Charity registration number NIC104719
Company registration number NI072077 (Northern Ireland)
WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
CONTENTS
| Page | |
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| Charity Information | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent examiner's report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
| Balance sheet | 8 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 9 - 18 |
WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Trustees | Anthony Jackson (Chair person) |
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| Frank Lyons | |
| Donal Doherty | |
| Tom Wylie | |
| Patricia Brady | |
| Elaine Agnew | |
| Caitriona Mullan | |
| Secretary | Gloria Breslin |
| Charity number | NIC104719 |
| Company number | NI072077 |
| Registered office | Holywell DCCP |
| 10-14 Bishop Street | |
| Derry | |
| BT48 6PW | |
| Independent examiner | Moore (NI) LLP |
| 21/23 Clarendon Street | |
| Derry/Londonderry | |
| BT48 7EP | |
| Bankers | Bank of Ireland |
| 27 Culmore Road | |
| Londonderry | |
| BT48 8JB | |
| Solicitors | Caldwell Robinson |
| Artillery Chambers | |
| 10/12 Artillery Street | |
| Derry | |
| BT48 6RG |
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".
Objectives and activities
Walled City Music Trust is a not for profit organisation. The charity’s mission is to:
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To create an inspiring platform for classical music, accessible to all;
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To foster a new generation of young musicians;
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To strengthen music-making within the community;
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To remove boundaries and broaden perceptions by presenting fresh, innovative and exciting programmes from the world’s most exceptional musicians.
The charity promotes the public performance of classical music, in particular through annual festivals, such as the Walled City Music Festival that features chamber music performance by high calibre national and international artists.
In association with these events we promote educational programmes for schools and occasionally for advanced level students, programmes to encourage community music making and concert tours in Northern Ireland, across Ireland and in the UK.
We are also involved in partnership projects to address issues such as the access of disabled musicians to participative music making.
The benefit that flows from our purpose is the promotion of enjoyment, better understanding and appreciation of the art and science of classical music in all its many forms, and including on occasion other musical forms that are related to or are also readily appreciated by audiences for classical music, including contemporary music, jazz, opera and music theatre, choral music and improvisation. We do this for the general public in Northern Ireland, and further afield in the UK and abroad through touring, involving the public as audience members or as active participants in music making.
We can evidence the benefits of our work through regular evaluation and audience survey of all our events, including qualitative analysis of audience and participant response, through photo, video and recorded documentation, peer review, and regular reporting through annual reports, audit and reports to funders. We can think of no obvious possibility of harm arising from our activities, which are subject to risk assessment, the necessary safety and protection policies and codes of conduct for staff and volunteers.
Our beneficiaries are the public of Northern Ireland and occasionally outside Northern Ireland through touring or partnership projects. Some projects address a specific need in society, such as music provision in areas of economic deprivation within the city of Derry, community capacity building through music making or opportunities for disabled performers to make music.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achievements and performance
Following several years of on-line and hybrid activity during and post the Covid pandemic, in 2023/24 Walled City Music returned to a fully live programme, with audiences recovering to pre-pandemic levels.
In July 2023, the WCM International Piano Festival and Competition successfully resumed as an eight-day festival held at Ulster University, Magee, with a full faculty of tutors and a student body of 26 participants from China, England, Iran, Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and USA. Each participant received a package of tuition by the resident faculty, as well as the chance to perform in daily evening and lunchtime concerts. In addition, they experienced concert performances by the resident faculty team and performed Festival commissions from Elaine Agnew and Ed Bennett as part of our in-house competition, won by the English pianist Dominic Doutney.
WCM continues to provide administration and services for the City of Derry International Choir Festival. The tenth anniversary edition, held in October 2023 featured a live and digital mix of concerts, online broadcasts, workshops and performances for schools and community groups, workshops, symposia and commissions. The Festival’s digital programme attracted more than 250,000 online views whilst highlights of the live programme included a performance to a massed crowd in Derry’s Guildhall Square of the Cranberries’ anthem Dreams, a concert by guest artists The Sixteen and an outstanding international competition featuring choirs from Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Latvia, Switzerland, Norway and Poland, won by MASKA from Latvia.
Walled City Music Festival ran in its established time-slot in March 2024 with a programme featuring orchestral, solo and chamber recitals and a schools outreach progamme by Ulster Orchestra, Piatti String Quartet, Ailish Tynan, Nathan Sherman, Alex Petcu, Cathal Breslin, Sabrina Hu, Kim Vaughan, Gerard McChrystal, George Hutton and Margaret Keys.
Financial review
Total income for the year was £159,736, of which £129,306 was generated from grant funding, £30,430 from festival event ticket sales, competition entry fees and sponsorship,
Total expenditure was £167,981, of which all was spent on charitable activities, delivering The Walled City Music Festival and Piano Festival programme of events.
The balance on total funds at the year-end was £18,003, all of which £nil were unrestricted.
Reserves policy
The Trustees consider it prudent to hold monies in reserve in the event that unforeseen circumstances should lead to financial difficulties which might put the future of its employment capacity, users’ well-being and general charitable work in jeopardy.
The Trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure the stability of the mission, programme, employment and on-going operations of the charity. Free reserves are defined by the Trustees as those funds freely available for use as the charity so determines and thereby excludes any restricted or designated funds. A formal policy on reserves has been agreed by the Trustees which stipulate that reserves be maintained at a level which ensures that the charity's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty. A proportion of reserves are maintained in a readily realisable form.
The Trustees’ policy is that the amount of free reserves should reflect three months’ operating expenditure being core salaries and overheads. The charity's programme of activities would be significantly scaled back in such a scenario to reduce costs. The trustees assessment of the charity's core operational expenditure is approximately £8,000 per month, therefore three months' reserves would be £24,000. Free reserves as at 31st March 2024 are £18,003. The Trustees continue to strive to build a general level of reserves in accordance with their policy so that they will be able to continue the current activities of the charity. In the short term, the Trustees have also considered the extent to which existing activities should be curtailed, should circumstances arise.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Risk management
The Trustees are aware of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Internal control risks are minimised through the procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Procedures are also in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers and clients. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Plans for the future
WCM has scheduled three festival events for 2024/25:
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Walled City Music International Piano Festival (July 2024). An eight-day residential event held at Ulster University, Magee for an international body of student participants, led by a faculty of leading piano professors.
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City of Derry International Choir Festival (October 2024). A twelfth edition, to include guest artists SLIXS, a performance of Sir Michael Tippett’s A Child of Our Time by the Festival Chorus and Ulster Orchestra, and activities for choirs of all ages – international and national competitions, schools events and a community programme across the city.
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Walled City Music Festival (March 2025): a programme of chamber concerts and workshops by leading performers and ensembles.
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Supported events: concerts presented in association with NI promoters including Irish Chamber Choir (April 2024) and Darragh Morgan/Electric Circus (May 2024).
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The Walled City Music Trust is a company limited by guarantee and accepted as charitable by HMRC under reference XT 20573. The company was incorporated on 20th March 2009. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the company, and is governed by its Articles of Association. The company is also a registered charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under reference NIC104719.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Anthony Jackson (Chair person) Frank Lyons Donal Doherty Tom Wylie Patricia Brady Elaine Agnew Caitriona Mullan
Recruitment and appointment of the Trustees
The Directors of the company are also charity Trustees for the purposes of charity law. Unless otherwise determined by ordinary resolution, the number of trustees shall not be subject to any maximum but shall not be less than one.
All members of the Board of Trustees give their time voluntarily and received no benefits from the charity.
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Organisational structure
The charity is administered by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the company. Board members are from a variety of professional backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. The Board as a whole was approved by the AGM and continues to monitor its membership. The board has appointed a management team to manage the day to day operations of the charity.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement of trustees' responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of Walled City Music Trust for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Anthony Jackson (Chair person)
Trustee Dated: 24 January 2025
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
We report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 18.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees, who are also the directors of Walled City Music Trust for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to:
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(i) examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We can confirm that we are qualified to undertake the examination because we are registered members of Chartered Accountants Ireland which is one of the listed bodies.
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Moore (NI) LLP
Chartered Accountants Ireland 21/23 Clarendon Street Derry/Londonderry BT48 7EP
Dated: 24 January 2025
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Notes £ £ Income from: Charitable activities 3 30,430 129,306 Total income 30,430 129,306 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 18,197 149,784 Total expenditure 18,197 149,784 Net income/(expenditure) and movement in funds 12,233 (20,478) Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 April 2023 5,770 20,478 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 18,003 - |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 159,736 10,083 152,341 159,736 10,083 152,341 167,981 6,705 164,264 167,981 6,705 164,264 (8,245) 3,378 (11,923) 26,248 2,392 32,401 18,003 5,770 20,478 |
Total 2023 £ 162,424 162,424 170,969 170,969 (8,545) 34,793 26,248 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| 2024 Notes £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 Current assets Debtors 11 19,275 Cash at bank and in hand 29,786 49,061 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 12 (31,058) Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities The funds of the charity Restricted income funds 15 Unrestricted funds |
2023 £ £ - 18,966 40,653 59,619 (33,586) 18,003 18,003 - 18,003 18,003 |
£ 215 26,033 |
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| 26,248 | ||
| 20,478 5,770 |
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| 26,248 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 24 January 2025
Anthony Jackson (Chair person)
Trustee
Company registration number NI072077 (Northern Ireland)
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Walled City Music Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland. The registered office is Holywell DCCP, 10-14 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PW.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
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 required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Office equipment 20% straight line Musical equipment 20% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.10 Taxation
The company is a charity and is recognised as such by HM Revenue and Customs for taxation purposes under the charity tax reference XT20573. As a result, there is no liability to taxation on any of its income.
1.11 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.12 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
3 Income from charitable activities
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ Walled City Music Festival Ticket sales 4,949 - Grant funding - 129,306 Sponsorship, advertising and programme sales 2,836 - Piano Festival Ticket sales 22,645 - 30,430 129,306 |
Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2023 2023 £ £ £ 4,949 4,531 - 129,306 - 152,341 2,836 1,667 - 22,645 3,885 - 159,736 10,083 152,341 |
Total 2023 £ 4,531 152,341 1,667 3,885 |
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| 162,424 |
Grant funding analysis
| Walled City | Walled City |
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| Music Festival | Music Festival | |
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| NI Arts Council | 109,250 | 112,750 |
| Derry City & Strabane District Council | 7,928 | 7,928 |
| Department for Communities | 12,128 | 31,663 |
| 129,306 | 152,341 |
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Walled City Music Festival Piano Festival 2024 2024 £ £ Direct costs Staff costs 79,455 - Depreciation and impairment 215 - Festival expenses 12,490 17,982 Artists' fees 21,823 - Artists' accommodation - - Artists' flights and travel 6,822 - Artists' subsistence 213 - Venue hire 1,415 - Office and administration costs 14,000 - Other costs 3,316 - 139,749 17,982 Share of support and governance costs (see note 5) Governance 10,250 - 149,999 17,982 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 215 17,982 Restricted funds 149,784 - 149,999 17,982 Support costs allocated to activities Governance costs Analysed between: Walled City Music Festival |
Total Walled City Music Festival 2024 2023 £ £ 79,455 72,104 215 1,700 30,472 18,992 21,823 41,902 - 2,181 6,822 3,701 213 276 1,415 4,920 14,000 7,983 3,316 3,716 157,731 157,475 10,250 7,440 167,981 164,915 18,197 651 149,784 164,264 167,981 164,915 |
Piano Festival 2023 £ - - 6,054 - - - - - - - 6,054 - 6,054 6,054 - 6,054 2024 £ 10,250 10,250 |
Total 2023 £ 72,104 1,700 25,046 41,902 2,181 3,701 276 4,920 7,983 3,716 |
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| 163,529 7,440 |
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| 170,969 | |||
| 6,705 164,264 |
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| 170,969 | |||
| 2023 £ 7,440 |
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| 7,440 |
5 Support costs allocated to activities
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 5 Support costs allocated to activities Governance costs comprise: Independent Examiners fees Legal and professional 6 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets |
(Continued) 2024 2023 £ £ 2,750 2,750 7,500 4,690 10,250 7,440 2024 2023 £ £ 2,750 2,750 215 1,700 |
(Continued) 2024 2023 £ £ 2,750 2,750 7,500 4,690 10,250 7,440 2024 2023 £ £ 2,750 2,750 215 1,700 |
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| 7,440 | ||
| 2023 £ 2,750 1,700 |
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| Number | Number | |
| 3 | 3 | |
| Employment costs | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | |
| Wages and salaries | 77,483 | 70,251 |
| Social security costs | 1,344 | 1,412 |
| Other pension costs | 628 | 441 |
| 79,455 | 72,104 | |
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. | ||
| Remuneration of key management personnel | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Aggregate compensation | 37,073 | 38,126 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
9 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
10 Tangible fixed assets
| Office equipment £ Cost At 1 April 2023 1,911 At 31 March 2024 1,911 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2023 1,696 Depreciation charged in the year 215 At 31 March 2024 1,911 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 - At 31 March 2023 215 11 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Grants receivable Other debtors 12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Notes Other taxation and social security Deferred income 13 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals |
Musical equipment £ 6,590 6,590 6,590 - 6,590 - - 2024 £ 6,256 13,019 19,275 2024 £ 1,835 - 18,284 1,797 9,142 31,058 |
Total £ 8,501 |
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| 8,501 | ||
| 8,286 215 |
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| 8,501 | ||
| - | ||
| 215 | ||
| 2023 £ 15,572 3,394 |
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| 18,966 | ||
| 2023 £ 799 4,985 15,675 4,340 7,787 |
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| 33,586 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 13 Deferred income Arising from Piano Festival Ticket sales in advance Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows: Deferred income is included within: Current liabilities Movements in the year: Deferred income at 1 April 2023 Released from previous periods Resources deferred in the year Deferred income at 31 March 2024 14 Retirement benefit schemes Defined contribution schemes Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes |
2024 £ - 2024 £ - 4,985 (4,985) - - 2024 £ 628 |
2023 £ 4,985 |
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| 2023 £ 4,985 |
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| - - 4,985 |
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| 4,985 | ||
| 2023 £ 441 |
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
15 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
| At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
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| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| NI Arts Council grants | 2,386 | 109,250 | (111,636) | - |
| NI Arts Council equipment grants | 833 | - | (833) | - |
| Derry City and Strabane District Council | - | 7,928 | (7,928) | - |
| Department for Communities | 17,259 | 12,128 | (29,387) | - |
| 20,478 | 129,306 | (149,784) | - |
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 15 | Restricted funds | (Continued) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
| 2022 | resources | expended | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| NI Arts Council grants | 30,612 | 112,750 | (140,976) | 2,386 | |
| NI Arts Council equipment grants | 833 | - | - | 833 | |
| Bailey Thomas Grant | 956 | - | (956) | - | |
| Derry City and Strabane District Council | - | 7,928 | (7,928) | - | |
| Department for Communities | - | 31,663 | (14,404) | 17,259 | |
| 32,401 | 152,341 | (164,264) | 20,478 |
Analysis of restricted funds
a) NI Arts Council grants
Funding for core costs (salaries and overheads), presentation of the Walled City Music Festival, and commissioning fees.
b) NI Arts Council - equipment grants
Funding for the purchase of stage and performance equipment.
c) Bailey Thomas Grant
Funding for the further development of the performance ensemble Acoustronic, as part of the Inclusive Creativity project.
d) Derry City and Strabane District Council Grant
Funding received from the Cultural Organisations Fund for core costs (overheads).
e) Department for Communities
Funding received from the Future Screens NI fund as an Employment and Skills Initiative for the Arts Sector in Northern Ireland.
16 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
| At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | resources | expended | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 5,770 | 30,430 | (18,197) | 18,003 |
| Previous year: | At 1 April | Incoming | Resources | At 31 March |
| 2022 | resources | expended | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 2,392 | 10,083 | (6,705) | 5,770 |
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WALLED CITY MUSIC TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
17 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ At 31 March 2024: Current assets/(liabilities) 18,003 - 18,003 - Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 £ £ At 31 March 2023: Tangible assets 215 - Current assets/(liabilities) 5,555 20,478 5,770 20,478 |
Total 2024 £ 18,003 |
|---|---|
| 18,003 | |
| Total 2023 £ 215 26,033 |
|
| 26,248 |
18 Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
Certain grants received and receivable may become repayable to the funder if the charity is no longer able to meet the conditions under which they were awarded. Due to the nature of these contingencies, it may not be possible to quantify the potential financial effect or give an indication of the timing as to the liabilities that may arise.
19 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
The Trustees of Walled City Music Trust (WCMT) formed a new company, City of Derry International Choir Festival Limited, (CoDICF) to coordinate and manage the City of Derry International Choral Festival programme of events. WCMT and CoDICF are therefore under common control. At the year end, WCMT were owed £11,872 from CODICF in respect of loans for cash flow purposes (2023: £2,142 was owed from CoDICF to WCMT).
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