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2022-03-31-accounts

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Registered number: 00979681 Charity number: 261645

WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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CONTENTS

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Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity, its Trustees and Advisers 1
Chairman's Statement 2
Trustees' Report 3 - 13
Independent Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements 14 - 17
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities 18
Consolidated Balance Sheet 19
Charity Balance Sheet 20
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 21
Notes to the Financial Statements 22 - 47

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Trustees S Hasson
D Harrington
J Rice
L Tawney
D A Tosar
J Upton MBE DL
D Danskin
Company registered
number
00979681
Charity registered
number
261645
Registered office
The Stables Theatre
Wavendon
Milton Keynes
MK17 8LU
Independent auditors
Peters Elworthy & Moore
Chartered Accountants
Salisbury House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2LA
Bankers
Metro Bank PLC
Unit E, Babbage Gate
Oakgrove
Milton Keynes
MK10 9SU
Solicitors
Dentons UKMEA LLP
The Pinnacle
170 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes
MK9 1FE

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Chairman presents the statement for the period.

The challenges faced by everyone working in the music and arts sectors as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have been well documented and form the background to this report by the Trustees.

As The Stables and its business emerged from the pandemic, the Trustees decided to extend the accounting period beginning on 1 April 2020 from 12 months to 18 months to enable us to tell the story of this challenging episode more clearly. Following this 18 month period ending on 30 September 2021 the Trustees decided to report on the basis of a 6 month period so that the end of each accounting period going forward reverts to 31 March in each year.

Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers have shown remarkable resilience in guiding The Stables through the pandemic and the period since restrictions were lifted. They have delivered and continue to deliver a programme of high quality inspirational events and education activity. I would like to pay tribute to them for enabling us to achieve so much in such difficult circumstances.

The support of our stakeholders continues to be crucial and in particular I would like to acknowledge the support we have received from Arts Council England, the Department for Culture Media & Sport and locally from Milton Keynes City Council, Milton Keynes Community Foundation and our major Festival Partners including centre:mk, My Milton Keynes and The Parks Trust. I am also extremely grateful for the contributions we have received through trusts, foundations and sponsors, and from individual donors.

I am pleased that after everything we have been through over the last 3 years we are able to present an encouraging report on our activities and our finances, although of course many challenges are presented by the prevailing economic environment.

I am grateful to my fellow Trustees for the skills and experience which they bring to all aspects of our work. The next IF: Milton Keynes International Festival will be held in July 2023 and we look forward to an exciting year.

J Rice Chairman 13 March 2023 Date:

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Charity for the period 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Wavendon Allmusic Plan was incorporated on 14 May 1970 with Memorandum and Articles of Association amended by special resolutions dated 22 March 2021 as registered at Companies House. On 6 June 2018, Wavendon Allmusic Plan was registered as a charity in England and Wales and on 17 November 1970. Exemption from using the word ''Limited'' was granted by the Registrar of Companies.

Objectives and activities

Policies and objectives

The Charity was first registered 17th November 1970 with Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 14th May 1970 to operate under the name of The Stables with the objective of: “Providing a centre of musical activity for the purposes of the promotion of education in, and appreciation of, good music of all kinds amongst persons of all ages and social backgrounds.”

This is distilled into our Vision Statement:

“To engage the widest range of people with music in all its diversity.”

Our Mission for the period covering 2020 – 2025 is:

“To enrich more people’s lives with opportunities to access, participate in and experience live music and the arts in general.”

Our organisational values underpin our work and we strive to be:

Excellent, Adventurous, Inclusive, Inspiring, Relevant, Sustainable and Dynamic.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Objectives and activities (CONTINUED)

Strategies for achieving objectives

Wavendon Allmusic Plan (WAP) was founded by Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine in 1970, with the first music performances taking place in February 1970. With the assistance of funds from the National Lottery and many other generous supporters, the Charity was able to extend and refurbish The Stables in Wavendon Milton Keynes. The 398 seat Jim Marshall auditorium opened in October 2000, followed by the development of the 80 seat Stage 2 in September 2007. In addition to an extensive concert programme of all types of music, the Charity also offers a comprehensive programme of learning and participation activity, with Stage 2 providing a platform for emerging artists. In 2010 the biennial IF: Milton Keynes International Festival was launched to a wider audience delivering a multi arts festival programme which takes place across Milton Keynes.

In the next 5 years the Charity aims to:

In order to achieve these aims the Charity will:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Objectives and activities (CONTINUED)

Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Despite the return to normal day to day activities for most, the pandemic has had a lasting impact on our sector. Continued disruption during this period to artist touring schedules and to audience confidence has been a significant factor alongside recruitment challenges exacerbated by post-pandemic inflationary pressures. Despite this, the organisation has continued to operate and deliver against our objectives.

The Stables Theatre is a registered charity and a wholly owned subsidiary of WAP. The Charity runs the venueThe Stables Theatre in Wavendon, Milton Keynes. An extensive programme of events typically features a wide range of music, theatre, film and comedy with a focus on engaging people with music. A comprehensive learning and participation programme provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to deepen their engagement with music and provide a platform for emerging artists to develop new audiences. In addition to work in the venue, the Charity produces events and projects that engage wider communities in our goals such as IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

During the period from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 we worked hard to return to ‘business as usual’ with a busy programme of activities.

The Stables Theatre

194 events were presented during the period with many postponed from their original scheduled dates due to the pandemic. Some highlights included Graham Gouldman, Albert Lee, Suzi Ruffell, The Real Thing, Mud Morganfield, Byron Wallen, Naturally 7, The BBC Big Band, Seth Lakeman, Budapest Café, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, The Shires and Reginald D Hunter.

We presented selected shows for family audiences including The Princess and The Pea written by Mike Kenny and produced by tutti frutti productions over 20 performances for the festive season; Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids and Folk Dance Remixed.

Learning, participation & creativity

Our Learning & Participation programme took a long time to recover with some workshop sessions cancelled over the period, however sessions from January to March were full or near capacity for Ukuelele, Harmonica, Blues Guitar, Saxophone, Recording, Sound Engineering, Fingerstyle Guitar and Chords Theory.

We were also invited to develop a creative weekend Festival to help support and celebrate Milton Keynes’ City Status Bid.

Over 5,000 people participated in flag making and flag movement workshops during 3 days in Middleton Hall, centre:mk. From the workshops local artists who worked on the project were invited to Kinetika Studios in Thurrock to work with the Kinetika team to transform the public’s design concepts into silk flags. 20 new silk flags were created to add to the 30 designed for the International Festival in 2021. 50 people from Milton Keynes communities were nominated to carry the flags down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant and 30 students from Arts 1 were invited to create the Thank You Dance with 7 key workers from Milton Keynes carrying large scrolls at the head of the procession.

The Stables team supported the volunteer participants in their journey to and from rehearsals and the Pageant itself.

Two young musicians were selected and embarked on the Fresh Sounds bursary scheme. The bursary scheme in partnership with the Milton Keynes Community Foundation and The Wavendon Foundation provides two £1,500 bursaries, mentoring and performance opportunities. We also supported a range of emerging artists

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Objectives and activities (CONTINUED)

with performance opportunities in our intimate Stage 2 space.

We are delighted to report that The Paradis Files chamber opera The Stables commissioned for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival opened at the South Bank Centre followed by 2 performances at The Stables and a national tour in April 2022. It was also broadcast on BBC Radio 3, and streamed online. It subsequently won the Excellence in Touring category at the UK Theatre awards. It was selected as one of the top theatre picks for 2022 by British Theatre and was shortlisted for the Best Opera Award and Award for Access at the Off West End Theatre Awards, winning the OFFIE award for Access.

The Stables also won the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Award for Culture & Arts.

Future Plans

The Trustees have taken to the opportunity to review our business plans, submitting an application for three years of funding via Arts Council England’s National Portfolio 2023-2026 and are pleased to report the offer has now been confirmed.

Plans for the International Festival in July 2023 are in progress and The Stables has been working in partnership with The Cowper and Newton museum in Olney to develop a new classical music commission to mark the 250th anniversary of the hymn Amazing Grace, written in Olney by Rev. John Newton. The text for the new work will be written by Rommi Smith, composed by Roderick Williams and performed by the Chineke ensemble. Chineke will also undertake a schools residency programme and a section of the composition will be created as a legacy piece for community choirs.

Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

The Trustees have complied with their duties under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The Trustees consider that the activities of the Charity are carried out for the public benefit and adhere to the following charitable purposes as set out by the Charity Commission in its general guidance on public benefit:

Strategic report

Achievements and performance

Main achievements of the Charity

The Trustees consider that most of the major goals set in advance of the period were achieved as described above, despite significant disruption to the activity levels due to ongoing restrictions in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Strategic report (CONTINUED)

Achievements and performance (CONTINUED)

Key performance indicators

The current period is an 6 month period whereas the 2021 comparatives are for a 18 month period.

Unrestricted Activities

The period to 31 March 2022 had Unrestricted Income of £1,716,148 with expenditure of £1,352,732 producing a net surplus on Unrestricted Activities of £363,416 (2021: Surplus £690,105).

Restricted Activities

Restricted Income of £190,404 (2021: £1,138,473) and Expenditure of £93,662 (2021: £715,710) resulted in a Restricted surplus of £96,742 (2021: £322,847).

Endowment Activities

New income source during the year from The Limb Family Endowment Fund. Amount received of £50,000.

Balance Sheet

The Unrestricted and Restricted activities referred to above resulted in the total net assets of the Group increasing by £510,158 to £5,150,931 at 31 March 2022. Of this, £2,250,499 related to Unrestricted funds, £2,850,432 to Restricted funds and £50,000 to Endowment funds.

There are currently five Restricted funds:

As before, the major assets are the property and tangible assets of the Group are depreciated over time in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy. Fixed asset expenditure amounted to £10,151 (2021: £263,607) in the period which included technical equipment enhancements and replacement furniture.

The surplus for the period together with sundry working capital movements including fixed asset investment through additions and depreciation adjustments, resulted in the net current assets increasing by £56,167 to £2,592,066. Cash balances increased by £482,073 over the previous year to close at £3,176,420.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have the objective of establishing Unrestricted reserves to allow the Group sufficient capital to implement its development plans and to ensure the Group has sufficient resilience to continue its charitable activities in the event of a sustained downturn.

Within Unrestricted Reserves there are five designated funds with a combined value of £1,231,425. Their current value and purpose are:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Strategic report (CONTINUED)

Achievements and performance (CONTINUED)

Unrestricted Reserves amounted to £2,300,499 at 31 March 2022. The Trustees consider this adequate to meet The Groups Reserves Policy objectives.

Summary

In summary, the financial position of the Group continued to stablise over the period. The resulting Unrestricted Reserves and cash positions continue to place The Stables in a position of strength to invest in the future while also providing a buffer against any adverse trading developments in a time of ongoing economic uncertainty. The reserves established over many years have enabled the Charity to be cautious but confident as activity resumed after the lockdowns and restrictions due to COVID-19. The next few years will inevitably be challenging as the economy recovers and audiences return to venues. The current inflation rates and related price rises are impacting costs across all areas of the Charity but the Trustees are confident that this will continue to be managed well, utilising reserves as necessary, seeking new income streams and opportunities to enable a resilient, innovative operation for the future.

Volunteers

In common with most charities, The Stables enjoys the support of volunteers who gave some 18,608 hours (2021: 36,635) during the period, assisting the Charity to deliver its objectives alongside staff across many areas of the organisation including administration and in the delivery of events. No financial value has been placed on the contribution of volunteers in these accounts. The Trustees are extremely grateful to all those who support the charity on a voluntary basis.

Investment policy and performance

The Trustees adopt a cautious, low risk approach to investment. Surplus cash balances are held in interest bearing bank deposit accounts and money market deposits with no exposure to the capital sum.

Financial review

Going concern

The Trustees are confident that the measures undertaken to minimise losses since March 2020 combined with the support agreed with the Charity’s major grant giving partners provide certainty for more than 12 months. The activities of the Charity continue to build back to the levels delivered before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Arts Council England has awarded funding with The Stables being retained as part of the National Portfolio until March 2026.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

The Trustees therefore have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

Principal funding

The Charity earns most of its income, but also fundraises from several sources. It receives National Portfolio Organisation funding from Arts Council England to the value of £379,223 per annum. The other major source of funding is Milton Keynes Council for specific projects such as IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

Structure, governance and management

Constitution

The Charity is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 30th September 1976 and is a registered charity number 261645.

The principal object of the Charity and the Group is “to provide a centre of musical activity for the purposes of the promotion of education in, and appreciation of, good music of all kinds amongst persons of all ages and social backgrounds".

Methods of appointment or election of Trustees

The Trustees seek to obtain a widespread of experience and appropriate skills through an open recruitment process managed by a Nominations Committee supported by the Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected by the members in a general meeting and normally serve for a period of three years, following which they may serve for a further three years.

The management of the Charity and the Group is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association.

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Structure, governance and management (CONTINUED)

Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the policies, strategic planning and organisation of the Charity. No person who is not a member of the Charity is eligible to hold office as a Trustee.

Membership of the Charity is by payment of an annual subscription set by the Charity.

Each member is liable to repay debts of the Charity up to a limit of £10 in the event of the charity being wound up.

The Trustees, listed on page 1, meet quarterly, but there are sub groups, which include non-Trustees and members of the management team, that meet more frequently to assess the operational and risk management issues and offer support to the Executive Team for specific projects. These committees which report to the board of Trustees during 2021/22 comprised:

Audit & Risk Committee which reports to the Trustees regarding their financial responsibilities and assists them in fulfilling their responsibilities including:

Nominations Committee , to advise Trustees on the recruitment of Trustees and senior posts

The Stables Theatre is a wholly owned subsidiary and charity in its own right. The Stables Theatre employs the staff, deals with operational matters and carries out the activities on behalf of WAP of running concerts at the venue with ancillary services to our customers including bar, catering, merchandise and by delivering education projects. It also manages all venue hire. Each year it receives a grant from WAP to enable it to meet the costs of doing this work. For the period to 31 March 22 this grant amounted to £194,417 (2021 £1,257,647). From 1 April 2020 The Stables Theatre is also responsible for the delivery of the IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, a multi arts festival in mainly temporary spaces in and around central Milton Keynes.

Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

New Trustees are provided with an induction which features a meeting with the Chair of the Board and with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities and legal obligations in connections with their role as a Trustee.

Pay policy for key management personnel

Senior staff salaries are determined using industry benchmarking with pay reviews conducted as part of the annual budget setting process overseen by the Board of Trustees.

The Stables Theatre has a performance related pay scheme with clear policy guidelines set by Trustees. The

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Structure, governance and management (CONTINUED)

Chairman on behalf of the Board of Trustees is responsible for approving the staff bonus payments in line with the agreed policy.

Key Management consists of the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and the Finance Director.

Financial risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity and the Group are exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity and the Group and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. The Group’s Risk Register is reviewed each quarter and updated immediately a change to risk is identified.

The risk management strategy comprises:

The major risks identified by the Trustees (and mitigation in place) currently include:

Mitigation: ACE has agreed National Portfolio Organisation funding until March 2026. Project budgets are adjusted and developed.

Mitigation: Designated funds are earmarked to provide confidence that reserves are available should an urgent need arise for repairs / renewals and a planned maintenance programme is under constant review.

Mitigation: Staff and volunteer recruitment, training and incentives are in place and reviewed regularly

Mitigation: Relationships with artists, agents and producers are continually developed through Executive and non-Executive circles, with considerable resources applied to marketing and audience development.

Mitigation: The global pandemic has highlighted the severe impact of risks outside of the control of the Charity. Reserves are designated to cope with substantial downturn in the business and relationships with stakeholders are maintained and developed to facilitate access to support in times of crisis.

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Structure, governance and management (CONTINUED)

Mitigation: The Charity draws on expert advice from external consultants on technical matters and is developing a strategy for engaging new local communities to the venue.

A key element in the management of the financial risk is the setting of a reserves policy and its regular quarterly review by Trustees.

Plans for future periods

During the coming year the Charity aims to focus on rebuilding its activities and resilience following the impact of the global pandemic:

Information on Fundraising Practices

Wavendon Allmusic Plan is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. Income comes from multiple sources including ticket income, secondary sales, philanthropy, membership, sponsorships and public funding.

Current fundraising activities include:

The Charity is committed to ensuring that its fundraising is not overly intrusive or persistent and does not put members of the public under pressure.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report including the Strategic Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under company law, the Trustees 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 Group and the Charity and of their incoming resources and application of resources, including their income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group and the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and the Charity 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 Group and the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees' Report is approved has confirmed that:

Auditors

The auditors, Peters Elworthy & Moore, have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

J Rice Chair

13 March 2023 Date:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

OPINION

We have audited the financial statements of Wavendon All Music Plan (the 'parent charitable company') and its subsidiaries (the 'group') for the period ended 31 March 2022 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Charity Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

BASIS FOR OPINION

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

OTHER INFORMATION

The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' 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, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 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 to determine whether this gives 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.

OPINION ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees' Report including the Strategic Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES

As explained more fully in the Trustees' Responsibilities Statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

AUDITORS' RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, was as follows:

We assessed the required compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our audit procedures on the related financial statement items;

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (CONTINUED)

We assessed the susceptibility of the Group’s financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:

To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we;

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to:

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.

USE OF OUR REPORT

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Kelly Bretherick (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of

Peters Elworthy & Moore Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditors Salisbury House Station Road Cambridge CB1 2LA 14 March 2023 Date:

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Note
INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS
FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investments
6
Other income
7
TOTAL INCOME AND
ENDOWMENTS
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
8
Charitable activities
9
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
NET MOVEMENT IN
FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF
FUNDS:
Total funds brought
forward
Net movement in funds
TOTAL FUNDS
CARRIED
FORWARD		 Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
555,715
1,103,558
52,691
4,184
-
1,716,148
76,816
1,275,916
1,352,732
363,416
1,887,083
363,416
2,250,499		 Restricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
157,664
-
32,740
-
-
190,404
-
93,662
93,662
96,742
2,753,690
96,742
2,850,432		 Endowment
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
50,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
-
-
-
50,000
-
50,000
50,000		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
763,379
1,103,558
85,431
4,184
-
1,956,552
76,816
1,369,578
1,446,394
510,158
4,640,773
510,158
5,150,931		 Total
funds
18 months
ending
30 September
2021
£
2,362,610
511,447
440,202
18,374
175,526
3,508,159
30,456
2,464,751
2,495,207
1,012,952
3,627,821
1,012,952
4,640,773

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period.

The notes on pages 22 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 00979681

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
15
Debtors
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
17
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS
CHARITY FUNDS
Endowment funds
18
Restricted funds
18
Unrestricted funds
18
TOTAL FUNDS		 31 March
2022
£
8,616
353,540
3,176,420
3,538,576
(946,510)		 31 March
2022
£
2,558,865
2,592,066
5,150,931
50,000
2,850,432
2,250,499
5,150,931		 30
September
2021
£
6,947
395,496
2,694,347
3,096,790
(1,065,891)		 30
September
2021
£
2,609,874
2,030,899
4,640,773
-
2,753,690
1,887,083
4,640,773

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

J Rice Chair

13 March 2023 Date:

The notes on pages 22 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 00979681

CHARITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
13
Investments
14
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
17
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds
18
Unrestricted funds
18
TOTAL FUNDS		 31 March
2022
£
173,073
2,874,542
3,047,615
(1,258,465)		 31 March
2022
£
2,301,498
4
2,301,502
1,789,150
4,090,652
2,101,222
1,989,430
4,090,652		 30
September
2021
£
258,235
2,399,940
2,658,175
(1,339,829)		 30
September
2021
£
2,338,256
4
2,338,260
1,318,346
3,656,606
2,235,354
1,421,252
3,656,606

The Charity's net movement in funds for the period was £434,046 (2021 - £316,635).

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

J Rice Chair

13 March 2023 Date:

The notes on pages 22 to 47 form part of these financial statements.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Note
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in operating activities
20
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Proceeds from sale of investments
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Receipt from donations of endowment
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS IN THE PERIOD
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
21
The notes on pages 22 to 47 form part of these financial statements		 6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
438,040
4,184
(10,151)
-
(5,967)
50,000
50,000
482,073
2,694,347
3,176,420		 18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
1,105,456
18,374
(250,248)
5,500
(226,374)
-
-
879,082
1,815,265
2,694,347

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Wavendon Allmusic Plan is a charitable company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales. Its registered office and principal place of business is The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU.

The members of the Charity are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £4 per member of the Chartity.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 BASIS OF PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Wavendon All Music Plan meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) and Consolidated Balance Sheet consolidate the financial statements of the Charity and its subsidiary undertaking. The results of the subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis.

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Financial Activities in these financial statements.

The Charity's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

2.2 GOING CONCERN

The Trustees have assessed the appropriateness of the going concern basis by reference to forecasts, budgets and the resources available.

Based on this assessment, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

There are no material uncertainties in relation to going concern.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.3 INCOME

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either the Charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the Charity has been notified of the executor's intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

Income from charitable activities includes educational programmes and box office income and other customer ancillary services. The income is recognised as received except where it must be deferred due to:

Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and to the extent the goods have been provided or on completion of the service.

2.4 EXPENDITURE

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity apportioned to charitable activities.

2.5 INTEREST RECEIVABLE

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Group; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION

Tangible fixed assets costing £5,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities incorporating Income and Expenditure Account.

Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives.

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Freehold property - 1.33% on cost
Sculpture - Not depreciated
Office furniture and equipment - 10-15% on cost
Piano - 5% on cost
Theatre equipment - 10% on cost
Bar equipment - 15% on cost
Foyer equipment - 10% on cost
Computer equipment - 33% on cost

2.7 INVESTMENTS

Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.

2.8 STOCKS

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value after making due allowance for obsolete and slow-moving stocks. Cost includes all direct costs.

2.9 DEBTORS

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

2.10 CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

2.11 LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

2.12 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Group only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

2.13 OPERATING LEASES

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

2.14 PENSIONS

The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the Group to the fund in respect of the period.

2.15 FUND ACCOUNTING

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Group and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Endowment Fund is an expendable fund. The income from the funds can be spent on the charitable purposes of the Charity or reinvested. The terms of the endowment allow the capital to be spent in accordance with the terms of the gift agreement.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Group for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

3. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
Donations
46,875
Grants
508,840
555,715
Donations
Gift aid
Grants		 Restricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
5,740
151,924
157,664
Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
99,622
1,899
1,530,801
1,632,322		 Endowment
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
50,000
-
50,000
Restricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
12,851
-
717,437
730,288		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
102,615
660,764
763,379
Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
112,473
1,899
2,248,238
2,362,610

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Box office
Front of house
Education
Other income
Box office
Front of house
Education
Other income		 Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
898,087
180,016
25,162
293
1,103,558
Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
Restricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
£
396,629
27,185
79,103
-
5,751
-
2,779
-
484,262
27,185		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
898,087
180,016
25,162
293
1,103,558
Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
423,814
79,103
5,751
2,779
511,447

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

5. INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Income from fundraising events

Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
Fundraising events
19,994
Other fundraising income
32,697
52,691
Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
Subscriptions and sundry income
8,308
Fundraising
41,816
Corporate hire
9,078
59,202		 Restricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
-
32,740
32,740
Restricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
-
381,000
-
381,000		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
19,994
65,437
85,431
Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
8,308
422,816
9,078
440,202

6. INVESTMENT INCOME

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
6 months 6 months
ending ending
31 March 31 March
2022 2022
£ £
Interest receivable 4,184 4,184

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

6. INVESTMENT INCOME (CONTINUED)

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
18 months 18 months
ending ending
30 30
September September
2021 2021
£ £
Interest receivable 18,374 18,374

7. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES

Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme		 Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
5,500
170,026
175,526		 Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
5,500
170,026
175,526

Other incoming resources includes amounts receivable under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) of £nil (2021 - £170,026) to cover salaries of furloughed staff.

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

8. EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS

FUNDRAISING TRADING EXPENSES

Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
Raising funds
76,816
FUNDRAISING TRADING EXPENSES
Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
Raising funds
30,456		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
76,816
Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
30,456

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
Box Office
1,225,994
Educational
38,262
Membership and raising funds
11,660
1,275,916
Unrestricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
Box Office
1,638,693
Educational
60,549
Membership and fundraising
49,799
1,749,041		 Restricted
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
93,662
-
-
93,662
Restricted
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
715,710
-
-
715,710		 Total
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
1,319,656
38,262
11,660
1,369,578
Total
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
2,354,403
60,549
49,799
2,464,751

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES

Box Office
Educational
Membership and raising funds
Box office
Educational
Membership and raising funds		 Activities
undertaken
directly
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
781,880
37,388
11,660
830,928
Activities
undertaken
directly
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
1,178,740
60,549
49,799
1,289,088		 Support
costs
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
537,776
874
-
538,650
Support
costs
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
1,175,663
-
-
1,175,663		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
1,319,656
38,262
11,660
1,369,578
Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
2,354,403
60,549
49,799
2,464,751

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

10. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)

ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS

Staff costs
Depreciation
Recruitment, training & development
Marketing
Infrastructure
Premises
Governance		 Total
funds
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
172,296
61,160
1,698
53,871
93,119
142,572
13,934
538,650		 Total
funds
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
469,891
155,182
3,322
55,943
209,292
257,765
24,268
1,175,663

11. AUDITORS' REMUNERATION

18 months
6 months ending
ending 30
31 March September
2022 2021
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor for the audit of the Charity's annual
accounts 17,000 20,520
Fees payable to the Charity's auditor in respect of:
Taxation compliance services - 950
Statutory accounts preparation 2,000 -

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

12. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
Contracted costs		 6 months
ending 31
March
2022
£
248,002
20,450
6,171
274,623
73,108
347,731		 18 months
ending 30
September
2021
£
667,873
52,371
17,196
737,440
124,849
862,289

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the period was 34 (2021: 33). Average headcount expressed as a full time equivalent was 15 (2021: 17).

Key management personnel are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Charity. They consist of the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and Finance Director & Deputy Chief Executive, who are also Trustees. The aggregate cost of Key Management Remuneration for the period was £68k (18 month period ending 30 September 2021: £198k) of which some are contractors. Such remuneration is permitted by the Memorandum and Articles of Association and permission granted from the Charity Commission. Remuneration for Key Management Personnel is set using industry benchmarking and overseen by the Chairman.

Pension contributions in respect of the higher paid employee in the period was £1,085 (18 month period ending 30 September 2021: £3,072).

One employee in the Charity received employee benefits between £70,000 and £80,000 per annum (18 month period ending 30 September 2021: one employee between £60,000 and £70,000).

During the period ended 31 March 2022, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2021: £NIL).

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

GROUP

COST
At 1 October 2021
Additions
At 31 March 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2021
Charge for the period
At 31 March 2022		 Freehold
property
£
5,527,614
-
5,527,614
3,222,328
36,758
3,259,086		 Sculpture
£
32,970
-
32,970
-
-
-		 Office and
theatre
equipment
£
481,564
10,151
491,715
234,437
23,799
258,236		 Bar and
foyer
equipment
£
64,590
-
64,590
60,338
603
60,941		 Computer
equipment
£
20,239
-
20,239
-
-
-		 Total
£
6,126,977
10,151
6,137,128
3,517,103
61,160
3,578,263

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (CONTINUED)

GROUP (CONTINUED)

Office and Bar and Freehold theatre foyer Computer property Sculpture equipment equipment equipment Total £ £ £ £ £ £ NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2022 2,268,528 32,970 233,479 3,649 20,239 2,558,865 At 30 September 2021 2,305,286 32,970 247,127 4,252 20,239 2,609,874

The charitable company owns the freehold theatre, known as The Stables. Under the terms of a formal agreement the subsidiary, The Stables Theatre, carries out the charitable activities of Wavendon All Music Plan in the theatre.

Freehold property depreciation includes past impairment provisions of £2,682,604

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
13.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (CONTINUED)
CHARITY
COST
At 1 October 2021
At 31 March 2022
DEPRECIATION
At 1 October 2021
Charge for the period
At 31 March 2022
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2022
At 30 September 2021		 Freehold
property
£
5,527,614
5,527,614
3,222,328
36,758
3,259,086
2,268,528
2,305,286		 Sculpture
£
32,970
32,970
-
-
-
32,970
32,970		 Total
£
5,560,584
5,560,584
3,222,328
36,758
3,259,086
2,301,498
2,338,256

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

14. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

CHARITY
COST
At 1 October 2021
AT 31 MARCH 2022		 Investments
in
subsidiary
companies
£
4
4

PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES

The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Charity:

Names Company Charity Holding Included in Included in
number registration consolidation
number
The Stables Theatre 03224226 1178665 100% Yes
The Stables Trading Limited 04008990 N/a 100% Yes
The financial results of the subsidiaries for the period were:
Names Income Expenditure Surplus/ Net assets
£ £ (Deficit) for £
the period
£
The Stables Theatre 1,507,948 1,431,835 76,113 1,060,283
The Stables Trading Limited - - - 2
STOCKS
Group
Group 30
31 March September
2022 2021
£ £
Bar and catering stocks 8,616 6,947

15. STOCKS

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

16. DEBTORS

Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 Group
31 March
2022
£
53,283
28,911
271,346
353,540		 Group
30
September
2021
£
2,776
72,423
320,297
395,496		 Charity
31 March
2022
£
-
-
173,073
173,073		 Charity
30
September
2021
£
-
1,900
256,335
258,235

17. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Trade creditors
Amounts owed to group undertakings
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
Deferred income at 1 October 2021
Resources deferred during the period
Amounts released from previous periods		 Group
31 March
2022
£
62,380
-
32,815
69,821
781,494
946,510
Group
31 March
2022
£
842,926
606,960
(842,926)
606,960		 Group
30
September
2021
£
115,557
-
35,939
75,110
839,285
1,065,891
Group
30
September
2021
£
500,790
842,926
(500,790)
842,926		 Charity
31 March
2022
£
7,176
1,229,910
10,558
-
10,821
1,258,465
Charity
31 March
2022
£
1,320
1,320
(1,320)
1,320		 Charity
30
September
2021
£
11,311
1,332,071
5,800
-
(9,353)
1,339,829
Charity
30
September
2021
£
14,175
1,320
(14,175)
1,320

Deferred income comprises Box Office receipts for future events (£563,025), education income (£1,630), grant income (£32,034) and room hires (£10,271).

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN (A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

STATEMENT OF FUNDS - CURRENT PERIOD


UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Education Support Fund
Facilities and Grounds
Sustained Downturn Fund
50th Birthday Project
New Projects and Facilities Fund
GENERAL FUNDS
General fund
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
The Limb Family Endowment Fund
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Building
Arts Council England Catalyst
Education
Small capital
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival
TOTAL OF FUNDS		 Balance at 1
October
2021
£
26,768
132,881
372,650
150,000
550,000
1,232,299
654,784
1,887,083
-
1,590,911
164,545
22,258
357,712
618,264
2,753,690
4,640,773		 Income
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,716,148
1,716,148
50,000
-
-
-
-
190,404
190,404
1,956,552		 Expenditure
£
(874)
-
-
-
-
(874)
(1,351,858)
(1,352,732)
-
(16,478)
(90)
-
(17,636)
(59,458)
(93,662)
(1,446,394)		 Balance at
31 March
2022
£
25,894
132,881
372,650
150,000
550,000
1,231,425
1,019,074
2,250,499
50,000
1,574,433
164,455
22,258
340,076
749,210
2,850,432
5,150,931

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)

Charity only unrestricted funds were £1,989,430.

Charity only restricted funds were £2,101,222, which are those disclosed above excluding £749,210 in relation to IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

18.
STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)
STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR PERIOD
Balance at
1 April 2020
£
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
DESIGNATED FUNDS
Education Support Fund
26,768
Facilities and Grounds
132,794
Sustained Downturn Fund
372,650
50th Birthday Project
150,000
New Projects and Facilities
Fund
550,000
1,232,212
GENERAL FUNDS
General fund
(35,234)
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
1,196,978
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Building
1,740,261
Arts Council England Catalyst
164,791
Education
22,258
Small capital
262,125
IF: Milton Keynes International
Festival
241,408
2,430,843
TOTAL OF FUNDS
3,627,821		 Income
£
-
87
-
-
-
87
2,369,599
2,369,686
-
-
-
141,392
997,081
1,138,473
3,508,159		 Expenditure
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,779,497)
(1,779,497)
(49,434)
(246)
-
(45,805)
(620,225)
(715,710)
(2,495,207)		 Transfers
in/out
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
99,916
99,916
(99,916)
-
-
-
-
(99,916)
-		 Balance at
30
September
2021
£
26,768
132,881
372,650
150,000
550,000
1,232,299
654,784
1,887,083
1,590,911
164,545
22,258
357,712
618,264
2,753,690
4,640,773

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)

Charity only unrestricted funds were £1,521,179.

Charity only restricted funds were £2,135,426, which are those disclosed above excluding £618,264 in relation to IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

DESIGNATED FUNDS

Education Support Fund

Designated to support bursaries and special education projects.

Facilities and Grounds

To ensure adequate long term maintenance and investment for The Stables facilities and grounds.

Sustained Downturn Fund

To cover 2 years loss of external funding plus 20% reduction in ticket income for period of 6 months, calculated annually.

Projects and Facilities Fund

Funding towards additional complementary facilities that will enable growth of the organisation.

50th Birthday Project

A contribution to new projects and facilities.

ENDOWMENT FUND

The Endowment Fund is an expendable endowment to support the Charity to achieve the following aims:

RESTRICTED FUNDS

Building

This represents accumulated funding received to date in respect of the construction of the building housing the Jim Marshall Auditorium and Stage 2, less costs of fundraising, impairment and depreciation to the value of the property. The charity is restricted in the use it can make of the building.

Arts Council England Catalyst

This represents restricted grant income less restricted expenditure awarded for capacity building and match fundraising.

Education

This represents the accumulated funds held on behalf of the Kenny Clare, Sylvia Kendrick, Dorothy Mowatt Foundation and the Pete Smith Memorial Fund. They are to be used to provide bursaries for students on WAP courses and workshops.

Small Capital

Grant funding received for renovation and environmental enhancements of the venue.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

18. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (CONTINUED)

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

Funds carried forward to future editions of the biennial international festival, to be delivered next in 2023

19. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT PERIOD

Unrestricted
funds
31 March
2022
£
Tangible fixed assets
2,558,865
Current assets
638,144
Creditors due within one year
(946,510)
TOTAL
2,250,499		 Restricted
funds
31 March
2022
£
-
2,850,432
-
2,850,432		 Endowment
funds
31 March
2022
£
-
50,000
-
50,000		 Total
funds
31 March
2022
£
2,558,865
3,538,576
(946,510)
5,150,931

ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR PERIOD

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
TOTAL		 Unrestricted
funds
30
September
2021
£
1,018,963
1,934,011
(1,065,891)
1,887,083		 Restricted
funds
30
September
2021
£
1,590,911
1,162,779
-
2,753,690		 Total
funds
30
September
2021
£
2,609,874
3,096,790
(1,065,891)
4,640,773

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WAVENDON ALL MUSIC PLAN

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING 20. ACTIVITIES

Net income for the period (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
ADJUSTMENTS FOR:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interests and rents from investments
Loss/(profit) on the sale of fixed assets
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Endowment donations
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES		 Group
6 months
ending
31 March
2022
£
510,158
61,160
(4,184)
-
(1,669)
41,956
(119,381)
(50,000)
438,040		 Group
18 months
ending
30
September
2021
£
1,012,952
141,823
(18,371)
(5,500)
407
(268,186)
242,331
-
1,105,456
21.
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash in hand
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		 Group
31 March
2022
£
3,176,420
3,176,420		 Group
30
September
2021
£
2,694,347
2,694,347

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(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

22. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT

Cash at bank and in hand At 1
October
2021
£
2,694,347
2,694,347		 Cash flows
£
482,073
482,073		 At 31 March
2022
£
3,176,420
3,176,420

23. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The charitable company has entered into an unlimited bank cross guarantee with the two subsidiary charitable companies, The Stables Theatre and The Stables Trading Limited. The year-end liability exposure is £NIL.

Arts Council England holds a fixed and floating charge over all the assets of the company.

24. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

At 31 March 2022 the Group and the Charity had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years		 Group
31 March
2022
£
3,125
9,660
12,785		 Group
30
September
2021
£
1,095
-
1,095

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

All Trustees are required to be a member of the trust with an annual cost of £5.

No transactions with related parties are disclosed for the Group entities due to the exemption available under FRS 102.

During the period, Absolutlee Accounting, a partnership which K Roberts (Trustee of Stables Theatre) controls, made sales of £37,690 (2021: £92,916) to the Stables Theatre, a subsidiary of the Group. At the year end the Stables Theatre owed £4,262 (2021: £4,071) to Absolutlee Accounting.

During the year Dame Ann Limb, Trustee, made a gift to the Charity of £50,000. This is shown within Endowment Funds (note 17).

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