Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 10 2024 To 30 09 2025
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1196175 Charity's principal address Clapton Com, 7[th] Day Adventist Ch St. Pauls Church, Chelmer Road London Postcode E9 6AY
East London School of Music
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Doreen Ione Fray Trustee
2 Jason Armstrong Trustee
Trustee
3 [Emmanuel ]
Asamoah
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
CIO – FOUNDATION How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Apart from the first charity trustees, every Trustee selection methods trustee must be appointed by a (eg. appointed by, elected by) resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF CLASSICAL MUSIC THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC TUITION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN HACKNEY AND THE SURROUNDING BOROUGHS. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008 |
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| Wednesday 2nd April: The ELSOM Strings and Woodwind Ensemble were involved in their first ever studio recording at The Premises Studios, Hackney. Saturday 5th April - Marked the 10th Anniversary of ELSOM. We hosted a Day of of Thanksgiving and Celebration at our site, Clapton Community SDA Church, Chelmer Road, Hackney. Performances by ELSOM orchestra, ensembles, solo performances and 3 students presented mini sermons. Sunday 6th April: Play The Organ Year, hosted by Sir Andrew Parmley from the Royal College of Organists. The event included performances by 8 ELSOM Organ students and we opened the console for members of the public to experience playing on our pipe organ. About 60 people from the community attended. Thursday 10th April: 10th Anniversary concert at our school site in Hackney attended by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. Our partners, the Dagenham Eagles Drum Corps led the parade outside the church and welcomed the arrival of the Duchess. Performances by ELSOM Orchestra and soloists Chikezie Chike-Michael (Bass-Baritone) and Alexandra Bell-Cobbold (Soprano) 12 students were also preparing to sit their practical exams, to be taken early 2026. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
The charity was visited by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. Summary of the main achievements of the charity There were studio recordings and public performances and concerts put during the year on by the charity. The charity celebrated 10 years of providing its services. 12 students progressed significantly in their studies in order to be ready to take examinations in 2026.
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section E Financial review The tharity tlles to mainlain al ltrast one month's warth of operatlonal Brfef st¥&wn•ni of the charity's policy on r¢serws Oetails of ary funds m&erlalty In deficit NIA Further financial r8viw* detals (Optional infonnation) Yryj mty ehoose to inebjde additi[al infcnnation. Nthere relevant about: the Charlls principal sojrces of fvnds (induding any fiJndrai4ng)', h¢XV expenditure has supported Ihe key objedl of the tharity,. investment policy and objedives including any ethical investment pofjcy adopted. Section F other optional information Section G Declaration tTU5to•6 do¢larti they have approved trusto¢s' report abovo. Signed on behalf of the ch¥1¢S tTust8es &gn&ure(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Se¢retary, Chair, etc) D&e TAR Nlarch 2012
East London School of Music
1196175
CC16a
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 1/10/2024 30/09/2025 To from
Section A Receipts and payments
| A1 Receipts | Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 20,449 - 14,456 1,598 144 1,809 16,187 - 54,643 - - |
Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 20,449 - 14,456 1,598 144 1,809 16,187 - 54,643 - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - |
Total funds to the nearest £ 20,449 - 14,456 1,598 144 1,809 16,187 - 54,643 - - - 54,643 18,468 200 - 432 - - 2,526 120 492 139 245 600 3,290 199 274 1,296 - 5,511 60 1,169 - 48 392 21 10 668 3,595 1,949 415 168 - 3,981 - 505 1,257 304 46 93 1,405 - - |
Last year to the nearest £ |
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| Unrestricted chartiable donation orgrant | 20,449 | 55,923 | ||||||
| Communityconcerts | - | - | ||||||
| Music Tuition Fees | 14,456 | 16,910 | ||||||
| Music Exam Fees | 1,598 | 470 | ||||||
| Tuition Salaries | 144 | 521 | ||||||
| Ticket Sales | 1,809 | 8,660 | ||||||
| Grant Income | 16,187 | - | ||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) |
54,643 | 82,484 | ||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). |
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| Total receipts A3 Payments |
54,643 18,468 200 - 432 - - 2,526 120 492 139 245 600 3,290 199 274 1,296 - 5,511 60 1,169 - 48 392 21 10 668 3,595 1,949 415 168 - 3,981 - 505 1,257 304 46 93 1,405 - |
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| 82,484 | ||||||||
| Lessons / Music Tutor Fees | 18,468 | - | - | 18,468 | 23,098 | |||
| Cost of Sales - Materials | 200 | - | - | 200 | - | |||
| Supplies & other costs | - | - | - | - | 3,355 | |||
| Subcontractor Costs | 432 | - | - | 432 | - | |||
| Concerts | - | - | - | - | 11,417 | |||
| Photography& Video | - | - | - | - | 1,530 | |||
| Donation | 2,526 | - | - | 2,526 | 75 | |||
| Music Software | 120 | - | - | 120 | 292 | |||
| Hire of Music Equipment | 492 | - | - | 492 | 2,380 | |||
| Zoom Subscription | 139 | - | - | 139 | 109 | |||
| Flyers & Marketing | 245 | - | - | 245 | 394 | |||
| Grand Piano Project | 600 | - | - | 600 | 2,000 | |||
| Google PlaySubscription | 3,290 | - | - | 3,290 | 87 | |||
| Adobe Subscription | 199 | - | - | 199 | 101 | |||
| Music Publications | 274 | - | - | 274 | 310 | |||
| Project Co-ordinator Expenses | 1,296 | - | - | 1,296 | 1,786 | |||
| Onlice Invoices | - | - | - | - | 123 | |||
| Music Exams | 5,511 | - | - | 5,511 | 1,394 | |||
| Office Costs | 60 | - | - | 60 | 519 | |||
| Rent | 1,169 | - | - | 1,169 | 2,740 | |||
| Web Hosting | - | - | - | - | 600 | |||
| Computer Software | 48 | - | - | 48 | 2,346 | |||
| Printing | 392 | - | - | 392 | 496 | |||
| Stationery | 21 | - | - | 21 | 135 | |||
| Licenses and Permits | 10 | - | - | 10 | 178 | |||
| Miscellaneous | 668 | - | - | 668 | 15,361 | |||
| Auto Expenses | 3,595 | - | - | 3,595 | 2,813 | |||
| Meals | 1,949 | - | - | 1,949 | 512 | |||
| Accommodation | 415 | - | - | 415 | 164 | |||
| Advertisingand Promotion | 168 | - | - | 168 | 1 | |||
| Legal and Professional Fees | - | - | - | - | 600 | |||
| ConsultancyFees | 3,981 | - | - | 3,981 | 3,453 | |||
| Postage | - | - | - | - | 11 | |||
| Books and Journals | 505 | - | - | 505 | 728 | |||
| Charitable Donations | 1,257 | - | - | 1,257 | 774 | |||
| Subscriptions | 304 | - | - | 304 | 246 | |||
| Bank/Finance Charges | 46 | - | - | 46 | - 488 | |||
| Insurance | 93 | - | - | 93 | 269 | |||
| Travel | 1,405 | - | - | 1,405 | 2,616 | |||
| Staff Training |
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- | - | 60 |
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| Net SalaryExpense ~~CCXX R1 accounts (SS)~~ |
- | - ~~1~~ |
- | - | 209 ~~27/03/2026~~ |
| Online Storage | 80 | - | - | 80 | - | ||||
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| Professional Musicians | 3,837 | - | - | 3,837 | - | ||||
| Equipment | 1,025 | - | - | 1,025 | - | ||||
| **Sub total ** | 54,820 | - | - | 54,820 | 82,794 | ||||
| - - - 54,820 - 177 93 86 2 |
- - - - - - 93 93 - |
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| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
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| Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end |
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| 82,794 | |||||||||
| - 177 | - | - | - 177 | - 310 | |||||
| 93 | - 93 | - | - | - | |||||
| 86 | 93 | - | 179 | 489 | |||||
| 2 | - | - | 2 | 179 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
27/03/2026
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| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details BANK ACCOUNTS Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 2 - - - - - 2 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)
27/03/2026
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Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 10 2024 To 30 09 2025
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1196175 Charity's principal address Clapton Com, 7[th] Day Adventist Ch St. Pauls Church, Chelmer Road London Postcode E9 6AY
East London School of Music
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Doreen Ione Fray Trustee
2 Jason Armstrong Trustee
Trustee
3 [Emmanuel ]
Asamoah
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)
CIO – FOUNDATION How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Apart from the first charity trustees, every Trustee selection methods trustee must be appointed by a (eg. appointed by, elected by) resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
-
policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
-
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
-
relationship with any related parties;
-
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART OF CLASSICAL MUSIC THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL MUSIC TUITION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN HACKNEY AND THE SURROUNDING BOROUGHS. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 AND SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008 |
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| Wednesday 2nd April: The ELSOM Strings and Woodwind Ensemble were involved in their first ever studio recording at The Premises Studios, Hackney. Saturday 5th April - Marked the 10th Anniversary of ELSOM. We hosted a Day of of Thanksgiving and Celebration at our site, Clapton Community SDA Church, Chelmer Road, Hackney. Performances by ELSOM orchestra, ensembles, solo performances and 3 students presented mini sermons. Sunday 6th April: Play The Organ Year, hosted by Sir Andrew Parmley from the Royal College of Organists. The event included performances by 8 ELSOM Organ students and we opened the console for members of the public to experience playing on our pipe organ. About 60 people from the community attended. Thursday 10th April: 10th Anniversary concert at our school site in Hackney attended by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. Our partners, the Dagenham Eagles Drum Corps led the parade outside the church and welcomed the arrival of the Duchess. Performances by ELSOM Orchestra and soloists Chikezie Chike-Michael (Bass-Baritone) and Alexandra Bell-Cobbold (Soprano) 12 students were also preparing to sit their practical exams, to be taken early 2026. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
-
policy on grantmaking;
-
policy programme related investment;
-
contribution made by volunteers.
March 2012
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Section D Achievements and performance
The charity was visited by HRH The Duchess of Gloucester. Summary of the main achievements of the charity There were studio recordings and public performances and concerts put during the year on by the charity. The charity celebrated 10 years of providing its services. 12 students progressed significantly in their studies in order to be ready to take examinations in 2026.
March 2012
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section E Financial review The tharity tlles to mainlain al ltrast one month's warth of operatlonal Brfef st¥&wn•ni of the charity's policy on r¢serws Oetails of ary funds m&erlalty In deficit NIA Further financial r8viw* detals (Optional infonnation) Yryj mty ehoose to inebjde additi[al infcnnation. Nthere relevant about: the Charlls principal sojrces of fvnds (induding any fiJndrai4ng)', h¢XV expenditure has supported Ihe key objedl of the tharity,. investment policy and objedives including any ethical investment pofjcy adopted. Section F other optional information Section G Declaration tTU5to•6 do¢larti they have approved trusto¢s' report abovo. Signed on behalf of the ch¥1¢S tTust8es &gn&ure(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Se¢retary, Chair, etc) D&e TAR Nlarch 2012