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2026-04-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 24[th] April 2025 to 30[th] April 2026

Charity name: Emerging Voices

Charity registration number: 1183043

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote social inclusion among people who
are socially excluded from society, or parts of
society, as a result of their negative mental
health, to relieve the needs of these socially
excluded people and assist them to integrate
into society through the development and
delivery of music-based activities and
experiences.
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 charity has supported and / or directly
delivered the following activities: one to one
music tuition, concerts and open microphone
events, interactive hospital performances, two
songwriting & recording projects, two choirs,
percussion workshops.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The charity trustees confirm that they have
complied with the duty in section 4 of the
Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the
public benefit guidance published by the
Charity Commission.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 The charity has four volunteers who have
music group support and administrative
support roles. The trustees would like to take

this opportunity to express their gratitude to the volunteers. Other

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 The choir for adults with lived experience of
mental ill health in Selby and choir for adults
with lived experience of mental ill health in
Harrogate have benefitted from ongoing
support. The choirs provide both physical and
psychological benefits to the beneficiaries.
Two songwriting courses have been provided
for adults with lived experience of mental ill
health, including the recording of individual
songs with EV Records. This allows musicians
to show case their talents and help build self-
confidence.
Eight percussion workshops were delivered
using Ghanaian hand drums, kit drums or
Gamelan percussion. These provided benefits
to beneficiaries such as improved wellbeing
and social interaction.
One to one instrumental tuition is provided for
adults with mental ill health. This tuition has
enabled musicians to progress and access
performance opportunities.
Three performance events (acoustic concerts
and open mic night) have been funded for
those with lived experience of mental ill health,
once again to develop skills and build
confidence.
Nine performances have been delivered by the
choirs and monthly performances are
undertaken in an inpatient mental health unit.
These help build confidence and social
cohesion.

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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
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 £14,791 restricted funds
£5,266 unrestricted funds
£20,057 total funds
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 As a charity supporting people experiencing
mental ill health through ongoing musical
activities, continuity of support and security of
provision is critical to achieving our vision of
empowering people and promoting social
inclusion.
With a growing and successful programme of
activities, and a new strategy in development
that addresses identified unmet needs, the
trustees have reconsidered the level of
unrestricted reserves now required.
The updated reserves policy for 2026/27 is to
achieve a year-end position of £8,000 of cash
reserves which represents six months of core
costs and six months of the Harrogate choir
costs as the Harrogate choir is now considered
core activity. These reserve funds are required
to provide sufficient time to seek additional
funds if direct grant funding ceased to be
continuous.
This policy will be reviewed annually.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £5,266
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 No deficits
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 The trustees are confident that the charity is
solvent and can continue as a going concern,
able to deliver all its objectives

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy Para 1.46 adopted Para 1.46

A description of the principal risks facing the charity Other Expenditure Categories

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)
Para 1.25		 Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation whose only voting members are
its charity trustees
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated 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 Open advertisement and interview process for
all trustees leading to recommendation to the
board.
(a) Apart from the first charity trustees,
every trustee must be appointed for a
term of two years by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting
of the charity trustees. All founding
trustees have now resigned.
(b) In selecting individuals for appointment
as charity trustees, the charity trustees
must have regard to the skills,
knowledge and experience needed for
the effective administration of the CIO.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The charity trustees will make available to each
new charity trustee, on or before his or her first
appointment:
(a) a copy of the current version of the
constitution; and
(b) a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’
Annual Report and statement of
accounts
All trustees are required to have an enhanced
DBS check.
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname EmergingVoices
Other name the charityuses
Registered charitynumber 1183043
Charity’s principal address 6 Willis Street
York
YO10 5BE

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
Simon Thomson Chair
John Ashton
Simon John Taylor
Derrick Nicholson
Simon Procter
Rebecca Ostrowska Appointed 20/03/2026
Robert Christian
Farrell		 Appointed 06/03/2026
Sally Robinson Resigned 07/10/2025
Laurie Farnell Resigned 04/02/2026

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name nil

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name **Dates acted if not for whole year **
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets No assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

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 Full name Mr. Simon Thomson Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair of Trustees Date 23[rd] July 2026

NB. Please see additional Chair’s Report, included below

Chair’s report

Summary of Activities and Achievements

In the 2025 / 26 year the charity has directly delivered

and in partnership with York St John University

The trustees have prioritised building collaborative relationships with other educational, charitable and statutory organisations notably York St John University, The University of York, York CVS and Up for Yorkshire.

Financial Review

In the 2025 / 2026 year, grant income was £41,535 (2024 / 2025: £20,745) and the charity further diversified its income raising £3,321 (2024 / 25: £2,234) in non-grant income.

In 2025 / 2026 the charity had additional costs associated with its charitable activities including running two choirs and eight percussion workshops. More freelance administrative, fundraising and musical leadership was also required.

Unrestricted year end funds have risen to £5,266 (2024 / 25: £2,118). The charity has identified the need to increase the reserves to £8,000 by the end of the 2026/27 financial period to fund 6 months of core costs and the Harrogate choir which has become a core activity.

Public Benefit

The charity’s activities build confidence, lessen social isolation and provide skills for people with mental ill-health. In 2025 / 2026 the Harrogate and Selby choirs and percussion groups have been attended by 74 (2024 / 2025: 51) individuals and funding for the partnership project supported 69 (2024 / 2025: 60) individuals. Concerts have been provided to diverse audiences including the public, Foss Park hospital and a drug and alcohol recovery forum.

Governance and Management

The charity is a CIO governed by its governing document. In 2025 / 26 two new trustees have been appointed and two have resigned. Trustees have a broad range of skills, meetings are held every 6 weeks with a meeting in June designated as the Annual General Meeting.

The charity has up to date and regularly reviewed policies on safeguarding, GDPR, volunteering and Equality and Diversity. The charity is currently reviewing and updating its strategy document.

In 2025 / 2026 the charity has maintained its website and run social media accounts on facebook, Instagram, you tube and linked in.

Thank You

The trustees would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of the charity’s administrator, volunteers, fundraiser and musicians. We are grateful to all the foundations and individuals who have supported the charity in all its valuable work throughout the year.

Outlook

The charity is well positioned to deliver its charitable objectives over coming years. The choirs and percussion groups are expected to continue to grow and the York St John partnership will also continue. These projects will include regular rehearsals, concerts, performance opportunities, recording and songwriting.

Financially the charity will focus on continuing to diversify income streams and increasing income from grants and trusts. Costs will remain as low as possible.

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Emerging Voices On accounts for the year 30[th] April 2026 Charity no 1183043 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Date: 17/08/2026

Signed: Name: Naima Calu Relevant professional FCCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 Devonia Road Leicester LE2 4UJ

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

N/A

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