Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 13.11.2023 Period start date To 30.04.2025 Period end date
Charity name: OMIYA (Orchestral Musical Instruments for Youngsters in Africa)
Charity registration number: 1205680
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of musical education for children and young people in Africa |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The acquisition of second-hand instruments and related accessories that will be sent to various African countries for use in schools, youth bands, orchestras or similar. In its first full year of operation OMIYA has provided instruments to support the Kenyan youth charity Ghetto Classics, which is based in Nairobi and Mombasa. 80 instruments have been sent out to Kenya during the reporting period, in 3 separate shipments. All instruments were received as donations. Expenditure as detailed in the accounts has been for the shipping of consignments in November 2023 (6 instruments by air, costing £99); January 2024 (35 instruments by sea, costing £421); and September 2024 (39 instruments by sea, costing £504). After the initial “trial run” in November, the decision was made to send future consignments be sea as being more cost effective. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when carrying out their activities. |
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SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment N/A Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers N/A Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During its first full year of operation, much effort has been directed to establishing contacts and setting up systems for the collection and shipping of instruments to appropriate recipients, and raising funds to support OMIYA’s work. Highlights include: - The establishment of a link with Ghetto Classics (a programme of The Art of Music Foundation, based in Nairobi, Kenya, whose mission is to “use music to inspire every child and young adult to realize their dreams and transform society”). Positive feedback and thanks have been received from the Foundation’s founder, Elizabeth Njoroge. - The collection and shipping of 80 instruments, together with some accessories and sheet music, to Ghetto Classics, which is in line with the Trustees’ objective of sending out between 80 and 100 instruments per year. - The receipt of £1,784 in donations, from individuals and another charitable trust, to support OMIYA’s work. Much of this has been expended on transportation costs. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Charity primarily relies on the donation of musical instruments to support its objectives, and the cash funds which it holds and utilises are relatively small. Donations totalled £1,784 during the reporting period. After shipping costs the balance at 30.4.25 was £1,364.08, with a shipping payment of £504 still uncashed, leaving a working balance of £860.08 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The Charity has insufficient income to hold reserves, and no overhead costs associated with its activities |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | None |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The Charity will need to continue to raise funds in order to support transportation costs. A target income of c£1,000 per annum will be adequate, and no difficulties are anticipated in raising this. |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Individual and charitable donations |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Incorporated Organisation |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The current Trustees are all First Charity Trustees. Replacement or additional Trustees will be appointed by the Board of Trustees for a period of three years |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
N/A |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | N/A |
| Other | N/A |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | OMIYA |
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| Other name the charity uses | Orchestral Musical Instruments for Youngsters in Africa |
| Registered charity number | 1205680 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Mount, Mary Tavy, Tavistock PL19 9QB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Simon Arnold | Chair | |||
| Kathryn Arnold | Secretary | |||
| Nicola Bishop | ||||
| Steven Nock | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and | addresses of advisers (Optional information) | addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Type of adviser |
Name Address |
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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Kathryn Julia Arnold Full name(s) Simon Mark Joseph Arnold Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc)
Date
2023-2025
OMIYA
| OMIYA 2023-2025 |
OMIYA 2023-2025 |
OMIYA 2023-2025 |
OMIYA 2023-2025 |
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| Financial statement | |||||
| From 13.11.2023 | |||||
| to 30.04.2025 | |||||
| £ | £ £ |
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| OPENING BALANCES |
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| NatWest | £100.00 | ||||
| Co-Operatve | £0.00 | ||||
| Total | £100.00 | ||||
| INCOME | |||||
| Donatons | £34.00 | ||||
| £750.00 | |||||
| £1,000.00 | |||||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | £1,784.00 | ||||
| EXPENDITURE | |||||
| Transport costs | £1,023.92 | ||||
| Repairs | £0.00 | ||||
| TOTAL PAYMENTS | £1,023.92 | ||||
| Net surplus(defcit) | £760.08 | ||||
| CLOSING BALANCES |
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| Balance b/f | £100.00 | ||||
| Net surplius(defcit) | £760.08 | ||||
| Carried forward | £860.08 | ||||
| REPRESENTED BY | |||||
| NatWest | £1,364.08 | ||||
| Co-Operatve | £0.00 | ||||
| Unpaid debt | -£504.00 | £860.08 | |||