NI CHARITY REF - 102506
HARD RAIN SOLOISTENSEMBLE
(a charitable association)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2023

Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble
FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
CONTENTS
Page
Contents
Charity Information and Officers
Trustees, Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
CHARITY INFORMATION AND OFFICERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gail Prentice
Pauil O'Reilly
Jonny McGeown
James Cunningham
CHAIR
TREASURER
SECRETARY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Donald R Minshull FCA
ACCOUNTANT
Minshull & Co
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor
19 Crescent Business Park
LISBURN
BT28 2GN
BANKERS
Bank of Ireland
364 Lisburn Road
BELFAST
BT9 6GL
REGISTERED ADDRESS
Queen's University Belfast
School of Arts English and Languages
Sonic Arts Research Centre
4 Cloreen Park
BELFAST
BT9 5HN
NOR THERN IRELAND CHARITY REFERENCE NUMBER
102506

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
TRUSTEES. REPORT
The trustees, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of the company, present their annual
report together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, annual report in accorandance with the Charities
SORP (FRS102) and Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
The trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and confirm
that the reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation was the Charities SORP (FRS102).
TRUSTEES
The trustees of the charity during the financial year were as stated on page 2.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The objectives of the charity are
to promote and improve modern and contemporary chamber music and works of artistic merit for
the public benefit by the provision of events, performances, information, exhibitions and training as
the Committee shall determine
to advance education and promote learning about the creative processes involved in the production and
performance of modern and contemporary chamber music to develop appreciation and encourage
participation in the performance of modern and contemporary chamber music
to advance education through the promotion and support of modern and contemporary chamber music
and, in this respect, promoting concerts using postgraduate soloists and local composers of music for
the benefit of their education
to encourage the artistic creativity and enhance the general knowledge and understanding of the
beneficiaries in modern and contemporary chamber music and related musical and cultural activities
to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose in connection with the art of modern and
contemporary chamber music and other related musical, cultural and artistic activities as the directors,
may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity
ACHIEVEMENTS
During the year the charity has obtained funding from many sources. This has enabled it to take part in
the following activities and events
Hard Sonorities at Queen's University Belfast
Ulster Youth Orchestra workshop and concert
Corcoran in Dublin
New Horizons at Queen'5 University Belfast
Academy of Urbanism at Ulster Museum
Schoenberg Revisited with Maiden Voyage Dance at Queen's University Belfast
Musicahora Festival in Chile
Various instnjment performance workshops
Augmented Vocality
Ink Still Wet Vl
Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble Featured Young Artists Recital
Inner as part of International Women's Day
Various Pierrot Lunaire events and activities
therefore the objectives are being achieved in a very positive manner.
RELATED PARTIES
There are no related parties to report save the board of trustees.
RESULTS
The deficit for the year was
£13,517 (2022..
£ 16,512 surplus)

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
TRUSTEES. REPORT
(continued)
CHARITABLE STATUS
The charity is an unincorporated charitable association. It is registered with the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under reference number 102506.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The direct benefits flowing from the purposes
(l) The benefits flowing from this purpose are in the the raising of awareness of art/music as a passive
or active activity that enables the population to enhance their quality of life through participation/
engagement in culture, arts and leisure activities. The improvement of interpretation of this music
offers the population a quality of provision in line with other major cities. In addition, we believe that
communities can now benefit, socially and culturally, from exposure to this music that has been previously
difficult to access
(2),The benefit which flows from these is that the organisation broadens the understanding and enriches
(3) cultural awareness, particularly in young people, for contemporary music. We make this music accessible
through a programme of workshops enabling engagement and participation. More widely we improve
awareness of the music amongst the general public through our promotion and concert programming
(4) The benefit ftowing from this purpose is seen in the boost the existence of our organisation provide5
to musical artists locallyi both performers and composers. The ensemble encourages the appreciation of
art music, that originates in our community, by the wider local community. The ensemble encourages
players and composer5 to become involved in music that is non-commercial, but has instead genuine
creative artistic merit at its core
(5) The benefit flowing from this purpose 15 in the broadening out of the general remit of the ensemble as a
means of attracting and building new audiences of people within the community for thi5 music. Benefits are
capable of being demonstrated, proven and evidenced through monitoring the breadth of music that we
promote throughout our seasons, noting the number of local composers programmed and number of local
works performed, the number of premiere performances and the number of repeat performances.
Audience surveys are used at events to assess audience satisfaction
information is collated and used
to inform future events thereby improving the direct benefit to the public. In workshops stLJdents and
participants are surveyed to ensure that they are benefiting directly from the event. Activities such as the
organisation's engagement with art students demonstrate the broadening of our activities where we
feel the music might benefit a wider audience base or attract young people outside the spectrum of modern
and contemporary music and encourage them to become actively or passively involved. Our work in
specially organized workshops with young composers and performers and through a series of pre-concert
talks given throughout our programme, helps young people improve the technical language required
to cofflmunicate and helps them build confidence in their creative and expressive abilities. This benefit
is demonstrated in and evidenced by an improved capability and facility in their studies as a result.
Letters of recommendation from their professors are testament to this outcome. No harm arises from
our purpose. The only private benefits flowing from our purposes are that musicians and composers,
who are the subject of our season's focus, stand to benefit in terms of their own professional experience,
and while the organization seeks to -promote contemporary music- as stated in its objects, artists
careers will be promoted as incidental to that. Normally HRSE do not charge for educational workshops
and concert activities have pricing arrangements to include concessions for unemployed. Indeed, we have
use "test drive the arts" a facility that allows anyone to sign up for pre-allocated tickets at no charge
to allow them to engage with our ensemble for the first time.
The beneficiaries are the general public and young people {14-25 year olds) and no one connected to the
organisation gains a private benefit which is more than incidental to carrying out the purposes.
FINANCIAL REVIEW & RESERVES POLICY
Reserves at 31 March 2023 were
£13,991
The company'5 core expenditure is well controlled
due to the nature of the operations. It continues to expand its charitable and fund raising activities to ensure
it reaches as many people as possible. The profile of expenditure is a5 agreed with the funders when
applicable.
Unrestricted funds are funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance
of the general objective5 of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is seSout in the notes to the financial statements if

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
(continued)
FINANCIAL REVIEW & RESERVES POLICY
(continued)
identified as such. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific
restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The
cost of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund.
IMPACT OF COVID-19
The impact of coranavirus restrictions meant that there had been a reduction in physical in-person
gatherings for performances and workshops and an increase in online activity. Now back to normal there
has been no impact on the charity's sustainability due to the relatively low overhead model. The trustee5
are satisfied that the charity can continue to endeavour to achieve its objectives.
GOING CONCERN
The trustees, having considered the charity's income streams, financial means and strategy for dealing
with issues such as the impact of Covid-19, over the next 12-18 months, are satisified that the going
concern basis is appropriate.
FUTURE PLANS
As stated above the charity continues in its attempt to find relevant funders and projects to further its
objectives in the coming years.
AUDIT EXEMPTION
In accordance with the provisions of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 the charity is exempt from
the statutory audit requirement.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
The independent examiner, Donald R Minshull FCA of Minshull & Company, Chartered Accountants and
Statutory Auditor, offers himself for re-appointment.
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Gail Prentice
Trustee
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Date
12 May 2023

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble
I have examined the financial statements, on pages 7 to 12, which comprise the Statement of Financial
Activities, Balance Sheet and related notes of Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble for the year ended 31 March 2023.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and Charities
SORP (FRS 102) and the accounting policies set out therein.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an
audit is not required for this year under section 65 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 and that an
independent examination is needed.
Et is my responsibility to
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
follow procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commisssion for Northern Ireland
under Section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission for NI,
a5 required under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether
the accounts present a 'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to believe..
l. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 63 of the Charities Act
2. The the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
3. That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters l. to 4. listed above and,
in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, I have found no
matter5 that require drawing to your attention.

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
INCOME
Note
restricted
unrestricted
total
total
Activities for generating funds
Concert Fees
Donations
Income fmm Charitable Activities
Revenue grants and contracts credited
Investment Income
Bank interest
23,575
1,355
23,575
1,355
6,564
1,066
60,820
60,820
73,751
30
30
198
60,820
25,010
85,830
81,579
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Artists Fees
Travel Expenses
Accommodation
Piano Expenses
Equipment Purchase
Commissions
Prizes
Workshop Fees
Score Hire
29,105
7,764
I,ioi
6,540
35,645
7,764
5,469
150
24,442
4,369
150
3,049
1,913
4,500
1,525
6,500
6,500
2,036
loo
2,036
553
453
171
Total
(46,606)
(11,511)
(58,117)
(35,600)
Income less charitable activities direct costs
14,214
13,499
27,713
45,979
Charitable activities - support costs
Insurance
Online Management
Equipment repairs and leasing
Postage, stationery and office supplies
Advertising and publicity
Artistic Director & Concert Manager
Training & conferences
Bank interest and charges
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Governance costs
Accountancy & Audit Fees
Legal and professional fees
248
164
80
204
204
469
142
2,408
21,647
452
368
549
142
4,744
33,000
1,213
393
2,336
11,353
3,496
24,000
200
113
33
94
40
284
127
40
284
52
900
624
900
624
Total
(14,214)
(27,016)
(41,230)
(29,467)
Net in/(out)ward resources for the period 2
(13,517)
{13,517)
16,512
Balance brought forward at l April 2022
27,508
27,508
10,996
Balance carried forward at 31 March 2023
13,991
13,991
27,508
The charity made no other gains or losses during the year other than those stated above
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these accounts

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2023
2023
2022
Note
Fixed Assets
600
Current Assets
Grants receivable
Cash at bank and on hand
1,000
13,531
28,070
14,531
28,070
Liabilitie¢ (amounts falling due within one year)
Revenue grants deferred
Accruals
Other taxes
240
901
562
1,141
562
Net Current Assets
13,391
27,508
Net Assets
13,991
27,508
FUNDS
General reserve
13,991
27,508
Restricted Funds
Balance at 31 March 2023
13,991
27,508
For the financial year in question the charity was entitled to exemption under Section 65 of the Charities Act
(Northern Ireland) 2008 relating to small charities. No one has required the charity to obtain an aud it of its
accounts for the year in question.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
the accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charities subject to the
Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Approved, and authori5ed to be issued, by the Board of Trustees on the date below and signed on its
behalf by
Gail Prentice
Trustee
Date
12 May 2023
The notes on pages 9 to 12 form part of these accounts

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FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been used consistently in dealing with items which are considered
material in relation to the charity's financial statements.
(a)
Basis of Preparation
The Iinancial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK - Charities SORP (FRS102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicabale in the
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost or transacton value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
(b)
Reconciliation With Previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing the accounts, the trustees have decided that in applying the accounting policies required by
FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 no restatement of comparative items was required.
(c)
Preparation of the Accounts on a Going Concern Basis
The company reports
£13,517 cash outflow for the year and the trustees have formulated a strategy that
will secure the immediate future of the company for the next 12 to 18 months and on that basis the charity is a
going concern.
(d)
Income
Income is recognised when the company has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions have been met,
it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, of a revenue nature. is recognised when the company has entitlement to
the funds. any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be
received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not repayable to the funder.
Capital grants are amortised in line with the depreciation of the associated assets, the purchase of which has been
fijnded by said grants.
(e)
Donated Services and Facilities
Donated profe55ional Services and donated facilities are recogni5ed as income when the company has control over
the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met. the receipt of economic benefit from the
Use of the item by the charity is probable and the economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with
the Charties SORP (FRS 102) general volunteer time is not recognised.
On receipt. donated professional Services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift
to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain service5 or facilities of
equivalent economic benefit on the open market. a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the
period of receipt.
(f)
Interest Receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can bemeasured rellably by the
company, normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the financial institution.
(g)
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activitie5 that further any of the purpoes of the company. Designated
funds are unrestricted funds of the charity that the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use
for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for
particular areas of the company's work.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
(h)
Expenditure and Irrecoverable Value Added Tax
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it
is probable that settlement will be requireed and the amount of the obligationcan be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
costs of raising funds comprise the costs of commercial trading
expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of activities undertaken to further the
purposes of the company
governance and support costs include all other costs
Unrecovered Value Added Tax is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Support Costs
Support costs are disclosed separately in the Statement of Financial Activities.
(i)
Tangible Fixed Assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets Costing £200 or more are stated in the accounts at original cost less depreciation in order
to write off the cost of fixed assets, over their estimated useful lives, using the following annual rate
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
25.000/0
(k)
Debtors
Debtors and accrued income are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments
are valued at the amount prepaid.
Cash at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three
months or less From the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or simialr account.
(m)
Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the company has a present obligation resulting from a past event
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can
be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount
after any discounts.
(n)
Financial Instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilitie5 of a kind that qualify as basic Financial instruments.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using
the effective interest method.
(o)
Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement
Exemption has been taken from preparing a cashflow statement on the grounds that the company qualifies as
a small company.
(p)
Charity status and n7embers liability
The charity is an unicorporated association. The members are the trustees as listed page 2.
2. DEFICIT/SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR IS STATED AFTER CHARGING:
Accountancy Fees
Examination Fees
550
350
10-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
3. TRUSTEES
The trustees received no emoluments nor expenses during the period.
4. PERSONNEL
Number of personnel
The average weekly number of persons engaged by the charity, excluding trustees, during the year was:
2023
number
2022
number
Managerial and administration
The remuneration paid to these persons was
Artlstic Director and Concert Manager
33,000
24,000
33,000
24,000
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2022: £nil). As the above persons are self
employed there are no associated pension costs.
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures &
Fittings
TOTAL
COST
at l April 2022
Additions
640
640
at 31 March 2023
640
640
DEPRECIATION
at l April 2022
Charge for the Year
40
40
at 31 March 2023
40
40
NET BOOK VALUE
at 31 March 2023
600
600

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
6. RESTRICTED FUND GRANTS AND FEES
2023
2022
Funder
Arts Council Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast
Culture Ireland
Arts Council Northern Ireland - Stability and Renewal Fund
Performing Rights Society Fund
26,827
13,885
6,348
55,925
3,350
1,476
13,000
13,000
Total amount5 received in year
60,059
73,751
Amount accrued at 31 March 2023
Amount deferred at 31 March 2023
1,000
(240)
Credit to Statement of Financial Activities
60,820
73,751
7. RESTRICTED FUNDS SUMMARY
Opening
Balance
Income/ Expenditure/
Credits
Transfers
Closing
Balance
Arts Council Northern Ireland
Queen's University Belfast
Culture Ireland
Performing Rights Society Fund
26,587
14,885
6,348
13,000
{26,587)
(14,885)
(6,348)
(13,000)
Total
60,820
(60,820)
. RELATED PARTY
There were no related party transactions to note.
9. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble is an unincorporated association. The charity's Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland's reference can be found on the company information page.
The presentation currency of the financial 5tatementS IS the Pound Sterling {£).
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