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2024-09-30-accounts

Into Opera

Report and Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 September 2024

Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered no: 1183225

Into Opera

Year ended 30 September 2024

Contents Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Report of the Trustees 2 - 12
Report of the Independent Examiner 13
Statement of Financial Activities 14
Balance Sheet 15
Notes forming part of the financial statements 16 - 21

Into Opera

Year ended 30 September 2024

Legal and administrative information

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) name: Into Opera

Registered Charity number: 1183225

Trustees :

George Chambers (until 26 July 2024) Jaime Morgan Hitchcock Frances Ludden Charles MacDougall (until 23 July 2024) J Nicholas Simpson David Walker (Chair) Professor David Waugh

Principal office : 23 Carnoustie Norwich, NR4 6AY

Independent examiners : I A Barlow FCCA

For and on behalf of Sexty & Co Chartered Certified Accountants 124 Thorpe Road Norwich, NR1 1RS

Bankers :

National Westminster Coventry City Branch 24 Broadgate Coventry, CV1 1NE

Solicitors :

Hansells Cambridge House, 26 Tombland Norwich, NR3 1RE

Clintons 55 Drury Lane London, WC2B 5RZ

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The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Objectives and activities

The Constitution of Into Opera, dated 18 September 2018, adopted by the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on its registration by the Charity Commission as a Charity on 2 May 2019, states that its Objects are:

‘To advance education in, and to promote and increase the enjoyment and appreciation of, opera and the arts (including music, drama, dance, design, film, the written word) for public benefit. Through so doing, the CIO aims to improve the accessibility of opera as an art form, nationally and internationally, seeking to get more people into opera as audience members and/or participants. This will be achieved by:

Achievements and Performance

Strategic Reflections & Impact Overview

Over the last year, Into Opera continued to deepen its role as a catalyst for creativity, inclusion and cultural access. Our work across education, performance and international collaboration reflected a unified mission: to reimagine who opera is for and how the arts can transform lives.

From our Opera Unwrapped for Christmas concert, combining artistic excellence with meaningful youth participation, to our exploratory visit to Rouen, forging pathways for cross-cultural exchange, our initiatives demonstrated Into Opera’s belief in creative possibility.

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At the heart of this year’s work was our ongoing education residency, Breaking the Cycle , our multi-strand residency empowering schools to embed creativity within their school’s culture. Through music curriculum development, teacher consultancy, theatre trips and our Musician-in-Residence scheme, we supported teachers to build confident, sustainable arts offers for their pupils.

Our continued collaboration with Durham University enabled us to pilot a new model for Teaching for Creativity . This approach encourages schools to foster a culture of curiosity, imagination, and reflection. It recognises creativity as a collective endeavour, embedding practices that respond to learners’ emotions, amplify diverse voices and inspire new ways of thinking.

Key strategic pillars this year included:

Norwich - Rouen Cultural Exchange: Scoping Visit & Partnership Development, October 2023

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Into Opera participated in a scoping visit to Rouen, France, as part of a developing partnership between the Anguish’s Educational Foundation and organisations working with young people in financial need across Normandy. The aim was to understand the social and educational landscape for disadvantaged young people in Rouen and explore opportunities for a future youth exchange programme with young people from the Anguish’s area of benefit in Norfolk.

Purpose of the Visit

Into Opera’s Role

Into Opera was invited to contribute its expertise in engaging young people from underserved backgrounds through opera and the arts. Our approach, centred on emotional literacy, storytelling and developing confidence through the arts and creativity, was shared with Rouen-based educators, youth leaders and cultural leaders. The visit included a tour of the Opéra de Rouen Normandie and meetings with its education team, who run extensive outreach programmes.

Key Outcomes

Strategic Significance This initiative aligns with Into Opera’s long-term goal of widening access to the arts and fostering intercultural understanding. It also builds on our existing work with the Anguish’s Educational Foundation who funded this initiative.

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Opera Unwrapped for Christmas – St Andrew’s Hall, 15 December 2023

Opera Unwrapped for Christmas was a flagship event for Into Opera, staged in collaboration with Britten Sinfonia at the historic St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich. As one of the final concerts before the venue’s major refurbishment, it marked a poignant moment for the city’s cultural calendar and a bold artistic statement in the face of national funding cuts to classical music and opera.

Artistic Excellence Conducted by multi-award-winning John Andrews, the programme featured a dazzling array of opera arias and festive favourites performed by leading UK soloists: soprano Alison Langer, tenor Monwabisi Lindi, mezzo-soprano Yvonne Howard and baritone James Cleverton. Highlights included:

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The concert closed with a joyful singalong of The Twelve Days of Christmas and We Wish You a Merry Christmas , uniting performers and audience in celebration.

Educational Impact Children from Bawburgh School, Barford Primary and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary performed alongside the professional musicians and were coached by Patrick Barrett. Their involvement was the result of weeks of preparation, vocal coaching and school-based workshops, reinforcing Into Opera’s commitment to nurturing young voices and building confidence through performance.

Strategic Significance This concert exemplified Into Opera’s resilience and leadership. By joining forces with Britten Sinfonia, the event became a powerful act of cultural solidarity, showcasing artistic excellence while advocating for the future of classical music in Norfolk and beyond.

Breaking the Cycle Residency: Curriculum Development, Consultancy & Cultural Access

Now in its second year, Breaking the Cycle continues to grow as a transformative residency programme, embedding creativity and emotional literacy into the heart of primary education. Working across three schools, Into Opera provides tailored consultancy, curriculum development, and cultural enrichment opportunities that support both pupil wellbeing and teacher confidence.

Curriculum Development & Teacher Support

A central strand of the residency has focused on supporting teachers to develop a sustainable music and arts offer within their schools. Our Artistic Director has worked collaboratively with teachers to co-design imaginative schemes of work that integrate music, drama and storytelling, while aligning with broader curriculum goals.

This work has been enriched by our partnership with Durham University, through which we have introduced the Creativity Wheel , a reflective framework that helps schools embed creativity across the curriculum. The model encourages teachers and leaders to consider:

These prompts have been used in CPD sessions and coaching conversations to foster a classroom climate that values imagination, empathy and resilience. The Creative Wheel also supports whole-school reflection on how creativity is nurtured, recognised and sustained, helping schools move from isolated arts activities to a strategic, embedded approach.

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Key activities include:

Theatre Trips & Cultural Access

Into Opera has facilitated theatre trips for pupils, many of whom had never attended a live performance before. These experiences are carefully curated to complement classroom learning and are supported by pre- and post-visit workshops that deepen engagement.

Musician-in-Residence Scheme

The Musician-in-Residence programme at the Bawburgh School has become a cornerstone of their residency, placing a professional musician in school to lead weekly sessions in piano, voice, composition and music appreciation. Our musician in residence serves as an educator, mentor and role model, inspiring children to explore music as a form of self-expression and connection.

Programme features:

Every single child in this school now has confident piano skills.

Children who have benefitted from this programme have themselves become ambassadors for the importance of music and the arts in schools:

“The arts help us learn, grow and express who we are. You have to practise, listen and work with others like in any job. The arts help us see the world differently and sparks our imagination. Drama builds confidence, communication skills and empathy - understanding how other people feel. When we take arts and music away, we take away the chance for some children to shine. We send a message that creativity is not important, but it’s is what makes us human." Henry, aged 11.

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Fundraising for the Arts

In response to the growing financial pressures facing schools, Into Opera has introduced specialist training to support teachers in fundraising for the arts . This strand of the residency empowers educators to become advocates for creative provision within their communities, equipping them with the confidence and practical tools to secure external funding.

Training includes:

This training has helped schools begin to take ownership of their arts strategies not only pedagogically, but financially, ensuring that creative learning can be sustained beyond the residency period.

By embedding fundraising skills into our teacher development offer, Into Opera is helping schools build long-term resilience and autonomy in delivering high-quality arts education.

Financial review

Both the income and expenditure of the Charity in 2023/24 were lower than in the previous year because there was no major Norfolk Into Opera Festival staged. Expenditure almost exactly balanced expenditure during the year. Just over half of income came from donations, 54% (2023: 44%) , whereas 44% (2023: 21%) , came from charitable activity. There was no Theatre Tax Relief in 2024, (2023: £84,800, 34% of total income).

The Charity has no investments from which it derives benefit and has no pension fund liabilities.

As at 30 September 2024, the total reserves of the Charity are shown in the table below:

elow:
2024 2023
£ £
Total funds 96,383 96,395

Of these, £4,865 (5%) (2023: £17,791 (18.5%)) were ‘unrestricted’. Currently, there are no ‘designated’ funds.

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Currently, the Board’s Reserve Policy is to maintain reserves sufficient to meet the ongoing costs of employing the Artistic Director / Chief Executive on the terms set out in her Contract of Employment. At the time of signing these Accounts, sufficient Unrestricted and Restricted Funds are available to meet this commitment, principally in the form of Restricted Funds received for the purpose, (see Notes 10 and 11) .

Future plans and going concern

Looking Ahead: Into Opera's Vision for 2024–25

Building on a year of creative innovation and deepened community engagement, Into Opera enters 2024–25 with renewed energy and purpose. Our focus will be on amplifying impact, nurturing artistic leadership in schools, and sharing our learning on a national scale. We will:

Empower Residency Schools as Independent Cultural Leaders

We will continue to support our residency schools by securing targeted funding that enables them to take ownership of their cultural journeys. This includes tailored consultancy, capacity-building workshops, and access to artist-led initiatives, all designed to embed arts leadership within each school and sustain their commitment to cultural development.

Publish and Launch Our Primary Education Creativity Resources

In collaboration with Durham University, we will finalise and disseminate a new suite of primary education resources rooted in our Creative Wheel framework. These resources will offer teachers accessible pathways to embedding the arts and creativity across the curriculum, supported by training and strategic guidance.

Forge New Cultural Partnerships and Co-Production Opportunities

We will actively explore partnerships with arts organisations and educational institutions. Through co-production, we aim to develop innovative performance projects and learning experiences that reflect diverse perspectives, deepen community ties, and elevate opera as a vehicle for inclusive storytelling.

Scope and Develop a Primary Arts Network Across Norfolk

Recognising the power of collaboration, we will begin scoping the development of a Primary Arts Network that invites every school in Norfolk to benefit from IO’s methodology. Through shared learning events, teacher CPD, and peer-led advocacy, this network will champion the arts as essential to education, well-being, and social cohesion.

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Share Our Learning Nationally and Deepen Sector Influence

Our Artistic Director will look for ways to expand our engagement with the national opera education sector by sharing insights from our residency work, educational programmes, and pedagogical innovations. We aim to contribute thought leadership and provoking meaningful dialogues about the future of opera in education.

Seek a Co-Producing Home for Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat

We will actively seek a co-producing partner to help bring Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat to the stage. This opera, inspired by Ursula Moray Williams’ beloved children’s book and developed with composer Patrick Hawes and librettist Andrew Hawes, offers a powerful narrative about identity, belonging, and resilience. With its rich musical score, professional cast, and immersive educational workshops, Gobbolino is poised to become a production which will develop family audiences for opera. We aim to find a producing home that shares our commitment to inclusive storytelling.

Taking account of income and expenditure so far in 2024/25, Trustees are of the opinion that Into Opera remains ‘a going concern’.

Structure, governance and management

The Charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission on 2 May 2019, with the registration number 1183225. The CIO has no subsidiary organisations.

The CIO must maintain at least three Trustees in post at all times, all of whom must be at least 16 years of age and at least one of whom must be over the age of 18 years. New Trustees are appointed by the Board taking account of the needs of the organisation and the ‘skills, knowledge and experience’ of eligible individuals. They are appointed for a period of three years and are eligible for further periods of service.

At the time of signing this Report, there are five Trustees. New Trustees are inducted by a nominated member of the Board and the Chief Executive. The Chair is elected by the Board. At the time of signing this Report, the Chair is David Walker.

Decisions on the CIO’s principal policies, strategic direction, the approval of significant projects, annual plans and budgets, regular financial monitoring and formal agreements and contracts are considered and approved by the Board. Trustees seek and consider appropriate professional advice as they consider appropriate. The Artistic Director / Chief Executive is authorised to take all day-to-day decisions within approved policies and plans. She reports to the Chair of the Board.

The Board has approved the Contract of Employment of the Artistic Director / Chief Executive, Genevieve Raghu, who is the only employee.

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The Charity collaborates with a number of other institutions including schools and universities, to further its charitable objects but has no formal relationship with any other organisation.

The policy of the Trustees is to use an accountant in practice to act as Independent Examiner of the Accounts and Report.

Reference and administrative details

The reference and administrative details of the Charity, including the list of Trustees, are shown on page 1. The CIO holds no funds as a Custodian Trustee.

Trustees’ responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Thanks

Trustees would like to express their thanks to all those who contributed in so many ways to the highly successful Opera Unwrapped concert, including the students and their teachers. Those who volunteered during the event at the ‘front of house’ and as chaperones played a crucial role.

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The Chair would like to express his personal thanks and appreciation to his fellow Trustees for their many and diverse contributions and wise counsel during the period. Particular thanks go to George Chambers and Charles MacDougall who left the Board to focus on major new roles in their professional lives during the period covered by these Accounts and Report. We wish them well.

Finally – but by no means least – Trustees thank Genevieve Raghu, our Artistic Director and Chief Executive. She remains an inspiration to us and to those with whom the Charity works and has contact. Her vision, creativity, determination, perseverance and sheer hard work are an example to all. Thank you!

This report and the financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 15 July 2025 and were signed on their behalf by

David J Walker, Chair

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

I report to the Charity’s Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year to 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 14-21.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Charity’s Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all 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 in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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

I A Barlow FCCA Sexty & Co Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors 124 Thorpe Road Norwich NR1 1RS

15 July 2025

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Statement of Financial Activities

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations, legacies and similar
2
Charitable activity
3
Other income
4
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Governance costs
5
6
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances brought forward
Transfer between funds
Fund balances carried forward
10-12		 Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
£
£
2,503
43,750
46,253
109,342
12,796
24,972
37,768
52,732
1,373
-
1,373
88,252
16,672
68,722
85,394
250,326
46,842
1,950
36,614
-
83,456
1,950
368,839
1,410
48,792
36,614
85,406
370,249
(32,120)
32,108
(12)
(119,923)
17,791
19,194
78,604
(19,194)
96,395
-
216,318
-
4,865
91,518
96,383
96,395

The notes set out on pages 16 - 21 form an integral part of these financial statements.

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Balance Sheet

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Cash at bank and in
hand
Debtors due within
one year
8
Stocks
Creditors due
within one year
9
Net current assets
Net assets
Represented by:
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
10-12		 2024
£
£
-
9,652
84,816
3,500
97,968
1,585
96,383
96,383
91,518
4,865
96,383		 2024
£
£
-
9,652
84,816
3,500
97,968
1,585
96,383
96,383
91,518
4,865
96,383		 2023
£
£
-
9,596
85,165
3,500
98,261
1,866
96,395
96,395
78,604
17,791
96,395		 2023
£
£
-
9,596
85,165
3,500
98,261
1,866
96,395
96,395
78,604
17,791
96,395
97,968
1,585		 98,261
1,866
96,383 96,395
91,518
4,865		 78,604
17,791
96,383 96,395

The financial statements on pages 14 - 21 were approved by the Trustees on 15 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

David J Walker – Chair of Board of Trustees

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

1 Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation

The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant Notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

(b) Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.

(c) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis. They are classified on an activity basis.

(d) Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

(e) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the Charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

2
Donations, legacies and similar income
Trusts and foundations
Individual donors (Gift Aid)
Individual donors (non-Gift Aid)
Corporate donors
Total
3
Income from charitable activity
Schools’ contributions
Ticket sales
Education consultancy
Programme sales
Total
4
Other income
Gift Aid
Theatre Tax Relief
Other
Total		 2024
£
43,750
2,467
36
-
46,253
2024
£
24,973
8,215
4,259
321
37,768
2024
£
1,373
-
-
1,373		 2023
£
78,153
16,704
2,175
12,310
109,342
2023
£
31,026
21,706
-
-
52,732
2023
£
3,423
84,800
29
88,252

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

Accommodation
Trustees’ expenses
Artistic Director / CEO
Bar costs
Staff costs
Production costs
Educational settings costs
Sundry
Related support costs
Professional subscriptions
Advertising
Total		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
21,334
-
-
-
-
30,103
114
30,217
45,008
-
-
-
1,600
10,875
1,520
12,395
51,745
3,813
19,182
22,995
205,421
--
15,027
15,027
29,320
909
-
909
1,466
684
-
684
10,015
-
-
-
-
458
771
1,229
2,930
46,842
36,614
83,456
368,839

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

6 Governance

Governance
Independent Examination of Accounts
Total		 2024
£
1,950
1,950		 2023
£
1,410
1,410

7 Trustees’ expenses

No Trustee payments were made. No Trustee received any remuneration from the Charity during the current financial period.

8 Debtors and prepayments

Theatre Tax Relief
Other prepayments and accrued income
Total
9
Creditors and accruals
Trade creditors - falling due within one year
Total		 2024
£
84,800
16
84,816
2024
£
1,585
1,585		 2023
£
84,800
365
85,165
2023
£
1,866
1,866

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

10 Funds reconciliation

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
- Breaking the Cycle
- Barford School
- Bawburgh School 1
- Backstage Trust
- Children's Operas
- Bawburgh School 2
- Freemen’s Charity
- Opera Unwrapped
Total		 At
01/10/23
£
Incoming
Resources
£
Outgoing
Resources
£
Transfers
£
At
30/09/24
£
17,791
16,672
(48,792)
19,194
4,865
58,828
2,100
(3,514)
(17,971)
39,443
8,037
-
(1,720)
-
6,317

7,364
372
(9,908)
2,172
-
4,375
-
-
-
4,375
-
-
(340)
340
-
-
-
-
22,500
39,750
4,000
-
-
(21,132)
(2,172)
(18,695)
17,132
20,328
21,055
-
96,395
85,394
(85,406)
-
96,383

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

11 Restricted funds’ purpose

The purpose of the restricted funds is as follows:

FUND PURPOSE

Breaking the Cycle

Barford School

To work with schools in the greater Norwich area and in collaboration with the University of Durham to provide life-changing experiences derived from greater exposure to the arts and creative thinking and practice.

To promote music and the appreciation of music within the School’s curriculum

Bawburgh School To promote music and the appreciation of music within the School’s curriculum Backstage Trust Towards the costs of an external Fundraising & Development Consultant Children’s Operas To support the development and production of operas by the children of designated schools in Norfolk

Bawburgh School 2 To continue to promote music and the appreciation of music within the School’s curriculum

Freemen’s Charity To fund the costs of employing the Charity’s Artistic Director and ancillary staff

Opera Unwrapped To fund the costs arising from the development and production of Opera Unwrapped in December 2023

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Notes forming part of the financial statements

12 Analysis of net assets between funds

Current assets
Current liabilities
Total		 Unrestricted
funds
£
Restricted
funds
£
At
30/09/2024
£
6,450
91,518
97,968
(1,585)
-
(1,585)
4,865
91,518
96,383

13 Independent Examiner’s remuneration

The Independent Examiner’s remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £1,625 plus VAT.

14 Related party transactions and donated facilities

Such costs have not been included in the financial statements as their value cannot be quantified. During the year, Jaime Morgan Hitchcock made a donation to Unrestricted Funds of £1,500.

15 Ultimate controlling party

The CIO is controlled by the Board of Trustees.

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