Trustees' Annual Report for Global Music Academy
FYE 2024
Charity Details
Name: Global Music Academy
Charity Number: 1193423
Address:
FLAT A PETHERTON HOUSE 27-29 PETHERTON ROAD LONDON N5 2QZ
Trustees:
Professor Laudan Nooshin Catherine Lytle Martha Nicholls
Structure and Management Global Music Academy is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for overseeing the charity’s activities and ensuring compliance with its objectives and legal obligations. Trustees are recruited through an open application process, with candidates assessed on their skills and experience in music, education, or charity governance.
Activities and Objectives The primary objective of Global Music Academy is to bring musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds into UK primary schools to bridge cultural differences and provide economic opportunities for musicians. In the past year, we:
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Delivered workshops and projects including:
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Chelmsford Workshop with Sohini and Vishnu.
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49Strings project.
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Consultancy for event at the Arnolfini.
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Saz Workshop with Ulaz Kartal and Cate Lytle.
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Warrington Workshops featuring Stuart Ironside and Kadialy Kouyate.
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Loud Minority event at Things Happen Here, supported by Ori.
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Travel and accommodation arrangements for musicians involved in the 49Strings project.
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Supported 20 musicians by providing paid opportunities to share their craft.
Achievements and Public Benefit This year, Global Music Academy achieved significant milestones:
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Reached 32 new schools, introducing children to new cultural perspectives through live music.
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Conducted feedback surveys with 18 positive responses from participants.
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Developed partnerships with five local organisations to expand our reach. These activities demonstrate our commitment to providing a public benefit by fostering inclusivity and cultural education.
Financial Review The charity’s total income for the year was £ 4089 , with expenditures of £ 7146.75 . At the end of the financial year, we had a bank balance of £ 9340, including a reserve fund of £3000, in line with our reserves policy, which ensures a minimum of £1,000 is available for unforeseen expenses. No debts were carried forward.
Custodian Funds Global Music Academy does not hold any funds as a custodian trustee.
Approval This report was approved by the board of trustees on 23rd January. 2025.
Signed: Laudan Nooshin (acceptance of the trustees report also confirmed by email)
Laudan Nooshin
Chair of Trustees
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Donations and le Charitable activiti 25th Jan 23 8th Dec 13th Nov 13th Nov 21st Sept Date IN
659 3430 4089 1750 140 1500 659 40 Amount
Balance in charity account on 31st March 2024 From where?
Asian Arts Agency payment to support 49-Strings Payment from J Singh for Arnolfini work Payment from SOAS for 49Strings work Payment from Chelmsford School for Sohini and Vishnu workshops Donation from Sheri Watt for Chelmsford Workshop Income and outgoings for 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024
Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Charitable Activities Donation Income type
8th Feb 23 29th Jan 23 8th Jan 23 9th Dec 23 3rd Dec 23 30th Nov 23 15th Nov 23 8th Nov 23 20th Oct 23 16th Oct 23 9th Oct 23 30th Sept 23 21st Sept 23 15th Sept 23 11th Sept 23 8th Sept 23 6th Sept 23 8th Aug 23 9th July 23 22nd June 23 16th June 23 16th June 23 13th June 23 13th June 23 9th June 23 8th Jun 23 19th May 23 26th April 23 8th April 23 Date OUT
Amount
7146.75 5 300 5 5 1500 426.84 491.3 5 300 745 5 27 59 100 5 5 5 150 831.95 1008.21 320 172.45 315 5 100 250 5
Bank charges Bank charges Bank charges Bank charges Bank charges Ori (for Loud Minority work) 98.19 refunded Bank charges 98.19 came out Bank charges Bank charges Long Hin Tse Booking.comppl ppl Booking.comppl bank charges HMRC (fine for late filing) Bank charges To where?
to G E Pope for 49Strings payments
- For Kadialy - for Stu
Fee to Sohini for Chelmsford School workshop ppl - Air bnb - Ambi's room for 49Strings Project Fee to Vishnu for Chelmsford School workshop 49Strings fee sent to GPOPE to take out as cash Venue fee to Things Happen Here for LM event Ulaz Kartal for Saz workshop with Cate Lytle
Visualisation for exhibition proposal Warrington Trains (Kadialy and Stu)
Eurostar (for musicians fro 49Strings) - after refund because of delay ppl - train tickets for Sohini and Vishnu for Chelmsford School workshop Fee and travel expenses to Kadialy Kouyate for Warrington Workshop Fee and travel expenses to Stuart Ironside for Warrington Workshop
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