2025-10-31-accounts - Orchestra Of Everything Foundation

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1 November 2024 (Period start date) to 31 October 2025 (Period end date)

Charity name: The Orchestra of Everything Foundation

Charity registration number: 1206314

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The advancement of music education for the public benefit with a particular focus on young people and those who are socially or economically disadvantaged by means of: - maintaining, enhancing and broadening the provision of collective music making, within and beyond their local communities; and - supporting the development of their individual musical skills and capabilities.
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	- Provision of one-to-one, small group, ensemble and whole class music lessons within primary schools. - Provision of instrument practice support - Provision of instruments
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment The programme of lessons provided by paid Para 1.38 teachers is supported by volunteers in areas Contribution made by

volunteers		such as: - fund-raising - music practice support clubs - strategy - safe guarding guidance and expertise - risk assessment - communications - impact evaluation The Orchestra of Everything Foundation is very grateful for the support of its volunteers, who enable the Foundation’s impact to be much more significant.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During this accounting period, the Foundation: - started working in a new school, working weekly with all year 5 children - continued to work successfully with the other school where it delivers music lessons to all students (i.e. years 3, 4 5 and 6 - is providing music sessions to nearly 150 children each week, of which over 70% qualify for pupil premium payments - giving children access to weekly lessons in a choice of 12 instruments. Leaders of the schools in which the Foundation works report an increase in engagement with school generally and increased self-confidence and engagement in lessons from pupils attending music sessions and a massive increase in parental engagement with the schools. Participants and their parents have reported positive impacts including loving music lessons, significant increases in their children’s confidence and desire to attend school.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41		The Foundation’s objectives for this year were in two main areas: Programme Delivery The Foundation continued its programme in St Michael’s school throughout this period with sustained pupil engagement. Delivery of our programme in St Andrew’s continued for the academic year 2024/5 however did not restart in September 2025 due to change in the senior leadership team at this school. We started programme delivery in Roundhill

		School from October 2025 which launched applying learnings from the St Michael’s programme delivery such as targeting instrument choice for pupils, deploying successful teaching and behaviour management strategies and interactions with school teaching staff. Supporting children with access to music after primary school remains an objective. During this period we began investigating collaboration with a local youth club as a way to achieve this objective. This remains an objective that the Foundation is working towards. Financial stability As a result of significant time investment in fundraising, including securing a monthly donation from the Royal Crescent Committee and renewed support from the Coral Samuel Trust for a second year, we ended this period with a buffer of cash in the bank exceeding our objective of holding a 3 month running costs buffer and a high level of confidence that our programme (at the current extent of delivery) is fully funded for the academic year 2025/26. Financial stability for the academic year 2026/2027 and beyond remains an objective.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	Our objectives for fundraising for this period were to diversify funding sources from one off Just Giving campaigns and grants from previous supporters. During this period the Foundation has launched its “Friends of OOEF” scheme and securing a 3 year funding arrangement (paid in monthly instalments) from the [Royal Crescent Committee]
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	The Foundation applies funds raised in delivery of its programme and does not hold funds of significance to invest.
Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	The Foundation has cash at bank of £64,096 and liabilities (in the form of a loan from the founder (who is also a trustee)) in the amount of £2,096 which is repayable on demand but in respect of which the founder has written to the trustees to confirm he has no intention to seek repayment prior to 31 October 2026 . The trustees are confident that the on-demand

		loan creditor will not demand repayment at any point which will cause a solvency issue for the Foundation.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Foundation’s aim remains building and maintaining reserves to an amount equal to 3 months’ running costs for the provision of the then projected level of music sessions.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	The Foundation is relatively new. The Foundation was in a phase where operations (and therefore related liabilities) could be scaled back quickly to reflect levels of cash at bank and income from fundraising.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	The Foundation has not been in deficit during this accounting period.
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	The Foundation’s ability to continue as a going concern during the next accounting period depends on funds raised and numbers of sessions delivered. The Foundation is aiming to build and maintain a reserve of 3 months running costs during its next financial year, giving an alternative for maintaining going concern status to scaling back operations (which can be done quickly if necessary to reflect levels of cash at bank and income from fundraising). The 3 year funding commitment from the Royal Crescent Committee has assisted to reduce uncertainties about going concern status for the coming 2 financial years.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	- Grant making bodies - Individual donors
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	The Foundation does not have significant funds to invest and therefore does not have an investment policy
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	- failing to effectively safeguard vulnerable pupils accessing the music sessions provided by the Foundation - loss of key teachers delivering music sessions for the Foundation - loss of key leadership (Jon Gore)
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution of a charitable incorporated association whose only voting members are its charity trustees
How is the charity constituted? (e.g. unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	Charitable incorporated association
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees must be natural persons aged over 16 with at least one trustee aged over 18 There must be at least 3 and a maximum of 12 trustees

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	The Orchestra of Everything Foundation
Other name the charity uses	OOEF
Registered charity number	1206314
Charity’s principal address	7 St Catherine’s Close Bath BA2 BS

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Jonathan Gore	Chair
Steven Tucker
Cara Sykes
Michelle Little		From 29 August 2025

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity

Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Jon Gore

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Cara Rachel Sykes Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 24 May 2026

Orchestra of Everything Foundation

Registered Community Interest Organisation Foundation 1206314 Statement of Financial Activities to 31st October 2025

The following accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) issued by the Charity Commission to comply with the Executive Committee's obligations as the trustees of the Charity for keeping accounting records

Income Subscriptions & Donations Donations Received Grants Unrestricted Grants Restricted Medlock Loan Received Total Income Expenditure Direct Charity Instruments Salaries & Wages Insurance Supplies Professional General Total Expenditure Surplus/(Deficit) Retained Funds B/fwd Total Funds Funded By: Current Account Loan from Trustee Total	2025 Restricted Funding 2025 Total 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 26,096 26,096 216 34,000 34,000 15,000 4,000 4,000 2,134 4,230 2,096
	62,230 4,000 68,326 17,312
	1,318 1,318 442 39,336 4,000 43,336 8,460 191 191 1,285 1,285 357 357 474 474 100
	42,961 4,000 46,961 9,002
	19,269 0 21,365 8,310
	8,310 0 8,310 0
	27,579 0 29,675 8,310

	25,445 0 25,445 6,214
	2,134 0 4,230 2,096
	27,579 0 29,675 8,310

Notes to the Accounts

The accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis and no account has been taken of accrued/ prepaid income or expenditure

Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees of Orchestra of Everything Foundation Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the charities act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

.	examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
.	to follow the procedures laid down in the general Direction
.	given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the
.	Charities Act) and
.	to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of Independent Examiners Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The

procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in in audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below,

Independent Examiners Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or

to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

M J Bowles

MJIB Accounting Ltd

17th April 2026