Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 05 04 2024 To 05 04 2025
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name All In Sound
Other names charity is known by n/a
Registered charity number (if any) 1179012
Charity's principal address 26 Mistletoe Lane Ely Postcode CB6 2YX
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 (ifany) |
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| Stephen Pearl | ||||
| Emma Greatorex | Resigned 2 Dec 2024 | |||
| Adam Knott | ||||
| Kathryn Pearcey | ||||
| Richard Hobbs | ||||
| Karen Alsop | Joined 3 Feb 2025 | |||
| Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) |
| Name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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| N/A | |
All In Sound Trustees Annual Report
September 2022
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) | ||
| Director – Kathryn Rowland |
Director – Kathryn Rowland
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document CIO Foundation
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted CIO
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Trustee selection methods Appointed by existing Trustees and in collaboration with the Director. (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
- policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees.
All new trustees receive documents welcoming them as a trustee with guidance on their role, and responsibilities. They are also required to fill in a Conflict-of-Interest Form, linked to All In Sound’s policy, as well as a Code of Conduct.
We have also introduced for this year and going forward, a monthly check of the Risk Register by two Trustees,
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.
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relationship with any related parties.
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
The provision of the arts and advancement of education, and the relief of those in need, by providing music-making and singing activities for everyone, in a safe and inclusive environment.
All In Sound Trustees Annual Report
September 2022
Sing! Together Weekly sessions for people living with dementia and their carers, supported by a team of volunteers and a professional musician who leads the group. In addition to our group in Ely that has been running since April 2018, we also have group in Soham that started in March 2024. We were delighted to be able to do this due to additional funding obtained through the Healthier Communities Fund through Cambridgeshire Community Foundation.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to During 2024 2025 we also started a group at St John’s College School in these objects (include within Cambridge, but this only ran for a few months due to logistical this section the statutory challenges, so the project was stopped early and pro-rata funds returned declaration that trustees have to the school. had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity The trustees can confirm that the activities of All In Sound are for the Commission on public public benefit. benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
During the year, arm’s length payments were made to Kathryn Rowland, who acts in a key management role of £16,308, for the provision of music leadership and £6,600 for management and administrative expenses. All payments are fully agreed in advance with the Board of Trustees.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grant making.
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policy programme related investment.
In addition, Kathryn Rowland volunteered and donated an equivalent of, in excess of £13,500, worth of hours for the running and management of the charity, averaging 1 ½ - 2 days per week work for 45 weeks of the year.
Volunteers are also involved in the weekly sessions run for those living with dementia. A team of 10 volunteers working for up to 3 hours each week.
- contribution made by volunteers.
All In Sound Trustees Annual Report
September 2022
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
Sing! Together
This programme has attracted more members attending the weekly sessions, and in December 2024 put on a highly successful concert that celebrated both the Soham and Ely groups.
We have also secured funds during this financial year so that both groups can continue through 2024 2025 financial year including a successful National Lottery Bid that came through in December 2024.
Management
We are pleased to report that Trustee membership has stayed stable through the financial year 2024 2025. One member left after a successful 3-year term, and we were able to welcome a new Trustee on board.
We use Trello as a tool for communication and information, in addition to email, finding it helpful to have a central place for everyone to access, as well as WhatsApp to speed up communications when needed.
Overall, a successful year for All In Sound.
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September 2022
Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Our Reserves Policy is reviewed every 6 months during the board meeting.
In the long-term, All In Sound will aim to hold sufficient free reserves to cover a minimum of 3 months operating costs, with the target being £1,000 and as such, we have currently managed to allocate £1014 so are successfully on target.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising).
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity.
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
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, Chair Trustee etc) Date
All In Sound Trustees Annual Report
September 2022
| All In Sound | All In Sound | All In Sound | 1179012 | 1179012 | CC16a | |
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06/04/2024 | To | 05/04/2025 | |||
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 12,617 - - - - - - - 12,617 - - - 12,617 - 120 210 6,600 - - - - - 6,930 - - - 6,930 5,687 - 4,975 10,662 |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ 33,798 - - - - - - 33,798 - - - 33,798 16,308 2,560 277 - - - - - - 19,145 - - - 19,145 14,653 - 15,564 30,217 |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 46,415 - - - - - - - 46,415 - - - |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Donations(Treasurers Account) | 12,617 | - | ||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
12,617 |
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| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
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| 46,415 | - | |||||
| 16,308 2,680 487 6,600 - - - - - 26,075 - - - 26,075 20,340 |
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| Music Leader | - | - | ||||
| Venue Hire | 120 | - | ||||
| Expenses | 210 | - | ||||
| Management | 6,600 | - | ||||
| Musicians | - | - | ||||
| Leaders(other than music) | - | - | ||||
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| **Sub total ** | 6,930 | - | ||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 5,687 | 14,653 | 20,340 | - | |||
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| 4,975 | 15,564 | 20,539 | - | |||
| 10,662 | 30,217 | 40,879 | - |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
19/01/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets CCXX R2 accounts (SS) |
Signature Not applicable Details Lloyds Bank Account Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Donations (Savings Account) Transfer (Reserves Account) Details Details Not applcable Details Not applicable ~~2~~ |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 10,662 30,217 - - - - 10,662 30,217 OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 4,989 - 1,014 - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| Date of approval |
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
Independent Examln•rf5 Repl ts th• Ttee5 of All In Sound Charfty Namr. All In Sound Charity Numb•r. 17712 Flnandd End•¢k 05104r2025 I have examined the accounts of All kn S¢)und for the year ended 5 A1 2025, which comprise the Ststement of Financial Activities Bakince Sheèt and ated note Responslbllltl•s and $0$ of R•port The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations. My responsibility is to report on these accounts in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Art 2011. I have carried out an independent examination as required by the ACL My examination was conducted in accordance with the Olv•dlons gl¥•n by the CrIty Commlsslon und•r s•ctlon 14515)(b) and involved a revie4¥ of the accounting ordS and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 1. Which gives me reasonable cause to belieie thaL in any material respe¢( the requirements.. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the charTrt Act 2011; and o to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and comply with the ounting requirements of the Act have not been met or 2. To Whic in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Ixarnlw's Namff Darren Purcell of Pur11 Accountancy Profes51onal (bwllfiation (If applicable): ATh (Fellow) Examlnerf$ Addre55: 29 ChdmeT Way. Ety. Camb& CB6 2WS Daiv. 11 Dece ber 2025 Slgnjts