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Month August |
Year 2022 |
Day 31 |
Month July |
Year 2023 |
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| Section A | Reference and administrationdetails | ||||||||||
| Charity name | The Viola Commissioning Circle | ||||||||||
| Other names charity is known by | The VCC | ||||||||||
| **Registered charity number(if any) ** | 1179223 | ||||||||||
| Charity's principal address | 11 Heathfield South | ||||||||||
| Twickenham, London | |||||||||||
| Postcode | TW2 7SR | ||||||||||
| Charity name | The Viola Commissioning Circle | The Viola Commissioning Circle |
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| Other names charity is known by | The VCC | |
| **Registered charity number(if any) ** | 1179223 | |
| Charity's principal address | 11 Heathfield South | |
| Twickenham, London | ||
| Postcode | TW2 7SR |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustees in office August 2022 to July 2023
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David John Challen CBE |
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| Sir Christopher Owen Hum KCMG |
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| Michael Gwinnell | Deceased May2023 |
Current Trustees at the time of signing this report
| 1 2 3 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David John Challen CBE |
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| Sir Christopher Owen Hum KCMG |
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| Peter Smart | Appointed 5thOct 2023 |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation) (eg. trust, association, company) Trustee selection methods Appointed by resolution of the charity trustees (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Section C Objectives and activities
| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
To promote improve, develop, maintain, and advance education and the arts for the public benefit, in particular through the promotion, support and encouragement of the art of music and all other art forms and specifically, but not exclusively, by commissioning or supporting the commissioning of musical works for the viola with or without other instruments or voices which in connection therewith may include public performances, masterclasses, coaching, open rehearsals, workshops, talks and lectures, outreach programmes, publication of scores and parts and recordings. |
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| ln accordance with the objects of the Charity, the VCC underwrote the commissioning of a new viola concerto by CASSANDRA MILLER which received its world premiere in Brussels (March 2023, Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra) and subsequent performance in Edinburgh (May 2023, Scottish Chamber Orchestra). Co-commissioned by BBC Radio 3, Brussels Philharmonic, National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa), and Scottish Chamber Orchestra, supported by The Viola Commissioning Circle, this important new work from a female composer has attracted further upcoming performances in Sydney, Barcelona and Ottawa in future seasons. In accordance with the objects of the Charity, the VCC underwrote the commissioning of a new viola concerto by RYAN WIGGLESWORTH which will receive its world premiere in summer 2025. Co-commissioners are currently being assembled for this seminal work. Past underwritten viola concerto from ANDERS HILLBORG received further performances in Stockholm (March 2023, Stockholm Radio Orchestra), Basel (April 2023, Basel Symphony Orchestra), Frankfurt (May 2023, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra), and Dresden (June 2023, Dresden Philharmonic). The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Section D Achievements and performance
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| Section D | Achievements andperformance |
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
The world premiere of the Cassandra Miller Viola Concerto given by Lawrence Power and the Brussels Philharmonic achieved critical acclaim particularly in The New Yorker (critic Alex Ross). The Hillborg Viola Concerto, previously underwritten by the VCC and having received its world premiere in Liverpool in October 2021, went on to further performances in the 22/23 Season. The Lockdown Commissions continue to inspire young viola players globally, with new performances of the works. The ninth work (commissioned by the VCC from Olly Mustonen) was given a live world premiere as part of the Fathom performance at Southbank Centre in December 2022. |
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the Unrestricted funds will be retained to meet operating costs while the charity’s policy on reserves expendable endowment will be used to support the underwriting of commissions and to meet any shortfall on underwritten pieces.
Details of any funds materially None in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include The charity’s principal source of funds is from the charity’s supporters. additional information, where Further funding for specific commissions may be sought from charitable relevant about: grant makers.
● the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
Funds are held in a bank current account. Interest-bearing deposit fundraising); accounts for funds not immediately required have been opened. ● how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
● investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
We should like to thank the members of our Advisory Council for their invaluable guidance and advice and the many generous donors who have entrusted their funds to us as Underwriting Members. We are also most grateful to our donors and Friends for their support. Please see the lists on our website http://viola-cc.org.uk
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Sir Christopher Owen Hum KCMG Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 01.03.24
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Balance Sheet 31st July 2023
| Current Assets Debtors, prepayments & accrued income Lloyds Current Account Nationwide Instant Saver Nationwide 45 day notice account Current Liabilities Trade creditors, accruals & deferred income Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Net Assets / (Liabilities) Representing Unrestricted reserve brought forward Surplus (deficit) for the period Unrestricted reserve carried forward Endowment reserve brought forward Surplus (deficit) for the period Endowment reserve carried forward Total reserves carried forward |
4,000 2,178 3,000 50,000 59,178 1,130 1,130 58,048 58,048 1,879 (952) 927 67,213 (10,092) 57,121 58,048 2023 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,000 2,178 3,000 50,000 |
- 6,161 13,000 50,000 |
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| 59,178 | 69,161 | |
| 1,130 | 69 | |
| 1,130 | 69 | |
| 69,092 69,092 |
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| 927 952 |
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| 1,879 | ||
| 75,519 (8,306) |
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| 67,213 | ||
| 69,092 |
Income & Expenditure
31st July 2023
| Income: Donations / legacies Gift Aid Partner Income Grants Bank interest Total Income Expenditure: Artist Fees Administrator fees Commissioning fees Professional fees Total Expenditure Surplus (deficit) for the period |
2023 300 - 4,000 308 838 5,446 - 960 14,400 1,130 16,490 (11,044) |
2022 550 219 - - 183 |
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| **952 ** | ||
| - - - - |
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| - | ||
| **952 ** |