2024-09-30-accounts - North London Symphony Orchestra

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Section A

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date 1 October 2023 30 September 2024 From To

Reference and administration details

Charity name North London Symphony Orchestra Other names charity is known by NLSO Registered charity number (if any) 283455 Charity's principal address 14 Rectory Gardens London Postcode N8 7PJ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Pauline Stockman	Chairman
Michael Henderson	Treasurer
Caroline Soresby	Secretary
Denise Burns
Dominic Wells
William Attwell		1/10/23 – 6/11/23
Sheila Wallace
Kate Ryle
Lysander Tennant
Raissa Harvey		6/11/23 – 30/09/24

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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution adopted on 8 June 1981, amended on 6 March 1995 Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution)

Unincorporated Association How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually by election of the Trustee selection methods members at the Annual General Meeting held in November. (eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;

Membership of the orchestra is open to all adults subject to an informal audition process. The trustees oversee the day-to-day running of the orchestra. The trustees seek the views of members, usually on an annual basis, as to the choices of the music to be played and other aspects of the life of the orchestra. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.

Membership numbers vary from time to time and range from around 60 to 70. Extra players (including percussion and harp if required) are brought in for specific concerts as needed.

relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

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To educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

	To educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	The orchestra prepares for and presents concerts of a varied nature in the North London area. Repertoire for the concerts is chosen by the Trustees in discussion with the conductor, and after soliciting views from members. The aim is to choose programmes which are interesting, varied, and challenging to members. Through professionally led rehearsals and concerts, the orchestra seeks to develop players' musical skills, and confidence in orchestral playing, and knowledge of music. Programmes are chosen also to be instructive and entertaining to our public audiences, extending their knowledge of orchestral music repertoire wherever possible. The orchestra seeks to engage a concerto soloist (generally for each programme) who is either an up-and-coming or established professional soloist. This gives members an excellent opportunity to develop and practice skills in accompanying soloists in performance at a high level. The orchestra presents at least three concerts per year, each one preceded by 9 weekly rehearsals. The orchestra is conducted by a professional conductor, and led by a professional violinist. Full rehearsals are led by a professional conductor, and the sectional rehearsals are led either by the conductor or leader (for strings) and a professional coach or other music professional (for woodwind and brass). The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission where relevant, when making decisions regarding the above activities, in order to ensure that these activities continue to further the orchestra's objects and provide benefit to the public.

To educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art
and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities

Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

The orchestra prepares for and presents concerts of a varied nature in
the North London area. Repertoire for the concerts is chosen by the
Trustees in discussion with the conductor, and after soliciting views from
members. The aim is to choose programmes which are interesting,
varied, and challenging to members. Through professionally led
rehearsals and concerts, the orchestra seeks to develop players' musical
skills, and confidence in orchestral playing, and knowledge of music.
Programmes are chosen also to be instructive and entertaining to our
public audiences, extending their knowledge of orchestral music
repertoire wherever possible. The orchestra seeks to engage a concerto
soloist (generally for each programme) who is either an up-and-coming or
established professional soloist. This gives members an excellent
opportunity to develop and practice skills in accompanying soloists in
performance at a high level.
The orchestra presents at least three concerts per year, each one
preceded by 9 weekly rehearsals.
The orchestra is conducted by a professional conductor, and led by a
professional violinist. Full rehearsals are led by a professional
conductor, and the sectional rehearsals are led either by the conductor or
leader (for strings) and a professional coach or other music professional
(for woodwind and brass).
The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the guidance on public
benefit issued by the Charity Commission where relevant, when making
decisions regarding the above activities, in order to ensure that these
activities continue to further the orchestra's objects and provide benefit to
the public.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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The trustees would like to thank the following who greatly support the orchestra each year:

Our patrons, many of whom are long-standing, and who give generous financial contributions to the orchestra.
Our supportive audiences, many of whom have been long-time attendees of our concerts.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
The relatives and friends of trustees and members who give of their time freely to assist in the preparations for concerts and volunteer on concert days.
Volunteers from the venues where we present concerts for their time and assistance on concert days, including our regular venue at St James Church in Muswell Hill.
contribution made by volunteers.

Section D Achievements and performance

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Section D Achievements and performance

We prepared for and presented three concerts in our regular concert Summary of the main programme: achievements of the charity during the year Autumn: The programme featured Berlioz: “Le Corsaire” overture; Barber: Violin Concerto (soloist: Aki Blendis) and Bruckner: Symphony no. 6. The concert took place at St John’s Church, Friern Barnet. Spring: The programme featured Milhaud: Le Boeuf sur le Toit; Shostakovich: Cello Concerto (soloist: Ariana Kashefi) and Dvorak: Symphony no.9. The concert took place at St James Church, Muswell Hill. Summer: The programme featured Mozart: La Clemenza di Tito overture, Walton: Violin Concerto (soloist: Eunsley Park) and Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique. The concert took place at St James Church, Muswell Hill. All concerts were well attended and well received. The year included a number of challenging pieces that the orchestra had not performed before including the Bruckner, Milhaud and Walton. However, these challenges were met with enthusiasm and the Trustees feel that this was a very successful year musically for the orchestra.

In addition to the main concerts listed above, the orchestra was also involved in other events. In February we presented an informal chamber music concert at our rehearsal venue, the Union Church and Community Centre in Crouch End. This concert featured various chamber groups drawn from members of the orchestra. Three chamber groups also performed as part of the Crouch End Festival. And in September we held a special rehearsal in which members of the orchestra were invited to play solo pieces and movements from concertos, accompanied by the orchestra.

The Trustees feel that the quality of orchestral performance has continued to increase over the year. Also, feedback given as part of the annual member survey has shown a high level of satisfaction from members as to the programmes being chosen, and other matters concerning the operation and management of the orchestra. The membership of the orchestra remained strong with all string sections at or near capacity, full woodwind and horn sections and a nearly full brass section. The presence of such a full orchestra helped to enable productive and successful rehearsals, and the increased subscription income from members, coupled with a reduced requirement to bring in extra players for concerts, contributed to another good outcome financially.

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Section E Financial review The orcheslra aims to mainlain a reserve of at least £9000 to ¢over the operating costs of putting on a concert. including rehearsals. Membership subs¢riplion$ and lickel prices are reviewed regularfy in Ihe light of operating costs to ensure adequate reserves. Brfef statement ol tho charity's poll¢y on reserrf88 Details of any funds materlally In deflclt tThere are no funds in deficil.] Furth•r financlal revlow d•tai18 (Optlonal informatlon) You may choose to include In August 2018 th8 orchestra received a bequest of £15,000 from the will additional information, where of Dr Vivian Moses, a long-time patron and supporter of the orchestra. relevant aboul: During the period of this report. the Trustèes continued to develop plans the charity's principal lo use the bequest for purposes beneficial lo the development of the sources of funds (including orchestra and its activities. any fvndraising)- how expenditure has supported the key objectwes of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration Tho trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Slgned on behalf of the charfty's trust808 Slgnature(sl Full namels) Posltion (eg Secretary. Chalr. et¢) 14ickft6L It£¥JDERSoPJ Date 21. 07. 2015 TAR March 2012

NORTH LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTIIA STATEMENT ol RECEIPTS and PAYMÉNTS f¢)r p•rlod l O¢tob•r 2023 to 30 S•pt•mb•r 2024 RECEIPT8 PAYMENT8 202 2022YIJ 2022123 Conwtlnwng Cowert Exp•ne 2,098.81 2,952.94 2.741.13 124.58 2.411.98 2,765.27 3,407.44 215.23 3.144.83 4,078.65 4.835.71 115.62 3,473.34 4.251.49 4.842 17 9).82 Juretsxert blrnhlp 8ub•crfpiiorollnc•rty) 13,578. 12,741.C Rohoarults Profes8bX81 Union CIvJrthlHItO URC 8,486.00 2.430.50 7218.75 2,452.00 Donthrts IlrtludlNJ so1¢ 852.80 ID).37 65.00 8uLEcwvJ) 652.68 8.32 TJX r8g•yrnentyiGIftAkJ) 3.332.57 3,230.12 Sdo eve mush11r¢a$O 2022-23coslel refre8hmen product Co. registrèbffits8 Refund SDk)paymént 159.35 247.15 71.00 P•tror Sclwm• 1,850.82 2,320.B4 1.¢XQ.00 MIs¢Jar0S GryirKJ &%17 610.77 17.01 Bk ce$ MHFGA subSGriFIJ'L 83.75 25.00 80.00 62rKI 2&C 207.0) 18.50 GHt toFthotogiap 2021.22 ctyue TOTAL 27.940.#5 TOTAL 25.48524 SwplwlLag9 2,001.28 4M71.76 BANK RECONCILATION: CASH al Bank at 11)dober3J23 SuffjAu5 frcTh 5easoi 202>24 CASH •t8ank •t30 S•ptombTrr 2024 21283.67 2.80128 26,084.9J STATEMENT OF ASSETS and LIABILITIES as at 30 Se Cash at bank: £26.084.95 Other Mon•tary Asy•ts: None In¥•stm•nt A¥¥•ts: None A810ts rfrta1n for NLSIYS own uw: Double bass + Mver, sheèt music, backuig Cards. musSc stands, Ilghting. Llabllitl•¥: None sIgn on bghalf of all the Trustees: Date.. L%.0Th 202 Michael Henderson, Treasurer NOTE.. All amounts l) the Statement of ReIpts 8nd Payments, and In the SlJt•metht olAs$•ts #nd Lkibililies, reLg19 to Unresfficted Ftsnd$ IfuThJs whith the trusle8s are ablg to spend al thelr d15ftrtkn lor anyof Ihe tharttys PUfP)ses1.

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Il Sectlon A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl membernof fvJD<H LONDOW sym ef+oAJy ORC FfrESfv1 On accounts for the year ended 3(m4 sEÉfEM8<£ 2 02+ Charfty no (If any) Ig3455 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended Responslbilities and As the tharity trustees of the Trust, you a responsible for the weparatsn basis of report of the accounts in accordance wth the requirements of the CharrtS Ad 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accourts carrd out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Chanty ComrnissK)n under section 145(5)(b) of the Ad. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention ) in Connecti wrth the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: accountiryJ records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not aCCd the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connedi with the examination to attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be aChed. . Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not appty. Date: Independent examiner's statement Slgned: Name: bs Relevant professlonal qualfflcatlon(s) or body (If any): fvJ/A Address: ortp eG IER October 2018