West of England MUSIC &ARTS WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Private Company Limited by Guarantee Chority Registration No.. 1204508 Company Registration No." 14782097 Supporting everyone to thrive and achieve through the power of music, arts and culture ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOO ENDED 29 AUGUST 2025
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Chairf5 Report Perlod ended 29 August Z025 Pages Leg31 and administrative information Chair's Report Report of the Trustees 4-22 Report of the Independent Auditor5 23-26 Con501idated Statement ol Financial Activities 27 Consolidated Balance Sheet 28 Individual Balance Sheet 29 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 30 Individual Cash Flow Statement 31 Ngtes forming part of the Financial Statements 32-46
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Legal and administrative information Period ended 29 August 2025 *MUSIC & ARTS The structural and administrative detsi15 forthe Charity are as follow5-. Name.- West ol England Music and Art5 Type of eThtity.' Private Company Lirnited by Guarantee Date of incorporaiion.. 5 April 2023 Registered Charity Number.. 1204508 Company number.. 14782097 Registered and principal office.. Little Stoke Primary School. Little Stoke Lane. Little Stoke, Bristol. BS34 6HY The Trustees as at the date ol this report Ithe-Trustees°l are.. M Thareja C S Freda S Smith (appointed 28" November 20251 A William-jones (appointed 17 November 20251 The bankers are.. Co-operative Bank Po Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6WT The solicltors are: Veale Wasburgh Viiards LLP Narrow Quay House Narrow Quav Bristol 8S14Q14 The auditors are.. Mitchell Chaflesworth IAuditl Limiied 3rd Floor 44 Peter Stre Man£hester M2 5GP 21Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Chairf5 Report Perlod ended 29 August Z025 Chair's Statement This has been another year of stron& sustained delivery for WEMA. and one that gives the Board of Trustees genuine cause for pride. Across our three strands of work. we have seen the breadth and depth of what music, arts and culture can do for children. young people and families when they are given the right conditions to thrive and achieve. Our Music Hub Continued to reach schools, families and young musicians across Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. supporting hundreds of younÈ people to discover and develop their musical lives. The stories in this report of young people finding their voice. building confidence, pursuing profession31 careers in music are a testament to the transformative power of sustained music education. Matthew, who started trombone in a whole-class programme and is now applying to conservatoire, or Grace, who joined the training band as a shy and nervous child and now performs at national festivals.. these are not exceptional outcomes. They are what WEMA makes possible. year after year. Our Creative Health strand delivered music therapy and wellbeing proErammes to young people and familie5 facing significant challenges school refusal. anxiety, complex support need5. profound learning disabilities. The therapy and inclusion teams work in places and with people that other provision cannot reach, and the impact of that work is profound. We a particularly proud of the work with Parent Carer forums in Bath and Weston-super-mare. developed in direct response to what families told us they needed. and of the continued growth of our Unscripted programme. where 90% of young people ported feeling happier after each session. The Cultural Education Hub, now in its second year with £310,000 of investment from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Arts Council England, has begun to demonstrate what is possible when creative practitioners are properly supported to work alongside schools. 5,000 students have had access to experiences they would not otherwise have hJd. 24 creative freelancers have been supported to develop sustainable careers in education. Teachers across the region are richer for what they have learned. The national landscape for music education continues to evolve, and WEMA'S position within it is strong. As the established delivery organisation for music education across BANES. North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, with a track record built over many years, WEMA is well placed to shape what comes next. We are also quickly building new areas of work through the Cultural Education Hub across Bristol City and the wider West of England extending WEMA'S reach into new communities. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank every member of our staff team for the expertise. dedication and wamith that is evident in every page of this report. We are also deeply grateful to our funders, partners. supporters and volunteers whose Benerosity and tommitment make everything in this report possible. M Thareja Chair of Trustee5 31Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS The tru5tee5 present their report together with the financial statements for the period ended 29 August 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charivs governing document. the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi applicable to charities preparing their ccounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019. Objectives and activities Our Vision Inspiring everyone to thrive and achieve through music, arts and culture. Our Mlssion WEMA provides music education. creative health SeiceS and cultural education across the West of England18ath and North East Somerset, North Somerset. South Gloucestershire and Bristol City), ensuring that every child and young person, regardless of background. ability or circumstance. has a¢ces5 to transformative arts experiences. OurThree Strands WEMA work5 across three interconnected strands, delivered through the charity and its trading subsidiary West of England Music timited IWEMLI.. MusSc Hub As the Department for Education funded Music Hub for Bath and North East Somerset. North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, WEMA provides instrumental and vocal tuition, ensemble playing, whole-cla5S music programmes. CPD for teachers. and acce55to music centres. events and performances. WEMA works with nearly 300 schools and music organisations across the region reaching music leader5 and headteacher5 who in turn shape the musical live5 of tens of thousands of children in their schoo15. WEMA also works directly with approximately 5.ow young people through its music centres, ensembles, tuition and community programme5. Creative Health Our Creative Health strand brings together music therapy. wellbeing programmes and inclusion work. We provide rnusic therapy in schoo15, 5peci315chools and community 5ettin85- run wellbeing and nurture programmes for children and young people facing the greatest challenges.. and deliver specialist inclusion provision for (Jisabled and neurodivergent young people 3nd their families. Cultural Hub The West of England Cultural Education Hub. funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Arts Council England. connects schools. educators. creative practitioners and cultural organisations to bring high-quality arts and cultural opportunities to children and young people across the region. 41Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Charltable Objectlves West of England Music and Arts promotes music, arts and cultural activities which benefit vulnerable, disadvantaged and minority groups and those who show exceptional talent. We do this by supporting work with children. young people and adults in creating. performing. appreciating and otherwise interacting with creativity for their emotional, social, health or education benefit. Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit in planning and delivering WEMA'S activities. All three Strands of WEMA'5 work deliver direct, evidenced public benefit to children, young people, families and Communities across the West of England.. Music Hub provision delivers instrumental tuition. ensemble opportunities. whole-class programmes and CPD to nearly 3C(J schools and music organisations. reaching approximately 5,IXIO young people directly and influencing the musical lives of tens of thousands more through the teachers and music leaders WEMA 5UPPOrts. Creative Health services provide music therat)y and wellbeing support to young people facing significant challenges including school refusal. severe anxiety. complex learning disabilities and neurodivergence in settings where statutory provision is unavailable or insufficient. In 2024-25, WEMA'5 therapy service 5UPPOrted IS clients across 8 schools and settings. The Cultural Education Hub targets its creative education offer at schools in communities with the highest levels of deprivation. reaching over 9.1 stLbdents and supporting 24 freelance creative practitioners to develop sustainable careers in education. Pricing and Access Policy WEMA is committed to ensurin8that cost is nevera barrier to participation. Financial assistance is available for families who cannot afford tuition or ensemble fees. and the charity actively promotes its bursary and 5ub5idised acce55 schemes. Cultural Hub workshops are Provided free to schools. Unscripted and similar family inclusion sessions are offered at low or no cost to familie5 Wlth tomplex need5. Where WEMA charges for services, fees are set at a level consistent with the charity's mission and are benchmarked against comparable provision across the region. SIPage
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Achievements & Performance All case studies and quote5 are used with the permi55ion of those involved WEMA'S work in 2024-25 reached children, young people and families across three local authority areas and beyond. The table below summarises total reach across all three strands.. detailed achievements and impart evidence for each strand follow. 10,OOO+ 800+ 300+ Children & youn¥ 0P1¢ in susiained engaging in music and arts Children aThJ young people receiving free OT subsid1s access schools & mu%ic organi5aiion5 £lm+ 50+ 24 uf ¥ranl funJLd prLb¥irJillmL d¢livcT W¢llbcin¥ lind iDclusion 5K5ion Muslc Hub WEMA'S Music Hub is the foundation of music education across three local authority areas. Through instrumental tuition, whole-class progr3mmes, music centres, ensembles, sin8in8 festivèls and teacher CPD, the Hub ensures that every child has access to high-quality muslc Opportunities regardless of their school. background or family income. We deliver this combined strategic and delivery role through: music-spe¢ialist relationship managers supporting schools with one-to-one meetings, CPD for individual teachers, schools and MAT-wide training Over 150 teachers. delivering lessons and ensembles in schools and through our network of music centres, Short courses, workshop5 and our summer residential course A range of inclusion programmes for young people with SEND, neurodiversity and those from minority and hard to reach communities. Subsidised or free access to activities and instruments for those who cannot afford to take part otherwise Working with partners such as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Future Talent, National Children's Orchestra, Paraorchestra, Bath Spa University, Alex Gichohi Izangimusicl, DI Ellie Phunk and other5 to deliver a broad and vibrant offer. A range of toolkits. training programmes and resources to support schools and young people. In total. we have delivered over 50.(KK) hours of activity. including tuition for just over 5,0(K) children and young people in schools, 800 young musicians attending our weekly music centre5 where they play in band5, orchestras and ensembles and many more taking part in workshop5, cour5e5, event5 and performances. Underpinning this wide access for so many young musicians. WEMA supports those who cannot afford to pay fees with free access to music centres. fe instruments and reduced cost lesson5. 61Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .MUSIC & ARTS Service5 users, particularly children and young people contribute to the design of our programme5, ensuring we meet the needs and aspirations of our service users. Opportunitie5 cover a wide range of styles and traditions including traditional acoustic instruments to rock, pop and contemporary music, music production, DJin& composing and songwrbting. A Musical Journey: Matthew Perhaps no story better illustrates what WEMA'S Music Hub makes possible than that of Matthew. He started trombone through a whole-class Music Explorers proEr3mme at his school in Year 4. He continued with WEMA lessons through primary school. then joined the Little Stoke Development Centre. working his way throu8h all three wind bands. His talent and dedication took him to Bristol Cathedral Choir School as Music Spetialist, then to Wells Cathedral School Sixth Form. He has attended WEMA Youth Orthestra, signed up for the summer residential course, an(J is now applying to conservatoire. His journey begèn with a classroom programme - and it is still going. From Shy to Star: Grace Grace jolned the training band on drums as an extremely shy and nervovs child. She worked her way through WEMA'S three bands and now performs in Western Winds, where she will represent WEMA at the Music for Youth National Festival. She has also joined the Rock and Pop Centre and performed at the Young Musicians Showcase. Her mother's letter to the WEMA team captures what sustained music education does for young people that no statistic can.. 'Wcilc'liing liLJrg(Jiiig in cJaL'h Sului'day mi)rning ii'iih a.spi-ing in hcJi-.%l(Jp. L'i)llllll&F ¢iuI grinpiin&' hu.f h¢J(•ii '{JAIl(.r1$11, ci.sp(ILiollv u.f .fhe i.s ii.¥iialli' rLJallv qiiiic.fhJ' aiid rtcrv¢ii4.T f?f picry. IIIEIiAF%. Artd.she invilL'cI.sc) Iiidiik pLJf)plc) t() thL' LC)nc'LJlY. .%hLJ II'U.S.¥C) L•YL'jlc,d ahi)ui ji I li 1.1 ulrcudv Ilc)ingTr hL)r.%f) mi(.h g()(. Grsce's rnother UnscrSpted: Incluslon Through Muslc Unscripted 15 a creative mu51C Programme for young people aged 8 to 14 with low-level additional need5, running every school holiday in Weston-super-mare. The holiday-course based programme has, this year, engaged 17 young people across SO individual enrolments. repurted leeling happier after each 5e55ion e)rted inciea5ed cortfidethre ed iJ]ipioTred iUsICal 5ki115 Iftom Aug 20251 tM)rted inakiii¥ new friend5 "FriL)nd.8 Liiid mLLSiL hL,Iped thLJni i'einiLgrcilL,. l oni .$0 Sra1Cf1. P#r¢nt of a 'ou tr5on Th"ho had been to ¥tt¢d *ll term "TheJ]èel ihry can be themselves aiid have buili coi!fideNce in niakingfriends and irnsling udulis- 'e are so gralefiil io havefound Unscripled." Parent Uiiscri ant 71Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS One young person learned guitar chord5 overnight and performed them confidently the following dav. Another developed their Sense of rhythm across multiple projects and became genuinely skilled at Dling. A third disclosed for the first time, after years at school, that they sing in a band and choir and within hours was flourishing 3s a performer. Mu5ic-Makers: Responding to What Families Need WEMA piloted Music-Makers- a bespoke session developed in direct response to requests from families attending North Somerset Parents and Carers Working Together INSPCWTI in Weston-super-mare. Having offered drop-in music-making at NSPC's famity stay-and-play sessions. we worked with the organisation to create something more substantial. Three sessions were delivered in one day to families with children ranging in age from 2 to 12. with a range of complex needs including neurodivergence. sensory processing difficulties. severe and profound learning disabilities, mental ill health, physical impairments and deafness. All five families who responded to a feedback questionnaire reported that the sessions met their children's needs. "Very relared and.spnntaneous.' Porent, Mu%ic-M#kL'rs ieslion "Nice io havefun and lje silly iogeiher M'iih oiherpeople." Parent. Muslc-mxkers se5slon The feedback confirmed a clear principle.. for this cohort. low-demand. sensory-aware. unstructured environments are not a preference they ore J necessity. One family, whose child attends a special school and has a severe learning disability, praised the team for tailorin8 songs to ones their child already knew. Another commended the team's sensitive handling of a meltdown mid-session. The pilot will inform future programming across the region. A Llfetlme of Music: The Long Vlew WEMA'S reach acros5 decades of youn8 people's lives is perhaps its Breatest testament. Among those whose musical journeys began with WEMA.. Gavin played percussion at BANES Wednesday Centre for years before winning a place at Wells Cathedral School as a pianist. He became Organ Scholar at Bath Abbey and won a national young composers competition. His father now plays trombone in WEMA'S adult ensemble - a whole familv committed to WEMA across generations. Miriam had flute and singing lessons through BANES. sang in Cantilena for years. gained a music degree, taught for BANES, and now works as a manager for a major overseas national symphony orchestra. Jack had euphonium lessons at his Special School through WEMA, played in wind and brass bands at BANES Music Centre, attended multiple Bryanston sIdential5, and went on to study at BIMM on drums. These are not coincidence5. They are the compound interest of a Music Hub that Stay5 in young people's lives long enough to matter. 81Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Creatlve Health We give valuable support to those in thallenÈinÈ Circumstances, using the unique power of music to communicate and connect. explore and manage emotions, and for healing. Our team include5 experienced wellbeing prartitioners and qualified music therapists. who 5UPPOrt positive Change through a range of wellbeing programmes, music therapy, nurture projects, and intlusion programmes for children with additional needs or barriers to learning. Music Therapv Our team of seven qualified and experienced music therapists work in schools, client's homes and other 5ettin85 across the West of England. We adapt to the needs of each individual. focusing either on receptive music therapy Ilisteningl or work in the moment in an improvised way. This allows a sense of freedom and creative expression, which can be helpful in place of speaking about difficulties or trauma. Our seNlces cover a variety of a8es and settin8s, inclvdin8 adult residential care homes and day centres, community centres, libraries, client's homes, schools, and outdoor leaming environments. Wellbelng Music can have a positive impact on wellbeinL social, emotional and mental health, and resiliente. Our services are open to everyone, using music-making to connect with participants, needs in community, healthcare and school settings. Nurture This year saw the development of our nurture pro8ramme, workin8 Wlth young people identified by schools as requiring extra support with social and emotional needs. Nurture Through Music sessions are creative and adapted to the needs of the student. We use a trauma- informed approach, with an aim of improving wellbein& lessening anxiety, and boosting a posltive sense of self and belonging. School based Music Therapy C's Story When C, aged IS, was referred to WEMA'S music therapy service. they had a team of professionals around them physiotherapist. occupational therapist. speech and language therapist, neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist. C had learning difficulties. memory difficulties. regular epileptic seizures. low self- esteem and anxiety. They presented as a shy young person who wanted their mum to stay in the room, unable to answer questions without looking to her for rea55urance. Over three years of music therapy. C opened up about family relationships. past trauma and hopes for the future. Music became the medium through which they could express emotions. regulate their feelings. and develop a sense of self. The therapist brought instruments from around the world. supported C to write song5, explore emotions through lyrics. and discover music as a tool for daily life. C is now 18. They lead their own sessions - Current centred on K-pop, singing and dancing. They say.. 'Music is my comfort place., C has transformed into a happy. confident young adult. The whole team regularly remark5 that C is unrecognisable from the shy child they knew three years ago. 91Page
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Music Therapy: Case Study - M at their school "Hoving occess to theropy throu9h school is irjvoluoble ond ollows M to see school os port of the 501ution, not the problem. It hod been such 0 Struggle getting support - the family hod been refused access to CAMH5for thefourth time. M wa5 having severe panic attucks, banging their heod on thefloor going into school, ond become ogorophobticfor o while. The chonge in them at school is wonderful to see through dedicotedcore, potience ond understandingfrom the inclusion teom, and having access to strotegies like mu51C therapy ondforest school. There ore so many desperatefomilies and children thot con't get occess to support through the NHS l am more tht7n hoppy to support in ony woy I con getting this type of support into odditionol schools." Parent of M, Year 7 pupil M was a 13-year-old Year 7 pupil who had been out of school for twelve months due to extreme anxiety. Referred to WEMA'S music therapy service, they were visibly immersed in music from the very first session making eye contact, smiling, engaging with the drum kit and a range of other instruments. The goal was to support M to reintegrate into school and find a positive reason for attending. Their parent's testimonv describing four CAMHS refusals, panic attacks and agoraphobia makes clear the gap that WEMA'S therapy provision fills. Cultural Hub The West of England Cultural Education Hub. funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Arts Council England, launched in late 2023 and is now 18 month5 into its two-year first phase. It was designed not as a delivery body but as a connector triangulating three groups of people.. freelance creative practitioners, the education workforce, and children and young people, particularly those who do not ordinarily access these opportunities. The Hub sits in the middle, providingtraining, funding. brokerage and a growing evidence base. 130 9,000+ 300+ 24 studinib Ln¥agid wiih creaiive experie¢5 rrLLlanL¢ praLiiiiollLr Sup}¢d across 2 cohorts schools arr055 4 IIKal auihoriri¢5 ieachcrs and praLiiiioners in creaiive CPD Developing Creative Practitioner5 Twenty-four freelance creative practitioners have been supported across two cohorts of the Creatives in Schools programme. Every grant came with wraparound CPD - not just fundin& but training. mentoring and network-building that makes the difference between a one-off workshop and a sustained career in education. Early evidence from the programme is compelling= prartitioners a reporting significant gains in their skills. knowledge and confidence as educators. and schools are describing impact that Eoes well beyond individual sessions. Independent research into the full programme is beinE commissioned and will report in the final phase of the Hub- forming a central part of next year's annual report.
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .MUSIC & ARTS The Pra¢titioners: A Sample of What the Hub Makes P055ible The breadth of practice supported throughthe Creatives in Schoolsgrants reflectsthe range the Hub model can accommodate- from insect anatomyto analogue photography, from acrobalance to drama. A sample of the practitioners and their work= Marian Hill- Buzz & Scuttle IIIu5trator and Senior Lecturer in Illustration at UWE Bristol, Marian Hill brought her Buzz & Scuttle workshops into four schools across Bath and Yate, reaching 376 children. Cross-curricular sessions combined science and art through collage. with every child taking home a handmade badge. Children's artwork was subsequently displayed on vinyl banners in Victoria Park playground in Bath a public legacy that made children's creativity visible in their own communitv. "Manv children didn I consider ihemselves artv. bui ihe simplicity ofihe workshop and all the scd]J()Idirtg ihal siipporied li enabled ihose less confideni io do a loi'elv piece of Myork. Tegchlng A55tstant, Uldfleld Park Junlor School Toby Hu15e- Dolng. Talklng. Wrltlng Playwright Toby Hulse delivered 19 workshops across five Weston-super-mare primary schools, reaching over 500 pupils. Using drama to unlock creative writin8. he developed a teacher-friendly model explicitlv designed to leave schools with techniques they could continue using. He noted that Weston schools were initially more cautious about hosting visiting artists than Bristol schools a confidence gap the Hub is directly addressing. "Deliijcriiig rhc.se ii'orL¥hap.¥ niimeivii.s lime.f iii a ii'ide Il-{elV of.welliiig.f gal'e me ilic opi?oi-lunilv lo devL.I(JP (Eiicl liiJrt¢' M.Iiiii rliL' It'cic.Iiiiig niid ILaniing c)ffc7r i.¥ in riJrt.fidLruhl¢' Ileioil-.¥c3 ihfti Éli.%cipiic)ii and huiltpri)AFrÉ.Yivelfv' thmiigh each.se.f.fioN. ondpoinied iompaidy furrher M'nrk ihol the T(bb)' Fluls¢,, Cre#tli'L' Prattltloner Maddle McGowan - Acrobalance Circu5 artist Maddie McGowan delivered nine workshops across six schools including a SEND school and a Year 7 careers dav reaching around 300 children. Sessions built trust, communication and shared achievement through acrobatic balancing. The surprise outcome5 were consistent.. children who staff did not expect to engage with a physical workshop did allY well. "Children Ii'ere 5upporlive ofeoch oiher andamaied bi, Ihepholos ofwhat th had achieiyed.. Teacher feedback Nigel Goldsmith at Cotham 5chool- What Full Funding Make5 Possible Photographer Nigel Goldsmith worked with Year 12 art students at Cotham School in Bristol making cameras from aluminium tins, taking analogue photographs and developing them in the school's disused dark room. Teacher Ms Cydney Forbes described the impact simply..
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .MUSIC & ARTS "ljust thoiighl 1¢ so incredible to haile someiliirtg.fvllyftsnded- especially as resources al'e liglit across ihe board. Is Cl'dnei Forbes, Art Teacher. Cothgm Stbool 'Tli¢i' wEllju.fi be like. Ft'oTri.. I cali mak-e a pic'lure anil I don l iieed in have ¢7 degree in J?hi'.sic'.¥ somethiiig. Ji s that simple. Tliose are momeiiis ihai k'ou jusi ihiiik- yeah, Ilial s w,hai li s about. el Cioldsmiih. Phoio r her Cotham also participated in a Hub CPD workshop at Bristol Old Wic, where Ms Forbes learned drama games that went directly into the school's musical theatre club. The school worked with two different art15ts across two year grovps both aligned to the existin8 curriculum. This curriculum integration is exactly what the Hub is designed to create. Holly Dabb5- Mlku and the Trees. Twerton Infant School Artist and forest school leader Holly Dabbs worked with Twerton Infant School in Bath a small school in a pocket of deprivation with high levels of SEND, free s¢hool meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. The residency used the school's woodland area as an art studio. working outdoors and following the children's own curiosity. The impact on both pupils and staff went well beyond what anyone expected. 'WLJ'iiJ Ay()¢ ti hi&yh pi'()p()i'ti()ii ofL'hil<li'L'n M'iih EAL Fiixli.fh us ali utldilic&ii(Il luii%yiiuAyL,. Aiid l ihiiik 'LJ'i?LJ n<?ljL'L'Il.F() miic'li £'hiin&FLJ Ill tliii%(J c'liililren. li rcAalli. Iiii.f iiiilot'kcpd ILAui-Iiiii&'J()i- IhcJni un¢1 m(iilL l¢'arnirtx rcJdll> ni(?artiiix/iil cind.¥()ni¢>i1ii% ihai ihev acces.Y. li'.$ ivnioved l)ai'i'jcJrs- umd l iliink ¢hat'.% .ItiLh ClniCl&inX ihiiiK to.sL'L,. Biii r()r all ih£J.sioffi() Iiaipe.sLJLJiI ihnl- you kiiow. l)v .s1i&Fhily h()Ik voil ciijpr()cich ihe lecic.Iiiiigy {)fsom¥ihing. il iiiilix'ks ihiiig.F. Aslrxl, l)eput} Ilexdlexther, Twerton Infxnt "I'vc'.fLlCJlI PLlI)pILJ ii.fLJ ihv HC)rd.s diiili. ha515. Pec)ple aiLJ liikinx ih£Jir clu.¥.se.¥ oul a.w a whc)Ic? clci,fs appn)o¢h. I'i'cJ.F¢ert niath.%, I'vv.¥een En%li.sh. .Fcieiic¢'_ oll ihc i1iEII%.f ihal voii miKlii iliirtk, c?h Hrll. IIL, L'iin i do thcil 0111side. PeoplLJ are. lis iijallv changed. Yoii reallk hiii'e inslillL,d a c()i!lidcJllCC? iii ihe .sfall'ihul ki)11 clnn I need io laA-e ven much mollei. K'iih vou. you do I need loads ofplannipig-you ju.i'l hcivL tlIL' idLJd.5 ancl tlieii Pf)ii lake ihc. idLpa.5frnm ihe childi'eii. Astral. Ilc uli. Ilcadteacher. I'"ertOn Infant The legacy is being written into the school's curriculum. Twerton is building creative outdoor learning into every year of their next curriculum cycle, developing a skills and progression document for art and design frorn nursery to Year 2. As the deputy headteacher put it= "It jii.ll cJpL•rt.5 IiP.YIILh u Mvrld (jfc)pporiiiiiiiii'.f lo LJKublepecJplL Ic) Iipprcxic.h iliL LurriLiiluni iii il more crealive Mav. It s been siich a priiyilege lo see Morkiiig and io gain insiglil inlo di/lèrenl 'ays ol-doing things- and to see H,hai ha5 acluallv been produced bTr' Ilie cliildren wiih kour siipport is j11 so hearth'iirniiiig. ,15tral, Deput). Headteacher, TH"erton Inf*nt S¢hool Ali Brown- The Creative Dispensary Ali Brown delivered 10 creative wellbeing workshops across four primary schools, working with 140 pupils in Years 3 and 4. Students explored how creativity can help notice and express feelings. calm the mind and
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .MUSIC & ARTS connect with others co-creating 'creative prescriptions, that were left with each school as reusable resource5. "When we were blowing ihe ink. iifeli like we Myre bloMyiNg our aiiger (n4yay.' Pupil "The session made mefeel calm andfree." "Bein£ part oftliis pi'oRraninie has beeii a realli, posi111e experience. Having ihe space andsupporl to develop an idea into a]iill Hiorkshop lias beeii lili111ab1e. Ali Bro, Cretive Pratlitioner Cieative Residencies.. Schools, Challenges, Legacies Creative Residencies have placed artists alongside school communities for sustained periods, enabling deeper relationships between practitioners, teachers and pupils. Each residency wa5 co-de5igned with the school around its own specific priorities precisely the locally responsive model thèt the Francis Curriculum Review has since called for. Residencies in the 2024-25 academic year have been delivered at schools including Twerton, Kin8sweston, Marshfield. Bridge Learning Campus, Priory and Horton, with practitioners including Holly Dabbs, Kenzi Ireland. Batch Gueye, Brave Bold Drama, Super Culture, Tobv Hulse. and Lamplighter Arts CIC. More are confirmed for 2025-26. A consistent finding across residencies has been the impact on teachers as well as pupils. The Hub model embeds CPD within delivery teachers learn alongside artists in real classrooms, gaining prartical skills they continue to use long after the practitioner has left. This is the legacy the Hub is designed to create. and the evidence of it is growing. Creative Careers Creative careers work is also in development.. plans are being developed in partnership with Bristol Museums, Bristol Works, the Wessex Inspiration Network and Bath Spa University to create opportunities for young people to engage directly with creative professionals and understand the pathways into creative careers. This work will be reported in full next year. YoungPeople4Change and the Bristol Bus Boycott We have begun a multi-year programme with Curiosity Unlimited and a range of Bristol based partners to improve attitudes towards community cohesion, through celebration of the Windrush generation and the impact of the Bristol Bus Boycott. This programme will roll out in Autumn 2025 with a range of workshops, youth action activities, curriculum resource5 and celebration events. What the Evidence Is Showing With 18 months of the first Hub phase complete. the evidence building across programmes is con515tent and clear. Schools in communities with the highest levels of deprivation are reporting outcomes for children with SEND, with EAL. with low confidence that they did not anticipate. Practitioners are developing in way5 that will sustairb their ¢areer5 in education. Teachers are gaining skills that are ehènging how they approach the curriculum. The final six months of the phase will focus on deepening this evidence further. with independent research reporting in early 2026 and forming a central part of the picture in next year's annual report.
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS The Cultural Hub is grateful to organisation5 who support our work as part of the Hub's Steering group and our ambassadors. Acknowledgements WEMA is grateful to all the individuals, organisations, trusts and foundation5 whose generosity and partnership make our work possible. Our thanks go to.. Principal Funders Department for Education - Music Hub funding Art5 Council England Music Hub and Cultural Education Hub funding West of England Mayoral Combined Authority - Cultural Education Hub funding Partner Organisations Aardman Animation BANES Parent Carer Forum Bath 3nd North E35t Somer5et Council Bath Education Trust Bath Philharmonia 83th Spa Universitv Britten Pears Arts 6ri5tol 8eacon 6ristol Museurn Bristol Old Vic 8ristol Works Carnbridge Institute for Music Therapy Research l Anglia Ruskin University ICIMTRI Curiosity Unltd Future Talent International Guitar Foundation Jack Hazeldine Foundation Jessie's Fund Live Music Nowl London Sinfonietta Luke Jerrarll Foundation Music for Miniatures Music Workshop National Children's Orchestra Natural England North Somerset Council North Somerset Parents and Carers WorkingTogether (Nspcwri Playground Proms Sirona Health South Gloucestershire Council St George'5 Bristol Superculture Tobacco Factory Theatre University of Bristol Univer51ty of the West of England IUWEI We The Curious West of England Centre for Independent Living IWEaLI Wessex Inspiration Network 14 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Our People None of this work would be possible without the dedication and expertise of WEMA'S staff team and the 150 teachers, therapists. wellbeing practitioners and creative practitioners employed through West of England Music Limited. We are also grateful to our Board of Trustees - Meeta Thareja, Catherine Freda. Holly Radford-james and Ingrid Mclean for their commitment and guidance throughout the year. Structure, Governance and Management Constitution West of En8land Music and Arts is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity No. 12045081 and Companies House (Company No. 147820971. It is governed by its Articles of A%sociation. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, Report and a Directors, Report under company law. Organlsatlonal Structure WEMA employs 13 staff directly. Its trading subsidiary. West of England Music Limited IWEMLI, employs approximately 150 teachers. therapists. wellbeing and creative practitioners across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershi. All WEML delivery staff are employed (not 5elf-employedl and WEMA'S full safer recruitment proce55 applies to them. WEML donate5 It5 taxable profits to WEMA by way of Gift Aid. Recrultment. Appolntment and Inductlon of Trustees Trustees are recruited through open advertisement and co-option processe5 in accordance with the Articles of Association. The Board seeks trustees with a diversity of expertise, baekground and lived experience. All new trustees receive a formal induction covering WEMA'S charitable objects, governance responsibilities, safeguarding obligations, and the or83nisation's strategic context. Trustees are required to complete relevant training. including safeguarding. The Board includes a dedicated Safeguarding Trustee Ilngrid McLeanl. Trustees serve as volunteers and receive no remuneration for their trustee roles. Board Commlttees and Ad¥lsory Groups The Board of Trustees meets quarterly. It is supported by a Finance and Audit Committee, which has delegated responsibility for financial oversight. risk management and audit. Musl¢ Hub Governan¢e From September 2024. the Department for Education. via Arts Council England as fund manager. changed the way Music Hubs are governed across England. WEMA has long been the music education organisation for Bath and North East Somer5et. North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, with Bristol Beacon delivering the same role for Bristol City- Both organisations continue to Serve the communities and schools they hève always served but from September 2024, this new national governance framework brought the two organisations into a formal regional partnership for the West of England Music Hub. This new partnership strengthens both orEani5ations in their delivery of music services for schools. children and young people.
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Trustees The Board of Trustees meets quarterly and is resw>nsible forthe strategic direction, financial oversiÉht and governance of the charity. Trustees serve as volunteers and bring expertise in music education, safeguardin& finance. arts leadership and charity governance. Safeguardln£ WEMA takes its safeguarding responsibilities with the utmost seriousness. The charity operates across regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults. WEMA has two Designated Safeguarding Leads.. Heather Walter5 IAdult Safeguarding Lead) and Claire Schollick Ichild Safeguarding Lead), 5UPPOrted bv the Chief Executive and the SafeBuardinB Trustee. All staff and prartitioners are subject to WEMA'S full safer recruitment process including DBS checks at the appropriate level and ongoing safeguarding training. WEMA'S safeguarding policies are reviewed annually and are compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The DPO is contactable at dpo@wema.org.uk. Rlsk Management }>rincipAI Risk Iliti#ation Stagnation of DfE funding against rising staff costs reduces real-terms budget. threatening delivery of the growth strategy and current provision levels Flexible ways of working means WEMA can be responsive to changes in funding and expectations. Trading arm delivering strongly. DfE understanding of the fact that less can be done with less funding. Economic pressures reduce parental spending power and school budgets, leading to reduced participation with greatest impact on vulnerable students. School budget constraints also limit uptake of workshops, CPD and live music. and reduce the number of EHCP5 awarded, directly affecting ability to participate Monitoring participation demographics quarterly,. expènding remission of fees and subsidised access offer,. fundraising role planned,. coach subsidy policy in place.. building MAT-level relationship5 to secure institutional rather than individual school buy-in Transition to the National Centre for Arts and Music Education INCAMEI from September 2026 reshapes the national Music Hub landscape. Funding models. accountabilitv 5tructure5 and the role of delivery partners re unknown, ¢reating signifieant medium- terrn uncertaintv Active engagement with national policy development,. WEMA'S performance data and track record position it well for the new landscape.. scenario planning urbderway- ACE relationship maintained throughout transition period Proposed Employment Bill abolition of zero-hours contracts and guaranteed minimum hours requirements would fundamentally affect WEMA'S model of employing approximately 150 delivery practitioners on flexible contracts. WEMA is approaching 181 employees with the 2 Active monitoring of the Bill's progress (implementation unlikely before mid-20261.' scenario planning for minimum-hour5 m¢)del
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS employee Companies House threshold a live concern Full safer recruitment for all stsff and practitioners,. named safeguarding leads.. annual policy review.. mandatory training,. DPO oversight; KCSIE 2024 compliance Safeguarding failures across a large distributed workforce Succession planning.. competitive remuneration; investment in staff development and CPD,. strong organisational culture L055 of key staff in specialist roles Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have set a reserves policy requiring WEMA and WEML to maintain a minimum of three months, operating costs as free reserves. The target is reviewed annually in the context of the risk register and the organisation's income profile. The Trustees consider this level appropriate given WEMA'S income dependency on public sector contracts and grant fundin& and the lead times required for programme planning and staffing. The current level of free reserves and progress against tèrget are set out in the Financial Review. Rlsk of Unplanned Closure The Trustees do not foresee any significant risk of unplanned c105ure. The or8anisation has stron8 statutory relationships, a diversified income base across three strands, and established governance structures. Reserves are maintained to cover contractual commitments to stsff and practitioners in the event of an unanticipated reduction in income. Future Plans WEMA'S priorities lor 2025-26 and beyond reflect the organisation's ambition to ¢Jeepen its impact across all three strands while buildin8 financial resilience and extending its reach into communities currentlv underserved. In the Music Hub, the focus is on sustaining and growin8 instrumental and ensemble provision across the region, developing multi-academy trust relationships MO systematically, and building a stronger presence in schools that do not yet en8a8e with WEMA'S offer. The national Music Hub governance structure has changed. but WEMA'S delivery. relationships and day-to-day work with schools and families remain as they have always been. The creation of the National Centre for Arts and Music Education INCAMEI frorn September 2026 15 a policy development WEMA is artively engaged with the organisation'5 track record and re8ional eypertise place it well to contribute to and benefit from the new national landscape. In Creative Health. the clinical evidence for WEMA'S therapy model is strong 90% of clients achieved or exceeded their Goal-Based Outcomes in 2024-25. The clinical case for WEMA'S therapy model is strong,. the challenge is making it financially sustainable against 3 backdrop of constrained school and NHS bLJdgets. WEMA is developing a mixed traded and subsidised model, developing a Music and Imagery online therapy offer. and building partnerships with health commissioners. Research findings from the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research's Nurture Programme led by WEMA - are due for
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS publication, and WEMA'5 Head of Therapy and Wellbeing has been invited to present the findings at the 8AMT national conference in November 2026. For the Cultural Education HLtb. securing a second phase of funding is the immediate priority. Momentum has been built with schools. creative practitioners and partners across the region, and the evidence gathering underway will provide a compellin8 case for continuation and expansion. Independent research into the programme is due to rewrt in early 2026. The next phase will deepen what ha5 been started, extend reach into Bristol and other unilerserveil communities, and develop a formal creative careers pathway offer. with WEMA playing a coordinating role. Across the organisation. WEMA'S 2025-2030 strategic plan sets an ambition to be recogni5ed a5 a major regional organisation in art5, education and healthcare a centre of excellence that enable5 Its partners and communities to be the best they can be. 8uilding multi-year funding relationships, developing the organisation's premises and digital infrastructure. and growing the workforce to flect the communities WEMA seNes are all priorities for the plan period. To enable this expansion, WEMA will be appointin8 new roles in 2025-26. These include a Chief Finance Officer, bringing the previously outsourced finance function in-house, a Chief Operating Officer to oversee the growing infrastructure and freeing the Chiel Executive to further develop the outward facing work of the Charity. and a Head of Fundraising to enable our growth plans through new funding streams. Financial Review Overvlew The Group reported total income of £3.354.334 for the period ended 29 August 202512024.. £3.010,IS91. reflecting continued growth in both 8rant-funded and traded activity. Income comprised £2,053,493 of trading income and £1,300,841 of donations and 8r3nis, primarily from government and Arts Council En8land funding. Total expenditure for the period amounted to £3,127,55312024.. £2,613,917), with the majority relatin8 to staff costs in support of programme delivery. This resulted in a net surplus of £226,781 12024.. £396,242), increasing total funds to £623.023 at the period end. Cash balances remained strong at £1,317,480. supporting the organisation's operating model and future commitments. The Group ended the period with £600,023 of unrestricted reserves. providing a strong financial foundation to support ongoin8 delivery and manage risk. Income WEMA'S income in 2024-25 was drawn from three principal sources. The largest wa5 Department for Education Music Hub funding administered through Arts Council England, which funds the core Music Hub delivery across Bath and North East Somerset. North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The second was Arts Council England and West of England Mayoral Combined Authority funding for the Cultural Education Hub, totalling £311.000 over the two-year programme. The third was traded income generated through West of England Music Limited IWEMLI, including instrumental tuition fees, music centre memberships, ensemble fee5 and music therapy Contracts. WEML donates its taxable profits to WEMA by way of Gift Aid. Additional income was generated through grants. trusts and foundations supporting specific projerts including Sound in Nature and individual therapy clients.
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Expendlture The majority of WEMA'S expenditure is staff costs, reflecting the people-intensive nature of musi¢ education. therapy and creative health delivery. The charity directly employs 13 staff,. WEML employs approximately 150 delivery practitioners. The charity continues to invest in the quality. training and conditions of its workforce as its principal asset and the foundation of all its charitable activities. Reserves The Trustees monitor reserves against the policy target of three months, operating costs on a quarterly basis. The level of free reserves is reported to the Board at each meeting alongside a forecast to year-end. Current free reserves.. £623,023 against 3 target of 3 months operating costs. Golng concern The Trustees are satisfied that WEMA remains a going concern. No material uncertainties have been identified that would cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue operating for at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Investment Policy The Trustees have power lo make any investment that the Board sees fit. Havin8 regard to the liquidity requirements of operatin8 WEMA'S programmes, the Board's policy is to hold any surplus funds as cash deposits, seeking to maximise returns whilst minimising credit risk. No investments in equities or other non.cash instruments are currently held. Fundrals5n8 WEMA raises voluntary income through grants from trusts and fountjations, statutory grants, and individual donations. All fundraising activity is carried out by WEMA staff and complies with the standards of the Fundraising Regulator. WEMA does not use commercial participators or cold-calling approaches. No complaints about fundraising were received durin8 the year.
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Trustees and Officers The trustees and officers serving durin8 the year and since the year end were as follows-, Trustees,. M Thareja C S Freda l McLean (Resigned 5 November 20251 H Radford-james (Resigned 19 December 20251 M Radoje (resigned 21 January 20251 A Willi3m-Jones (Appointed 17 November 20251 S Smith (Appointed 28 November 20251 Chair of Trustees.. M Thareja Chief Executive Officer= S Lock Senior Leadership Team: N Quibell M Clarke A 8odiley E Greeley H Walters Business Manager Cultural Hub Lead Groups and Courses Lead Head of Education Head of Therapy and Wellbeing/Adult Safeguarding Lead Inclusion Lead Marketing and Communications Partnerships and Programmes Lead Schools development Lead/Child Safeguardin8 Lead J Parkinson K Elkes A Clarke C Shollick Structure, 8overnance and management Nature of 8overnln8 document West of England Music and Arts was registered as a non-profit making company on 5 April 2023 Iref no. 147820971 and was re8lStered as a UK Charity (reg no. 12045081 by the Charity Commissioners with effect frorn 29 August 2023. The company was established under 3 Memorandum of Association which established the objerts and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up,Tru5tees are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1. The Charity is a limited company. Limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act. Organlsatlonal structure West of England Music and Arts wholly owns a trading company called West of England Music Limited IWEMLI 20 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Charity and its trading subsidiary. It delegates day to day running of the Chief Executive Officer, who also att$ 3$ the ManaÈinÈ Director of the trading arm. The CEO leads the management team who are responsible for the day-tLFday delivery of the Charity's aims and activities. As the Charity establi5he5 Itself in it5 new role, a review of the strurture will consider if additional executive officers are necessary to support the CEO in the day-to-(lay oversight and leadership of the Charity. Section 17211) Statement The Trustees, who are also directors of the charitable Company for the purposes of company law, eonfirm that throughout the year they have had regard to their duties under Section 172111 of the Companies Act 2006. which requires them to act in a way that promotes the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, while having regard to (among other matters).. The likely consequences of any decision in the long term; The interests of the Charity's employees ènd volunteers; The need to foster relationships with beneficiaries. donors, funders, suppliers and other kev stakeholders.. The impact of the Ch3ritVs operations on the community and the environment; The desirability of Maintaining a reputation for high Standards of conduct; The need to act fairly as between members of the tompany. In discharging these duties during the year, the Trustees have: Continued to align the ChaTitVs strategic decisions with its long-term charitable aim5 and public benefit obligations,. Engaged re8ularly with staff and volunteers through updates, feedback sessions and training, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture,. Consulted with beneficiaries and key partners in the design and delivery of services.. Maintained strong governance and risk management practices to safeguard the charity's reputation and financial sustainability,. Considered environmental and social factors when making operational and investment decisions,. Ensured transparency and fairness in all dealings Wlth stakeholdefs, including funders. regulators and service users. The Board believes that these considerations are integral to fulfilling our mission and delivering long-term value for all stakeholders. Staternent of Trustees. responsibilities The Trustees Iwho are also the directors of West of England Music and Arts for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees. report and the finarbcial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted AccoLJnting Practice), including FRS 102 Yhe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 21 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Trustees Report Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Company law requires the Trustees, to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under company law the Trustee's must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the parent charitable company and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, of the charitable group for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the Trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting policie5 and apply them consi5tently,' Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- State whether applicable accounting standards. comprising FRS 102 have been followed. Subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. and Prepare the financial 5taternents on the going concern basis unle55 It is inappropriate to presume that the parent charitable company will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the parent charitable company and the group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the parent charitable company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and deteclion of fraud The Trustees, are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. Disclosure of information to auditor Each Trustee has taken steps that they ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make themselve5 aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Chariws auditor is aware of that information. The Trustees confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions on Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relatin8 to small companies. The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the Charity on 2910512026 and signed on its behalf bv,. M Thareja Chair of Trustees 22 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Report of the Auditors to the Tfustees of West of England Music and Arts Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Oplnlon We have audited the financial staternents of West of England Music and Arts Ithe'ChariWI for the period ended 29 August 2025 which comprise the con501idated statement ol financial activities, con501idated balance sheet, balance sheet, consolidated statement of cashfltsw5. StaiemeTrt of cashflows ènd notes to the financial statements, includin8 slgnificant accounting policies. The financial reportin£ framework that has been applied in their pparatIOn is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Finonciol Reporting Stundord applicable sn the UK und Republic of Irelond Iunited Kingdom Generally Ac£epted Accounting Practice). In ovr opinion. the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state ol the charitable cornpan¢s affairs 35 at 29 August 2025 and of its incoming resources and application ol re50urce5, lor the year then ended.. have been properly prepared in aOrdanCe with United Kingdom Generalty Accepted kcounting Practice., and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Art 2006. 8451$ for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilitles under those standards are lurthef described in the Auditorfs responsibilitiesfor rhe oudit ol the flnonciol statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements rhat are relevanttoouraudit of thefinancial statements in the UK, includin8 the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtainèd 15 sufficiÈnt and appropriatè to provide a basi5 lor our opinion. Concluslons relatlng to 8olng ¢on¢ern In auditing the finarntial statements. we have toncluded that the trustees, use of the going concem basis of accountin8 in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any maierial uncertainties relatin8 to events or conditions that. individu311y or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue a5 3 going concern for a period ol at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibllities anil the responsibililiesof the trusteeswtth respett to goingconcern a described in the relevant Sections of thi5 report. other inforrnalion The other information comprises the information included in the annual report oiher than the financial statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any forrn of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to vead the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the fivancial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required todetermine whetherthisgives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If. based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information. we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 23 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Report of the Auditors to the Tfustees of West of England Music and Arts Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS Matters on whkh we are requlred to report by extepilon We have nothing to report in respect of the following matter5 in relation to which the Charities IAccount5 and Report51 Regulations 28 require us to report to you if. in our opinion.. the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees. report.. or sufficient accountinB records have not been kept= or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting COrdS.. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more lully in the statement of trustees. spOnSIbl11t1es, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for bein8 satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and lor such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements ihai are Iree fiom material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. thetrustees areresponsible forassessing the charity's abilityto continue as a goin8 Concern. discltssing, as applicable. matters related to going concern and using the 80in8 concern basis of accountin8 unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistlc alternatSve but to do so. Audltorfs respon51bllltles lor the audli of the ftnancknl statements We have been appointed as auditor under sertion 144 of the Charities Att 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or havin8 effett ihereunder. Our objectives arè to obtain rèasonable as5urantÈ about whether the financial Statements a5 a whole are free from material misstaternent, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue and auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a hi8h level of assufance but is not a 8uaraniee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material missiatemeni when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individuallyor in a88re8ate, they could reasonably be expetted to influencethe economlc decisions of users taken on the basis ol these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud. are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in Ilne with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detett material misstatements in respett of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irre8ularities. including fraud. is detailed below. Because of the inherent limitatlolls of an audil. there 15 a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a rnaterial misstatement in the financial Statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the rnore that cornpliance with a law or vegulation is rernoved from the event5 and transactions reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather Ihan error. as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgerv. collusion. orni55ion or misrepresentation. Extent to whlch the audlt was consldered capable of detectlng Irregularftles. Sncludlng fraud We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit ProuTeS responsive to those risk5. including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 24 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Report of the Auditors to the Tfustees of West of England Music and Arts Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .MUSIC & ARTS Idenilfylng and assesslng potenilal rlsks related to lrnegularhles In identifying and a55essing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularitie5. including fraud and non- cornpliance with law5 and regulatlOll5, we considered the following.. the nature of the seaor, control environment and organisat)n's performance.. the charitable company's own assessment of the risksthat irregularities may occur either as a result of fraud or error.. the results of ourenquiries of managementand membersofthe Board of Trustees oftheir own identification and assessment of the risks of irre8ularities- any matters we identified having obtained and rewewed the charitable compan(5 documentation of their policies and prtscedures relatln8 to.. identifying, evaluating and complyinR Wlth laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance.. detecting and responding to the ri5k5 of fraud and whetherthey have knowledge of any actual. 5U5pected or alleged fraud,. and the internal contr915 estsblished to mitigate risks of fraud or non<ompliance with laws and regulations.. and thè matters discussed among the audit èngagèmènt team rÈgardin8 how and where fraud might ottur in thè f5nancial statements ènd any potential inditators of Iraud. As a result of these procedures. we considered the opportunities and incentive5 that may exist within the organisatlgn lor fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the follgwing areas.. lil The presentation ol the charitable company's Statement of FinancialActivities. lill the charitablecompany'5 accounting policy for revenue reco8nition, liiil the classification of restritted funds in the financial statements, and Ivil the mana8ement override of controls. In common with all audits under15As IUKI, we arealso requiied to perform spe£ilic procedures to respond to the risk of manaÉement override. We also obtained an understsndin8 of the legal and regulatory framework that the charitable ctsrnpany operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a tlirect effect on the determination of material amounts and distlosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the UK Charities Act. the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2CQ8 and the Statement ol Recommended Practice-'Accouniin8 and Rewrtin8 by Charities. issued by ihe joint SORP makin8 ixjdy. In addition. we considered provisions of other laws and regulations that do not have a direct ellect on the financial statements but compliance with which may befundamental tothecharitable company's ability to operate orto avoid a material penalty. The key laws and regulations we considered in this contexl included employment law, health and safety at work, GDPR, and the UK Companies Act and Charities SORP. AudSt response to rlsks Identlfied In addition to the above, our procedures to Spond to rsks identffjied included the following.. reviewingthe financial statementdisclosure5 and testingto supportin8 documentation toassess compliance with relevant laws and regulation5 describeij above a5 having a direct effect on the financial statements,. enouirinB of management and members of the Board of Trustees concerning actual and potential litiBation and claims., perforrning analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationshipsthat may indicate risks of material rnis5tatement due to fraud- reading minutes of meetings ofthose charged with governance and reviewin8 correspondencewith relevant authorities where matters identified were significant.. 25 | P &ige
WEST OF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Report of the Auditors to the Tfustees of West of England Music and Arts Period ended 29 August 2025 51 p+fryl•nd .*MUSIC & ARTS in addressing the risk of fraud through management ¢werride of controls. testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments.. assessinR whether the judgements made in making actounting estimates are indicative ol a potential bias.. and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the nomial course of busine5S. We also communicated relevani identilied laws and evIatIOnS and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit. A further description of our re5ponsibilitie5 is available on the Financial Reporting Council'5 website at https'.// www.frc.or8.uklaudirorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditorfs report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity's trustees. as a body. in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2)8. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those rnatter5 we are required to state to thern in an auditor's report and lor no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a bodyi for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Jamlelee Johnston (Senlor Statutory Audltorl tor and on behalf of Mltchell Ch3rlesworth IAudStl ilmlted Statutory Aud01 Floor 44 Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP Dated.. 0110612026 Mltthell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited is ellgible for appointment as audiior of the tharity by vlrtue of Its tli8iblllty for appointment as •uditor of a ¢0Mn¥ under se¢titin 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. 26 | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Wts. rtrwlnd Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities .MUSIC & ARTS Period ended 29 August 2025 Notes UnrL¥tricted Restricted Tat31 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Period ended 29 August 2025 Funds Funds Funds Period ended 31 August 2024 Charltable Income: Donations and legacies Trading incorne oowi 1,31XIA41 45.991 2,053,493 2.051.304 912.864 958,855 2,051,304 2.053.493 Total income 2.053.493 L3CrtIwi 3.3S4.334 2.097.295 912.864 3,010.159 Expèndlturè Charitable Activities Other expenditure 1222.3171 11309.0671 11,531.3841 1855.3431 1855,3431 5 11,596.1691 11,596,169) 11.732.279> 126.29S1 11,758,S741 Total expendlture 11.818,4861 IL309,0671 13.127,5531 11,732,279> 1881,6381 12,613,917) Net movement in funds for the period 235.007 18,2261 226,781 36S.016 31.226 396,242 Fund balances brought forward I Sept 2024 365,016 31.226 3%.242 Fund balance5 carried forward 29 August 2025 600.023 23.(XXI 621,023 365.016 31.226 396,242 27 | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Consolidated Balance sheet Period ended 29 August 2025 Wts. rtrwlnd .MUSIC & ARTS Group Period ended 29 August Z025 Period Ended 31 August 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 13 3.534 2,764 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and ITh hand Is 16 122.205 1,317,480 188,756 901,123 1,439,685 1,089,879 Creditor5'. amount5 falling due vmthin one year 17 1820,1961 1696,4011 Net Current Assets 619,489 393,478 Net Assets 623 023 Unr•strltted Funds 600,023 365,016 Restrlcted Funds 20 23,000 31,226 Total Funds 623 023 396 242 The tompany is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the period ended 29 August 2025. alihou8h an audit has been carried out under section 144 of the Charilies Act 2011. The trustees/director5 acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirernents of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to the accounting records and the preparation of the financial statements. The mernbers have not required the ttsmpany to obtain an audit in accordante with the Section 476 of the Cornpanie5 Act 2006. These finzncial statements were approved bythe trustees on 2910512026 and are Signed on their behalf by.. M Thareja Chair of Trustees The notes on pages 32 to 46 form part of these finanaal statements 28 | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Company Balance sheet Period ended 29 August 2025 Wts. rtrwlnd .MUSIC & ARTS Chzrity Period ended 29 August Z025 Period Ended 31 August 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Investments 13 14 1.692 1.693 Current 355ets Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand 15 16 14,767 568,016 949,254 949,254 582,783 Creditor5.' amount5 falling due wthin one year 17 1760,0731 1505,5671 Net Current Asset$ 189,181 77,216 Net Assets 190 874 Unrestrlcted Fund$ 167,874 45,991 Re5trlcted Funds 20 23,000 31,226 Totèl Funds 190 874 The company is entitled to exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the period ended 29 Au8USt 2025, althou8h an audit has been carried out under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. The trusteesldirectors acknowledge their pOnsIbIl1r1e5 for complyin8 With the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to the accountin8 records and the pparation of ihe financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with the section 476 of the Companies Act 2(K)6. These financlal $tatemenis were approved bythe trustees on 2910512026 and are sl£ned on thelr behalf bv.. M Thareja Chair of Trustees The notes on pa8e$ 32 to 46form of these finanual ststements 29 | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Charity Statement of Cash Flows Period ended 29 August 2025 Wts. rtrwlnd .MUSIC & ARTS Group Period ended 29 August Z025 Period ended 31 August 2024 Net movement In fvnds for the perlod Adju5trnents to cash flows from non-ca5h item5 226,781 922 396,242 925 227.703 397.167 Adjustments for.. Decreasellincreasel in debtors Increase/ldecreasel in creditors lThcreaselldecreasel in deFerred Income 66.ssi 11,892 125,687 1188.7561 325,409 370,992 Net Cash flow Irom optratln8 artfvttles 418,049 904,812 Cash flow from investing attivilies 11,6921 13,6891 416,357 901,123 Cash flow from financing activities Net Increasellde¢reasel In cash 416,357 901,123 Cash and ¢a$h equfvalents at start date 901,123 Cash and tash e4ufvaltnis èf end date 1317 480 901 123 JO | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Charity Statement of Cash Flows Period ended 29 August 2025 Wts. rtrwlnd .MUSIC & ARTS Chzrity Period ended 29 August Z025 Period ended 31 August 2024 Net movement In fvnds for the perlod 113,657 77,217 Adjustments for.. Decreasellincreasel in debtors Increase/ldecreasel in creditors 14.767 254,506 114.7671 505,567 Net Cash flow from operatlng zctl¥ltle5 382,930 568,017 Cash flow from investing activilies 11,6921 381,238 568,016 Cash flow from finanting activities Net Increaselldecreas•l In Cash 381,238 568,016 Cash and Cash egufvalenfs èf start dale 568,016 Cash and cash equlvalents at end date 568 016 31 | P &ige
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Accounting policies Charliy Infomiatlon West of England Music and Arts is a private company limited by Buarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is ttle Stoke Primary School. Little swke Lane. knttle Stoke, Bristol, B534 6HY The guarantors at 29 August 202S are the trustees in office at Ihatdate and detailed in the trustees report. Their liability in respect of the guarantee as set out in the Memorandum of Association is limited to £1 per guarantor. A¢wuntlnK ¢on¥entlon The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accorcjance with the Companies Act 2(X)6. FRS 102 'Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I"FRS 102~1 and the Charities SORP "Accountin8 and Reporting gf Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" lellective I january 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared In sterlln8 which is the functional currency of the Iharlty. Monetarv amounts in these financial ststements are rounded to the nearest £. West of EnRlaniJ Music and Arts meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially reco8nised at historical cost or transaction volue unless otherwise stated in the accounting policy note. 1.2 Basls of consolldatlon The consolidated financial statements consolidate thefinancial statements of the charity and its subsidiary undertakirsg for the period ersded 29 Au8usI 2025. No statement of financial activities is presented for the charity as permitted by section 408 of the Companies Act 2LK)6. The charity made a profil lor the financial period of E113.65712024.. £77,217) A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is achieved where the charity has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity $0 as to obtain benefits from its actNlties. The SUItS of subsidiariesacquired ordisposed of duringtheyear are included in the statement of financlal activities from the effertive date of acquisition or up to the effettive date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary. adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with ihose used by the Eroup. Inter-company transactions. balances and unrealised gains on transactions tween the charity and its subsidiarios, which are related parties. a eliminated in full. 1.3 Golng con¢ern At the time of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to coniinue in operational existence lor the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to a(Jopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Investments The investments are held at cost less impairment as the fair value cannot be reliably measured. The Trustees are not aware of any material impairments in the investments other than those disclosed. 321Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Accounting policies (Continued) Reportln8 perlod These financial statements represents a full year from 1 september 2024 to 29 August 2025 whereas the comparatives represents the period from 5 April 2023 to 31 August 2024 as this was the first year of activity, therefore the comparatives a noi comparable. Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of thelr charitable objertives. Restricted funds are subjert to specific condirions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted lunds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Income Income is reco8nised when the charity ISIallY entiiled to it after any performance conditK)ns have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Oonatlons and legacles Donations are reco8nised when the charityhas been notified in writing of both the amount and settlernent date. In the eventthat a donation is subjea to condirions that require a level of performance bythecharity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met. or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in ihe reporting period. Grants recelvable Grants are recognised when the group has an entitlement to the funds and aThy conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance condiiions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is reco8nised as a liability and included on ihe balance sheet as deferred incometo be released, Oelerred In¢ome Deferred income represents amounts received for fulure periods and is released to incoming resources In the period for which it has been received. Such income is only deferred when.. The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods.. or The donor has imposed conditions whith must be Met before the charity ha5 unconditional entitlement. Expendfture All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party. It is probable that settlement will be required. and the amount of the obligation can be measured Charitable activltles Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of delivering services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs 331Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Accounting policies (Continued) Allocatlon of Go¥eman¢e and Support ¢osts All supporr costs are allocated to the charitable artivities. Governance costs include the costs attributable to ihe charl$ compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit. strategic management and trustees. meetings and reimbursed expenses. 1.9 Tanglble flxed assets Tangible fixed assetsare stated in the balance sheetatcost. lessanysubsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impaiment losses. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset. net of anticipated disposal proceeds, over the estimated uselul economic life ol that asset as follows.. Muslcal Instruments 25% strai8ht line 1.10 Trade Debto Traile and other debtors are OgnISed at the settlement amount due. 1,11 Cash and Cash equfvalents Cash and cash equNalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other short term liquiiy Investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowin8 in current liabilities. 1,12 Trade Credltors Creditors are reiognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in a transfer of funds to a third party ènd the amount due to settle the obli8ation can be measured or esiirnaied lIably. Creijitors are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 1.13 Flnan¢lal Instryments The charity has elerted to apply the provisions of Section 11 '8asic Financial Instruments, and Section 12 'oiher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Charity becomes partyto the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Chariiy holds basic financial instruments which comprise cash at bank, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables. Basic financial instruments such as social investments. debtors. bank balances and creditors are recognised at transaction value. 1.14 Taxatlon The Charity is exempt from corporaiion tax on its charitsble attivities. 341Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Accounting policies (Continued) 1.15 Fund Accountln8 Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees Flestricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Flestrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 1.16 Penslons and other post-retlrementobllgatlons The charity and subsidiary operate a defined contribution pension scheme. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity and subsidiary have no legal or constructive obligation to pay lurther contributions even if the fund doe5 not hold sufficient assets to pay 311 employees the benefits relating to ernployee service in the current and prior periods. Contributions to defined contribution plans are reco8nised as employee benefit expense when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is reco8nised as a prepayment. The subsidiary company also operates two defined benefit pension schemes.. the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Teachers, Pension kheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme is a multi-employer scheme Whe the benefit obligation Is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the Projected Unit method of valuation. The Teachers. Penslon Scheme is a UK national multi-employer defined benefit Kheme. Slnce It Is not possible to identify assets belgn8in8 to the individual participatin8 employer this scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution scheme in accordance with the provisions ursder FRS 102. No asset has been recognised in relation to the defined contribution pension scheme surplus. Crltl¢al a¢countln4 e$tlm•tes and lud8ements There are Current no significant judgements and estimates applied bythe trust which a considered key to the preparation of the financial ststements. Income from Donatlons and legacles Notes Unrestrlcted Restrkted Totsl 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Donations from private 15.991 17,009 33,0(M) Grants from companies and government grants 1300.841 1.300.841 30.0 895,855 925,855 Total 1.3W041 45.991 912,864 958,855 351Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Charitable Activities. Fund Raisin& Support and Governance costs Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Unrestricted funds Funds funds Restricted Total 2024 funds Wages. national insurance contributions and pension contributions subscriptions General costs includin8 venue hire. exam fees and workshops Governance costs Administrative costs Grants expended 278.711 278.711 205,966 205.966 12,104 125,263 12,104 347.580 26,668 82,072 26,668 82,072 222,317 44.639 30,677 817.673 44.639 30,677 817.673 26,706 7,250 506,681 26,706 7,250 506,681 222.317 1.309.067 1.531.384 855.343 855,343 See note 6 for further detalls on 8o¥ernance costs totallin8 £44.63912024,. £26.7061 Other txpendlture Unrestrlrted Restrlcted funds Funds General Totsl 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Totsl 2024 funds funds General Staff costs.. Wa8es and salaries Social 5ecuritv Pension costs Legal fees Depreciation, amortisation and other similar costs Recharges from Councils Other re50urce5 expended Tradin8 subsidiary fundin8 1.686.782 136.715 370,728 32,128 922 1.686.782 136.71S 370.728 32.128 922 961.453 61.757 224.365 81.755 925 4.742 966,195 61,757 224,365 81,755 925 707.112 186.567 201.593 1817.6731 1506.6811 707,112 223,146 1506,6811 186.567 1817.6731 21.553 1.596.169 1.596.169 1.732.279 26.295 1,758.574 361Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Anatysis ofgovernance and support costs Year ended Period ended 29 Auwst 31 August 2025 2024 Governance costs Legal and professional fee5 Recrtsitment costs Mernbership fees Payroll lees 41.423 1,296 192 23,569 1,221 188 1,7Z8 1,728 44,639 26,706 Government 8rants Income from government grants are a contribution towards the delivery of the National Music Education Plan, as per the Government's Music Hub funding programme. administered by Ans Council En8land. The 8rants also contribute towards the Cultural Education Hub and to develop the Sound in Nature Pro8ramme. The amount of government Brants reco8nised in the financial statemen¢s was £1,3W.84112024.. £906.8961 Net movement In funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is stated alter charging/lcreditingl'. Fees payable for the audit of the chariWs financial siatements 12,250 12,250 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connerted with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year Trustee5 expenses DurinB the year, expenses totallin8 £Nil12024- £Nill were reimbursed to trustees. io. Stsff ¢osts 2025 2024 The aggregate payroll cosis were as follows.. Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 1.934.398 162.157 376,381 1,151,348 77,918 229,017 2.472.936 1,458,283 371Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS io. Staff costs Icontinuedl The monthly average number of petsons lincludin8 senior mana8emenWeadership team) employed by the 8roup during the period was as follows= 2025 No 20Z4 No Charitv Subsidiary io 128 17 118 Group 138 135 All of the above employees are participated in one of the pension schemes operated by the group. Contributions to the employee pension schemes lor the period totalled £376.38112024.. £229.0171. These payments are allocated t other expenditure within unrestrirted funds. One employee rece5ved emoluments of more than £.(K) during the period Key mana8ement personnel consists of one employee and iotal muneratIon of key mana8ement personnel in the year was £92,62612024,. £89,278). ii. Taxatlon The group is a re8lStered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation. 12. Audltor remuneratlon 2025 2024 Audit of financial statements 12,250 13. Tan8lble flxed assets 2025 Group Cost or valuatlon At 1 September 2024 Additions 3,689 1,692 At 29 August 2025 5,381 Depreclatlon At I September 2024 Charge for the period 925 922 At 29 August 2025 1,847 Net book value At 29 August 2025 3,534 At 31 August 2024 2.764 381Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 13. Tangible fixed assets Icontinuedl 2025 Charlty Cost or valuatlon At I September 2024 Additions 1,692 At 29 August 2025 1,692 Depreciatlon At I September 2024 Charge for the period At 29 August 2025 Net book value At 29 Au8USt 2025 1,692 At 31 Au8USt 2024 14. Fl¥ed asset InStmentS Group Oetails of the investments In whlch the 8roup holds 20% or more of the nomlnal value of any class of share capital are as follows.. Held Name of undertskln8 •nd country of Sncorporatlon or resldency cl• of shareholdlnK Dlre¢t Nature of bu4ness Delivery of music education services to young people and education settin85 West of England Music Limited- England & Wales Ordinary loo Reg5stered 0ft5ce Little Stoke Primary School, Little Stoke Lane, Little Stoke, Bristol, 8534 6HY 391Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 14. Fixed asset investments Icontinuedl Charlty 2025 20Z4 Investment in subsidiary Movement in fixed asset investments: Sha Cost or valuatlon At I September 2024 and 29 August 2025 book valuè At 29 August 2025 At 31 Au8USt 2024 Subsldlary The results for the subsldlary for the perlod ended 2P Au8USt 2025 are: 2025 2024 Turnover Cost of sales and admlnisirative costs 2,847,009 12,413,844) 2,557,985 12,238,960) Net profit 433,165 319,025 The assets and liabllittes of the subsidiary were,. Flxed Assets Curreni Assets 1,842 1,124,521 1694,2131 2,764 978,123 1661,8611 432,150 319,026 sha capital and reserves 432,150 319,026 15. Debtors Group 2025 Ch•rlty ZOZ5 Group 2024 Charlty 2024 Trade debtors Accrued income 121.205 173,989 14,767 14,767 122.205 188,756 14.767 40IPage
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 16. Cash and cash equivalents Group Z025 Charitv 1025 Group 2024 Charity 20Z4 Cash at bank 1.317A80 949.254 901.123 568.016 1.317A80 949.254 901.123 568.016 17. Credltors.. Amounts falllng due wlthln one yea Group 2025 Charlty 2025 Group 2024 Charltv 2024 Trade creditors Other taxation and social securities Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 29,509 31,957 232.674 526,056 18,880 S.S73 635,201 l(Kl.419 27.589 23.340 245.103 4CK1.369 10.936 4.889 115.444 374,298 820.196 760.073 696,401 505,567 18. Operatlng lease Commltments Total luture minimum lease payment5 under non-cancellable operating lease5 are as follows.. Group 2025 Char¥ 2025 Group 2024 Charltv 2024 Other 8etween one and five years 3,631 6.338 3.631 6,338 41 |Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 19. Penslon and other xhemes Deflned ¢ontrlbutlon penslon xheme The Eroup operaresa defined contribution pensionscheme. The pensioncostchargeforthe period represents contributians payable by the groupto the Scheme arbd amounted to £5.65312024.. £5.5721. Oefftned benellt penslom sthemes Lo¢al Government Pension Scheme The companls subsidiary participares in the local Government Penstr)n kheme. which is a multi-employer defined benefit scheme in ihe UK. The pension scheme is funded by contributions from company and is administered by Independent Trustee5'. Its fundin8 policy 15 to de5i8ned to eTh5ure that sufficient a55et5 areavailable to meet current and future pension Contributionsto th155chemearecharged inthe Starementof FancIal Artivitiesastheybecome payable, in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The most recent actuarial valuation was perlormed asat 31 Au8VSt 2025, u5in8the Projected Unit method of valuation, The total cost relatin8 to this defined benefft scheme for the year reco8nlsed In the statement of flnanclal aCtleS as an expense was £47,53312024., É65.0201. R•con¢lllètlon of xh¢me as¥•t$ 4nd114bllttSes tr+assel$ and IlabllttS¢5 f01n1 The arnoun15 recognised in the sratemenl of finanrial w>511ion are as follows.. 2025 2024 Fair value of scheme assets Present value 91 defined benefit obligation 11,307,CQOI 11,153,000) 881,C(X) 951,000 Defined benefit pension scheme surplus 1426,LX)01 1202,OLX)I Amortlsatlon 1025 2024 Presènt value at start of TiDd I951,(0) Current service £ost Interest on pension liabllities Member contributions Business contributions Remeasurements- gain on financial assumptions Remeasurernents- experience Remeasurements- gain on demoEraphic assumptions 197,LKX)I 147,LKX)I 131,m)I 153,0001 127,OLK)I 118,0001 1812,0001 138,0001 I3,0} 252,ClXI 18,LX)01 Present value at end of period 1881,(l) 1951,0001 421Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 19. Pefision and other stheffle5 Icantinuedl Fair walue of scheme a55ets Chan8e5 in the fairvalue ol yrne assets are as Idbws= 2025 2024 Fèirvalue in plan assets at start of perfod 1.153,oriJ Interest on plan assets Remea5urements1355et51 Employer contribution5 MEmber iontributions Administrative expenses 6usines5 combinations 61,0(YJ 143,orA)I 108,OfM) 31,oryJ 13,owi 34,0(N) 28,0(h) 63,ofA) 18,000 12,0001 1,012.0 Fèirvalut at end of period 1,307,oriJ 1,153,0 Anatysls ol assets The major categories of xheme asset5 are as lollow& 2025 2024 Cash and cash equivalents quity instruments Property Goverrirnent bvnd5 Other bonds Other 164.OLNJI 534,OLNJ 64,OCQ 250,OCrt) 123,OLX) 1169.0001 580.orN) 58,000 244,000 104,000 336,000 1.307,oriJ 1,153,0 Return on scheme assets iozs 2014 Return on sehemo assets 1116,OLKJI 61,000 The pension Scheme ha5 noi invested irb aryof the 8roup's own financial insrruments or in propertie5 or other a$5ets used by the group. Printipal 8rtu¥rial assumptims The principal attuarial assumptions atthe siatement olfinanclal posrtion dare a asfolbws.. ZOZ5 Z024 Discount rate Future salary increases Future penslL>n intreases CPIICARE revaluation P05t retirement rnortalbty assurnptiDns Current UK pensionets at retirement aEe-male Currenr UK pensioners at retiremenr aEe- female Future UK pensioners ar retirement aEe- male Future UK pensioner5 at retirement a8e- female 22 25 23 26 22 24 23 26 431Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 19. Pension and other 5cheme5 Icontinuedl Teacherfs pEnsiL stheme The company participates in the Teacherfs peTh5KJn Scheme, a defined benefit pension Scheme which is a multi-employe scheme. It Is not possible in the normal course of events to Identfy the Share of the underlying a55et5 belonging to thi individual participatin6 employer5 and. in aciordance wfth FRS 102, thi5 15 aciounted for a5 a definEd contribution schefni with contributSons beSn8 recorded asthey bÈ(ome payable. Contributions to thi5 xheme are chorge in the Ststementof Financial Artivf(ie$35 they become payaNe, in accordance witl the rules of the scheme. The total cost relatlD8 to this delinEd benefit scheme for the perlod recoqnlsed in the statement of financ5al actlvlties as ai expense was £3Z3.195 IZ024." E159,3451. 20. Movement In funds 2025 Current year Incomin8 resoyrces Resources expended Transfer5 At29 August 2025 September 2024 Group Rtstilrttd funds Music Association of Woodsprin8 Schools Crowdfunder 15.69S 514 15,695 514 Slrona Health 250 250 North Somerset Council Salary Support Grants Cultural Education Hub Grant 14.767 114.7671 1202.9061 1131,6501 180,1421 1879,6021 202,906 131,650 86,683 879,602 Capital Grant Arts Council En8land 6,541 Total restrlrttd funds 31,2Z6 IAOOA41 11.309,0671 23,000 Unrestrl¢ted fund$: General funds 365.016 2.053,493 11.818,4861 600,023 Total unrestrlded fvnds 365,016 2A153A93 11.818.486) 600,OZ3 TOTAL FUNDS 396242 3354.334 13.127.553) 623,023 441Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 20. Movement In funds Icontlnuedl Charity Atl Incoming September resources Resources expended Transfers At29 August 2025 2024 Re$irl¢ted Funds Music Association of Woodspring Schools Crowdfunder IS.695 15.695 514 514 Sirona Health North Somerset Council Z50 250 14,767 114,7671 1202,9061 1131.6501 180,1421 1879.6021 Salary Support Grants Cultural Education Hub Grant 202.906 131,6SO 86,683 879.602 Capital Grant Arts Council England 6.541 Total restrl¢ted funds 31,216 13OOA41 11,309,067) 23,000 Unrestrl¢ted funds: General fund5 45.991 W.200 1222.3171 167,874 Tolol unre5trlrted funds 45.9914 344.200 1222,3171 167,874 TOTAL FUNDS 77.217 1.645,041 11,531,384) I,874 2024 Comparatlve Perlod Incomln8 resour¢es Resour¢es expended Transfers At29 August 2024 Group Restrlcted funds Music Association of Woodsprin8 Schools Friends of North Somerset Centre fgr YounB Musicians Crowdfunder 15,695 15,695 18001 514 514 Sirona Health 4,192 14,767 876,896 13.9421 250 North Somerset Council 14,767 Arts Council England 1876,8961 Total restrlrted funds 912 1881,6381 31,226 451Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS 20. Movement In funds Iconilnuedl Unrestricted funds: General funds 2.097,295 11,732,279) 365,016 Total unrestrlcted funds 2A197.295 11.732.279) 365,016 TOTAL FUNDS a10.159 12.613.917) 396,242 Charlty Incoming Resources resources expended Transfers At29 August 2024 Restrlrted Funds Music Association of Woodsprin8 Schools Friends of North Somerset Centre for Youn8 Musiclans Crowdfunder Sirona Health 15,69S 15,695 18001 514 514 4,192 14,767 876,896 13.9421 250 North 5omerset Council 14.767 Arts Council Englan 1876,8961 Total reslrl¢ted fvnds 912A64 1881,6381 31,226 Unre$trl¢ted funds: General funds 45,991 45,991 Total unrestrlcted funds 45.991 45,991 TOTAL FUNDS 95855 1881,6381 77,217 Name ol restricted fund description. nature and purposes ol the fund Music A550ciation of To fund actwities which engage children in the Music A550ciation of Wood5pring Schoo15 Wood5pring khools catchment area Crowdfunder Sirona Health Donations to create a Sound Garilen for music therapy attivity. To develop Sound in Nature programme North Council Somerset Teachers Pension Grant contribution for employees who a in the Teacher5 Pension Scheme ernploYtnet. Art5 Council England ContTibution tow3rd5 the delivery of the National Music Education Plan, a5 per the fjovernmenvs Music Hub fvndinE proBramme. 461Page
WESTOF ENGLAND MUSIC AND ARTS Notes to the Financial Statements Perlod ended 29 August 2025 .*MUSIC & ARTS Salary Support Grants DfE grants to support with the recent increases in the employer contributions relating to the Teachers. Pension Scheme and Narional Insurance Contributions Education to deliver a cultural education hub, supporting arts practitioners, schools and young people to engage in cultural educaiion. as part of the Culture West programme, funded by West of England Combined Authority Hub Grant Capital Grant Department for Education grant to support the purchase of resources, such as music instrument lacoustic. digital and technology) to assist in the delivery of the Music Hub rant activity 21. Analysls ol nei assets between funds fjroup 2025 tharlty 2025 Group 20Z4 Charlty 2024 Fixed asset investments Tangible Fixed Assets Current assets 3,534 1,439,685 1820,1961 1,692 949,254 1760,0731 2,764 1,089,879 1696,4011 582,783 1505,5671 Total net assets 623,023 190,874 396,242 77,217 22. Relzted party transactlons The charity ha5 taken advantage of the disclosure exemptions available in FRS102 Section 33 in relation to transaction5 and balance5 between wholly-owned entities within the group headed by West of England Music and Arts. A Trustee of the charity is a diiettor ol a school in the West of England Musit and Arts IWEMA'I region, who buy in WEMA service5. The total 5ervice5 provided in the year totalled £Nil12024.. £8071. The school doe5 not benefit from the traded services. WEMA does offer subsidi5ed and free services to schools on an individual basis. WEMA stall are aware on the Connection and will ensure that this particular school does not benefit anymore than any other school regarding services oflered. 471Page