Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 May 2025
Music in Ministry Trust
Charity registration number: 299513
Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF
MUSIC IN MINISTRY TRUST
CONTENTS
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 7 to 12 |
MUSIC IN MINISTRY TRUST
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees
Francis Wirgman Michael Whyatt Allen Cherry Elizabeth Whyatt
Charity Registration 299513 Number Principal Office 37 The Spinney Epsom Downs Surrey KT18 5QX Independent Examiner G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF Bankers CAF Bank 25 King's Hill Avenue King's Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
Music in Ministry Trust is a registered charity, number 299513, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The main object of the charity is the advancement of the Christian faith through the support of the music ministry of Bryn Haworth.
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Achievements and performance
Review of activities
The Trust continues with its object of the advancement of the Christian faith.
It continues to develop its work inside prisons in the UK, providing music resources and donating Bibles, books, and CD's to support the work of prison chaplaincy departments. It also works to communicate a better understanding of issues such as homelessness which can result in incarceration. The Trust produces CDs and videos in support of this work.
Financial review
Income for the year amounted to £28,427 (2024 - £40,335) and expenditure £31,440 (2024 - £42,577). The deficit of £3,013 decreased reserves brought forward with unrestricted fund balances being £13,803 (2024 - £16,816) at the year end.
The cash balance remained healthy at £11,022. We were able to give about 30% of our income to other charitable organisations working in associated fields.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, 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.
Statement of Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 27 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Francis Wirgman
......................................... Francis Wirgman Chairman and trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MUSIC IN MINISTRY TRUST
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Music in Ministry Trust for the year ended 31 May 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of Music in Ministry Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the Music in Ministry Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of Music in Ministry Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
...................................... G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF
27 September 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
| Note Unrestricted funds £ Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 28,410 Investment income 3 17 Total income 28,427 Expenditure on: Raising funds 4 407 Charitable activities 5 31,033 Total expenditure 31,440 Net expenditure (3,013) Net movement in funds (3,013) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 16,816 Total funds carried forward 11 13,803 |
Total 2025 £ 28,410 17 28,427 407 31,033 31,440 (3,013) (3,013) 16,816 13,803 |
Total 2024 £ 40,308 27 |
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| 40,335 | ||
| - 42,577 |
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| 42,577 | ||
| (2,242) | ||
| (2,242) 19,058 |
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| 16,816 |
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 5
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Current assets Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 10 Net current assets Net assets Funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds Unrestricted funds Total funds 11 |
2025 £ 3,071 3,071 106 11,022 11,128 (396) 10,732 13,803 13,803 13,803 |
2024 £ 4,095 |
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| 4,095 | ||
| 182 12,906 |
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| 13,088 (367) |
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| 12,721 | ||
| 16,816 | ||
| 16,816 | ||
| 16,816 |
The financial statements on pages 5 to 12 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 27 September 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Francis Wirgman
......................................... Francis Wirgman Chairman and trustee
The notes on pages 7 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
Music in Ministry Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Gift aid
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 (CONTINUED)
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Grant provisions
Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
| Asset class | Depreciation method and rate |
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| Fixtures and fittings | 25% reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | 25% straight line |
| Musical equipment | 25% reducing balance |
| Office equipment | 25% reducing balance |
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.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Liabilities
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.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 (CONTINUED)
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the discretion of the trustees.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted funds General £ Donations and legacies; Donations 26,726 Gift aid reclaimed 1,684 28,410 3 Investment income Unrestricted funds General £ Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits 17 4 Expenditure on raising funds a) Costs of generating donations and legacies Unrestricted funds General £ Other direct costs of generating voluntary income 407 |
Total 2025 £ 26,726 1,684 28,410 Total 2025 £ 17 Total 2025 £ 407 |
Total 2024 £ 38,362 1,946 |
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| 40,308 | ||
| Total 2024 £ 27 |
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| Total 2024 £ - |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 (CONTINUED)
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Note Ministry expenses Recording costs Tour expenses Computer, postage, printing and stationery Music equipment Bank charges Sundry expenses Independent examination Depreciation Grant funding of activities 6 |
Unrestricted funds General £ 15,135 1,276 886 3,610 - 61 209 570 1,024 8,262 31,033 |
Total 2025 £ 15,135 1,276 886 3,610 - 61 209 570 1,024 8,262 31,033 |
Total 2024 £ 13,453 15,715 634 2,377 189 62 111 510 1,441 8,085 |
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| 42,577 |
6 Grant-making
Analysis of grants
| Grants | Grants to institutions 2025 £ 2024 £ 8,262 8,085 |
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7 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 (CONTINUED)
8 Tangible fixed assets
| Fixtures and fittings £ Computer equipment £ Music equipment £ Cost At 1 June 2024 1,264 3,330 20,822 At 31 May 2025 1,264 3,330 20,822 Depreciation At 1 June 2024 1,263 3,330 16,728 Charge for the year - - 1,024 At 31 May 2025 1,263 3,330 17,752 Net book value At 31 May 2025 1 - 3,070 At 31 May 2024 1 - 4,094 9 Debtors Accrued income 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
Music equipment £ 20,822 |
Office equipment £ 251 |
Total £ 25,667 25,667 21,572 1,024 22,596 3,071 4,095 2024 £ 182 |
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| 20,822 | 251 | ||||
| 16,728 1,024 |
251 - |
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| 17,752 | 251 | ||||
| 3,070 | - | ||||
| 4,094 | - | ||||
| 2025 £ 106 2025 £ 396 |
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| 2024 £ 367 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025 (CONTINUED)
11 Funds
| 11 Funds | ||||
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| Unrestricted funds General General Funds Unrestricted funds General General Funds |
Balance at 1 June 2024 £ 16,816 Balance at 1 June 2023 £ 19,058 |
Incoming resources £ 28,427 Incoming resources £ 40,335 |
Resources expended £ (31,440) Resources expended £ (42,577) |
Balance at 31 May 2025 £ 13,803 |
| Balance at 31 May 2024 £ 16,816 |
12 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General £ 3,071 11,128 (396) 13,803 Unrestricted funds General £ 4,095 13,088 (367) 16,816 |
Total funds at 31 May 2025 £ 3,071 11,128 (396) |
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| 13,803 | ||
| Total funds at 31 May 2024 £ 4,095 13,088 (367) |
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| 16,816 |
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