2022-12-31-accounts

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre Charity number: 702533 (England & Wales)

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Registered Charity

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

Year ended 31 December 2022

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre Charity number: 702533 (England & Wales)

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

Charity name:

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre

Registered Number: 702533

Address: The Byre, Wath Court, Hovingham, North Yorkshire YO62 4NN

The Charity’s trustees

Sir Frederic Strickland-Constable (President); Caroline Hall (Chair); Margaret McKinder (Secretary to 12 Oct); Alec Dickson (Secretary from 13 Oct); Nicholas Hammond (Treasurer); Geoff Bishop (until 20 Jul); Jo Danischewsky; Keith Dunsdon; Christine Hines; Sue Hoggett

Independent financial advisor

Mark Calvert

HKA (FS) Ltd, Tower House Business Centre Office 10A - 1st Floor, Fishergate York YO10 4UA

Banker

Yorkshire Bank 46 Coney Street York YO1 9NQ

Independent examiner

Ian Smithson 3 Orchard Court, Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 8DQ

Employees

Director of Music Therapy Laura Festa Music Therapists Jane Troughton, Emma Butler Office Administrator Michelle Cookson

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Structure, Governance, and Management

Governing document

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre was established by a constitution on 14 December 1989 and amended on 28 November 1996 and again on 1 February 2000.

Trustees’ role and selection

The Trustees of the charity are responsible for managing risk in relation to the activities and structure of the charity. The different aspects of the work of the charity are regularly reviewed at quarterly Trustee meetings, and, wherever possible, control systems are established to mitigate any identified risks. New Trustees are appointed by agreement of the existing trustees.

Operational management of the charity

The operation of the charity is organised by the Director of Music Therapy, who oversees the use of other therapists (both employed and freelance) and volunteers, to deliver the services provided; this work is supported by the Office Administrator.

Financial risk assessment

1. Our existing commitments for salaries and associated costs are not covered by our funds from therapy fees. There is therefore a significant fundraising target to achieve each year. The Trustees and staff are committed to assisting with applications to charitable trusts and other granting bodies, and to supporting a variety of fund-raising activities.

2. The long-term ill-health of any employee will put the charity at risk both in terms of finances and of reputation. In the light of the stressful nature of the work, the Trustees have reviewed the process of risk assessment carried out by the therapists to ensure that sufficient emphasis is placed on identifying and mitigating risk to health, particularly mental health. Each therapist is responsible for maintaining a manageable and varied work load and is provided with regular clinical supervision.

3. The investments of the charity are managed by Mark Calvert of HKA (FS) Ltd, York who acts on behalf of the charity’s Trustees to ensure proper management of the funds.

4. In the event of the charity winding up its activities due to a lack of funds, all remaining assets will be donated to another Music Therapy charity with the prior agreement of the Charity Commissioners. Every effort would be made to find therapists for existing clients.

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Public Benefit Statement

The trustees confirm that the charity has complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. This report illustrates how the charity delivers public benefit.

Main activities

Provision

Throughout the year, the Charity provided inclusive music and music therapy sessions in both clinical and community settings, conducted by the Director of Music Therapy, two employed music therapists, a freelance music therapist, and a freelance community musician.

For our clinical work, we worked with SEN schools in Scarborough, at the Croft Community, Camphill Village Trust in Old Malton, in care homes and in a variety of other settings in North Yorkshire (including with IDAS, working with women affected by domestic abuse) as well as with private clients at our Centre. We conducted a pilot project at Springhead School in Scarborough, where we provided six training sessions to staff, sharing music therapy strategies to be utilised within their school settings (picture above). The feedback has been positive, with staff reporting a better understanding of music therapy and its techniques.

To further foster inclusivity in the community, we have initiated several singing groups at our Centre in conjunction with local charities and organisations. These include a sing-and-sign group in Scarborough (pictured left); an inclusive parents, carers and toddlers group in York; a dementiafriendly singing group (pictured below); a singing group focused on mental health; and a mothers' singing group.

While we would not classify these community-based interventions as purely therapeutic, we actively collect qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate their impact on the community.

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In 2022, we successfully delivered a total of 745 individual sessions and 525 group sessions, highlighting the significant reach of our developments.

Promotion and Development

The charity’s work consists of the provision of music therapy in clinical and community settings and the promotion of the relevance of music therapy to health and wellbeing.

The Director has delivered a range of talks and workshops for local referring groups and community organizations that have shown interest. We also dedicate significant efforts to promote music therapy as a viable career path for music students. Our Director was invited to give lectures at a number of local universities, enlightening students about the rewarding opportunities in this field. Furthermore, the Charity has established valuable partnerships by offering placements for students and providing training for postgraduates enrolled in the Community Music MA course at the University of York.

Through these initiatives, we aim to spread awareness about the powerful impacts of music therapy and create pathways for individuals to explore and engage with this transformative approach.

Other points of note

1. Financial support . We are grateful to the following bodies supporting our work in 2022:

Carers Plus Yorkshire The Brelms Trust Jessie's Fund The Clothworkers' Foundation National Lottery Community Fund The Edward Gostling Foundation NYCC Stronger Communities Fund The Garfield Weston Foundation Pickering Town Council The George A Moore Foundation Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Two Ridings Community Foundation Ryedale Community Grant W W Spooner Charitable Trust St James's Place Charitable Foundation York Children's Trust Tesco Community Fund

1. Community Support for NYMTC . We are grateful to our many generous supporters through the year, particularly the Friends of the North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre, new and old, who support our events and help us so generously with regular donations.

Financial review

With the reduction of Covid-related restrictions from the start of 2022, we were able to increase significantly our income both from grants (£88,474 vs £46,715 in 2021) and from therapy fees (£31,520 vs £21,190). Our stronger income streams enabled the Trustees to recommend the appointment a full-time Music Therapist in September. Despite the fact

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that our outgoings were also higher than in previous years, we achieved a healthy surplus of £22,711 for 2022.

The income we receive from grants is generally categorised as “restricted” rather than “unrestricted”, and so our strong increase in grant funding resulted in a higher final balance for restricted as opposed to unrestricted funds. Whilst this may appear problematic, it is the case that across the range of grants received, the full range of our outgoings, including core costs and salaries, is largely covered. This enables us, as a Charity, to offer more subsidised rates for our therapeutic services and many of our community activities.

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Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees

Signature:

Full name: Dr Caroline Lucy Mary Hall Position: Chair

Date: 11[th] July 2023

NORTH YORKSHIRE MUSIC THERAPY CENTRE Registered Charity No 702533 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTH YORKSHIRE MUSIC THERAPY CENTRE I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 318t December 2022. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are ￿spOnSible 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 examlneVs statement I have completed my examination. I confirn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounts'ng records. I have no cOn￿mS 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. lan Smithson CPFA. 3 Orchard Court. Northallerton. North Yorkshire DL7 8DQ 24th June 2023

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre: Accounts for 2022 Charity registration number 702533

Receipts and payments for the year ended 31 December 2022

Receipts Donations1 Bequests for investment Charitable activities2 Trading activities3 Investment income4 Subtotal Sale of assets and investments Sale of investment assets Total receipts Payments Expenses5 Purchase of fixed assets Purchase of investments Total payments Surplus (deficit) for the year Cash balances Cash funds at start of year Cash funds at end of year

2022 2021 Unrestr Restricted Total Total £8,494 £0 £8,494 £6,286 £0 £0 £0 £100,000 £67,020 £52,974 £119,994 £71,963 £0 £194 £194 £1,170 £5,904 £0 £5,904 £4,002 £81,418 £53,168 £134,586 £183,421 £0 £6,000 £6,000 £0 £81,418 £59,168 £140,586 £183,421 £83,277 £32,510 £115,787 £95,876 £44 £2,044 £2,088 (£179) £0 £0 £0 £90,000 £83,321 £34,554 £117,875 £185,697 (£1,903) £24,614 £22,711 (£2,276) £3,441 £10,354 £13,795 £16,071 £1,538 £34,968 £36,505 £13,795

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North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre: Accounts for 2022 Charity registration number 702533

Statement of assets & liabilities for the year ended 31 December 2022

	2022	2021
	Unrestr Restricted Total	Total
Cash funds
Current bank account	£794 £34,968 £35,762	£12,377
Specific events bank account Petty cash	£373 £0 £373 £370 £0 £370	£1,253 £165
Total cash funds	£1,537 £34,968 £36,505	£13,795
Debtors
Therapy fees owed	~ ~ £4,069	£248
Liabilities (invoiced in 2022)	~ ~ £0	£0
Assets retained for Charity's use
Office equipment & instruments	~ ~ £6,635	£6,626
Investment assets
Fox memorial fund	£0 £103,948 £103,948	£112,723
Fred & Freda Hoyle fund6	£0 £75,504 £75,504	£89,881
Total investments	£0 £179,452 £179,452	£202,604

The investment portfolios originate from donations for investment purposes. The Fox Memorial Investment Fund was set up in 2007, and the Fred & Freda Hoyle fund in 2021.

In accordance with the wishes of the donors and of the NYMTC Trustees, the two investment portfolios are deemed to be "designated funds" to provide investment income. The capital can only be drawn upon for highly limited and defined purposes.

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre: Accounts for 2022 Charity registration number 702533

Notes on the financial statements

	2022 2021
	Unrestr Restricted Total Total
1. Donations
Individual donations	£3,361 £0 £3,361 £2,389
Friends of the Charity Fundraising Bequests	£3,255 £0 £3,255 £3,469 £1,878 £0 £1,878 £428 £0 £0 £0 £100,000
Totat donations	£8,494 £0 £8,494 £106,286
2. Charitable activities
Grants Therapy fees	£35,500 £52,974 £88,474 £46,715 £31,520 £0 £31,520 £21,190
Furlough (JRS)	£0 £0 £0 £4,057
Totat charitable income	£67,020 £52,974 £119,994 £71,962
3. Trading activities
Charity presentations	£0 £0 £0 £50
Sale of goods & event fees	£0 £194 £194 £1,120
Totat trading income	£0 £194 £194 £1,170
4. Investment income	£5,904 £0 £5,904 £4,002
5. Expense payments
Employee salaries	£37,656 £22,426 £60,082 £39,080
Freelance fees	£13,600 £8,100 £21,700 £15,832
PAYE/NI Pension Volunteer expenses	£994 £0 £994 £8,587 £3,274 £0 £3,274 £2,678 £0 £0 £0 £0
Trading event costs	£56 £0 £56 £182
Rent Services Repairs & maintenance	£16,600 £0 £16,600 £15,210 £2,038 £0 £2,038 £1,912 £202 £0 £202 £585
Insurance Travel costs	£1,302 £0 £1,302 £1,214 £3,911 £0 £3,911 £1,349
Subscriptions & prof fees	£42 £0 £42 £0
Courses & supervision fees	£120 £1,281 £1,401 £3,130
Phone & internet	£429 £702 £1,132 £873
Printing, adverts, postage	£263 £0 £263 £724
Payroll service	£533 £0 £533 £547
Independent examiner fees	£237 £0 £237 £237
Other prof & legal fees	£0 £0 £0 £1,482
Other project costs	£1,275 £0 £1,275 ~
Bak charges	£104 £0 £104 £0
Miscellaneous	£640 £0 £640 £2,254
Total expenses	£83,277 £32,510 £115,787 £95,876

North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre: Accounts for 2022 Charity registration number 702533

6. Fred & Freda Hoyle fund (investment)

The majority of the Fred & Freda Hoyle Fund is held in our investment portfolio and generates investment income. A smaller amount is held in our bank account to be

called upon for specific purposes as specified in the Fund Agreement and agreed by Trustees

Balance in investment portfolio £0 £75,504 £75,504 £89,881 Balance held in bank account £0 £12,669 £12,669 £7,945 Total fund £0 £88,173 £88,173 £97,826

Grant and trust funding (received in 2022)

We are grateful to the following bodies for their support

(1) Contributing to "Music, My Voice" (MMV) fund

St James's Place Charitable Foundation

The George A Moore Foundation

(2) Contributing to specified projects

NYCC Stronger Communities Fund Two Ridings Community Foundation York Children's Trust Pickering Town Council Carers Plus Yorkshire Tesco Community Fund Ryedale Community Grant National Lottery Community Fund The Brelms Trust Jessie's Fund

(3) Contributing to equipment or musical instruments

The Clothworkers' Foundation

(4) Contributing to salaries or core funding

The Edward Gostling Foundation The Garfield Weston Foundation W W Spooner Charitable Trust Postcode Neighbourhood Trust