Dunster Fe5tival- Registered Charlty No. 1193491 DUNSTER FESTIVAL TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT 02.09.23- 01.09.24 The 8oard of Trustees has pleasure in presenting their annual report and financlal statements for the perlod ended I September 2024. Reference & Administratlon Detalls Charity name Dunster Festival Reglstered charity number 1193491 Date of registration February 112021 Prlnclpal address Dunster Festblal 25 Sherrard5 Way London EN5 28W Trustees Brigadier David Hugh Godsal MBE DL (Chairl Jessica Margaret Griffith Prendergrast Stephen Charles Rayner Clayton Alastalr Bruce Mclntosh &irah Gordon ArtlStic Directors Rachel Wick Rory Mccleery Bankers Natwest Bank 9The Parade Minehead TA24 5NL Structure, Governance & Management Constitution Type of governin8 document How the charity is constttuted CIO New trustees are appointed by the existing charity trustees by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the board.
Dunster Festival- Regristered Charity No. 1193491 Objectives & Activities The objects as stated In its 8overning document, and for which the charity was established. are: The advancement of the arts and culture, and the education of the public in the art of music, In particular but not limited to chamber music, for the public ber)efit by: al The presentation of concerts and other musical activities, chiefly as part of an annual festival in West Somerset,. and bl Trainlng and coachin8 for those from all demographics and age 8roups Iparticularty but not exclusively for voung people) The Trustees are aware of the Public Benefit provisions of the Chartties Art 2011 and of the guidance on them published by the Charity Commission. They are satisfied that the objects and the activities of the Charty are within the definitions of Charitable Purposes as set down in the Act, and in making decisions pertaining to this activity and when exercisin8 any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant they have had dLbe regard to both. Dun5ter Festlval carrles out its pvrpose to advance the arts and education for the public benefit by: al organising an annual festival of high quality concerts and perforniances. including repertoire which otherwise would not be performed wldely. which this year took place between May 27 and 28 2023. bl working Wlth young people in schools, the elderly in care homes and those with speclal educatlonal needs in day centTe5, and amateur musicians from a variety of walks of life. introducing them to new repertoire and enabling them to enjoy music and develop and improve thelr musical Skills. Achlevements & Performance Across our 2024 community & outreach work we were able to provlde two day5 of choral workshops at Minehead and Danesfield Middle schools, enga8lng Year 5 students and introducing them to the sound world and expressive possSbilities of a cappella vocal music in sessions led by acclaimed vocal ensemble The Marian Consort. Students were encouraged to think about how they can express themselves musically using their own voices through various warm-ups, slnglng games and songs. These workshops were followed up with four subsequent days of coachinB sessions led by experienced thoral animateur specialists, in which students learnt their parts In class groups for performances of two contemporary choral works, specially devised tor their age 8roup. wlth a focus on the natural world and our impart on it. These were then performed in two final perfomiances lone at each school) involvin8 MO than students sln8in8 alongside professional musicians las well as several hundred more as audience). As has been experienced previously, implementing projects of thls nature Is always challen8lng and relies to an extent on the goodwill of individuals in our partner organisations, as the environment within these partner or8ani5ations (schools and carehomesl is one where stsff have many demands on their time and energy, and where they are often overstretched and under-resourced. This was particularly true this year, with Significant difficulties liaising WTth our schools partners, due to changes of personnel and staff shortages (although we were not dirertly afferted by them, we were acutely aware that staff shortages at both Senior management and class teaching levels led to unplanned short notice closure of schoolsl, but the feedback from both staff and students wa5 hugely positive. and is excerpted below.. "Working with Dun5ter Festivol is t71woys such u pleosurefvr me and the children. It s wonderful to be able to immerse OUelVeS tn experiences and music thot the children would otherwise rorely encounter, and thefinol performonces are olwoys utterly mogicol. The themes ond ideos that underpin the workshopsfrel relevant and engaging ond t7re communicated brilliantfy to the children." Y5 Closs teacher, Danesfield "Just omozing, thank youl More of itplet7se, ond more time/0 longerprojert next time- iys been brilllanv Y5 Class te(Jcher. Mineheod Middle
Dunster Fe5tival- Registered Charity Mo. 1193491 "I liked the muslc because it was very mogical and pretty. t7nd I cun't believe how beoutifully you can sing. Janka "Myfovourite thing was playing guess the onimol ondseason ond oll the music lcouse Ifound it intere5tlng.I" Nayah e learnt how to sing ond the different tones ofsinging and how to work as a gTOUP-Jonah IVA "Myfavourite thlng about the workshop Is the new song we learnt. which was reolfyfvn to slnq-lsobello "I learnt that sinqers slnq in different longuoges. not just English. Jesslca Ih.'S, k.,'S n&S aJ* (w. Ihe ¢ul0r Spiri li IIoAoLkq "Myfuvourite port was the new song thot we leornt. which wos very colming. I leornt that you need to warm up your voice. Alfie "I did learn that I couldsino and I learnt what drfftrent noises there could be like deep ¢7nd high wunds ondsmall and big sounds" Oliver "A5 1 w enfr bJcLIKIll3, I bif d SJ
Dunster Fe5tival- Registered Charity No. 1193491 We also were able to organise perfoanS by Festival musicians in three care homes in Minehead. engaging approximately 80 residents, staff and relatives. Our visit to Dunster Care lodge made a significant impact on resident Eric, who engaged the musicians in several long conversations about the music and composers, revealing a considerable knowledge and interest which surprised the staff. P4ain, feedback was hugely encouraging. Our live festival from May 24 to 26 2024 comprised 7 events which tcKJk place both in Dunster1St George's Church and the historic fithe Barn) and in Watchet. the latter hosted by our partner organlsation East Quay, a collaboration which has proven successful in building audiences and reaching more of our local community with high-quality live music. i),, Ste¥ens & Pound InteMrtlveAomllyperfom7ance ot East Quoyp Watthet Artists featured intluded Scottish female string duo Sequoia, pertussionist Delia Stevens and three tlme BBC Radlo 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee Will Pound. vocal ensemble The Marian Consort and harpsichordist Stephen Farr, performing a diverse range of styles and repertoire spanning eight centuries. One highlight was the choral workshop event, which has again proven to be a popular format- this allowed local singers land some who had travelled significant distances, Speaking to the Festival's growing reputation) to work with our ArtLStTrc Co-Director and choral music expert Rory Mccleery in a friendly and relaxed environment Feedback from aUdIenS was extremely positive. with numbers up slightty from 2023, and our artists We very appreciative of the opportunity to experience what it is that makes Dunster FestNal so unique. Sample ALsdience feedback- "Favourite thing is the very voriedprogramme-drfficult to ch(se a highlight. Just keep it comting." -It'S just great to have top closs mu&c o cycle ride owoy. We OTr $0 luck "I'm so glod thot you do oll this in ourlocal area. Well done ond THANK YOU" "Such t7 joy to hear5uth quality out in the wilds- well worth the onnuol drivefrom IrUc0Mbe1.
Dunster Festival- Registered Charity No. 1193491 Financial Review Dun5ter Festival is endeavourln& despite the difficult present financial condltions, to build up reseNes, with a reserves-building strategy under regular review. Our reserves at year end were £I7,1(M).Cj. Declaratlon The trustees declare that they have approved the tntstees, rep)rt ab)ve on Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees Trustee David Godsal. Chalr 29.04.25
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Dunster FestN On accounts for the year ended 01.09.2024 Charlty no (ff any) 1193491 Set out on pages 1-2 attach& repJt to the tnjstees my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trusf) f(K the year ended 0110912024. As the charity's tru*s, Y are respxMsiLle for the weparation of the accLwnts in accordance with the rg]uirements of the Charities Act 2011 {1he Acri. I repyt in respect of my examination of thé Trl'S accounts carriad out urKler seCtn 145 of Ihe 2011 Act and in caryirrfJ out my examination, I have follled all the apptiGable Directi1 given by the Charity Commissi¢)n urKl8r seclkn 1445)(b) of lh8 ACL Respon8lbllltlos and basis of raport Indepondent I have completed my examinatKsn. I confim that no material matters have examlner's ststement come to my attenti¢X in cOnnectM with Ihe examination which gives me cause to tjelieve that in, any material respect.. the countIng records were nol kept in accordance with s8Ction 130 of Ihe Charities Act.. or the accounts did not acc with accounllng records" or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and cltent of accounts set OLrt in the Charttles (Accounts and ReF()rts) Regulations 2CQ8 other than any requiroment that the accounts give a Irue and fair. view which is not a matter ccdered as part of an independent examination. I hav8 no corKems and have come across m other matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report In order to enaL4e a proper und8r&aThJiry of th8 accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: zz Name: Philip Barker Relevant professional qualiflcatlon(sl or body Irf any): ICAEW (retired) Address: Stable Cottage. Triscombe. TA43HG IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material mattels of concern (see CC32. Inderdent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidarL8 for examiners). Glve here brigf details of any Itams that the examiner wlshos to disdose. IER Oct 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forth• p8rfod To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restrl¢t•d Endowment fund• funds fund• toth• n•¥••t £ n•w•#£ to th• th•w••te t•th• n•Jr•Btt lo th• nMv••t£ Totsl funds Last ymr Al R•c•lpts Donawons, IeS and grnnts 12.a IJJ 31.925 4.895 Artner lrttrn• ro incomg 41,420 AR) 19.333 23.3J3 nv••tm•nt la 1s•• t•blel. Total rnc•lpts 23.333 A3P8 ants Wèbsll•. Soft[¥ ¢txts . & st•bo M7 513 17 11.951 i$ss M7 513 178 IC968 2,835 941 417 Arfi$t Colts Event GOS Adv•rti?iw Fr4lAnce stsffl Photo tsp 22,96 1,791 185 4,430 783 713 100 31.M3 Sub total 10334 A4 As•t and InTrnStmnt urchas08 tabl• Sub total 18.234 22334 Nét of rnc•1M{paYMOnts) A5 Tran$f•rs betw••n fund• A6 Cash funds last •nd Cash funds this •r 1,099 10.135 16.001 17,1 17.1(WJ 16.001 CCXX R1 ac£ounts ISS} 2010512025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestr¢¢ted funds tr n•Ar•stt Restricted lund$ Endowmènt lund8 to M•r•t£ Categorl•s D•ta15$ r••re•t£ B1 Cash funds C 1.Ce.24 17.fQO Total cash lunds 17,100 unrobtrbct R••trlcted funds lund• Endowment funds to rd•r••t£ Deta$15 82 Othof monetary as88ts ¢urr•nt v•lu• Dotails B3 Inv•stm•nt 1¢ts . Za£• Fund to whl¢h Cury•nt V41u• onal D•tslls B4 Assets rntsln•d for t charlty$ own u to *hlch Wh•n du• Detslls BS Uabllltles Signod by en8 or trust88s on behalf of 01 Ihe trust8es SwJnatu Pn"nt Naw 08 of roval David Godsal 29.04.25 CCXX R2 gc¢>)wts ISSI 2010512025