Annual Accounts 2016

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1 Annual Accounts 2016

2 Statement of membership Number of members on the books at 31 December 2016: Male 21,606 Female 9,000 Total 30,606 Of which, Honorary and Free 1,787 These accounts were approved for issue to the members on 3 May 2017 John Smith, General Secretary David Lee, Chair of the Executive Committee 2

3 Statement of responsibilities of the Executive Committee The legislation relating to trade unions requires the Union to submit a return for each calendar year to the Certification Officer. This return contains accounts which must give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Union at the year end and of its transactions for the year then ended. The accounts set out on the following pages have been prepared on the same basis and are used to complete the return to the Certification Officer. In relation to the Musicians Union these requirements to prepare accounts that give a true and fair view is the responsibility of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is responsible for preparing the accounts in accordance with applicable law and the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In so doing the Executive Committee is required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to do so. The Executive Committee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records and establishing and maintaining a satisfactory system of control over its records and transactions in order to comply with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Union and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Report of the independent auditors to the members of the Musicians Union We have audited the financial statements of the Musicians Union for the year ended 31 December 2016, set out on pages 3 to 24. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102. This report is made solely to the Union s members, as a body. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Union s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Union and the Union s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Respective responsibilities of the Union s Executive Committee and auditors As explained more fully in the Statement of Responsibilities of the National Executive Committee on page 1, the Union s National Executive Committee is responsible for the preparation of financial statements which give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board s Ethical Standards for Auditors. Opinion on financial statements In our opinion the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Union s affairs as at 31 December 2016 and of its income and expenditure for the year then ended. Matters on which we are required to report by exception We are required by the Trade union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended) to report to you by exception in respect of the following matters if, in our opinion: A satisfactory system of control over transactions has not been maintained. The Union has not kept proper accounting records. The accounts are not in agreement with the books of account. We have not received all the information and explanations we need for our audit. We have nothing to report to you in respect of the above matters. H W FISHER & COMPANY Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Dated: 3 May 2017 Acre House William Road London NW1 3ER United Kingdom Scope of the audit of the financial statements An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the Union s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the Union s National Executive Committee; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. 3

4 Summary of Accounts Income and Expenditure Account Notes Operating income 7,377 7,742 Operating expenditure (7,522) (7,722) Operating (deficit)/surplus (145) 20 Other items (691) 201 Investment operations 1, Surplus before taxation Corporation Tax (185) (196) Surplus for the year Other comprehensive income Remeasurement of defined benefit liability (801) 734 Comprehensive result for the year (73) 845 Summary of Accounts Balance Sheet at 31 December 2016 Notes Tangible fixed assets 1,003 1,132 Investments 14,261 12,649 Current assets 3,297 4,181 Current liabilities (1,981) (1,985) 16,580 15,977 Main fund 17,028 17,154 Benevolent fund Political fund ,545 17,618 Net pension asset (965) (1,641) 16,580 15,977 Main Fund Income and Expenditure Account Notes Income Subscriptions 5,391 5,209 Other income 1 1,847 2,420 7,238 7,629 Expenditure Employee costs 2 4,268 4,411 Property and equipment costs Representation Costs Benefits & Services to members 5 1,271 1,114 Administrative expenses Grants & affiliation fees (7,405) (7,601) Operating (deficit)/surplus (167) 28 Other items Restructuring costs (816) - Net pension scheme movement (691) 201 (858) 229 Investment operations Investment (expenditure)/income 8 (5) 281 Increase/(decrease) in market valuation 1,723 (209) Landsbanki Settlement , Surplus before taxation Corporation Tax 9 (185) (196) Surplus for the year Remeasurement of defined benefit asset 17 (801) 734 Comprehensive result for the year (126) 856 Accumulated fund brought forward 17,154 16,298 Accumulated fund carried forward 17,028 17,154 The income and expenditure account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations. 4

5 Benevolent Fund Income and Expenditure Account Income Donations Donation from MU Main Fund Expenditure Grants to members Funeral grants Maternity grants Adoption grants 1 1 Paternity grants BAPAM Other admin expenses - 2 (130) (122) Surplus 5 33 Investment operations Investment income 1 1 Increase/(decrease) in market valuation 30 (4) Political Fund Income and Expenditure Account Income Contributions Expenditure Labour Party affiliation Other affiliations 2 2 Ballot costs - 2 Conference expenses Other expenses - 1 Grants and donations 14 6 Election donations - 52 (68) (135) Surplus/(deficit) for the year 17 (42) Accumulated fund brought forward 8 50 Accumulated fund carried forward (3) Surplus for the year Accumulated fund brought forward Accumulated fund carried forward

6 Collection & Distribution No 3 Collection & Distribution No 4 Movement in Monies held for Distribution Payments Distribution to members - 8 Undistributable monies to Main Fund Indemnity to be held by Main Fund (295) Net movement - (295) Monies held for distribution brought forward Monies held for distribution carried forward - - Movement in Monies held for Distribution Receipts Fee income 1,395 1,063 1,395 1,063 Payments Distribution to members 1, Administration Fees Undistributable monies to Main Fund , Increase in monies held for distribution Monies held for distribution brought forward Background The MU acts as an intermediary between musicians or their beneficiaries and the music industry for the collection and distribution of funds due to musicians. The transfer of undistributable monies to the Main Fund takes place where despite all efforts to locate the beneficiaries under the MU s distribution policy, they cannot be identified or located. The MU has decided that these funds should be used for collective purposes. The MU is committed to meeting any claims relating to undistributable monies which may subsequently emerge from musicians or their beneficiaries. The Union has recently upgraded its collection and distribution software. From April 2014 all transactions have taken place using the new system. As part of the transfer to the new system, undistributable funds outstanding at March 2014 were transferred to the Main Fund. Monies held for distribution carried forward Background The MU acts as an intermediary between musicians or their beneficiaries and the music industry for the collection and distribution of funds due to musicians. The transfer of undistributable monies to the Main Fund takes place where despite all efforts to locate the beneficiaries under the MU's distribution policy, they cannot be identified or located. The MU has decided that these funds should be used for collective purposes. The MU is committed to meeting any claims relating to undistributable monies which may subsequently emerge from musicians or their beneficiaries. The old distribution system was closed in 2015 and a transfer of the remaining undistributable monies was made to the Main Fund. An indemnity fund has been established and is held in the Main Fund as a creditor. 6

7 Consolidated Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Notes Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 10 1,003 1,132 Investments 11 14,261 12,649 15,264 13,781 Current assets Sundry debtors and prepayments 12 1, Cash at bank and on deposit 1,906 3,490 3,297 4,181 Current liabilities Sundry creditors, accruals and deferred income 13 1,084 1,240 C & D Held for Distribution Indemnity funds held Corporation tax payable ,981 1,985 Net current assets 1,316 2,196 Net assets 16,580 15,977 Notes Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 15A (1,752) 925 Returns on investments Bank interest received 11 4 Income from listed investments Net cash inflow from returns on investments Corporation tax (197) (203) Capital expenditure and financial investment Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets (236) (152) Payments to acquire investments (1,977) (3,000) Receipts from sales of tangible fixed assets Receipts from sale of investments 2,211 2,834 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from 76 (266) investing activities (Decrease)/increase in cash 15B (1,584) 730 Accumulated fund Main fund 17,028 17,154 Benevolent fund Political fund ,545 17,618 Pension scheme asset (965) (1,641) 16,580 15,977 Approved for issue to the members on: 3 May 2017 John Smith - General Secretary David Lee - Chair of the Executive Committee 7

8 Accounting Convention Accounting Policies Basis of preparation The financial statements of Musicians Union were approved for issue by the Executive Committee Members on 3 May The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the group and rounded to the nearest. Accounting convention Trade Unions are governed by the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation Act) 1992 Amended. Under that Act the accounts of Trade Unions are required to give a true and fair view. Therefore, the accounts of Trade Unions are prepared under FRS102. However, as a Trade Union is not a company the Regulations that form the basis of disclosure under FRS102 have been adapted as considered necessary to ensure the accounts give a true and fair view to the members of the Trade Union. Statement of compliance The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS102 as it applies to the financial statements of the Union for the year ended 31 December The Union transitioned from previously extant UK GAAP to FRS102 as at 1 January Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Depreciation is provided on all property (excluding land), plant and equipment, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows: Buildings Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment Telephones Motor vehicles 2% / 10% per annum on cost 10% / 20% per annum on cost 33% per annum on cost 20% / 50% per annum on cost 33% per annum on cost The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Fixed asset investments Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price (where applicable). The income and expenditure account includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year. The Union does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments. The main form of financial risk faced by the union is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors. Revenue recognition The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Contribution income Contribution income is accounted for on an accruals basis. Other income Certain receipts in the Main Fund are accounted for once received as they are non- contractual and are not received on predetermined dates. Interest income Revenue is recognised as interest is received. Dividends Revenue is recognised when the Union s right to receive payment is established. 8

9 Accounting Policies continued Corporation tax Corporation tax is payable on interest income, rental income and chargeable gains arising on the disposal of properties and investment but only to the extent that these exceed expenditure on the provident benefits. Corporation tax is also payable on certain other income. Deferred tax Deferred income liabilities arise in relation to the difference between the fair value of investments and their original cost less any indexation applicable. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period where the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income and expenditure accounts. The Union has adopted a reinvestment policy whereby all realised proceeds on disposal of fixed asset investments are reinvested into fixed asset investments, thereby eliminating the need for the recognition of a deferred tax asset or liability. Short-term debtors and creditors Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the income statement in other operating expenses. Leasing commitments Rentals payable under operating leases are charged in the profit and loss account on a straight line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives are recognised over the lease term on a straight line basis. Pensions and other post-retirement benefits The cost of defined benefit pension plans is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuation involves making assumptions about discount rates, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the complexity of the valuation, the underlying assumptions and the long term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. In determining the appropriate discount rate, management considers the interest rates of corporate bonds in the respective currency with at least AA rating, with extrapolated maturities corresponding to the expected duration of the defined benefit obligation. The underlying bonds are further reviewed for quality, and those having excessive credit spreads are removed from the population bonds on which the discount rate is based, on the basis that they do not represent high quality bonds. The mortality rate is based on publicly available mortality tables for the specific country. Future salary increases and pension increases are based on expected future inflation rates for the respective country. Further details are given in note 17. The Union operates a defined benefit pension scheme, which requires contributions to be made to an administered fund. The cost of providing benefits under the defined benefit plans is determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit method, which attributes entitlement to benefits to the current period (to determine current service cost) and to the current and prior periods (to determine the present value of defined benefit obligations) and is based on actuarial advice. When a settlement or a curtailment occur the change in the present value of the scheme liabilities and the fair value of the plan assets reflects the gain or loss which is recognised in the income statement during the period in which it occurs. The net interest element is determined by multiplying the net defined benefit liability by the discount rate, at the start of the period taking into account any changes in the net defined benefit liability during the period as a result of contribution and benefit payments. The net interest is recognised in profit or loss as other finance revenue or cost. Re-measurements, comprising actuarial gains and losses, the effect of the asset ceiling and the return on the net defined benefit liability (excluding amounts included in net interest) are recognised immediately in other comprehensive income in the period in which they occur. Re-measurements are not reclassified to profit and loss in subsequent periods. The defined net benefit pension asset or liability in the balance sheet comprises the total for the plan of the present value of the defined benefit obligation (using a discount rate based on high quality corporate bonds), less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. Fair value is based on market price information and in the case of quoted securities is the published bid price. The value of a net pension benefit asset is limited to the amount that may be recovered either through reduced contributions or agreed refunds from the scheme. Contributions to defined contribution schemes are recognised in the profit and loss account in the period in which they become payable. Musicians Union is the sponsoring employer of defined benefit scheme as it has legal responsibility for the plan. There is no contractual agreement or stated policy for charging the defined benefit cost of the plan, therefore the company has recognised the entire net defined benefit cost and relevant net defined benefit liability in its financial statements. 9

10 Notes to the Accounts 1. Other Income Collection and Distribution Account collection fee Services, Sound and Vision Corporation Dubbing agreements BBC WW - cable revenue ITV & Other cable revenue Employment Creation Fund The Educational Recording Agency Limited Commission and other income 9 16 Undistributable monies from C & D No 3 account Undistributable monies from C & D No 4 account ,847 2, Employee Costs Salaries and national insurance 3,259 3,235 Pensions to retired officials 4 4 Pension costs Organising expenses Training and sundry expenses ,268 4, Property & Equipment Costs Rent, rates, light, heat and cleaning Repairs and maintenance Motor vehicle costs Hire of equipment Profit on disposal of fixed assets (40) (48) Depreciation IT costs Insurance The depreciation charge for 2016 has been calculated excluding the cost attributed to land. An adjustment has been made to the depreciation charge for 2015 of 6,000 to reflect this change. As a consequence, the Accumulated Funds at the end of 2014 and 2015 have been adjusted to reflect the impact in previous years 4. Representation Costs Committees, Delegates & Stewards Executive committee Delegates conference Section committees Regional committees Stewards commission International Representation FIM Affiliation fees Delegates expenses Benefits & Services to Members Member Benefits Legal defence of members The Musician Training and education services Instrument insurance Public liability insurance Personal accident insurance Tax Protection insurance Diaries, publications & loyalty pins Members training Communications Advertising Member incentive - 5 Public relations - 4 Leaflets 25 7 Events, Exhibitions & Seminars Bulk - 1 Brand Management 7 16 Other Promotional ,271 1, Administrative Expenses Administration Printing, postage, stationery and telephone Ballot expenses Magazine/Publication subscriptions Archiving costs - 5 Catering Sundry expenses 8 7 Bank charges VAT previous periods 5 (3) Professional Fees Audit fee Legal and professional Investment management fees Property management fees 7 5 Project Costs War Horse Band Payments (4) - Dilapidations on lease terminations

11 Notes to the Accounts continued 7. Grants & Affiliation Fees Grants and awards Donation to MU Benevolent Fund Trades Union Congress GFTU Other affiliations Investment Income Income from listed investments Bank interest receivable 11 4 Profit on sale of investments Net loss on forward foreign exchange contracts (387) (41) (5) Corporation Tax Corporation tax at 23.25% (2015 : 23.25%) Tax on investment interest income - (1) Tax charge for the year Land & Buildings Fixtures Fittings & Equipment Motor Vehicles Total 10. Fixed Assets Cost At 1 January , ,861 Additions Disposals - - (238) (238) At 31 December , ,859 Accumulated Depreciation At 1 January , ,729 Charge for the year Relating to disposals - - (200) (200) At 31 December , ,856 Net book value At 31 December ,003 At 31 December ,132 MF Unlisted investments MF Listed investments BF Listed investments Total 11. Investments Market Value At 1 January , ,649 Additions - 2,355-2,355 Disposals - (2,118) - (2,118) Net movement in cash deposits - (378) - (378) Change in Investment Values - 1, ,753 At 31 December , ,261 Cost Value Market Value Cost Value Market Value Ruffer investments 5,329 5,862 5,617 5,347 Legal and General investments 5,407 6,938 5,262 5,971 Miscellaneous investments 922 1, ,089 Unlisted Investments Benevolent Fund unit trusts ,817 14,261 11,957 12,649 As set out in the accounting policies, no provision has been made for deferred tax due to the reinvestment policy adopted by the Union Sundry Debtors & Prepayments Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income , Sundry Creditors, Accruals & Deferred Income Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income PPL 1,084 1,240 C&D Total 14. Indemnity Funds Held Balance at 1 January Payments made - (9) (9) Balance at 31 December

12 Notes to the Accounts continued 15. Notes To The Cash Flow Statement A. Reconciliation of surplus, before taxation, to net cash inflow from operating activities Surplus after investment operations Bank interest received (11) (4) Income from listed investments (278) (270) Depreciation Movement of investments market valuation (1,753) 213 Net pension scheme income (125) (201) Profit on sale of fixed assets (40) (48) Profit on sale of investments (93) (48) Increase/(decrease) in creditors 8 (248) (Increase)/decrease in debtors (700) 877 Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities (1,752) 925 Cash at bank and on deposit B. Analysis of net funds At 1 January ,490 Cashflow (1,584) At 31 December , Operating Leases At 31 December 2016, the Union had obligations of total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for the following period: Plant & Equipment Land & Plant & Land & Buildings Equipment Buildings Expiry date: No later than one year Later than one, no later than 5 years Later than five years The lease payment recognised as an expense during the year was 78,288 (2015: 127,000) 17. Staff Pension Schemes The Musicians Union operates two pension schemes as follows: (a) Defined Contribution Scheme The Union operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Union in an independantly administered fund. The charge for the year was 756,791 (2015: 644,260). (b) Defined Benefit Scheme The Union currently operates a defined benefit pension scheme for its employees and officials. The assets are held in trustee administered funds separate from the Union s finances. This note sets out the pension cost information required for Musicians' Union to meet its pension obligations as specified under FRS102. The accounting date to which these disclosures relate is 31 December The last full actuarial valuation of the Musicians' Union Permanent Officials and Staff Pension Fund was carried out using the chosen assumptions and then the results have been updated to reflect the position at 31 December The next full valuation is scheduled for 1 January The main financial assumptions used were: 2014 Rate of increase in pensionable salaries 3.40% 3.15% 3.10% Rate of increase in pensions in payment 3.40% 3.15% 3.10% Discount rate for scheme liabilities 2.80% 3.90% 3.60% Rate of inflation 3.55% 3.30% 3.20% Mortality assumption The mortality assumptions are based on standard mortality tables which allow for future mortality improvements. The assumptions are that a member currently age 65 will live on average for a further 22.4 years if they are male; and for a further 24.5 years if they are female. Net Assets of the scheme The net pension assets recognised in the Union s balance sheet as at 31 December 2016 is as follows: Equities 5,303 4,606 Bonds 1,136 5,393 Property 6,060 1,124 Cash/Other Total Market Value of Assets 12,625 11,235 Present value of liabilities (11,660) (9,594) Scheme Surplus 965 1,641 12

13 Notes to the Accounts continued 17. Staff Pension Schemes Analysis of FRS102 movement: Contributions Return on scheme assets Interest on scheme liabilities (362) (368) Net interest on defined benefit liability Net pension scheme Income Remeasurement of defined benefit pensions (801) 734 (676) 935 Pension assets brought forward 1, Pension assets carried forward Changes to the present value of the defined benefit obligation during the year Opening defined benefit obligation 9,594 10,336 Interest cost Liabilities & changes to demo & fin assumptions 2,313 (897) Net benefits paid out (609) (213) Closing defined benefit obligation 11,660 9,594 Changes to the fair value of scheme assets during the year Opening fair value of scheme assets 11,235 11,042 Expected return on scheme assets (interest on assets) Actuarial (losses)/gains on scheme assets in excess of interest 1,512 (163) Contributions by the employer Net benefits paid out (609) (213) Closing fair value of scheme assets 12,625 11,235 13

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