2025-06-30-accounts

Cambridge Community Music Festival Trustees, Annual Report For the year ended 30 June 2025 Charity Registration Number: 1208965 l. Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: Cambridge Community Music Festival Charlty Number: 1208965 Principal Address: 41 Martingale Close, Cambridge, CB4 3TA Trustees (during the year): Thanea Hodges {Chairl Tracey Davids (Secretary) Rita Langan (Treasurer} Valerie (Jol May Miranda Gomperts Iretired during the year} Key Advisers: Independent Examiner.. None appointed 2. Structure, Governance and Management The Cambridge Community Music Festival ICCMFI is a Charltable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a constitution adopted on 3 July 2024. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution, either at the AGM or by resolution of the existing board. The charity is managed by a board of trustees, who meet regularly to oversee strategic direction, operational delivery. and financial oversight. 3. Objectives and Activities The charity's purpose, as set out in its constitution, is: "For the public benefit. to promote and advance an appreciation and education in music and other arts, in particular but not exclusively by delivering an annual

competition for amateur musicians. and public concerts, performances and workshops, particularly in but not restricted to Cambridge." Key Activities in 202￿2025. Delivered a successful festival weekend in March-April 2025, attracting over 250 entrles, includin8 participants from more than 50 state schools and c40 adult amateurs. Hosted a well-received "Come & Sing Mozart's Requiem" fundralsing event, raising over £3,000. Appointed a highly-regarded President (Robert Ziegler) and Patrons who reflect our ethos. Joined the British and International Federation of Festivals (BIFF}. Established a new logoi website. online booklng system (RunMyFestival}, and social medla presence. Received generous donations from universlty colleges and individuals, with gift aid bringing total donations to over £7.200. These activities helped achieve our aims by.. Creating an accessible and inclusive music festival for musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Supportin8 amateur music-making through professional adjudication and performance opportunities. Ensuring financial viability through successful fundraising and prudent management. 4. Achievements and Performance The trustees are pleased to report a highly productive first year. Key achievements include: l. Integration into the local music teacher network, enabling broad community outreach. 2. Delivery of a well-or8anised festival with strong feedback, praised for its welcomin8 and incluslve atmosphere. 3. Launch of a user-friendly onllne entry system via RunMyFestival, streamlining administration and access. 4. Publication of the festival syllabus and improved website functionality. 5. Gained BIFF full membership following a successful Obse￿atiOn visit. 6. Registered with the Charity Commission and HMRC. 7. Ran a major fundraising event, "Come & Sing Mozart's Requiem.. 8. Engaged new volunteers, accompani5t5, and adjudicators to strengthen future delivery.

1. Developed partnerships with local schools. music organisatlons, and venues. io. Improved visibility and engagement through the development of a new logo and through digital marketing and events. Challenges Encountered: Trophy logistics presented difficulties but were managed successfully with committee coordination. Some policies remain in draft form, although safeguarding is in place. Finalisation of policie5 is planned for the coming year.
2. Financial Review Total Income: £16,634 Total Expenditure: £7,434 Net Surplus: £9,200 At year end130 June 2025}, the charity held reserves of £9,200. A reserves policy has been adopted to maintain sufficient funds to cover three years, venue costs, ensuring long-term financial resilience. The committee are acutely aware that many of our first vear costs were reduced due to goodwill and discounts from supporters and that this may not be the case in future years. There were no significant events affecting the financial position during the year.
3. Public Benefit Statement The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17{5) of the Charities Act 2011, having due regard to the guidance published by the Charity Commission on public benefit. The Festival provides a plattorm for amateur musicians of all ages and backgrounds, particularly young people, to perform, receive adjudication, and grow in conlidence especially those from state school backgrounds who may lack performance opportunitie5.
4. Plans for Future Periods In the coming year, CCMF plans to.. Grow participation from state schools. providing free entry for school groups through free entry schemes and direct engagement with music leads. Finalise all outstanding core policies (safeguarding is already in place).

Recruit and support Section Heads with clear role descriptions. Deliver the Ely 51nfonla Masterclass and Holiday Orchestra Lunchtime Concert. Plan for a refined and shorter Celebratlon Concert in 2026. Continue developing donor relationships and applyfor additional grant funding. 8. Risk Management The trustees have considered the major risks facing the charity. In thi5 lirst year of activity, while not all policies have been linalised (with the exception of safeguarding), the trustees have attivelv managed risks by.. Referring to Charity Commlsslon guidance; Adhering to the constitution; Holding regular trustee and committee meetings. In 2025-26. the trustees will prioritise finalisin8 and publishing all key governance pollcies.

CHARITY COMMISSION FQR ENGLAND AND WALES Recelpts and payments ac¢ounts CC16a Forth• p•rlod from 03rn?J2024 To Section A Receipts and pa ments Unrestricted funds RMtrfded fund Endowmpnl funds t•11¥ rw4r•4t £ Total funds Last yoar lo tr• r￿r￿1 £ ¢0 rwvt £ A1 Rocel t• tk)n¥ti0Trs Fundtaisin 7,211J 9,431 7,203 9,431 evenl8 Sub tgtalfGross income forAR) 11.134 10,634 A2 A888t and Inve•tm•nt solos, s•8 tablo . Sub total Totalr￿OIptS 16.634 16,634 A3P ments 45 24Q 456 8IFF ￿￿[rt￿r3hiP Rentlhir& ot roow Adjudicgtofs Trav￿ and sub51sience 534 178 534 178 32 661 214 35 Prts0$1¢up511rophhys Printirylposlagelslalion Softvr8lw8bk819 ctsi¥ Tehpho Bank cha Sundry 161 214 Sub total 7,434 A4 A¥¥rt and Investment pur¢hases. IS￿ tabl•l Sub total 7.434 7,434 Net of rnceipts/(paymonts) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last yoar ond Cash fvnds th1$ yo•r end 9,200 9.2QO 9.200 9.200 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to r*¥r••t £ Restrictèd funds Endowment fund$ Categorl88 Dètail$ to nMr••i£ B1 Cashiunds Cash &1 bank 9,174 Pelly ce5h Tolalcash fimds 9,200 CCXX R1 ac¢ounl$ ISSI OK

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