Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
Charity name: Islington Festival of Music and Art
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity’s principal aim is to produce an Annual Summer Festival using various and varied venues throughout the London Borough of Islington |
| 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 |
The 4th Annual Festival was held in July 2024. This comprised of 15 events and concerts, over a 3-week period, presenting music, art and photography |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees continue to be mindful of the Festival’s governing document at all times in the lead up to the Festival itself, and were delighted that many of the events were well attended by people under the age of 26, who were granted completely free entry to everything |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | NA |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Festival brings world-class musicians to perform at various locations, and coupled with the modest ticket prices and the under 26 free policy, this successfully underlined and celebrated the Festival’s strong social policy. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | IFMA continues to be blessed with a loyal and energetic group of volunteers of all ages, who support the charity throughout the Festival and other events during the year, to ensure a smooth running of all events and a warm welcome to visitors. |
Other
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 Summer Festival of 2024 saw 14 live events over a 3-week period, which was an increase in duration over previous Festivals. Many people attended multiple concerts/events at very reasonable cost (plus all events are free for anyone under 26) and the overall experience and feedback was that this was a wonderful celebration of live music in beautiful locations, where members of the general public were able to listen to a wide variety of musical genres in their local neighbourhood, and participate in the artistic opportunities offered. This enterprise was a new and exciting experience for many people, who expressed their gratitude, and promised their continued support for the future. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
The objective from the creation of the Charity, was to promote, particularly, live music (and art) at a world-class level of performance, and to offer the opportunity for residents in the Borough and further afield to experience top-level music without having to travel a large distance to experience it. As such, the objective was significantly achieved. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The Annual Fundraising Concert, in order to raise funds for the 2024 Festival, took place in January of this year, and was so well received, that the Trustees have decided to keep this event in January of each year. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | NA |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The 2024 Festival raised enough income to support not only the running costs of the Festival, but produced a financial cushion, which enables the Trustees to plan for 2025 and 2026 with a strong amount of confidence and security. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Relatively strong funds are held to enable strong planning for future Festivals and other infrastructural costs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £21,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
Additional information (optional)
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Ticket sales, donations, sponsorship The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) none Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
none | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Foundation Charity |
| 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 | New Trustees will be appointed as necessary by a resolution passed at a convened meeting of the Charity’s Trustees. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Islington Festival of Music and Art |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1198568 |
| Charity’s principal address | 4 Witherington Road, London, N5 1PP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Johnson | Chair | |||
| Martin André | General Manager | |||
| Joana Ly | Artistic Director | |||
| Frances Hills | Secretary | |||
| AnthonyFoster | Production Manager | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name NA
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| NA | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets NA held in this capacity
Name and objects of the NA charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for NA safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Martin André Full name(s) Martin Paul André Position (eg Secretary, General Manager Chair, etc)
Date
03 June 2025
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Charity Commission Annual Return 2024
ISLINGTON FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ART Charity registration number: 1198568
Most of the information you give in this form will become publicly available on the Register of Charities. Any field that the Charity Commission will not display will be clearly marked.
This document is a record of the information provided in the Annual Return 2024.
PART A - Charity information
Financial period
Financial period start date
01/01/2024
Financial period end date
31/12/2024
Income and spending
Income £
£ 22,188
Spending £
£ 15,597
Number of contracts from government
How many contracts (other than grant agreements) did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return?
0
Number of grants from government
How many grants did your charity receive from central government or a local authority during the financial period for this return?
0
Income breakdown
Donations and legacies (excluding Endowments Received)
£ 12,507
Charitable activities
£ 9,681
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Other trading activities
£ 0
Investments
£ 0
Other
£ 0
Grantmaking
Is grant making the main way your charity carries out its purposes?
No
Recipients of grants
Please round all figures to the nearest pound (do not enter decimal points or commas). Individuals
£ 0
Other charities
£ 0
Other organisations that are not charities
£ 0
Trustee payments
Excluding out of pocket expenses, for what were any of the trustees paid during the financial period for this return?
⊠ e. None of the trustees have been paid No
Did any of the trustees resign and take up employment with your charity in the financial period of this return?
Income from outside the UK
Did your charity receive income from outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?
No
Delivering activities outside the United Kingdom
Did your charity deliver charitable activities outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?
No
Spending outside of the United Kingdom
Did your charity spend funds outside of the United Kingdom in the financial period of this return?
No
Total Spending outside of the United Kingdom
£
Trading subsidiaries
Does the charity have any trading subsidiaries?
No
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Charity contact details correct
Is the contact address displayed from the Register of Charities, correct? Yes
Charity headquarters details correct
Is this the same address that you use as your charity's administrative headquarters?
Yes
Charity contact address
Address Line 1
4 WITHERINGTON ROAD
Address Line 2 LONDON
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Address Line 5
Postcode
N5 1PP
Country
Charity Headquarters address
Address Line 1
4 WITHERINGTON ROAD
Address Line 2 LONDON
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Address Line 5
Postcode
N5 1PP Country
Membership type
Is your charity part of a wider group structure with a parent body and subsidiary bodies?
no, the charity is not part of a wider group structure
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Employment contract types
People were permanently employed by your charity
0 0
People were on fixed-terms contracts with your charity
Self-employed people were working for your charity 40
Total overseas employees
How many of the people above work on behalf of your charity outside of the United Kingdom? 0
Total employee payroll
What was the total amount spent on employee payroll during the financial period relating to this return? £ 7,280
Employees' salaries
Did any of your charity's employees receive total employment benefits of £60,000 or more in the financial period of this annual return?
No Governance policies Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures Yes Safeguarding policy and procedures Yes Financial reserves policy and procedures Yes Complaints policy and procedures Yes Serious incident reporting policy and procedures Not applicable Internal risk management policy and procedures Not applicable Trustee expenses policy and procedures Yes Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures Not applicable Investing charity funds policy and procedures Not applicable Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures Not applicable
Governance policies
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Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Not applicable
Social media policy and procedures
Yes
Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures Not applicable
Safeguarding
Has your charity provided services to children and/or adults at risk in the financial period of the return? Yes a. All required standard DBS checks have been obtained Not applicable b. All required enhanced DBS checks have been obtained Not applicable c. All required enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks have been obtained Not applicable d. DBS checks are not required other than Basic DBS checks Yes External risk and impact Donations Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Other income - grants Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Other income - contracts Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Other income - investment Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Expenditure on charitable activities Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Expenditure on overheads Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Number of volunteers Positive Number of employees Positive Number of trustees Unknown/No Change/Not Applicable Fundraising activities Positive Capacity to deliver services Positive Total service demand Positive
External risk and impact
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Volunteers
Excluding trustees, provide an estimate of the number of volunteers who carried out charitable activities on behalf of your charity in the United Kingdom during the financial period of this return? 20
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