## **Annual Report** 

## **&** 

## **Financial Accounts 2023-24** 

Wiltshire Rural Music 

113 Gloucester Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0AE 

www.wiltshireruralmusic.co.uk 

www.facebook.com/wiltsruralmusic www.instagram.com/wiltsruralmusic 

Registered Charity No : 309496 

Registered Company in England & Wales No : 835252 

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## Contents 

Page 

2. History of Wiltshire Rural Music 

3. Mission and Objectives 

3. Our Values 

3. Overview of our activities 

6. The Team and our Hub 

8. Fundraising and Partners 

10. Chairman’s Report 

13. Financial Report 

## **History of Wiltshire Rural Music** 

Wiltshire Rural Music is an independent charity set up in 1933 to provide music (singing and instrumental) lessons to school children in Wiltshire and lead music/choral performances in rural communities in an age when far more people played and sang. The educational element changed in 1979 when the Local Education Authority formally took responsibility for school music. 

Now, Wiltshire Rural Music brings the joy of professional live music performances and music making to isolated/marginalised communities (both as a result of rural isolation and societal isolation) and to people on low incomes across Wiltshire. 

We want to ensure that live music of all kinds, but especially classical and acoustic, continues to be learnt and heard in a modern world where even whistling is hardly heard. Ear-buds can provide continuous streamed music – but take away the shared community provided by live performance. 

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## **Our Mission and Objectives** 

We believe everyone in Wiltshire should have the opportunity to discover, explore and engage with music-making. We provide music for all stages of life - from the early years to retirement, and everything in between. Through our rural outreach programmes, ( _Keep Music In Mind, Musical Lunch Club, Rural Recitals),_ we will enable Wiltshire’s remote and isolated communities to access participatory music-making opportunities on their doorstep, offering them a social outlet when they 

need it most. We will support and encourage people of all ages to progress their musical learning through our Bursaries and Awards programmes. From our building, we will provide an inspiring space for our local community in Trowbridge, where music can be made, appreciated and celebrated. 

## **Our Values** 

- Music is for everyone and there should be no barriers to participation. 

- Working in collaboration with individuals and communities to provide bespoke opportunities to meet their needs, interests and ambitions. 

- To support, encourage and nurture all forms of music-making. Music is for the mind, the soul and the body. 

- Support any and all efforts to use music to aid with health and wellbeing, both mental and physical, regardless of age, race, gender or ability. 

- Making music should be inclusive and diverse, open and accessible to all. 

- To support lifelong musical learning. 

- To bring music and social activity to isolated individuals and groups within rural villages and towns. 

- To enrich the lives of Wiltshire residents 

## **Overview of our activities** 

## **Hear Our Song – November 2023** 

Funded with thanks by the Walter Guinness Charitable Trust. Hear Our Song was a song writing workshop for 6-10 year olds, lead by local songwriter Felicity Courage and in partnership with Voices For Life - a children’s singing workshop charity based in Bath and Trowbridge. The children, from Christchurch School and the Home Education Community, attended sessions whereby they learnt the basics of songwriting, including phrasing and rhyming. In total, 64 under 10s took part in the workshops and the project culminated in a live 

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performance of their fantastic compositions at Wiltshire Music Centre in front of 200 people, accompanied by a live band. The songs written can be heard here: https://wiltshireruralmusic.bandcamp.com/album/hear-our-song 

## **Keep Music in Mind – Ongoing** 

An ongoing project whereby WRM sends professional musicians into Care Homes and Memory Cafes throughout Wiltshire, providing live music to enrich and inspire those who attend. Music has been proven to unlock memories and boost wellbeing in Alzheimer’s patients and the results speak for themselves. A sleepy care home lounge is transformed into tapping toes and broad grins once the music starts. Keep Music in Mind has brought violinists, singers, clarinettists and piano players into homes and cafes on occasions per year, bringing smiles to an average of 15 people every time. In a 12 month period we have visited care homes and memory cafes in Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon, Chippenham, Warminster, Swindon and Downton. 

## **Musical Lunch Club – Fortnightly** 

Funded with thanks by Wiltshire Community Foundation, the Musical Lunch Clubs run from February 2024 – February 2026. Based at our Gloucester Road hub, we welcome over 65s from the local community for an hour of singalongs, musical memory games and live performance, followed by a simple lunch. The aim is to target those craving social interaction, providing them with a reason to leave the house and the opportunity to make friends whilst enjoying music from professional artists. 

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## **Tune@Noon - monthly** 

On the 2[nd] Wednesday of the month we open our doors to the local music lovers for our monthly Tune@Noon – an hour’s concert for £5, which includes unlimited coffee and cake. We have enjoyed sets from violinist Sue Lord, cellist Kate Robey, Doves Peace Choir and Drum Together. Our audiences have grown since covid dissipated as we now expect 35-40 through the door every month, bringing an average of £120 back into the charity’s pockets. 

## **Liz Lawrence Award** 

An annual invite for applications from young musicians heading off to study music at further education. The Liz Lawrence Award is a £1,000 prize for one 17-18 year old who has shown skill and promise in their musical discipline. After an informal audition, the winner is presented with a cheque as well as the opportunity to curate their \7 Ls a own winner’s concert the following summer. The concerts are a showcase of their talent as well as the chance to collaborate with musical friends and colleagues in a one off performance celebrating THEM, all with the support of WRM. Previous winners have played at Longleat House, Edington Priory and Wiltshire Music Centre. The 2023 winner is jazz pianist Thomas Sladden from Malemesbury who’s concert is in July at Wiltshire Music Centre. 

## **Instrument Hire** 

We have a huge range of classical and acoustic instruments available for hire in varying sizes. We offer these instruments on a daily or quarterly basis for more permanent learners, particularly giving younger learners the opportunity to try out an instrument, alleviating the expense of buying an instrument for just a trial period. We supported 6 adults and 23 young students over the course of the year with this service. ABRSM runs their termly exams from our centre too, with a team of volunteers, appointed by WRM, stewarding for a period of 3/4 days. We welcome, no average, 50 students per session over three terms of the year. So that’s 150 nervous candidates who are welcomed by our kind stewards on the day of their exam. 

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## **Bursaries** 

Wiltshire Rural Music provides bursaries and financial assistance for musical families who may need help with music tuition and related expenses. This is available to all children and adults residing in Wiltshire. Funding meetings take place on a termly basis and students are assessed regularly to keep WRM in the loop with their learning and progress. 

|**Age Ranges**|**No of**<br>**bursaries**<br>**awarded**|
|---|---|
|6 - 8 Years|3|
|9 - 11 Years|5|
|12 - 14 Years|7|
|15 - 18 Years|2|
|18 Years +|1|



## **The Team** 

Trustees: - 

|Peggy Snell|-|Chairman|
|---|---|---|
|Graham Coatman|-|Vice Chairman|
|Sheila Parker|-|Treasurer|
|Amanda Bayley|-||
|Doug Benson|-|Bursaries|
|Emma Davies|-||
|Ian Thorn|-|Wiltshire Council Representative|
|Lorna Watchman|-||
|Phil Springate|-|Bursaries, Liz Lawrence Award|
|Trevor Carbin|-||
|Vernon Hitchman|-|Health & Safety|



Staff (Part-time): - 

- Creative Director, Safeguarding Lead Fundraiser - Administrator - Volunteers: - 

Daisy Chapman Rachael Holtom Sue Dawson 

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- 4 (Musical Lunch Club) 

- 7 (Exam Stewards) 

- 2 (leaders self-run groups) 

- 2 (Events) 18 (T@N) = 33 Volunteers 

Members: - 

## 129 Members (52 Paid up members) 

## **Our Hub** 

113 Gloucester Road in Trowbridge is a vibrant and busy venue, where ensembles rehearse, individuals teach and practice and young people learn. As well as our WRM ensembles (Saturday Orchestra, Ebonite Clarinet Choir, String-A-long, Singing Mamas, String Ensemble), the venue is also home to our monthly Tune@Noon events, at which local musicians perform an hour-long concert to WRM members and the general public. Our hub is also often hired by external groups such as, the Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music for the Trowbridge area exam hub (3 times per year), Wiltshire Young Musicians for their weekly Trowbridge Junior String group, Doves singing choir, a flute choir, plus individuals for private hire. 

## Breakdown of Members / Activity Participation 

|**2023/24**|Average<br>Attendees|Sessions|Total<br>Reach|Additional Notes|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Keep Music in Mind**|15|27|405||
|**Bursaries:**<br>**Under 18 Years**|17|-|17||
|**Bursaries:**<br>**18 Years +**|1|-|1||
|**Instrument Hire**|29|-|29||
|**Adult Music**<br>**Ensembles, and Choirs**|64|119|7,616||
|**Music Groups**<br>**(under 18 Yrs)**|15|45|675|Little Piccolos +<br>Trow Junior Strings|
|**Liz Lawrence**<br>**Award/Concert**|50|1|50||
|**Musical Lunch Club**|18|4|72|32 attendees on the<br>register who have all<br>returned at least once.|
|**ABRSM Exams**|50|3|150||
|**Fundraiser Concert**|90|1|90||



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## **Publicity & Social Media** 

As well as our Newsletter that goes out to registered members three times a year (Summer, Winter and Easter), our social media following has continued to grow. Facebook may be on slow-down, but it’s worth noting that the mid to older generations still really turn to it for information in the community. Thanks to reaching out to FB groups in Trowbridge and surrounding areas, we have really seen a huge growth in our Tune@Noon audiences, particularly from neighbouring streets. Instagram has allowed us to reach younger groups using reels and short videos - this has particularly worked for the newest Singing Mamas choir. Trowbridge’s local newspaper ‘Celebrate’ has also given us a great deal of column inches to shout about what we do which has been a huge help. And our local radio (BBC Wiltshire and West Wilts Radio) have been very supportive in spreading the word on our events. 

## **Fundraising** 

This has been a critical year for Wiltshire Rural Music, as we strived to recover from the £20,000 deficit from 2023-4. This deficit was due to a variety of reasons: the lingering effect of the Covid era; staff changes resulting in hiatus in funding applications and ticketed events; the 2022 economic crisis’ impact on investments; the cost of living crisis - combined with an increase in activity as ‘we got back to normal’. We have weathered the storm and are now in a stronger position, having halved that deficit. Our fundraising strategy has involved the following: 

## **Applications to Trusts and Foundations** 

In April 2023 Wiltshire Rural Music hired a new freelance Fundraising Consultant, Rachael Holtom, who was contracted to work 3 days a month for 11 months of the year. Thirty-nine applications to trusts and foundations were made in the financial year 2023-4. Eight of these were successful, and six payments totalling £15,226 were received by the end of March 2024. They are listed below. 

We would like to thank the following: 

|Trust<br>Walter Guinness Charitable Trust<br>-<br>The Golsoncott Foundation<br>-<br>Wiltshire Community Foundation, Older People’s Fund -<br>Chippenham Town Council<br>-<br>Trowbridge Area Board<br>-|Project<br>Amount<br>Hear Our Song project<br>£1,000<br>Young Persons’ Bursaries<br>£500<br>Musical Lunch Club<br>£9,576<br>Keep Music In Mind<br>£1,500<br>Projector, air pot for hot water,<br>a coffee hot plate/jug,<br>and 7 tables<br>£500|Amount|
|---|---|---|



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We are very pleased to receive notification of grants from _Music For All (Bursaries) and The Ammco Trust (Keep Music In Mind) which were received early in April 2024._ We would like to thank the following organisations for their continued vital support of the charity. 

## **Fundraiser Concert** 

At the end of 2023 it was decided that we could run an event that would really shout about who we are, and what we do. With a never ending list of musicians and artists at our disposal, it seemed like a musical concert in Trowbridge would provide the perfect celebration. The beautiful Emmanuel’s Yard was offered to us at a discounted rate, and we filled the room with acts from the county, including Trowbridge & District Youth Band, Ebonite Clarinet Ensemble, 

Doves Peace Choir and Daisy Chapman. Over two hours, we welcomed just under 100 people through the door, who enjoyed drinks from the local gin distillery, Still Sisters, and brewery Kettlesmiths. We raised over £800 in profit and not only did it line our pockets, but it also provided a stage for us to sing about what we do, and advertise our wonderful ensembles and services. People are still talking about the evening, it was a huge success. 

## **WRM 100 Club** 

This initiative raised £1,015.00 towards the charity’s core costs over the year. Thank you to all who take part. 

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Chairman's Re
ort- Peggy Snell
Where to begin?
I think the years are getting shorter as they seem to
come around a lot quicker. This last year has had its
ups and downs. Last September we said goodbye to
Kirsten our Creative Director as she decided to
return to Cornwall to pursue her career, we were
sorry to see her go. This left us with a dilemma
however having spoken with Daisy, our Press
Officer who had been working closely with Kirsten
on projects, Daisy agreed to take up the challenge
temporarily and is now doing both jobs, and I
would like to say Daisy is doing very well so a very
big thank you. Following last years AGM we were
given a brilliant display by Timur, a young musician
from St. Augustine's School who played piano with music and from memory a number of
pieces what an inspiration, we also received a cheque from St Augustine's School presented by
Richard O'mahony (Head of Music). Tune at noon continues to thrive with the continued
support of musicians who travel from all over the county to the hub to perform.
MII 14JIIA
We are so grateful to all the musicians who support us - Beckford Strings, Kistina Takashina,
David Knowles and Karen Goddard, Peter French, Bissboro Wind Trio, Doves Peace Choir, Claire
King, David Knowles, Faith Hutton, Sian Dicker and Krystsl Tunnicliffe, Sue Lord, Charlotte
Dunling, Emma Davies - without you there would be no music.
Ludmila has given us a couple of brilliant concerts at the hub which were well attended as
usual. We thank her and her fellow musicians for their continued support. What a delight it
was to have our Ebonite Clarinet Ensemble perform at the Trowbridge Weaver's Market a
flagship monthly event visited by the whole community. It was a pleasure to provide musicians
for the market.
At the September meeting it was agreed that Graham Coatman would be Vice Chairman and
we would share the work between us, a very big thank you Graham for your help. There have
been new projects throughout the year with Charlotte Sloane-Hill's String-a-long concert at
Trowbridge Town Hall, in which a few young pupils were given the opportunity to perform to a
live audience. Hear Our Song was another new project, approximately 250 local children wrote
their song in partnership with Voices For Life and put together by Felicity Courage, the children
enjoyed the challenge and who knows one or two may in later life be song writers we all
recognise. Keep Music in Mind has travelled all over the county delivering music to care homes
and other groups, and spreading the word thanks to the musicians who support us and
provide enjoyable music to those listening and some of the audience occasionally joining in if
they can.
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The Liz Lawrence Award Concert was given by Gabriel Longbotham, 2022 winner,
accompanied by Madeleine his sister at The Cause Chippenham was a great succe55 Wlth
music played on the Organ, Piano, Guitar and Flute what a great evening, it was lovely to see
Mary Teed who sponsors the award each year also enjoying it. The 2023 winner, pianist
Thomas Sladden, will perform at Wiltshire Music Centre in July 2024.
We haven't had any success in finding someone to take on the position of President or
Treasurer, all our attempts to fill both positions have drawn a blank but we will continue to
search and if anyone out there has any suggestions l am happy to follow them up. Funding of
WRM is of vital importance. without it we would not be able to continue. Thanks to Rachael
who has worked her socks off to get funding from places you would not believe. We are now
getting a gradual flow of funds. Last year, with Rachael's help, the trustees had a meeting with
David Dawson who put forward a number of valid suggestions to help us in the future. I would
like to finish this report with grateful thanks to Sue who does a tremendous job of keeping
everything ticking over day to day. to Daisy for taking on two jobs, to Rachael for her
fundraising, to Graham for his help as Vice Chair, our Trustees for their continued support and
to all our Volunteers for what you do to help. So until next year, enjoy whatever music you
like to listen to and smi le.
Peggy
BUSINESS PLANNING
Full details of our financial position can be found in our annual accounts, where it can be seen
that we continue to operate at a loss. For that reason, the board continues to concentrate our
efforts on our core funttion, that of assisting young people in their musical education and
reaching new communities Wiltshire wide.
To that end, the Board continues to support the statement from previous reports that we
would:
Protect and safeguard the assets of our charity against unforeseen emergency
Protect against unforeseen day-to-day operational costs
Protect our Bursaries and Awards which give financial support to the people of Wiltshire
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD
Company law requires the Board to prepare financial statements for each fi'nancial year, which
give a true and fair view of the affairs of the Company and of the profit and loss for that
period. In preparing these financial statements. the Council is required to:
l. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
2. Make judgements that are reasonable and prudent
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3. Prepare the financial statements on a "going concern" basis, unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the company will continue in business
The Board is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose at any time, with
reasonable accuracy, the financial position of the Company and enable it to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Art, 1985. It is also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the Company and, hence, for taking reasonable step5 for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
REVIEW OF BUSINESS
A summary of the results for the period is given in the accounts. The Board considers the state
of the Company's affairs to be concerning with professional advice now being sought. The
operating deficit for the year amounted to-£3,057.
FIXED ASSETS
Movements in fixed assets are shown in the accounts. The freehold shown of the Balance
Sheet is 113, Gloucester Road, Trowbridge, and is stated at cost. This property had, at the
end of the year, a market value of approximately £275,000 (valued in 2015), although this
does not reflect recent changes in the property market.
AUDITORS
The Company has not appointed an auditor as provided under Section 294A CA 1985, but
R.E.Froud & Associates have carried out an independent examination.
A current and a Treasurer's Account are held at Lloyd's Bank, 64, Fore Street Trowbridge. A
further Deposit account, together with the accounts of the Wilts Rural Music School and the
restricted account of the Liz Lawrence Award Fund are held with COIF Charity Funds, l Angel
Lane, London, EC4R 3AB
SMALL COMPANY RULES
In preparing this report. the Board has tsken advantage of the special exemptions applicable to
small companies.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Dated:... /O...
'Mrs Peggrf Snell (Cha
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Co. Reg. No:
Charity no:
00835252
309496
WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
(The company is limited by guarantee without share capital)
113 Gloucester Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 OAE
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31st March 2024
R. E. Froud & Associates Ltd
Chartered Management Accountants
61 Robins Lane
Frome
Somerset
BA113ET

WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limited by guarantee without share capital
Chaimian
P Snell
Treasurer
S G Parker
Board membersrrrustees
A Bayley
D Benson
T W Carbin
G Coatman
E Davies
V Hitchman
P Springate
A Stonham- resigned 13 July 2023
C Teal - resigned 18 September 2023
l Thorn
L Watchman
Administrator
S W Dawson
Reglstered Office
113 GIOU￿ster Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 OAE
Bankers
Lloyds TSB
64 Fore Street
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8EU
Examlner
R. E. Froud & Associates Ltd
61 Robins Lane
Frome
Somenset
BA113ET
Registered Number
00835252
Registored Charity Number
309496
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WILTS
RUR
MUS
We are extremely graleful for the following donationsffinanclal support recelved during the Year
2023124.
A Plowright
ABRSM volunteer stewards (Claire King, Sue Martin. Tr8vor Carbin, Helen Cash, Jennrfer Adams.
Christine Champeny, Sue Dawson)
Alison Hicks
Audience at st Augusts'ne's Coronats'on Concert
Barchester Ltd
Bradford on Avon Dementia Action Alliance
B Tarlton
Chippenham Day Centre
Chippenham Town Council
Dementia Friendly, Bradford on Avon
Elmfield Care Ltd
Golsoncott Foundation
Haydon Wick Memory Cafe
Luke Brichard-Parsons
Lyn Keen
John Ryan
Mill Street Club
Pat Kenwrick
Peggy Snell
Racheal Holtom
Richard & Celia Young
Sarah Dicker
Staverton House Residential Home
String-a-long group
Sue Daniels
Voices for Llfe
W & B Thomson
Walter Guinness Charitable Trust
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Warminster Community Choir
All donations received from audiences attending Ludmila Bezpaftchaya and friends concerts. which go
directly into the Young Persons, Bursary budget to help support musicians under 18 with their lesson costs.
To all our wonderful Tun8@noon musicians'.-
Kate Robey,
John & Abigail Wise,
Beckford Strings.
Bath Spa Trio.
Kristina Takashina.
David Knowles.
Peter French.
Bissboro Flute Trio,
Doves Choir,
Sian Dicker,
Sue Lord
Claire King
who gave up their time to provide a little lunchb'me restbite whilst raising a few pounds towards the charity's
core costs.
Special thanks to Daisy Chapman for organising and perfonning in the March Fundraising concert. along
with all the other performers (Trowbridge & District Youth Brass band. Ebonite Clarinet Choir, Doves Peace
Choir and Sue Lord) who gave up their time to help raise funds for the charity, as well as the volunteers who
provided support on the night, and especially the amazing audience who attended.
A big thank you to the volunteers who help at the bi weekly Musical Lunch Club (Alison, Cath. Rachael and
Claire) for your time in providing the participants a socially wam) and engaging atmosphere to enjoy.
All anonymous donations received, donations received from purchases made through Easyfundraising and
all participants of the '100 Club. campabJn.
Thank you all
Tax will be recovered on all donations for which a Gift Aid Fomi has been completed.

WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limited by guarantee vrithout share capital
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT T
THE DIRECTORS ON THE UNAUDITED
FINANCIAL
TATEMENTS OF WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
I report on the financial statements for the yèar ended 31 March 2024. vthich comprise the statement of
financial activities (induding income and exp8nditure account). statement of financial posits"on. and the related
notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (vtho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) ar8 responsible for
the preparats'on of the financial statements. Th8 trustees consider that an audit is not ￿qUired for this year
under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an irKlependent examination is needed. l am qualified
to undertake the examination by being a qualffied member of the Chartered Insttiut8 of Management
Accountants (CIMA).
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subJ'8¢t to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examination. It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 A¢
to follow the procedures taid dwi i￿th￿general direCti￿S given by Ihe Chartty Commission under
section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Act,. and
to state whether particular matters have rA>me to my attention.
Bas1$ of independent •xaminorfs report
My 8xaminats.on was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the chanty and a comparison of th8 accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideratson of any unusual items or disdosures in the
accounts, and seeking 8xplanats.ons from you as trustees conceming any suth matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is
given as to vthether tha accounts present a 'true and fair vio%V and tha report 18 limited to thoso Matters set out
in the next statem8nt.
Independent examlnefs ststemenl
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attents'on..
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirem8nt$".
to keep accounting records in accordanc8 Wrth section 386 of the Companies Act 20(￿, and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounb'ng rewds, comply the accounting
reqU1￿MentS of sects'on 396 of the Companies Aci 20[￿ and with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charibes
have not been met., or
(21 to vthich, in my opinion, attention should be drdvm in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Natalie
d Bmus MA ACMA CGMA FFA FIPA FISM.
Independent Examiner
on behalf of R. E. Froud & Associates Ltd
61 Robins Lanè
Frome
Somerset
8A113ET
Date'.-
21_s-&l+
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limiled by guarantee without share capital
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTiwllES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
2024
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Deisgnat&J
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
Income
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
other trading activities
Other income
Note
14.361
2.210
19
17,666
5,692
15,007
9.840
2,937
11,380
12,419
8.760
35,495
3.482
14,988
Total in¢ome
31,615
16,589
48,204
Expendituro
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditures on other activilies
Total expondlturo
(40,6951
f12,è75)
(53,6701
(54,1951
140.6951
(12.975)
153.670)
154,1951
Net gainsllloss8s) on investments
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed
assets for the charity's own use
2,409
{2,6791
260,871
Movement in funds
(9,080)
2,409
3,614
13,057)
239,492
Transfers between funds
(28,433)
25,333
3,100
Net movèment In funds
(37.5131
27,742
6,714
13,057)
239,492
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
312,804
275,291
23,593
51,335
12,482
19,197
348,879
345,823
109.387
348,879
Total funds carried fonvard
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and h)sses in the year and Iherefore a ststemént of
totsl re¢ognised gains and lossés has not baen prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuirKJ activities.
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limited by guarantee wtlhout share capita5
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 ST MARCH 2024
Notes
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Investmenls (at Market Value)
COIF Fund.. 192.98 units
M & G Charifund: 1708 units
275,144
275.160
26,465
24.870
23,593
25,333
51.335
48,926
326,478
324.085
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
COIF Deposit Fund
COIF DeFK)Sit Liz Lawrence Fund
Other debtors
Trade Debtors
18,214
403
141
4,908
19,985
122
53
162
722
19.479
25,231
CREDITORS.. Amounts falling due wtthin one year 10
135
436
NET CURRENT ASSETS
19,344
24.794
NET ASSETS
345,823
348,879
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Restricted funds
Designated funds
Unrestricted funds
Revaluation resenie
19,197
51.335
14,420
260,871
12,482
23,593
312.804
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TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
345,823
348,879
For the year ended 31 March 2024 the charity was entitled to exemption from audrt under section 477 of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Trustees, responsibilities..
The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in
question in accordance with section 476" and
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for compl5fj.ng with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting recprds and the preparation of accounts.
These financial statements vrfere approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue on
the .101114
2Q.*lk..and ar8 signed on their behalf by:
P£nell
Company registratioh number. 00835252
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The cornpany is limited by guarantee without share capital
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
T MARCH 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of accountlng
These financi81 statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102. The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland., the Stslement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl8 in the UK and Republic of
I￿land IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Chafities Act 2011.
Incomlng resources
Grant income is recogni8ed in the period specified by the donor. Olher grants and donations received are recognised as
voluntary income. HI￿ and renlal income is recognis&l once it becomes receivable. Income from ￿)rkShOpS. concerts,
music projects and any other fo￿ of income is recogni5ed at time of receipt.
Resources expended
Resources exp8nded are recognised in the period they aro incurred and include any atributable VAT thich cannot be
recovered.
Flxed A880ts
All fixed assets are Inltially rewded at cosL Assets costing less than £250 are charged lo re$our¢e8 9xpended in the
year they are purchased.
Depreclallon
Depreciation is calculated so as to V•Tite off the cost of an asseL less Its estimated resldual valu8, over th8 useful
economic life of Ihal asset as follov•S'.
Musical Instruments
Office Equipment
10 years straight lin8
- 10% reducing balance
Ff68hold property is nol depreciated. Depre¢ialion of assets commences once the asset is installed and r@ady to use.
Funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al thg discretion of the trustees to further any of tha charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unreslricled funds earmarked by th6 truslea$ for particular future project or commitment.
Rèstricted funds are Subjected lo restriclions on their expendibjre dectared by the donor or through thé tèmis of an
appeal, and fall into one of Su￿laSses. restricted incorne funds or endoyrnent funds.
Transfer belween funds have been due to fund matching and correction to previous year ba18nce for the Liz Lawrence
award.
Investm8nts
Unlisted equity investments are initially recroded at cost. and subsequenuy measure al fair value. If fair valuè cannot be
reliably measured, assets are measured at cost less impaimenL
Listed inveslmenls a￿ measured at fair value V4ith changes in fair value being re¢ognised in income or expenditure.
Cash Flow Statsment
The company has opted not to prepare 8 Cash Flow Stslement for the period.
2. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
The company is limited by guarantee not having a share capilal. Every member of Ihe rxjmpany undertakes to contrtbute
such amounts as may ba required {not exceeding £1) to the assets of the company if it should be V*ound up while he is a
member or wthin one year after he ceases to be 2 member. for payments of the company's debts and liabilities
contracted before he ceases to be a member, and of the costs. charges and expenses of smnding up. and for adjustment
of the rights of the contributories among themselves.
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limtted by guarantee wthout share capitsl
FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - cont'd
3. DONATIONS AND GRANT¢
2024
Restrided
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestrided
funds
DeS￿nated
funds
Total funds
Donations
General donations
Liz Lawrence donatron
Grants
Grantslmatch funding
Haine and Smith Opticians
3.305
3,305
1,856
1.081
14.226
135
14.226
135
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
Restrl¢ted
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Total funds
General Fundraising
Fundraising for Young Persons
Bursaries
Music Projects
3.482
3.482
3.338
383
7.659
1,426
1,426
5. OTHER TRADING ACTIVIT
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Total fund8
Ensembles and v￿rkshopS
Room hire
Instrument hire
Income from investments
Other incorne
5.183
3,714
3,581
1,911
600
5,183
3,714
3.581
1,929
600
3,829
3,070
3,081
1.821
617
19
19
6. OTHER INCOME
2024
Restricted
funds
2023
Tolal
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Total funds
Rental income
9,840
9.840
8,760
7. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMEKrs
Total staff costs were as foll0v￿.
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Subcontractors
Employers Nl
Pension costs
Staff training
12,663
13,848
333
190
11,559
15,376
353
160
23
27,470
27,033
Particulars of employees:
The average number of employees during the year. was as follows:
2024
No.
2023
Management and administration staff
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is lirnited by guarantee ￿lthOUt share caoit&
NANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs- ¢onfd
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
rropety
Musical
Instruments
Equipment
Totsl
ai 1 Apftl 2023
4ddition$
Revaluation
As at 31 March 2024
1.901
9,833
286,TJ4
275,C
1.901
9,833
286.734
DEPRECiATION
As at 1 April 2023
Charge for the vear
A5 at 31 March 2024
1.741
16
9.833
11.574
1P
11.590
9.833
NET BOOK VALUE
As at 31 March 2024
275.000
144
275.144
at 31 March 2023
275.000
160
276,160
The Freehold prop8rty at 113 Gloucestsr Road is slated at cosL A valuats'on has not been
obtalned In the year to 31st March 2024
9. INVESTMENTS
Movement In market value
2024
2023
Marfcet Value at 1 Apr
COIF Fund
M&G Ch81ifLmd
23.593
25,333
44,623
26.981
M8rket Value at 31 Marcri
COSF Fund
M&G Chaiifund
26,465
24.870
23,593
25,333
10. CREDITORS: Amounts falling duo wlthln ono y•ar
2024
2023
Other Credltors
Deferred income
135
436
135
436
11. Analysls of charftable funds
At 1 Aprll
2023
At31
March
2024
14.420
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Unre8tiicted funds
51.933
31.615
(40.695)
(28,433)
Deslgnated ftmds
M&G Fund
Jean Horsfall
{4631
25.333
24,870
26,465
51.335
23,593
23.593
2.872
2.872
(463)
25.333
Restrtcted funds
Young Persons Bursary
Visible Voices
Keep Music in MrTh
Hear Our Song
Musical Lunch Club
Adult Bursary
Premises Improvemenl
Liz Lawrence
3.782
2,934
{2.512)
6.203
1445)
100
8.134
(5.881)
(2.871 }
{1,211}
(5001
2.426
9.576
8.365
500
135
141
19,197
135
19
16,589
122
(12.975)
3.100
Revaluation reserve
260.871
260.871
Tota funds
348.879
51.076
54,133
345,823
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WILTSHIRE RURAL MUSIC SCHOOL LIMITED
The company is limited by guarantee Iwthout share capital
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
DETAILED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AccOu￿r
2024
2023
INCOME
Grants- other
Donations
Special Events
Fundraising
Ensembles and workshops
Room Hire
Music Projects
Incom8 From Investments
Instrument Hire
Other income
Rent Received
2.285
3.305
1.280
2.985
5.183
2,937
1,249
2.472
3.829
I I
3.714
13.502
1.929
3.581
600
9.840
3,070
7,659
1.821
3,081
617
8,760
48,204
35,495
EXPENDITURE
staff costs
Community pot
Bursaries
Ensembles and workshops
Music projects
Instruments
Special Events
Publicity
Premises Running Costs
Management and administration
27,033
373
3.012
2.666
9.963
744
27.470
340
5,327
1,744
7,955
1,124
248
456
5,266
4,266
615
6.005
2.874
53,670
54,195
Net gainsl(losses) on investments
2.409
(2.679)
OPERATING SURPLUSI(DEFicrr) FOR THE YEAR
3,057
21,379
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