Little proiects Ch•Atyno.1194834 Trustees Annual Report 01.04.2022 to 31.03.2023
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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1[st] April, 2022 to 31[st] March, 2023
The charity was established on 1[st] June 2021
Charity name: Little Live Projects
Charity registration number: 1194634
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | 1. To advance the musical education of children and young people, in particular but not exclusively, through performances of choral work, the promotion of participation in the choir and the provision of a platform for young instrumentalists and singers at concerts given by the choir for the public, and other such educational activities and services as the trustees see fit. 2. To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts. |
| 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 |
1. Cardiff Children’s Choir – a community choir for children aged 5-11 years in inner- city Cardiff. Advancing musical education for children, particularly families who are displaced, in financial hardship, or new to arts. This is achieved through a free and subsidised places scheme. 2. Little Concerts – Family Concerts with particular focus on the 0-5 years age group and their families to develop public education and appreciation of music. 3. Industry focussed training for emerging professional musicians in working with music and young children. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees received and noted the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit on 8/2/2023. The summary of the charity’s main activities for the public benefit are set out above. |
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 community choir project (Cardiff Children’s Choir) has benefitted 39 local children and their families: • Majority were new to arts engagement. • 10 began with a free term of sessions. • 9 participate on the Subsidised places scheme. • 43% ethnic minority. Their musical development is exceptional and with it, joy and inspiration, community cohesion, and wellbeing benefits for children and their families. The Little Concerts programme has delivered 11 performances in this reporting period. 695 people have developed their appreciation of music through these inspirational experiences. Of these: • 214 aged between 0-5 • 199 aged between 6-13 • 20 emerging professional musicians aged between 18-25 have received industry facing training along with paid employment. |
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity ended its second year of operations with a cash balance of £6,976, of which £6,174 are restricted funds for ongoing projects. Total receipts for the year were £14,617 and total payments were £8,790. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity’s trustees are committed to managing the charity’s resources responsibly and acting with reasonable care and skill with regard to financial matters. The trustees regularly review the financial position of the charity and are satisfied that the current level of reserves is appropriate – noting that the charity’s activities are currently funded on a project-by-project basis and the charity’s fixed cost base is currently minimal. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the year end, the charity’s cash balance was £6,976, comprising £801 in unrestricted funds and £6,174 in restricted funds (relating to ongoing projects). |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | As above. |
|---|---|---|
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | n/a |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| 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 are appointed by resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the trustees. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Little Live Projects |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | Cardiff Children’s Choir |
| Registered charity number | 1194634 |
| Charity’s principal address | Northmace House Viaduct Road Cardiff CF15 9XF |
Names of the charity trustees who managed the charity during the year
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Margaret Jemmett |
Chair | ||
| Anne Gregory | |||
| William Souter | |||
| Charlotte Hardy | 14/09/2022 |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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 of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of adviser |
Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Advisor | Andy Nash Accounting & Consulting Ltd |
Units 24 & 25 Goodsheds Village Hood Road, Barry CF62 5QU Wales |
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 |
[Original signed] | [Original signed] |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Margaret Jemmett | Rev Will Souter | |
Chair |
Trustee | |
| 24thJan 2024 | ||
| 24thJan 2024 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Llido Live Projects 1194634 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For th• p•rtod from To ot10412022 3110312023 Section A Receipts and payments Unrn$t¥iGt•d funds totho rMr¢st Rèstrbeted fundi Endowment funds to tt• noar¢it£ Total funds Lasty•ar tothe nov••t£ to r*Of•At £ A1 Roc•1 t$ 9,050 5.587 5,567 3,907 Sub total(Gross income forAR) 5.567 14617 7,707 A2 Ass•t and Invostm•nt Ml•$, sae tabl• Sub total T0talr•¢ets 5.567 9.050 14.617 7,707 A3Pa ments Costs of chaiitable 8Gtlvllie5 fThem8nre cosig 249 310 Sub total 5,051 A4 Ass•t and Investm•n¢ purchases, IB•b loblo) Sub total Totalpaymonts 5,057 3.733 6,559 Net of re¢eiptslpaym•nts) AS Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last yoar end Cash funds tths y8argnd 510 5.317 5.827 1.148 ZB1 857 1,148 6,976 801 6,174 1,148 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrn5trictod funds to mare•l £ R8Stiict¢d funds Endowment fund¥ to nsar•6t É Cat?gori•s to £ B1 Cashfunds C@sh bar 801 6.174 Total cash funds 801 6,174 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
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