2021-03-31-accounts - Music Relief Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 10/10/2019 Period start date To 31/03/2021 Period end date

Charity name: Music Relief Foundation

Charity registration number: 1185747

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To advance in life and relieve needs of socially and economically disadvantaged young people through: (a) The provision of music based recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; (b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. (c) promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing socially and economically disadvantaged young people from continuing to be socially excluded, relieving the needs of those who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. (d)The relief of unemployment for the public benefit in the UK, including assistance to find employment
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	As a charity that serves the grassroots communities often regarded as less privileged. We found that providing services that not only cater for their wellbeing but also provides opportunities that they will not be otherwise afforded or engaged with. Affordable music lessons School holiday activities, with trips such as sailing, BMX and horse riding etc. Youth leadership program looking at issues of youth violence, county lines in the form of human trafficking, domestic abuse and many more. Community engagements – (Coffee mornings) interacting with the community and providing a human feel to our every day life.

		Fencing – as part of an enrichment and personal development schools’ program.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	This is to confirm that the trustees of Music Relief Foundation have regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by 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 charity has become a ‘Safe Space’ for young people and members of the community to come to, and unwind and get support as requested. A place described by many, as an extension of a friendly and welcoming home environment. With genuine care and concern for the need of the people. *Parent testimonial– ‘***I am so glad that I was introduced to Music Relief by my mother about 3 years ago at a poetry workshop in Thornton Heath library. His confidence has grown and he’s becoming such a character. Music Relief has provided so much support for my son over the years but more so when times

got difficult at his secondary school. They took time out of their busy schedules to come and support him and myself during a challenging time at school. They helped to devise a plan along with his Headteacher, to help get him back on track. He was partnered with a mentor who has been superb and he has really connected with them. I have definitely noticed some changes in my son’s attitude to life and school but there’s still a bit of a way to go yet. I would recommend Music Relief to all 11–19year-olds out there whether they want to make new connections or to those who love to perform and want to make a difference to society through music. Music Relief also offers support to not only the children that attend but also to the parents of the children if they so need it like I did. When it just seemed like everyone was out to get at my son, Music Relief wasn’t. They looked to find out the root of what the problem may be rather than just labelling my son as another statistic. There’s such a family feel whenever we attend and everyone is made to feel welcome’.

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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

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	At the end of the accounting period, the charity’s financial was £27,926 in surplus.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	As a small charity, we do not a policy for holding reserves at the moment. However, in the future the board of trustees will ensure such policy is in place, once we get to that point.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	We don’t have any reserves yet.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	At the end of the financial period, the charity was not in a deficit.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	No uncertainties

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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 adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Memorandum and Articles of Association
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	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	Trustees will identify the skills gap required for the trustee board and post out the appropriate roles required to fill those gaps.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
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

Charity name	Music Relief Foundation
Other name the charity uses	Music Relief
Registered charity number	1185747
Charity’s principal address	Thornton Heath Leisure Centre. 100 High Street. CR7 8LF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Jonathan Bob Amara	Chair	2019 To Present
Kofi Dwinfour	Trustee	2019 To Present
Blyth Weston	Trustee	2019 To Present

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

Director name N/A

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
N/A

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

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

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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)
Type of adviser Name Address




Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

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, etc) Date
	Blyth Weston
	Trustee
	31/01/2022
	31/01/2022

Music Relief Foundation

Financial Activities

October 2019 - March 2021

	RESTRICTED FUNDS	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	TOTAL
Income
Income and endowments from			£0
Charitable activites		2,120	£2,120
Donations and legacies	9,321	18,223	£27,543
Grants	36,424	3,044	£39,468
Total Donations and legacies	45,744	21,267	£67,011
Other Trading Activities	625		£625
Total Income and endowments from	46,369	23,387	£69,756
Uncategorised Income	50	525	£575
Total Income	£46,419	£23,912	£70,331
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales	657		£657
Total Cost of Sales	£657	£0	£657
TOTAL	£45,763	£23,912	£69,674
Expenditures
Advertising/Promotional	31	4,893	£4,924
Charitable Activities			£0
Community events	375		£375
Schools	525		£525
Staff education and welfare		43	£43
Payroll Expenses			£0
Wages		5,220	£5,220
Total Payroll Expenses		5,220	£5,220
Volunteer	770	0	£770
Total Staff education and welfare	770	5,263	£6,033
Total Charitable Activities	1,670	5,263	£6,933
Computer Costs		345	£345
Insurances		1,404	£1,404
IT		112	£112
Hosting		83	£83
Software		566	£566
Website		1,529	£1,529
Total IT		2,291	£2,291
Office/General Administrative Expenses		9,782	£9,782
Marketing	3,532	2,577	£6,109
Catering		1,339	£1,339
Total Marketing	3,532	3,916	£7,448
Rent or Lease of Buildings		120	£120
Telephone, Internet		3,835	£3,835
Total Office/General Administrative Expenses	3,532	17,653	£21,185
Other Professional Services	7,805	218	£8,023

Accrual Basis Monday, 31 January 2022 10:01 pm GMT+00:00

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Music Relief Foundation

Financial Activities

October 2019 - March 2021

	RESTRICTED FUNDS	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	TOTAL
Payroll Expenses			£0
Wages		301	£301
Total Payroll Expenses		301	£301
Printing, Postage and Stationery		31	£31
Purchases		130	£130
Subcription		58	£58
Travel and Accommodation			£0
Subsistence		358	£358
Travel		1,591	£1,591
Total Travel and Accommodation		1,949	£1,949
Total Expenditures	£13,038	£34,534	£47,572
NET OPERATING INCOME	£32,725	£ -10,623	£22,102
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£32,725	£ -10,623	£22,102

Accrual Basis Monday, 31 January 2022 10:01 pm GMT+00:00

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Music Relief Foundation

Financial Activities

October 2019 - March 2021

	RESTRICTED FUNDS	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	TOTAL
Income
Income and endowments from			£0
Charitable activites		2,120	£2,120
Donations and legacies	9,321	18,223	£27,543
Grants	36,424	3,044	£39,468
Total Donations and legacies	45,744	21,267	£67,011
Other Trading Activities	625		£625
Total Income and endowments from	46,369	23,387	£69,756
Uncategorised Income	50	525	£575
Total Income	£46,419	£23,912	£70,331
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales	657		£657
Total Cost of Sales	£657	£0	£657
TOTAL	£45,763	£23,912	£69,674
Expenditures
Advertising/Promotional	31	4,893	£4,924
Charitable Activities			£0
Community events	375		£375
Schools	525		£525
Staff education and welfare		43	£43
Payroll Expenses			£0
Wages		5,220	£5,220
Total Payroll Expenses		5,220	£5,220
Volunteer	770	0	£770
Total Staff education and welfare	770	5,263	£6,033
Total Charitable Activities	1,670	5,263	£6,933
Computer Costs		345	£345
Insurances		1,404	£1,404
IT		112	£112
Hosting		83	£83
Software		566	£566
Website		1,529	£1,529
Total IT		2,291	£2,291
Office/General Administrative Expenses		9,782	£9,782
Marketing	3,532	2,577	£6,109
Catering		1,339	£1,339
Total Marketing	3,532	3,916	£7,448
Rent or Lease of Buildings		120	£120
Telephone, Internet		3,835	£3,835
Total Office/General Administrative Expenses	3,532	17,653	£21,185
Other Professional Services	7,805	218	£8,023

Accrual Basis Monday, 31 January 2022 10:01 pm GMT+00:00

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Music Relief Foundation

Financial Activities

October 2019 - March 2021

	RESTRICTED FUNDS	UNRESTRICTED FUNDS	TOTAL
Payroll Expenses			£0
Wages		301	£301
Total Payroll Expenses		301	£301
Printing, Postage and Stationery		31	£31
Purchases		130	£130
Subcription		58	£58
Travel and Accommodation			£0
Subsistence		358	£358
Travel		1,591	£1,591
Total Travel and Accommodation		1,949	£1,949
Total Expenditures	£13,038	£34,534	£47,572
NET OPERATING INCOME	£32,725	£ -10,623	£22,102
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)	£32,725	£ -10,623	£22,102

Accrual Basis Monday, 31 January 2022 10:01 pm GMT+00:00

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