MUSIC FOR THE MEMORY CHARITY NO: 1178578
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT – 1 APRIL 2023 to 31 MARCH 2024
Purpose of the Charity
Music for the Memory (MFTM) exists to provide access to a fun, free and no obligation singing programme for those living with memory issues, including the elderly, those diagnosed with dementia and their carers. Weekly live sessions are provided 48 weeks per year and in addition we also live stream these sessions via Zoom, enabling those unable to get to us to continue to access the service.
person each week.
Funding
Rother Community Lottery
A total of £127 was received from this source towards general funds.
Other Fundraising:
Personal donations and a variety of individual sponsored activities accounted for the remaining income.
Trustees
2 new Trustees joined us in the course of this year, Marguerite Gillougley and Penny Phillips, bringing our total to 5 Trustees.
Volunteers
We had a total of 10 volunteers, including Trustees who were very hands- on at the sessions.
Sta;
We have no employed sta^, but we do pay a self-employed professional singer to lead our sessions.
Music for The Memory Financial Statement April 2023-24
| OPENING BALANCE | £5,264.52 | |
|---|---|---|
| INCOME SUMMARY 2023-24 | Amount | |
| Cash Donations | £5,310.01 | |
| Other Donations and Credits | £214.24 | |
| Rother Community Lottery | £127.00 | |
| Petty Cash Deposits/Collection Tins | £938.03 | |
| TOTAL INCOME | £6,589.28 | |
| EXPENDITURE SUMMARY 2023-24 | ||
| Professional Singing Fees | £2,280.00 | |
| Venue Hire | £1,550.00 | |
| Website/Subscriptions/Insurance/Publicity/Admin | £1,974.86 | |
| Taxi Hire for Members | £58.00 | |
| Member events | £1,906.77 | |
| Equipment Purchases | £52.45 | |
| TOTAL EXPENDITURE | £7,822.08 | |
| CLOSING BALANCE | £4,031.72 | |
| 31st March 2024 |
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