Registered Charity Number.. 1206981 PLAY 2 ANNUAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 December 2024 PLAY 2 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 Content5 Trustees, Report Statement of Financial Activities Page PLAY 2 TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees have pleasure in submitting their annual report and financial statement for the year ended 3 1" December 2024. The linancial statements comply with current statutorv requirements issued by the Charity Commission. REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY. ITS TRUSTEES & ADVISERS Charity Name Registered Name: PLAY 2 Charity Registration Number: 1206981 Registered Office Address Flat 3, 37 Uxbridge Road. Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. Kri 2LL Trustees Throughout this report members are collectively referred to as the trustees. Those serving on the date this report wa5 3pproved are.. David John Winter Chair Lina Hayrapetiyan Trustee Kay Beaulla Koeslag Trvstoe Rebecca Emily Stell Trustee Charity Administrator Day-to-day management of the charity 15 delegated by the trvstees to the Charitv Administrator, Emily Megedy Telarni. Bankers Lloyds Bank, 25 Gresham Street. London EC2V 7HN. Accountant Spencer-Davis & Co.. 4-6 Peterborough Road. Harrow. HAI 2BQ PLAY 2 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Constitution Play2 Classical Guitar is a charity advancing education and community wellbeing through classical 8Ultar by providing tuition, instruments, and performance opportunities. especially for underserved groups. It is governed by an unpaid Board of Trustees responsible for compliance. safeguarding, finances, and strategic oveT5ight, with transparent membership, conducr. and conflicts policies. Funds are used solelv for charitable purposes. and on winding up. assets 80 to similar charities. On 12 February 2024 Play 2 was registered a5 a charity with the Charity Commission. Selertion of trustees Every trustee has the power to nominate another trustee who must be then approved by the board. The minimum nurnbei of irustees 15 3 and rhe maximum Is 5. Induction #nd training of trustees Potential new trustee5 are invited to attend a trustees, meetin8 before consenting to be proposed for appointment. Once appointed, new trustees receive a copy of the Constitution, a descriptton of the role of a trustee and any relevant documents and background information relating to the charity. Opportunities to observe the charitV'5 acfivities and any relevant trainin8 OPPOrtunitie5 are brought to the attention of the trustees by the Charity Administrator. Organlsational Strurture The trustees take final responsibility for the operation of the charity and its financial and general well- being. with day-to-day management provided by the Charity Administrator's team. The trustees are available on-line and are responsible for approvin8 311 projects and workshops that are undertaken. Rlsk assessment The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. such as those relating to finance and child welfare and are satisfied that systems are in plate to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy was reviewed and updated in 2020 and all trusteeslemployees/contracted artist5. who are United Kingdom citizens. are subject to enhanced checks via the Dis¢losure and Barring Service. For international tutors. where the Disclosure and Barring Service checks are not possible, the trustees are satisfied that we have procedures in place that follow our safeguarding and Child PTOtettion Euidelines. Serious Incidents The trustee5 confirm that there have been no serious incidents which need to be reported to the Charitv Commission. PLAY 2 TRUSTEES. REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Constitution Play2 Classical Guitar is a charity advancing education and community wellbeing through classical guitar by providing tuition, instruments. and performance opportvnitie5. especially for underserved groups. It 15 governed by an unpaid Board of Trustees responsible for compliance. safeguarding, finances, and strategic oversight, with transpareni membership. conduct. and conflicts policies. Funds are used solelv for charitable purposes. and on winding up, assets go to similar charities. On 12 February 2024 Play 2 wa5 registered as a chartiy with the Charity Commission. Selectlon of trustees Every trustee has the power to nominate another trustee who must be then approved by the board. The minimum number of trustees is 3 and the maximum is 5. Inductlon and traln5n6 of trustees Potential new trustees are invited to attend a trustees. meeting before consentin8 to be proposed for appointment. Once appointed, new trustees receive a copy of the Constitution. a description of the role of a trustee and any relevant documents and backgiound informarion relating to the charity. Opportunlties to observe the charity's activities and any relevarlt training opportunities are brought to the attention of the trustees by the Charity Adrninistrator. OrBanisaUonal Structure The trustees take final responsibility for the operation of the charity and its financial and general well- being. with day-to-day management prtsvided by the Charity Administrator's team. The tTUStees 3re available on-line and are responsible for approving all projerts and workshops that are undertaken. Risk assessment The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the chafity is exposed, such as those relating to finance and child welfare and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection poliry was written in 2024 a5 part of registering the charity organization and all tru5teeslemployeeslcontr3Cted art15t5, who are United Kingdom citizens, are subject to enhanced checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service_ For International turors. where the Disclosure and Barring Service checks are not possible. the trustee5 are satisfied that we have procedures in place that follow our Safeguarding and Child Protection 8uidelines. Serious Incldents The trustee5 confirm that there have been no serious incidents which need to be reported to the Chaflty Commission. PLAY 2 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves pollcy The charity's policy is to carry forword sufficient funds in reserve to cover the organisation's running cost5 and to ensure stability. OBJEcfivES & AcfiviTIES Play 2 is dedicated to promoting events and activilies which support the education arhd performance of the classical guitar in a variety of different setting5. These range from celebrating exceptional musical achievement to encouraging the grass-roots, or sUPPOrting teachers by developing their professional skills. Our work is defined by participatory and inclusive events which promote ensemble playing, youth promotion concerts and individual tuition5. Play 2 prides itself on being able to nurture artistic development in those who have little, or no experience of the arts, whilst being able to inspire gifted youngsters to even greater creative achievements and experience5. Play 2 promotes educational activities, ranging from one- day events to annual festivals which unite people of different ages, abilities and batkgrounds. These events give participants an opportunity to learn with leading musicians. hear professional concerts and experience all the benefits of social music-makinB. The qu311ty and expenise of the festival iutors and guest artists at our events is at a level that is particularly difficult for people to normally access. We are also keenly aware that despite having no fees, some children will struggle to attend our events because of lack of travel funds frorn rural villages and so our Bursary Schemes are able to offer both partial or full asS15tance to those with financial need. The administration of Play 2 is exclusively run on a voluntary basis. We continue to actively pursue a wider funding base in order to achieve our potential and play a lead role in guitar education throughout the UK and in Armeni3. PLAY 2 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE 202412025 Significant activities National Youth Guitar Ensemble Iplay 2 Youth) The regional National Youth Guitar Ensembles have a total ol three groups based in Yerevan, Armenia. Rehearsals take place throughout the year by local teachers in schools and by music distributed by the international teachers and artists from February through to July. followed by an intensive non-residential week in July. bringing together all groups from around Armenia. Combining ensembles provides the players with a unique experience to create larger guitar orchestras and by doing a grand finale concert at one of the main concert halls in Yerevan. The Play 2 Youth is entering a development phase to lay the foundations for increased engagement as peer mentors and workshop leaders. Plans include looking to commi55ion new work5 for the ensemble. Play 2 Aspire Our Aspire program draws on the exceptional talent studying at, or recently graduated from Armenian or UK Music Conservatoires. and offer5 at least 2 early-career guitarists unparalleled opportunitie5 to develop their performing, workshop leadership and ensemble skills. Development Play 2 has continued to pursue it5 programme of team development in order to 5trengtherb its resilience as an organisation and create more opportunities for future expansion. Play 2 supports a mentor scheme for undergraduates and recent graduates to develop their professional skills working within Play 2 settings. Each Play 2 Armenia location has a mentor who shadows the musical director, helping in rehearsals and leading sectionals a5 required. Play 2 represents the pinnacle of the route of progression for youn8 guitarists throughout Armenia with the mentorship of UK and internationally renowned artists. Play 2 has been exploring ways in which to inspire young guitarists at an earlier stage of development and engage with the wider musical community. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT Play 2's charitable purposes support the advancement of education, arts and culture predominantly, but not exclusively, for children and young adults. Our activities give children access to the highest Possible level of classical guitar tuition. from internationally renowned teachers and our concerts nurture their artistic appreciation. PLAY 2 TRUSTEES, REPORT YEAR END 30 DECEMBER 2024 Play 2 trustees recognise the need to support students from all backgrounds and strive to keep participation costs as free. To assist with this policy. Play 2 is exploring vafiOUS funding avenues at these challenging time5. Shortfalls are covered by the founder of the charity, Emily Telami. PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The key strategic aims for Play 2 remain unchanged for the future. Objertlves for 202512026x Create opportunities for our Fellowship Ensemble to showcase the Play 2 brand across Armenia. Pursue new funding avenues. Explore partnership projects with Royal College of Music Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf bv.. David J Winter Chair of Trustees Play2 Statement of Financial Activltes Period Ended 31 December2024 Unrestricted Total funds Income ffom generated funds Donations 10.437 10,437 10,437 10,437 Tolal income Resources expended Direcl charitable expenditure Artists fees Advertising and publicity Protessional lees Travel and subslstence 3.000 630 3.000 630 200 6,607 10.437 200 6.607 10,437 Net income tor the period