CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
RAISE YOUR VOICE
On accounts for the year
ended
31 OCTOBER 2024
Charity no
(if any)
1191932
Set out on pages
1T08
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity lllhe Trust") for the year ended 3111012024.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charily's truslees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
I'lhe Act")
I report in respect of my examination of ihe Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Ad.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have
examiner'8 ststement come lo my attention In connection with the examination vthich gives me
cause to believe that in. any material fespecl.
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charrties Act., or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or
Ihe accounts did not mmply with the applicable requirements
concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Chanties
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounls give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter
onsidered 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.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
KEVIN JAMES HALL
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or body
(if any):
FCCA- CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT
Address:
PARK GATE 161-163 PRESTON ROAD. BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX. BN1
6AF

RAISE YOUR VOICE
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1191932 (England and Waiesl
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
The Irusiees present their report arbd accoun1$ for the year end¢4 31 October 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accorda￿¢ with the Sth*m¢ni of Recommended PTaCtir¢.' A¢¢ouniin8 and Reporting by
Charities preparin8 their accounts in accordancc with the Fin8n¢ial Rwrtin8 stsndard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of
Ir¢land IFRS 1021 and with the Chariiies Act 2011.
Objectives and o¢1iwiiies
The Tru51's objccts are primorily ￿ provide supwyrt and relicf. through regular $in8in8 session5, for people living with dernentia
in Ihe Sussex area and their caTeT5.
The charity providc5 fortnibyh¢l)' ¢Teaiivel$ingiDg s¢5sion5 in two separaie venues. apprnximalely twcnty limes per year for each
venue. The average participation is 5ixle¢n people wilh demeniia and their ¢arer. There is no ehargc 10 ihe p8rti¢ipanis. The
5e55tons are each led by iwo professional musicians with expert￿ in workin8 wilh p￿pIc who have dementi&.
Public benefit
The trustee5 have pAid due regard ￿ Buidan¢¢ issued by the Charity Commission in de¢idin8 whai adivities Ihe Trust should
und¢rtake.
A¢hi¢vemenis and perfoThnance
RYV Se%sions m¢¢1 many needs-.
Redu¢e isolation for both people wilh demeniia and their
careT5.
Siimulaie a¢tive participation in creaiive and sin8in8
aclivilie$.
En•bl¢ carer5 to en8a8e in a joyful a¢iivity wilh their person
with dementia on a regular b&sis which helps maintain good
rclalLonships by providbng a focu$ and siw¢tUTe 108ether with
providing rc5pilc in whi¢h trN)th parties are bclive parni¢ipants.
Enables carers io meet one a[￿ther and share expcricn¢6build
supportiv¢ r¢la¢ionships.
Sustain carin¥ r¢lalivnships which mi8hi othcrwise fequire
prof¢$sional healt￿SocIal care 5UPPOrt.
Financial review
Al thc ¢nd of the year Raise Your Voice had an ex¢es5 of income over expendiiure of £26.070 of which £11.978 arise on
iiresiricied fund5 and £14,092 on restriaed fund5. Surplus fund5 broughi forwa¥d from ihe previous year have been used solely
for the main aciiviiies of thc chthiity. The funds retained boih unr¢siricied and re51ri¢ied ar¢ bein¥ used io suppvrt expenditure of
Raise Your Voice wilh its prin¢ipal aeiiviiies. SuTpIu5 funds have been placed on deposit. the chariry ha5 no fornial invesimeiiis.
Th¢ reserves held at 31 Ociober 2024 amouni to £39.375 allocat￿ as to untestricied fund5 £25,283 8nd re51ricled fund5 £14,092.
R¢5erv¢5 poIi¢y
Th¢ w>licy for re5eTVCS includes a reviewofthe natureof in¢om¢ and ¢xpenditure strtwns ￿dthe naiureof any rc5¢rves. s￿lfI£lent
r¢s¢rv¢5 are retained for ihe charity's commitments for Ihe ncxt two y¢2￿. As the charity 15 reliant on grants and donations it is
unable ¢0 cuuenily initiaie an investment policy.
Principal funding 5ourres
Tlie principal fundin¥ sources are from grant making Ix>dies. fund rai5iThg ¢venis and donation5. In th¢ year under review the
harity T¢ceived a grant from the N'ational Lottery £19.258 lo cov¢1 on-8oin8 session costs for 2 years as well a5 a 8rani from
th¢ Arts Couneil, £21,246 in singing and son8Writing workshops to ¢￿ale a CD and to hove its creation PTof¢5sionally fjlmed.

RAISE YOUR VOICE
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1191932 (England and Wales)
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Th¢ Irusiees lake the view ihat the current a¢tiviti¢s tsf the Chariry ar¢ very much in line with its obje¢iJ.
Investment poli
As Raise Your Voice has no forn￿1 invesiments it h&s no investment poli￿. The fvDds of the Trust are currently held in in HSBC
¢urreni and deposit account.
Major risks
The trusi¢es h4ve ￿SesSed the major risks to which the ThIM is ex￿sed. and are satisfied thai sy51ems are in plaee to miii¥aie
exposure io the major risks. The major risk beithg the ability ty stture future ¥rant funding.
Slruciure. governan¢e And mat)&Bemeni
The Trust was e$iabli$hed by a Foundation C.l.O Cort$tiiuiion.
The Iruste¢s who Served during the yeAr and up ￿ th¢ date of si8naiure of the finan¢i81 slatemenls were:
Lesley Dunford
Charloltc Wallis
Andrew Syn)ond$
Roger H Clow
Recruiimenl and apwinimeni ofiNsi¢es
Wh¢n a tru51ee cease5 to Kt the remaining tnjsttts will. if considered necessary ￿ the goveman¢e of the Trust, appoini a
replacemen¢. No oih¢r bodies are entiiled ￿ app)ini twsttts. New apF¥)inim¢nts 8r¢ made by di5CUS5ion$ omongsl ihe ¢ru51ecs
re8ard>nB possible candidaies.
Oryani5ational 51ructu
Th¢ iru$iees have complied with their duty in Section 1715) of the 2011 Charitie5 Ad to have due regard ￿ 8uidAnce published
by lh¢ Charity CommissioTh.
The tru5tce RogeT 11 Clow adminislers the financial a¢iivitiesofthe trust. Nodecision$of ihecharity are del¢8aied. The remaining
injslees review the a¢iiviiies of the trust 31 trust¢¢5 mttiings.
The tru51ecs rcport was appm¢d by ihe Board ofTrusiees.
RHCIOW
TrustLY
2710812025

RAISE YOUR VOICE. CHARITY NUMBER.. 1191932
ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD I NOVEM8ER 2023 TO 31 OCTOBER 2024
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A￿1VITIEs
UN*ESTrKT£D RESTRICTED
TOTAI
SUNOS
WNOS
FUPID5
UNOS
FUFIDS
FVNDS
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
INCOMING RESOURCES
fjrants
Donations
Fund Rai5in#
Bank Interest
TOTAL
24,258.00 21,246.00 45.504.C¢)
5,095.19
0.00 5,095.19
1,456.80
0.00 1,456.80
63.12
63.12
30.873 IJ 2J.246.00 52.119 11
3.136.00
5.678.99
3,136.
5,678.99
8.814.99
0.00
8.814.99
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable A£tlvltles
Other Costs..
14.260.68 7,093.94 21,354.62 13,988.64
13,988.64
311.66
205.
1.104.86
2,880.
311.66
205.
60.00 1.164.86
0.00 2.880.
228.08
325.00
1.035.48
228.08
325.00
1,035.48
Web hosiin& desi8n and updatlne
Admlnlstration cost5
Fundralsing fees
Materlals & Equlpment.. Dlsplay Board
Bank charles
M15celLin*ous.' East Sussex County Councll
256.38
72.65
70.21
60.00
93.20
4.634.17
60.00 4.694.17
2,008.35
18.894 85 7.IS3.94 26,048.79 15.996.99
256.38
70.21
93.20
2,008.35
15,996.99
72.65
0.00
TOTAL
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITVREI FOR YEAR
TOTAL FUNDS 6ROUGHT FORWARD
TOTAL FVNOS CARRIEO FORWARO
11,978.26 J4.092.06 26M70.32 17.182.001
13.304.42
0.00 13.304.42 20.486.42
25.282.68 14,092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42
0.00 17,192.001
0.00 20,486.42
0.00 13,304.42

RAISE YOUR VOICE, CHARITY NUM8ER.. 1191932
BALANCE SHEET- 31 OCT08ER 2024
U14RESTWEO HW*ICTtD 10T￿ UNPESTRrrED RESTR￿ED
TOTAL
FVNOS
FUMDS
FUMDS
UNOS
FUPIOS
FUND5
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
CURRENT ASSErs
Oebtors & Prepayments
Cash at Bènk- Current
Cash at Bank- Derxjsit
TOTAL ASSETS
64.50 342.(K)
406.50
0.00
2.687.06
O.CO 2,687.06 15.673.12
22,701.92 17.407.20 40.109.12
0.00
25,453.48 17,749.20 43.202.68 15,673.12
O.W 15,673.12
0.00 15.673.12
CREDITORS.. Amounts fallin8 due wSthin one yeai
Creditors
TOTAL LIABILITIES
170 80 3,657.14 3.827 94
170.80 3,657.14 3.827.94
2.368.70
2.368.70
0.00 2,368.70
0.00 2.368.70
TOTAL A55ETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
25,282.68 14.092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42
0.00 13,304.42
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
RestrScted Income Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Reserves 31 October 2024 carried forward
0.00 14.092.06 14,092.06
35.282 68
O CQ 25.282 68 13,304.42
25.282.68 14,092.06 39.374.74 13,304.42
0.00
0.00 13.304.42
0.00 13.304.42
APPROVED..
RH CLOW-TRUSTEE &TREAWRER
27108D025

RAISE YOUR VOICE, CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER2024
l Aceountlng Pollcles
Charity informalion
Raise Your Voice is an unincorporated bo¢Jy governed by a trust deed. The principal
address is l Roussillon Cottages. Cinder Hill. North Chailey. Lewes. BN8 4HP
1.1 Accountlng Conventlon
The financial statements have been piepared in accordance with the Charity's deed,
the Charities Act 2011 and" Accounling and Reporting tsy Charities.. Statement ol
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparineiheir accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting StandaTd applicable in the UK an(J
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for accounting periods commencing
from l January 20161. The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity a5 define(J bt FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Charities applying
FRS 102 Update Bulletin I not to prpeare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The linacial stalements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and lair view. This
departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for
charities applying FRS 102 ratherthan the version of Ihe Statement of Recommended
Practice which is feferred to irk Ihe Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The linacial statements ale prepared in sterlin, which is the functional currency ol
the Charity- The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention. The principal accounting policies adopted a￿ set out below.
1.2 Golngconcern
At the time ol approvingthe financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable
expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the lorseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going
concern basis of accounting in preparingthe financial statements.
1.3 Charltable Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in
furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are available for use in
accordance with the tems ofthe specific grant received.
1.4 Income
Income Is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance
conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably and it is
probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recogni5ed on receipt. (Mher donations are recognise(J once
the charity ha5 been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions
require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to ¢Jonations
received under Gift Aitj or dees of covenant is recognised when received.

RAISE YOURVOICE, CHARITY NUMBER: 1191932
NOTESTOTHE FINANCIALSTATEMENTSlcont'd)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER2024
1.4 Icontl LeEacies are recoEnised on receipt otherwise if the charity has been notifie(J of an
impending distribution. the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount
is not known the legacy is treateo as a contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Resources expended are included in the Statement of FinancialActivitie5 on an
accruals basis, inclusive of VAT.
1.6 Cash and Cash Equlvalenls
Cash and Cash Equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks,
other short term liquid investments with original maturities ol three months or less.
and bank overdrafts. Bank overdraft5 are shown with borrowngs in current
Baslc Flnanclal Assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors an(1 cash an(J bank balances. are
initially measured at a transaction price includinE transaction cost5 and are
subsequently carried at amortised cost usingthe effective interest method unless
the arrangement constitutes a financialtransaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of future receipts di5counte(J at a market rate of
interest. Financial assets cia55ilied as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc Flnanclal Llabllltles
Basic Financial Liabilities. including creditors and bank loan5 ale initially
recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing
transaction , where the debl instrurnent is measure(J at the present value ol the
future payments discounte(J at a market rate ol interest. Finacila liabilities
classified as payable within one year afe not amortise(J.
Debt inslruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective
interest rate metho(l.
Trade creditofs are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired
in the ordinary COUTse of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are
classified as currennlliabilities if payment is due wthin one year or less. If not. they
are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors aTe recognised initially
at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.

RAISE YOURVOICE. CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Icont'dl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
Derecognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllllles
Financial liabilities are derecogn15ed when the Charity's contractual obligation5
expire or are dischargeo or cancelled.
1.7 Employee Beneflts
The c05t of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which Ihe
employee's services are received.
Termination benellts afe recognised immediately as an expense when the charity
Is demonstrably committed to temlnate the employment of an employee Of to
provlde termlnatlon beneliis,
1.8 Unrestrlcted general resebve lund
The policy lor reserves includes a rewew of Ihe nature ol income and expenditure
streams and the nature ol the reserves.
2 Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and ludgernenls
In ihe applicaiion ol ihe charity's accounting policles. the trustees are required to
make judgement5, estimates and assumptions about the carrylng amount ol assels
an(J liabllltles that are not readily apparent from other sources. The eslimates and
assoclated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevani. Actual result5 may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing tsasls.
Revisions to accounlinR estimates are Tecognise(i in the perlod In which the
estimate is revised where the revlsion attects only that perlod. or in the perlod ot
the revlslon and future perlods where the rewsion affects both current and fulure
periods.
3 Income from Investmenis
2024
2023
Interest recelvable
63.12
4 Trustees
None ol the trusiees {or any person connected wlth them) personally received any
remuneratlon durlnE the year.
5 Émployees
The average monthly number of employee5 during the yearwas..
2024
Number
2023
Number

RAISE YOURVOICE, CHARITYNUMBER: 1191932
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {cont'dl
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 310CTOBER 2024
6 Taxallon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all income is applied
for charitable purposes.
7 Unrestrlcted Funds
The unre5tricled funds of Ihe charity comprise the unexpende(J balances of
donations and grants which are not subject io specific conoitions by donors an
grantors as to how they may be used.
Atl
Incoming Resources
November Resources Expended
2023
At31
Octof)er
2024
Unresiricled Funds
13,304.42 30,873.11 18,894.85 25,282.68
Atl
Incoming Resources
November Resources Expended
2022
At31
October
2023
Unreslricled Funds
20.486.42 8,814.99 15,996.99 13,304.42
8 Restrlcted Funds
The restricted lund5 Otthe charity comprise ihe unexpended balances ol
grants which are subject to specific conditions ty donors and
grantors as to how they may be used.
Atl
Incoming Resources
Novembei Resources Expen(Jed
2023
A131
Ociober
2024
Restricted Funds
21.246.00 7,153.94 14.092.06
9 Related Party Transa¢tlon
Donations Irom Trustees= DurinE Ihe year R H Clow. a Trustee. donated £684.00 to
Ralse Your Voice.