Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April 2020 To 31[st] March 2021
Charity name: The Octandre Ensemble
Charity registration number: 1178461
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance, develop and maintain the public’s appreciation of and education in the art of modern and contemporary music, through the presentation of public concerts championing the work of contemporary composers, and the making and dissemination of recordings |
| 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 |
The COVID-19 pandemic prevented the presentation of public concerts for much of the year 20/21. Our activity during this period addresses our charitable purposes directly: a commercial recording of music by a little-known British composer, with whom we have a longstanding relationship. The recording will be featured on a double CD, to be released by Another Timbre records. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
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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
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| 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 | Frank Denyer‘Voices’ recording In December 2020, we organised and co- directed a recording of ‘Voices’, one of four interludes from Frank Denyer’s large-scale work,Melodies. The recording will appear on a double CD to be released by Another Timbre records. This furthered our unique relationship with Denyer – the latest in a 5- year thread of collaborations. As he approaches 80, the composer is recording many of his works, altogether making a retrospective collection to document his 50-year career. Octandre is nowadays a principal exponent, worldwide, of this repertoire. The recordings we have made in Denyer’s presence will establish performance traditions for this unique music, which often features instruments from different cultures, or newly invented ones. Also, as in the case of ‘Voices’, often it explores original means of notation, generating new perspectives on performance. In addition to helping Denyer complete this project, this activity aids beneficiaries in creating authentic, commercially available recordings of this rare music. This will maintain and further the contemporary- music public’s appreciation and knowledge, both in Britain and further afield. Notably, for this recording, we hired three young musicians (recent graduates), for whom this professional experience was arguably educational, and further, gave them first-hand knowledge of Denyer’s music. It is our hope that this will inspire them to wish to find out more about this repertoire, potentially to include it in their own performances, or to assimilate its influence in their compositions, and to help disseminate it amongst their peers. |
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where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of 20/21, no moneys were owed to other parties; likewise, no moneys were due to be paid to the CIO. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | At present the need for reserves does not exist as the charity has no ongoing operational costs in terms of salaries or premises and is holding minimal funds for petty cash requirements. Its activities have to date been undertaken on a project-by- project basis, and funds are raised as and when required for each project. The trustees do however intend to review this regularly and when necessary to address the question of forming a policy for reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | As above there is no reserves policy in place. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As above there is no reserves policy in place. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The CIO has no funds or subsidiary undertakings that are materially in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | At the date of approving the report and accounts, there are no uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. |
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where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The source of funding for the CIO during the period 2020/21 was a payment for the ensemble’s services, made by the composer Frank Denyer. During this period, applications for funds (for projects to take place in 21/22) were also made to: • RVW Trust, • PRS Foundation, • Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung (Munich), • Steel Charitable Trust, • Golsoncott Foundation |
| 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
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| 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 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| 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 resolution |
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where relevant about: |
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| 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 |
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| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Octandre Ensemble |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1178461 |
| Charity’s principal address | 21 Polsted Road, London SE6 4YH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Richard Bernas | Chair | |||
| Sarah Holford | ||||
| Guillaume Descottes |
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| Christian Mason | Treasurer |
– 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
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
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) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Christian | Mason | |
Treasurer |
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| 31stJanuary 2022 | ||
| 31stJanuary 2022 |
Annual accounts for 2020 – 2021
These accounts have not been audited, as this is not a Charities Commission requirement for small CIOs (with incomes of less than £25,000pa).
| INCOME | |
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| Balance brought forward from 31 March 2020 | 1,281.25 |
| Hire of Ensemble | 900.00 |
| TOTAL INCOME | 900.00 |
| PLUS BROUGHT FORWARD | 2,181.25 |
| EXPENDITURE | |
| Recording Engineer/Venue Hire | 150 |
| SUB-TOTAL | 150 |
| Musicians’fees | 750 |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | 900 |
| BALANCE IN BANK ACCOUNT | 1281.25 |
| LESS COMMITTED FUNDS: | 0 |
| LESS ALLOCATED FUNDS: | 0 |
| TOTAL OF COMMITTED & ALLOCATED FUNDS | 0 |
| WORKING ACCOUNT BALANCE | 1281.25 |