Unr88trict8d funds 2024 Income and ondowments from: Donations and legacie5 Inveslmenls Bank interest receivable Total 13,000 41,765 267 60 13,267 41.825 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Music Education Total (21.403) (21,403) (19,550) (19,550) Not Incomelexpenditure Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carriod forward (8,136) 22,275 25,537 17,401 3,262 28.537 2of7 Henley Music School CIO Statement of Financial Position As at 31 July 2025 Nota8 2025 2024 Current assets Cash al bank and in hand 19.272 19.272 (1.871) 27,146 27,146 (1,6091 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln one yeai. Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities 17,401 17,401 25,537 25,537 Net assets 17,401 25,537 The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Total funds 17.401 17,401 25,537 25,537 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by". Isobel Harris Trustee 25 November 2025 3ot7 Henley Music School CIO Notes to the Financial Stalements For the year ended 31 July 2025 1. Accounting Policie8 Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under Ihe historical cost convention. excepl for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in acccfdance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of R￿ornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019),. Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. and the Charities Act 2011. Henley Music School CIO meets the definition of a public benefil entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otheN4ise stated in the reSevanl accounting policy nole(s>. Going concern Statoment of cash flow8 The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charity is small. Incoming r080urces All incoming resources a￿ included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quanlified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income-. Ro8ource8 exp•nd•d Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure: 2. Income from donations and legacie8 2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Donations received 13,000 41,765 13,000 41,765 3. Not in¢omel{exponditure) for the year This is stated after chargingl{crediting).' 2025 2024 Accountancy fees Staff pension contributions 533 734 156 4of7 Henley Music School CIO Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 July 2025 4. Staff Costs and emolumonts Total staff costs for the year ended 31 July 2025 were.. 2025 2024 Salaries and wages Pension costs 13,404 7,003 13,404 7,159 2025 2024 Operalions 5. Cornparatlve lor the Stat¢m•nt of Flnancl•l Actlvftl The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds. The depreciation charge for the year is £{6) in respect of assets leased under finance leases or hire purchase contracts. 7. Creditors: amount8 falllng duo wlthln one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Olher creditors Accruals and deferred income 103 215 692 702 1,768 1,871 1,609 8. Movement tn funds Unrestricted Fund8 Balance at 0110812024 Incomlng rnsources Outgoing resources Balance at 3110712025 General General 25.537 13,267 (21,403) 17,401 25,537 13,267 (21.4031 17.401 5of7 Henley Music School CIO Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For Ihe year ended 31 July 2025 Unrestricted Funds - PrevSou8 year Balance at 0110812023 Incomlng re80urco8 Outgoing re$ourcos Balanco at 3110712024 GeneTrl General 3.262 41.825 (19.550) 25,537 3,262 41,825 (19,SS0) 25,537 The income and propety of Ihe CIO must be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects being in short Ihe promotion of musical education for childred young people and by extension adults regardless of ability. 6017 Henley Music School CIO Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 July 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations & grants 13.000 41.765 13,000 41.765 Investments Bank interest receivable 267 60 267 60 Total Incomlng r080urco8 EXPENDITURE Charltable actlvlties Direct costs Tutor costs 13,267 41,825 (773) (6,810) {2,403) 17,5831 (2,403) SUPPORT COSTS Management Staff costs - wages & salaries Staff cost5 - pension contributions <6,594) (7,003) 1156) (6,594) 17,1 $9) Governance costs Accountancy fees Legal and professional fees Premises costs Motor and travel expenses Other office costs Interesl payable Insurance Bursary costs Sundry marketing Bookkeeping costs Telephone & Internet Subscriptions & memberships 1533) 13,332) {734} 15.4381 (1691 1181 1831 1411 {8Q51 11.4931 189> (6) 1691) (1,196) (103) (356) (357) (583) {410) (797) 17,226) (9.988) Total re80urce8 oxpended 121,403> (19.550) Net Expenditure (8,136) 22,275 7of7 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements