AVON VALLEY CONCERTS (Charity Registration Number.. 2899191 Heronbrook, 41 Green Lane, Fordingbridge, SP6 IHU ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 CHAIRMAN OF TRUSTEES Mr Barrie Knight White Barn Wood End Road Crow Ringwood BH24 3DG BANKERS Natwest Bank PIC 11 High Street Ringwood BH24 IBA INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Hilary Williams 2 Emerald Close, Ashley Heath Ringwood, BH24 2EW
AVON VALLEY CONCERT5 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 Background Avon Valley Concerts was formed in 1983. Its original constitution was adopted on 23 September in that year and registered with the Charity Commission on 8 August 1984. Objects of the Charitv To promote, improve, develop and maintain public interest in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the Society through its committee shall determine from time to time. Area of Operation Within the local area of the New Forest and Avon Valley in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire. Trustees The Trustees who held office during the year ended 30 April 2025 were.. Canon John Turpin Barrie Knight Angela Cox Eileen Lattimer Valerie Lee Robert Maddock Verity Ruecker Roger Bettle G ill Bettle Lynne Pearson John Radford Chairman Chairman Secretary Treasurer Treasurer Programme Secretarv Publicitv Died in office 29 June 2024 Appointed 22 August 2024 Resigned 29 July 2024 Appointed 22 August 2024 President Leon Mccawley became President of the Society in july 2013 and has continued in office. We appreciate hi5 interest in the Society and thank him both for his performances and for his suggestions, especially in recommending artists.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 The start of the 2024-2025 season was tinged with sadness. Canon john Turpin had been Chairman for 24 years. He brought knowledge. enthusiasm and love of music for the people of Ringwood. Fordingbrid8e and the wider Avon Valley to share. He was always excited to introduce a variety of good classical music performed by professional and, often internationally acclaimed, musicians. His death in June 2024 meant he missed this 40" Anniversary season of Avon Valley Concerts IAVCI- We are SD thankful for the enormous contribution he gave to us and he is sorely missed. To mark the importance of the season, a high-quality anniversary ceSebration programme publicising each concert was produced. We thank the individuals, companies and authorities who contributed io the publication. The Committee has decided to produce a similar booklet for the 2025-2026 season. With uncertainty in the National financi315ituation and likely cutbacks on grants and support for arts in general the Committee were seeking imaginative ways of promoting AVC- particularly to encourage young people, to promote membership and achieve high attendances at all concert5. It was with enormous gratitude that we received a Eenerous legacy from a long-term member who had enjoyed AVC so much. The genero51ty of the donor will ensure the future for some time to come and allow us to continue to invite the high standard of professional musicians to which we are accustomed. We do of course still require funds to cover expenses and are confident that good attendance5 will continue at affordable ticket prices. The season of six concerts began in the Uniled Reform Church in Fordingbridge on Friday Il, October 2024, and Yuzhang Li played music by Mozart, Liszt. Ravel, Brahms and Rachmaninoff. A full house enjoyed a wonderful performance by this young talented Chinese pianist who plays extensively in Europe and Asia. This was the first concert using a piano provided by Venables of Ringwood. We are thankful to know that this could be available in the future. An unusual trio of Flute, Harp and Viola entertained us in November. Anna Pyne, Eluned Pierce had played for AVC before 3nd they were joined by Miguel Rodriguez - 311 members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Another ensemble- the Gould Piano Trio- made their seventh visit to AVC in early December and did not disappoint in any way. Their exquisite musicianship enthralled an enthus13Stic audience and pèrticularly entertained us by introducing two lesser known composers H Marschner and Helen Grime. The first concert of 2025 wa5 on Valentine's Day, 14, February. We were privileged to hear The Engegard Quartet who are one of Norway's most SOUEht-after ensembles. Their bold, fresh interpretations of the classical repertoire combined with deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots has attracted international acclaim. The concert was dedicated to remembering Canon John Turpin. The Kammerphilharmonie Europa chamber Ensemble of nine players had transport problems on the day of their concert on 7" March and arrived over half an hour late. The full house audience was informed of a frantic text message to the Committee, confirming they were on their way, and decided to stay and hear them. Without any warming up time the musicians played a shortened programme with incredible skill and emotion that left everyone feeling astounded and s3t15fied.
The season will conclude with an exhilarating performance by our President Pianist Leon Mccawley who is always guaranteed to play beautifully. We are thankful to him for hi5 continued support. There will also be a final celebration with bubbly refreshments for all after the concert. It is a pleasLJre to report that all concert5 this season have been well supported and attendances are very encourèging. Unfortunately, the United Reformed Church in Fordingbridge closed in February so that all concerts except the first were held at the Trinity Church, Ringwood. The Committee is lookii)g to find a 5Ultable venue to replace the Fordingbridge Church and we are hopeful that somewhere will be found. To conclude this report, I would like to thank sincerely each and every member of the Committee. I wa5 appointed in August 2024 and it has been a privilege to follow on from Canon Turpin. I would like to acknowledge with thanks the input to AVC of Eileen Lattimer who retired from the committee in August after serving as treasurer for nine years. 1t would not have been possible without the commitment, skill, experience and effort from every member of the Committee. Secretarial, Publicity, Treasury, Programme planning, Hospitality, Refreshments, Raffle5 and the rest all take up time- thank you all. We have a150 been fortunate to recruit two new members who have brought ideas and expertise to help keep us fresh. I Suggest that this 40, Anniversary Season has been very successful I Thanks, too, to sponsors and voluntary helpers and of course particularly lo members, patrons and all who have come to any of the concerts. Barrie Knight Chairman
AVON VALLEY CONCERTS (Charity Registration Number: 289919} INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 I report on the f inancial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 April 2025 set out on pages 5 to 7 RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is desirable. It is my responsibility to.. examine the financial statements under section 145 of the Charities Act- to follow the procedure5 laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 14515llbl of the Charities Act,. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention, which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements-. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met. 2 Emerald Close, Ashley Heath Ringwood, BH24 2EW Hilary Williams Date:
AVON VALLEY CONCERTS RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2024 RECEIPTS Patrons and Imembers 2,640 2,541 Grants, Donations & Legacie5 29,285 3,592 Ticket sales 5,886 6,630 Misc concert sales 1.189 1,474 Advertising income 245 Investment Income 361 99 TOTAL RECEIPTS 39.606 14.336 PAYMENTS Fees paid to Artists 6.775 5,850 Artists, travel costs 80 Hire of instruments & Venues 1,686 2,547 Publicity 3,439 1.450 Administration 1,442 1,106 TOTAL PAYMENTS 13.342 11.033 NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR 26,264 3,303 Cash funds at start of year 10,665 7,362 CASH FUNDS AT END OF YEAR 36,929 10,665
AVON VALLEY CONCERTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT 30 APRIL 2025 Unrestricted Fund5 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2024 CASH FUNDS COIF Charities Deposit Funds 2,000 Nat West bank 36,810 8,546 Petty Cash 119 119 TOTAL CASH 36,929 10,665 Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by.. Chairman, Mr Barrie Knight Date:
AVON VALLEY CONCERTS SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES- YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 RECEIPTS NOTES 2025 2024 Grants and Donations Hampshire County Councillor Ringwood Town Council Sundry Donations Legacy Total 2.500 250 842 250 201 28,834 29,285 3,592 Miscellaneous Concert Sales Refreshments Raffles Programmes Total 631 292 266 1,189 804 330 340 1,474 COSTS Hire of Instruments & Venues Piano Hire, transport and tuning Venues Total 1,180 506 1,686 2.169 378 2,547 Publicity Brochures & Posters Advertisements Total 2,878 561 3,439 1,450 1.450 Administration Making Music membership/PR Tickets Refreshments Miscellaneous Total 549 91 297 505 1.442 630 90 181 205 1,106