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2023-12-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of The object ofthe charity is to promote the
the charity as set out in its public's appreciation
ofthe art ofclassical
governing document music by producing
and publishing
English-
language
versions ofGerman
classical
songs (Lieder). To have them performed
and recorded,
and to make the recordings
available to the public, so as to foster a
wider appreciation
of Lieder among non-
German s eakers.
Summary
activities
of the main
in relation to those
Para 1.17and
1.19
The charity organises
and pays for:
-the rescoring
of German
classical songs
purposes for the public with English
lyrics and
benefit, in particular, the -the professional
recordings
ofthese
activities, projects or songs.
services identified
in
the These recordings
are then made available
accounts. to the public, free ofcharge,
on the
charity's website and Youtube channels.
They are also published
on streaming
services.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The charity has taken note of and had
whether the trustees have regard for the guidance
on public benefit
had regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission
and
issued
by
the Charity uses this to meet its objectives and
in the
Commission on public forward
planning
of the charity.
benefit
Access to benefits is unrestricted
within
practical constraints
ofthe public having
access to technology
to enjoy pre-recorded
performances.

ou may c h oose to include fu rther statements whe
SORP reference
Polic
on
rant makin Para 1.38 n/a
Policy on social investment Para 1.38 n/a
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.3& n/a
volunteers
Other n/a

chievements
and Per
formance
SORP reference
Summary
ofthe main
The charity has been inactive during the
achievements
of the charity,
year due to other commitments of the
identifying
the difference the
performers and Trustees.
The Trustees
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
Para 1.20 are hopeful for a more productive 2024.
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.

ou may choo se to include fur ther statement s
where relevan
t
about:
Achievements against Para 1.41 n/a
objectives set
Performance offundraising Para 1.41 n/a
activities against objectives
set
Investment
performance
Para 1.41 n/a
a ainst ob ectives
Other —Plans for Future Our current plan is to produce a video of
Periods Winterreise using the soundtrack (which
we do have with the I ries on screen.

Review ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The accounts are showing a surplus a surplus a surplus for the
financial position at the end year ofE4,051 (2022 deficit F588).
ofthe period
The charity's
only current
source ofincome
is through
donations
and
gift aid claims
from HMRC.
The charity's
outgoings
represent
costs
incurred
in the running
of
the charity.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The charity closely monitors
the
balance of
policy for holding reserves the bank account held to ensure that
stating why they are held sufficient funds are available as working
capital for the production of any individual
performance.
The charity also looks to ensure sufficient
funds are available
to cover any
one off
costs that may arise.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 All the funds of the charity are unrestricted
and can be used
in accordance
with the
charitable
objectives ofthe trustees
and the
charity does not have any stipulation on
how these funds should be spent.
The amount
of reserves at the end ofthe
period was E4,073, which is solely made up
of unrestricted
funds
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 n/a
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The charity is a going concern.
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

ou may choose to include fu ou may choose to include fu rther statement s
where relevant
about: about:
The charity's
principal
Para 1.47 The charity's only current source ofincome
sources offunds (including is through
donations
and gift aid claims
any fundraising) from HMRC.

Investment policy and Para 1.46 n/a
objectives
including
any
social investment
policy
ado ted
A description ofthe principal Para 1.46 The Trustees have assessed the major
risks facing the charity risks to which the charity is exposed, in
particular
those relating
to the operations
and finances ofthe charity,
and are
satisfied that systems
and procedures
are
in place to mitigate
our exposure to the
major risks.
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document
Para 1.25 The Charity's Constitution
was adopted
on
(iIust de
d,
Ioyal charter) 15th December 2020
How is the charity
constituted?
Para 1.25 The charity
is a charitable
incorporated
organisation,
registered
on 7'" January
(e.g urIirICGI pGIaied 2021
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are nominated by existing
including
details of any
Trustees
having
consideration
of relevant
constitutional provisions e.g. skills, knowledge
and experience
needed
election to post or name of for the effective administration
ofthe
CIO.
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Additional
information
(optional)
You ma
choose to include further statements
where relevant about
Policies and procedures Para 1.51 The prospective
Trustee
will meet all the
adopted
for
the induction Trustees. Copies ofthe incorporation
and training oftrustees document,
recent annual
reports
and
accounts together
with relevant
Charity
Commission publications are made
available as required.
Training
is provided
as required.
The charity's organisational Para 1.51 n/a
structure
and any wider
network
with which the
charity work
Relationship with any Para 1.51 There have been no activities
with related
related parties parties during the year

Other: The charity had no employees during the during the
Average number of pei lod.
employees During the period no remuneration or
Trustee ex enses were
aid.

Charit name The Lieder ln En lish Foundation
Other name the charit uses
Re istered charit number 1193023
Charity's principal address Sylvatica
Hids Copse Road
Oxford
OX2 9JJ
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted ifnot for whole
ear
Name
to a
ofperson (or body) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
ofperson (or body) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
Oliver Wright Chairman
Kathleen
Eldridge
Eamonn
Barrett

Funds held as cust odia n
t
Description
of the assets
n/a
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
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own
assets

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) information)
Type of Name Address
adviser
Accountants Vineyard 5 The Chambers, Vineyard, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxon
Accountants Ltd

Signature(s)
Full name(s) OLIVER WRIGHT KATHLEEN ELDRIDGE
Position (eg Secretary, CHAIRMAN
Chair, etc)
DATE

A1 Receipts U nrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
E
E
ndowment
funds
Total funds
Lastyear
Donations 4,300
Gift aid receipts 4,951 4,951
Sub total (Gross income forAR) 4,951 4,951 4,300
A2 Asset and investment sales proceeds
Sub total
Total receipts 4,951 4,951 4,300
A3 Payments
Production
expenditure
223
Website fees 3,150
Accountancy fees 900 900 1,500
Bank charges 15
Sub total 900 900 4,888
A4 Asset and investment purchases
Sub total
Total payments 900 900 4,888
Net ofreceiptsl(payments) 4,051 4,051 (588)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end 22 22 610
Cash funds this year end 4,073 4,073 22