THE ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 31 AUGUST 2025
Charity Number 309181
THE ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
CONTENTS PAGE Trustees Annual Report 1 Independent Examiner’s Report on the accounts 8 Receipts and Payments accounts 9
ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Charity registration number: 309181
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Abingdon Music Centre Trust was established to make music available as wide as possible within the local community for both adults and children. The Trust runs music classes and workshops throughout the year and provides opportunities for local music makers and teachers to use its premises for music making. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
To establish a centre for the performance teaching and appreciation of music to children and adults to increase their knowledge, understanding and love of music and their ability to play music to the most advanced level to which they are capable. We charge fees for our activities but keep those fees at the lowest possible levels consistent with continued solvency. The Trust runs music classes throughout the year for all age groups. We work with, schools and care homes for older people to enhance benefit to others. The Trust provides the opportunity for local music makers and teachers to use its premises for music making. The Trust worked with the community of Abingdon through contributions to events in the town and our community groups have made various public performances which have showcased our provision and provided enjoyment to the public. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trust has taken note of, and had regard for, the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission and uses it to help with its current and future planning. Benefits to the public are real, and do not harm others. Access to benefits is unrestricted within practical constraints relating to the premises used. Disabled access is available at our activities. |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Additional information
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers make an important contribution to Abingdon Music Centre; they give their time freely and we are grateful for their support. |
| Other | Not applicable |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We continue to run a variety of adult and children music classes in our local community. In July we celebrated our 50th anniversary with a public concert attended by over 250 people. This showcased our variety of music- making and was a great success in raising awareness of our work. This was also the first appearance of our new group for home- educated children, who were a great hit. Our primary project continues to thrive and this year pupils were chosen to play at a music for youth event at Birmingham Symphony Hall. They were part of The Mighty Orchestra, which is a partnership we have with other music educators in Abingdon. Our community orchestra and community choir have both seen an increase in new members and have continued to perform at community events such as the mayor’s concert and Abingdon Extravaganza. Once again, we offered and ran a start of year course for new Year Seven students to support transition and continuing instrumental playing on transfer to secondary school. |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Additional information You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable |
| Financial Review | ||
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the 31 August 2025, total reserves stood at £34,174 (2024 - £29,935), which was made up of unrestricted funds of £32,554 (2024 - £32,297) and restricted funds of £1,620 (2024 - £2,363 deficit). Unrestricted funds comprise of bank funds of £6,898 and an investment fund of £25,656. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To ensure continuity of classes and facilities general reserves are held at the level of three month’s salary costs and one year of premises commitments. Additional funds are constantly sought for the purchase and maintenance of musical instruments and equipment and for specified projects. Some funding obtained is specifically restricted to the purpose described below. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Our restricted fund at the year end related to:- • Children Fund – set up to support our work with children (minors under the age of 18 years) and the residue at 31 August 2024 amounted to £486 (2024 - £486). • Website, Community Development and Marketing – During the year, we received 2 grants for work in care homes and our 50thAnniversary Summer Concert (in Summer 2026) amounting to £1, 250 which we have used to promote these events. At 31 August 2025 £1,119 (2024 - £843). • Funds held on behalf of the Frances Kitching Trust and spent on purposes decided by the FKT Trustees (who are the same as those of Abingdon Music Centre Trust). The balance at 31 August 2025 amounted to £15 (2024 - £3,691 deficit). |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The Frances Kitching Trust fund was overdrawn by £3,691 at the start of the year. This was due to a timing delay in receiving funds. This was corrected on 18 September 2024 when a transfer to £8,000 was made into this fund. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties that the charity cannot continue as a going concern. |
Additional information
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The trusts principal funding sources in the year consisted of money received from outreach activities, grants, donations, room rental hire, workshops and classes and investment income |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The trust holds investments at 31 August 2025 totalling £25,656 (2024 - £26,730) which relates to reserve funding placed in investments with the CCLA. It is the policy of the trust to hold these surplus funds with the CCLA in order to maximise income. Sufficient funds are always readily available in order to enable the charity to achieve its objectives; the Trustees are committed to safeguarding these reserves whilst seeking any prudent performance enhancing initiatives. Investments are held at their bid market value. There were no additional investments purchased in the year. The trustees review current and funding needs on a regular basis to ensure funds held are sufficient. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The Trustees regularly review the major risks the Trust faces. Insurance and Health and Safety issues are assessed annually. |
| Other | Any surplus funds at the end of the year are retained by the trust to help further its aims. |
| Additional information | Additional information | Additional information |
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| You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: | ||
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The trusts principal funding sources in the year consisted of money received from outreach activities, grants, donations, room rental hire, workshops and classes and investment income |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The trust holds investments at 31 August 2025 totalling £25,656 (2024 - £26,730) which relates to reserve funding placed in investments with the CCLA. It is the policy of the trust to hold these surplus funds with the CCLA in order to maximise income. Sufficient funds are always readily available in order to enable the charity to achieve its objectives; the Trustees are committed to safeguarding these reserves whilst seeking any prudent performance enhancing initiatives. Investments are held at their bid market value. There were no additional investments purchased in the year. The trustees review current and funding needs on a regular basis to ensure funds held are sufficient. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The Trustees regularly review the major risks the Trust faces. Insurance and Health and Safety issues are assessed annually. |
| Other | Any surplus funds at the end of the year are retained by the trust to help further its aims. |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Declaration of Trust dated 1 October 1973, as varied by scheme of 5 June 2001, as amended 16 June 2015, as amended 7 February 2019. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The Trust is an unincorporated organisation. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Nominated by existing Trustees having consideration of relevant experience, interests, skills and likely contribution following discussion with nominee. |
| Additional information You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | A Trustee is nominated to act in the event of child safeguarding concerns and to make referrals to the local authority's child protection team. Where relevant all Trustees and teaching staff are DBS checked. Potential new Trustees are identified and have a conversation with the Chair to explain the post and give the incoming trustee an opportunity to assess the post. This is followed by attendance at the next Trustees’ meeting and agreement of the appointment, subject to completion of formal paperwork which includes our code of practice and other relevant matters including conflict of interest and the gathering of references. Induction, training and support are undertaken by the Chair together with other trustees as needed. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Not applicable |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The trustees of Abingdon Centre Music Trust are also common trustee of The Frances Kitching Trust. Support in the year amounted to £17,558 (2024: £8,426) and expenditure in the year amounted to £13,568 (2024: £13,157). The balance on the fund at the year end date was £15(2024: deficit £3,691). |
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| Other | All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or benefits. Expenses maybepaid. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Abingdon Music Centre Trust |
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| Other name the charityuses | AMCT |
| Registered charitynumber | 309181 |
| Charity’s principal address | Larkmead School, Faringdon Road Abingdon-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX14 1RF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amena HASSANALI- SUTTON |
Chair until 31.10.25 | |||
| Jim HINES | ||||
| Rosemary BRUCE | Resigned 23.2.25 | |||
| David RIDDLE | ||||
| Anne NEWTON | Chair from 1.11.25 | |||
| Jonathan Mark BENTLEY |
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| Lucy Emma WEBBER | ||||
| Sandra Anne WALLIS | Appointed 21.10.24 | |||
| Heather Macey | Appointed 22.5.25 | |||
| Sandra Anne Wallis |
Appointed 21.10.24 |
Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of adviser |
Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Examiners |
Vineyard Accountants Ltd |
5 The Chambers, Vineyard, Abingdon-on-Thames, OX14 3PX |
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ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Other information
No remuneration was paid to trustees in this or the previous year. No expenses were claimed by trustees in this or the previous year. Donations from trustees amounted to £1,089 from 5 trustees (2024 - £2,036 from 5 trustees).
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| MRS A NEWTON | J N HINES | |
CHAIR |
TRUSTEE | |
| 21 May 2026 | ||
| 21 May 2026 |
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THE ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ members The Abingdon Music Centre Trust of On accounts for the year ended[31 August 2025 ] Set out on pages 9 and 10
Charity no (if any) 309181
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the 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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come examiner's to my attention. statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above trust for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Responsibilities As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the and basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
| Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualification: Address: |
9 June 2026 | |
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| Ashley Poyton | ||
| FCCA | ||
| Vineyard Accountants Ltd | ||
| 5 The Chambers, Vineyard, Abingdon-on-Thames, OX14 3PX |
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Charity No 309181
THE ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted funds
to the nearest £
Restricted funds
Endowment funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
Total funds Last year
to the nearest £ to the nearest £
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Board exam fees | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Adult & school age class fees | 45,569 | - | - | 45,569 | 36,904 | ||||
| Pre school & workshopfees | 5,384 | - | - | 5,384 | 6,731 | ||||
| Music, tapes, books & CD's sold | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Room rentals | 1,021 | - | - | 1,021 | 1,087 | ||||
| Sundryreceipts & refreshments | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Donations andgrants | 2,287 | 1,250 | - | 3,537 | 5,123 | ||||
| Investment income | 846 | - | - | 846 | 962 | ||||
| Frances KitchingTrust | - | 17,558 | - | 17,558 | 8,426 | ||||
| Outreach | 6,337 | - | - | 6,337 | 2,727 | ||||
| CommunityPerformances | 800 | - | - | 800 | 125 | ||||
| Memberships | 2,995 | - | - | 2,995 | 3,219 | ||||
| - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Sub total | 65,239 | 18,808 | - | 84,047 | 65,304 | ||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, etc. | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
| **Total receipts ** | 65,239 | 18,808 | - | 84,047 | 65,304 | ||||
| A3 Payments |
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||
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| Associated Board Fees | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Tuition fees | 26,198 | - | - | 26,198 | 21,213 | ||||||
| Musical instruments & equipment | 1,317 | - | - | 1,317 | 1,245 | ||||||
| Music, tapes, books and CD's | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Miscellaneous expenses & materials | 2,962 | - | - | 2,962 | 2,624 | ||||||
| Office & administration expenses | 768 | 973 | - | 1,741 | 1,306 | ||||||
| Rent, rates & room hire | 8,624 | - | - | 8,624 | 7,946 | ||||||
| Cleaning | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Staff salaries | 22,213 | - | - | 22,213 | 22,369 | ||||||
| Accountancyfees | 714 | - | - | 714 | 684 | ||||||
| Insurance | 1,042 | - | - | 1,042 | 970 | ||||||
| Frances KitchingTrust | - | 13,852 | - | 13,852 | 13,157 | ||||||
| Memberships | 69 | - | - | 69 | 41 | ||||||
| **Sub total ** | 63,907 | 14,825 | - | 78,732 | 71,555 | ||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, | etc. | - | - | - | |||||||
| Total payments | 63,907 | 14,825 | - | 78,732 | 71,555 | ||||||
| **Net of receipts/(payments) ** | 1,332 | 3,983 | - | 5,315 | (6,251) | ||||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | 5,566 | (2,363) | - | 3,203 | 9,456 | ||||||
| **Cash funds this year end ** | 6,898 | 1,620 | - | 8,518 | 3,205 |
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THE ABINGDON MUSIC CENTRE TRUST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
| Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period | |
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| Categories B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) B1 Cash funds Petty cash NatWest current account CAF Bank current account Signature CAF Gold deposit account Details Vineyard Accountants Ltd Details Details Total cash funds Details Details CCLA Investment Fund |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 62 - 404 4,266 - 2,166 1,620 6,898 1,620 - Unrestricted f nds Restricted f nds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted 750 - - Print Name MRS A NEWTON J N HINES |
Restricted funds to nearest £ |
Endowment funds to nearest £ |
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| - | - | |||
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| 1,620 | - | |||
| 1,620 | - | |||
| Endowment f nds to nearest £ |
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| - | ||||
| - | ||||
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| Current value (optional) |
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| 25,656 | ||||
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| MRS A NEWTON | 21-May-26 | |||
| J N HINES | 21-May-26 |
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