Annual Report 2019 Centenary Kristin Larsson Ceramics & Glass Fools gold, Pyrite CONTENTS
1 Administrative Information
3 HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
4 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT
5 Scholars
9 From the Archives
11 Chairman’s Report
13 Independent Examiner’s Report
14 Statement of Financial Activities
15 Balance Sheet
16 Notes to the Accounts
24 Life Members
25 Annual Members
28 Valborg Dinner
31 Two Kings
32 Centenary Punsch Ball
37 Brighton Early Music Festival
38 Patrons of the Arts, Friends of the Arts & Corporate Members
39 Credits
40 Facebook ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY
Reference and Administrative Information
Charity name: Anglo-Swedish Society Charity registration number: 289688
Address: Sweden House 5 Upper Montagu St. London W1H 2AG
Bankers: Handelsbanken 1 Kingsway London WC2B 6AN
CafCash Limited Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4TA (a wholly owned subsidiary of Charity Aid Foundation)
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Patrons HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT HE The Ambassador of Sweden President The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Maddock
Vice Presidents Sir John Ure KCMG, LVO Anthony Arfwedson PatrSstGM Honorary Members Count Bertil Bernadotte af Wisborg Countess Jill Bernadotte af Wisborg Council
Chairman Alexander Malmaeus
Vice-Chairman Michael Sayers QC
Hon. Treasurer Erik Berggren
Hon. Secretary Christian Bjärnram
Johan Aurén Professor David Goldsmith Elisabet Baldwin Professor Neil Kent Christina Cadogan Christian Kåberg (until 30.04.2019) Maggie Dan-Lersten Andreas Nilsson Robert Freeman Martina Westin Cecilia Geijke Lu Zhou
Secretary: Raluca Nastase (until 15.11.2019) Nina Jahanbin (from 15.11.2019)
Hon. Solicitor: Christian Bjärnram
Independent Examiner: Peter Floyd (until 30.04.2019) Ransford Agyei-Boamah (from 30.04.2019)
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SCHOLARSHIPS & Awards 2018 - 2019
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Amie Sarah Petter Foon Cable Rhodiner Mezzo-soprano and 4th Glass artist who was Ceramicist from Konstfack year BMus student who supported for 3 months who spent 2 months from received support during from January 2019 at April 2019 at the Royal her studies at the Guildhall Konstfack in Stockholm. College of Art in London. School of Music and Drama under the tutelage of Susan Waters.
London Nordic Swedish Brighton Early Choir Church Music Festival The Anglo-Swedish The Anglo-Swedish Society The Society paid for the Society supported the made a donation towards photography of Choir’s tours to York and the refurbishment of the The Marriage of the Northern Liverpool, featuring works organ at the Swedish Star by Yu-kuang Chou. by Nordic and international Church in London. composers.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & Awards 2019 - 2020
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Ami-Louise Guy Marshall- Kristin Larsson Johnsson Brown Ami-Louise is a violinist Guy is a ceramicist and Kristin is a glass artist and and viola player and was graduate of the Royal graduate of Konstfack in in in her first year of BMus College of Art, and was Stockholm and was chosen course at the Guildhall chosen to spend spring to spend winter/ spring School of Music and 2020 at Konstfack in 2020 at the Royal College of Drama. Stockholm. Art in London.
London Nordic Tenebrae Choir Choir The Anglo-Swedish Society A grant was made to py for supported the Lucia the broadcast fees of the concert at York Minster. 2020 Stockholm Early Music Festival at Berwaldshallen in Stockholm. This is a London-based professional vocal ensemble.
8 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY From the archives
In 2019, the society conducted research through the British Newspaper Archive, the online portal of the British Library’s newspaper section.
www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
9 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Structure, Governance and Management The Anglo-Swedish Society (hereafter referred to as “the Society” or “the Charity”) was formally established on 17 February 1919 and Registered as a Charity in England and Wales on 21 June 1984 under rules adopted on 16 May 1984.
A Board of Trustees, known as the Council, comprising the Officers and up to 12 members, administers the Society. The Officers are: the President, the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, the Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary. The President is elected by the Society’s members for 3 years and may be re-elected. The Officers and Council Members are elected by the Society’s members and hold office until the next Annual General Meeting at which they may be re-elected. The Trustees receive no emoluments.
The President, although an Officer of the Society, takes no part in the management of the Society.
The Council has appointed an Executive Committee from its members with the Society Chairman as its Chairman and a membership comprising the Officers of the Society and the Chairmen of the Awards and Events Committees.
The Society has the power to make any investment which the Trustees see fit. The Council has considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and has found that specialised unit trusts, designed for the charity sector, and bank accounts paying high tax free interest, meet their requirements to generate both income and capital growth. The Council is constantly reviewing the performance of its investments. Objectives and Activities The objects of the Society, which shall have no political character, are:
(a) the advancement of the education of the public in the science, art, literature, music, history, economics, philosophy, culture and other recognised academic subjects of Great Britain and Sweden;
(b) the support of any other charitable activities.
In furtherance of the above-mentioned objects, but not further or otherwise, the Society shall:
(i) arrange fund-raising events and activities;
(ii) arrange lectures, classes, exhibitions, readings, concerts and broadcasts;
(iii) print and publish such literature as shall be necessary for the attainment of the objects;
(iv) administer any funds available for charitable and educational purposes.
Although grant making is not the main way the Society carries out its purpose, the Scholarships and Awards programme, established in 2003, is an important part of the charity’s work.
10 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY Achievements and Performance We can be especially grateful for 2019: our much-loved President was with us and able to chair our 100th Annual General Meeting and we celebrated our Centenary in grand style, untroubled by Covid-19. Christian Kåberg did not seek re-election to the Council and was thanked for his valuable work. Peter Floyd was thanked for having served the Society as independent reviewer since 2012. Ransford Agyei- Boamah was elected to replace him. Nina Jahanbin is the society’s new secretary.
Amie Foon (mezzo-soprano) completed her fourth year as a BMus student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and second year as our music scholar. Konstfack graduate (ceramics) Petter Rhodiner spent spring 2019 at the Royal College of Art and RCA graduate Sarah Cable (glass) the same term at Konstfack. Oscar Sahlin, a recent graduate of Nyköpings Restaurangskola was supported for a month as an intern at Michelin-starred Elystan Street restaurant in London.
The Society supported the London Nordic Choir’s tour to York. Olivia Stone received support for her London staging of August Strindberg’s SAGA, a surrealist, expressionist piece of theatre writing “we absolutely couldn’t have done it without you”. Northern Lights Symphony Orchestra received support for a Swedish Baroque music concert at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
Ami-Louise Johnsson was our 2019-20 music scholar and a first year BMus Student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She was our youngest music scholar to date and changed instrument from violin to viola during the year. Kristin Larsson (Konstfack) and Guy Marshall-Brown (RCA) were awarded the 2019- 20 exchange scholarship. The Tenebrae Choir was informed that the Society would pay for their broadcast fees when they performed at 2020 Stockholm Early Music Festival.
Hatt et Söner held a complimentary champagne tasting in Mayfair. Members were invited to the launch of the new album “A Salon Opera” by Flauguissimo Duo - Yu-Wei Hu (flute) & Johan Löfving (guitar). The Anglo-Danish Society allowed us to bring a large group of friends to a delicious supper and concert at the magnificent Drapers’ Hall in the City of London.
Our Centenary Valborg dinner was held immediately after the AGM at the Travellers Club. Baroness Maddock, H. E. The Swedish Ambassador and his wife, The Very Rev. Eric Muhl and dignitaries from sister societies enjoyed a memorable evening. Amie Foon performed.
A seminar about London’s post-Brexit role for Swedish tech firms was held at Buck’s Club with the Society of Swedish Engineers in Great Britain. Members and friends attended the City University Club’s Royal Ascot Event.
Carl Florman (1886-1963) was Sweden’s first Airforce Attaché to Great Britain and co-founder of AB Aerotransport (later Scandinavian Airlines). The Society arranged the launch of his newly-published memoirs, translated by Elisabet Baldwin, art directed by Alexander Malmaeus and designed by Antonios Marinis. The Florman family and the Royal Air Force Club co-hosted the event. H. E. Torbjörn Sohlström was presented with a copy for the Ambassadorial Library.
Christina Cadogan arranged a private morning tour of Helene Schjerfbeck’s work at the Royal Academy. A group of members were given a guided tour of St Giles House in Dorset by the (half-Swedish) 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. Professor David Goldsmith and Eric Orlowski hosted “Two Tumultuous Tales” at the Royal Automobile Club. “Peterloo 1819 - power to the people or pitiful parade?” and “Ådalen 1931– future foundation or forgotten flop?” followed a canapé reception.
The Society’s Centenary was celebrated with a white tie ball at the Cavalry and Guards Club. The Ambassador of Sweden and Mrs Sohlström, the Rev Katarina Bäckelin, Rector of the Swedish Church, Mr Anders Rydell, Chairman of the Swedish BV Society and Jan Olsson, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, attended. Ami-Louise Johnsson performed.
The Swedish-British Society (Stockholm) celebrated its Centenary at the Grand Hôtel. The British Ambassador, H. E. Judith Gough, was guest of honour. She was placed between Helene Crosfield, President of the Swedish-British Society and our chairman Alexander Malmaeus. 11 ANNUAL REPORT 2019
Dr Lisbet Rausing received the 2019 CoScan International Award at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence. Alexander Malmaeus conducted an interview with Dr Rausing along the lines of BBC Radio 1’s “Desert Island Discs”. Music was performed by Ami-Louise Johnsson (Anglo-Swedish Society scholar), Alexandria Wreggelsworth and the London Nordic Choir.
The Anglo-Swedish Society joined the Anglo-Danish Society’s to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their scholarships and awards programme. Her Majesty Queen Margrethe of Denmark was guest of honour. Financial Review The Trustees have forecast the level of free reserves (that is, both funds not tied up in fixed assets and designated and restricted funds) the Charity will require in order to sustain its operations and make appropriate adjustments should there be a material reduction in the Charity’s income. The Trustees consider that the most appropriate level of free reserves is a sum equivalent to twelve months of the Charity’s running costs, which is calculated as total bank and payment charges, secretarial and website domain costs together with printing and stationary for the year 2019: £4,430 (2018: £3,752).
At 31 December 2019 the Society had unrestricted reserves of £78,971 (2018: £75,712). Of this, £28,531 (2018: £24,465) is held in investments to provide income, leaving free reserves of £50,440 (2018: £51,247). In addition, restricted reserves of £26,197 (2018: £25,896) are held, taking total reserves to £105,168 (2018: £101,608).
The year-on-year stable level of reserves provide confidence that the Society will continue to be able to cover operational costs and award scholarships as promised. Responsibilities of the Council The members of the Council (“The Trustees”) are required to prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and of the surplus or deficit of the Society for that period. In preparing these accounts the Trustees are required to: • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether Applicable Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; • prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Society will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Society and which enable them both to ascertain its financial position and ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In particular they are responsible for investing charitable funds wisely to maximise the return in a manner conducive to its charitable needs and demands.
By order of the Trustees
Alexander Malmaeus Chairman of the Council 30 April 2020
12 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees and Council of Anglo-Swedish Society I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Anglo-Swedish Society (the charity), charity number 289688, for the year ended 31 December 2019, which are set out on pages 14 to 23. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to: • examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, • to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and • to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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. Independent Examiner’s Statement In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or • the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or • the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ransford Agyei-Boamah FCCA ACA | Director | Harmer Slater Limited 28 September 2020
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
Incoming resources Notes Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total funds funds 2019 Funds 2018 Funds 2018 2018 Incoming resources from 2 £ £ £ £ £ £ generating funds: Voluntary income 2a 8,037 21,911 29,948 6,875 18,305 25,180 Activities for generating funds 2b 21,742 - 21,742 27,014 - 27,014 Investment income 2c 1,493 - 1,493 1,394 - 1,394
Total incoming resources 31,272 21,911 53,183 35,283 18,305 53,588
Resources expended
Cost of generating funds: Cost of generating funds 3 23,374 - 23,374 26,094 - 26,094 & voluntary income Charitable activities 4 5,944 21,610 27,554 770 16,485 17,255 Governance costs 5 2,761 - 2,761 2,982 - 2,982
Total resources expended 32,079 21,610 53,689 29,845 16,485 46,330 and losses (807) 301 (506) 5,438 1,820 7,258
Gains / (Losses) on 6 4,066 - 4,066 (3,756) - (3,756) investment assets
Net movement in funds 3,259 301 3 ,560 1,682 1,820 3,502
Fund balances brought 75,712 25,896 101,608 74,030 24,076 98,107 forward Fund balances carried 78,971 26,197 105,168 75,712 25,896 101,608 forward
The notes on pages 16 to 23 form part of these accounts
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
2019 2018
Notes £ £ £ £ Fixed Assets Investments 6 28,531 24,465
Current Assets Balance at Bank and accounts 76,638 67,163 Debtors and prepayments 7 - 10,000
76,638 77,163
Liabilities: amounts falling 8 - 20 due within one year
Net Current Assets 76,638 77,143
Net Assets 10 105,168 101,608
Funds: Unrestricted 10 78,971 75,712 Scholarships & Awards Fund 10 26,197 25,896
105,168 101,608
Chairman: Alexander Malmaeus
Hon. Treasurer: Erik P.O. Berggren
The notes on pages 16 to 23 form part of these accounts
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
1. Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year. a. Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities) issued in March 2005.
Anglo-Swedish Society meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The financial statements are drawn up on the going concern basis which assumes Our Time will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Trustees consider the current and forecast cash resources to be sufficient to cover the working capital requirements of the charity for at least 12 months.
In March 2020, the UK along many other countries entered into forced restrictions related to the spread of Covid-19. The current global situation continues to bring uncertainties for businesses and individuals as the economy suffers significant slowdown. The Council will continue to review the situation and its impact on the charity’s ability to raise funds and deliver projects both in the short and long term. The Trustees are of an opinion that at the time of approval of these financial statements there were no indications suggesting that the charity would not be able to continue as a going concern in the foreseeable future. b. Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by a donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. c. Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations, subscriptions, sponsorship and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities (“SoFA”) when received. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Income from investments is included in the SoFA on the accruals basis. Tax recoverable on such income is recognised in the same accounting year.
Incoming resources from charitable activities are accounted for in the period in which the performance takes place.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
d. Subscriptions
Subscriptions for individuals are included in the income and expenditure account on the accruals basis.
Corporate subscriptions are included in the accounts on an accruals basis.
e. Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include any independent examination fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SoFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.
f. Investments
Investments are stated at market value. Gains or losses on revaluation are included in the SoFA.
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
2 Incoming Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total Resources funds 2019 funds 2019 2019 Funds 2018 funds 2018 2018 £ £ £ £ £ £ (a) Voluntary income Subscriptions Individuals 7,787 - 7,787 6,235 - 6,235 Corporate Members 250 - 250 640 - 640 Other Members - 16,061 16,061 - 11,020 11,020 Friends of the Arts - 1,850 1,850 - 1,785 1,785 Uppsala University - - - - 100 100 Patrons of the Arts - 4 ,000 4 ,000 - 5,400 5,400 8,037 21,911 29,948 6,875 18,305 25,180
(b) Activities for generating funds Punsch ball income 12,415 - 12,415 15,240 - 15,240 Other function income 9,327 - 9,327 11,774 - 11,774
21,742 - 21,742 27,014 - 27,014 (c) Investment Income Dividends and interest 1,493 - 1,493 1,394 - 1,394 1,493 - 1,493 1,394 - 1,394 Total incoming resources 31,272 21,911 53,183 35,283 18,305 53,588
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
(d) Membership
At the end of 2019 there were a total of 305 (2018: 272) Members. Of these 8 (2018: 5) were Corporate Members, 73 (2018: 61) were Family Members, 73 (2018: 73) were Life Members and 85 (2018: 133) were Individual Members. There were 5 (2018: 8) Patrons of the Arts and 14 (2018: 16) Friends of the Arts.
Life membership was closed to new members from 1995, but was re-introduced at the 2018 AGM, at 15 times annual individual membership, which means £600 with a 50% discount for the over-65s, at current levels.
The annual subscription is payable in advance on January 1st each year. Where appropriate, tax is reclaimed under Gift Aid on subscriptions.
Subscriptions are currently as follows:
(i) for persons that are Members, £40 a year (2008: £20) (ii) for Family Membership, £50 a year (2008: £25) (iii) for Firms or Corporations which are Members, £200 a year (2008: £100)
An overseas subscription rate was introduced at the 2013 AGM:
(iv) for persons that are resident overseas, £20 a year (2013: £40)
A 25-and-under subscription rate was introduced at the 2018 AGM:
(iv) for persons that are 25 years or younger, £10 a year (2017: £40)
16 members payed pre-2009 membership fees (2018: 16) and the Society is pursuing members to review their standing orders to ensure they are paying the correct amount.
Persons joining after 1 October need pay one-half of the appropriate subscription for that year
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
3 Costs of generating Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total voluntary income Funds 2019 Funds 2019 2019 Funds 2018 Funds 2018 2018 £ £ £ £ £ £
Function expenses 23,374 - 23,374 26,094 - 26,094
23,374 - 23,374 26,094 - 26,094 4 Charitable activities
Grants and awards - 21,610 21,610 - 16,485 16,485 Printing, stationary & 1,256 - 1,256 360 - 360 postage Website domain costs 413 - 413 410 - 410 Website upgrade costs 4,275 - 4,275 - - -
5,944 21,610 27,554 770 16,485 17,255 5 Governance costs
Secretary’s salary and 1,901 - 1,901 2,515 - 2,515 graphical work Bank and payment charges 860 - 860 467 - 467 2,761 - 2,761 2,982 - 2,982 Total resources expended 32,079 21,610 53,689 29,845 16,485 46,330
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
6 Investments 2019 2018 £ £ M&G The Equities Investment Fund for Charities
Cost £10,000 Income Units £1,718
Market Value at 1 January 24,465 26,379
Gain / (Loss) on revaluation at 31 December 4,066 (3,756) Market value at 31 December 28,531 24,465
7 Debtors 2019 2018 £ £ Grants due - 10,000
- 10,000
2019 2018 8 Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year £ £
Payments received in advance (for next year) - 20 - 20
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
9 Funds As at Incoming Resources Unrealised As at 01.01.19 resources expended invest. gain 31.12.19 £ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 75,712 31,272 (32,079) 4,066 78,971 Anglo-Swedish Arts Foundation Fund - - - - - Scholarships 25,896 21,911 (21,610) - 26,197 & Awards Fund
101,608 53,183 (53,689) 4,066 105,168
As at Incoming Resources Unrealised As at 01.01.18 resources expended invest. loss 31.12.18 £ £ £ £ £ Unrestricted Funds 74,030 35,283 (29,845) (3,756) 75,712 Scholarships & Awards Fund 24,076 18,305 (16,485) - 25,896 98,107 53,588 (46,330) (3,756) 101,608
The Anglo-Swedish Arts Foundation Fund represents monies transferred to the Society for the promotion of Anglo-Swedish Art.
The Scholarships & Awards Fund was established in 2002 to provide scholarships and academic support together with grants for similar purposes.
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
9 Funds - continued Grants and scholarships were paid out as follows during the year: £ January 2019 The Swedish Church donation 60 January 2019 Brighton Music Festival 350 January 2019 Royal College of Art 18/19 (Petter Rhodiner) 4,500 March 2019 CoScan donation 25 April 2019 Konstfack 18/19 (Sarah Cable) 4,500 April 2019 Art Kaleidoscope (Christina France) 75 April 2019 The Northern Light Symphony 250 July 2019 Guildhall School of Music 19/20 (Ami-Louise Johnsson) 5,000 August 2019 Tenebrae Choir: Stockholm Early Music Festival 850 August 2019 Elystan Street Restaurant Scholar (Oscar Sahlin) 1,000 November 2019 Royal College of Art 19/20 (Guy Marshall-Brown) 4,000 December 2019 London Nordic Choir Lucia Concerts 1,000 21,610 10 Analysis of net assets by fund Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds £ Funds £ 2019 £ Fixed Assets 28,531 - 28,531 Current Assets 50,440 26,197 76,638 Current Liabilities - - - 78,971 26,197 105,168
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Funds £ Funds £ 2018 £ Fixed Assets 24,465 - 24,465 Current Assets 51,267 25,896 77,163 Current Liabilities (20) - (20) 75,712 25,896 101,608
11 Trustees’ remuneration No members of the council nor any person connected with them has received or is due to receive any reimbursement of expenses or any remuneration for the year or all prioir years.
There were no fees or expenses paid for the year or all prior years with respect to the independent examination of the accounts.
12 Commitments
The Society has made no commitments for payments in 2020 as at 31st December 2019 not included in these accounts.
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ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY LIFE MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
Kerstin Adams Geoffrey B Orr Eva Ahrell Christine I Peel Jan Ankarcrona Erik Penser Johan Beckman David R W Potter B R Bendeus John W Prior Peter Berg Karin B Richards Count & Countess Bertil & Jill Bernadotte Svea Riches Mr & Mrs M C Bonsor Mr & Mrs Torsten B Ringdahl K M Broad Hon Maurice Robson MA FCA Louise Brooker Sten & Jill Rosenlund Åsa Brown Gunilla Rudder Dr David Buckley James G Ryeland Professor Tom Burns & Mrs Eva Burns-Lundgren Gunvor Sandblad Kristina E Byng Maj Sanders Sven Calvén Bryan & Sirkka Sanderson Dr Terry Carlbom Peter Schofield Christina Chamberlain S M Sheppard Roger O Cohen A E C Slingsby Eva Crispin Sylvia G H Smith W F de Coverly Veale Baron Jan Staël von Holstein Sylvia Elias Barbro Stenfot Eva Elrin A Gunilla Sutton K Eyles Gunilla C Taylor Gunilla Falk Mr & Mrs Jeremy H Taylor I Freeman Carin E Terry Abbot Redwood Fryxell Gulvie Tye Björn Gävert Sir John Ure KCMG LVO N C Gibbon Vips Vallis Mr & Dr Peter & Christina Goodacre Mr & Mrs John T White Brita Gould Mr & Mrs Staffan Widenfelt Dr Anders Hallengren Camilla Williams Ulla Halliway Dr Michael Hardingham Charlotte Holdsworth-Hunt Rhidian Jones Jacob Kinde Allan Luskow Björn & Kristina Malmström Lady Mander Magnus Månsson B McAusland E K Munding Gunilla Nordquist-Turner 24 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY
ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
Nina Åberg Per-Olof Emanuelsson Rikard af Ekenstam Marcus Engvall Peter Ahlås Carl L Evander Ulric G Almqvist Lars & Mia Evander Mr & Mrs George Andersson Ingela Evans Anthony & Kate Arfwedson Emma Flight & Richard Bates Dr Gunilla Assmundson Mark & Alexia Florman Pehr Johan Aurén Peter & Gail Floyd Georgios Bakoulis Geoffrey Forss Elisabet Baldwin Timothy J Forster Baron & Baroness Peder & Christine Banér Robert J & Elizabeth Freeman Allison JB Barclay-Michaels Anders Fridén Jeremy Barlow Margareta Gadd Peter Barnes Gabriela Gadelius Claes Bennet Constanze Gapp Erik Berggren Isabelle Gapp Johan & Anna Berglund Kenneth & Lillemor Gardener Marie Bertheau Norgren Anders Rydell & Cecilia Gejke Christian & Isabelle Bjärnram Sir Roger Gifford Kristina Bluhm Dr Jenny Gimpel Sir Roger & Lady Bone Professor David Goldsmith Sir Peter & Lady Bonfield Nina Good Mr & Mrs M C Bonsor Maya Birke von Graevenitz Kerstin S Bruno Andrew Philip John Gray Charles & Christina Cadogan Aubrey-James Greenshields Angela Callaghan Mikael & Marina Grut Eugen Alexis Castenfelt Annika E Hall Philip Chambers Jens Hallén Dr & Rev’d Dr Judith Richardson-Bunbury & The Donald & Anne Hallett Rev’d Canon Jonathan Collis Nicholas Hamilton Archibald & Sarah Corlett Jan Haraldson Christina Crews Shelley Harrington Mr & Mrs Stephen W Curran Cecilia & Mark Haszlakiewicz Kerstin Niblaeus & Ulf Dahlsten Kristoffer Hegmar Maggie Dan-Lersten Lotta Hellzen Maria Luiza de Freitas Christian C Henriksson Rashid Emiliano Dossett Karl Hertting Dr & Dr Lucy & Christopher Douglas Göran Darius Hilderbrand Colin Pearce & Maria Edemalm David Stewart & Elisabeth Hogfors-Stewart A-L E Edmonds Charlotta Höggren-Johnson Mr & Mrs William R B Edwards Monica E Hopper Wictor Ehrendal Alan J Hovell Dr Peter Ellis Vlad Gheorghe Ihora Staffan Elmgren 25 ANNUAL REPORT 2019
ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY ANNUAL MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2019
Nicholas & Candy Iliff Aidan McGee Maria Iorio Monica McNeish Kamran Iqbal Mr & Dr Hol Michael Larsson & Elisabeth Moor John Isalnder & Linda Nordlund Caroline Moor Larsson Benjamin Jaglom Madeleine Moor Larsson Nina Jahanbin Elin & Dominick Moxon-Tritsch Anders Simon Gunnar Jay Peter & Nina Möller Henrik Johnsson Caroline Nelson Magnus Jones Derek William Netts Nicholas G Jones Richard Newman Oscar Knut Franz Jonson Andreas Nilsson Per Jonsson Carl R J Norström Christian & Oksana Kåberg Jenny Nunn Mr & Mrs T Kalborg Magnus & Melanie Nylén Lars Karlsson Lena Andersson Ohlin & Marcus Ohlin Dr Patrik A. Kärrberg Gabriella Olson-Welsh Isabelle Katsumata Izabella Orlowska Richard E Kelly Eric Orlowski Professor Neil Kent Pia Helena Ormerod Kristoffer Kenttä Samuel Osmond Kevin King Axel Östling Henric & Lena Kjellgren Svante & Sophie Påhlson-Möller Mark Klos Ulla Påhlson-Möller Astrid Lagerberg Baron & Baroness Markel & Åsa Konstantia A Lamming Palmstierna Maria Borelius-Larson & Greger Larson Jane Pan Anna, Andreas, Camilla, Julius Lehmann Dr Shirin Parsno Olivia Lehmann Jan W G Penser Augustus Lersten Lennart Perlhagen Camilla Lilliesköld I Philipps Joj Eva Lind Celia J Pilkington Sara Lindgren Lena Portoff Saläng Michael & Maud Logan Katherine Råge Allan Luskow Howard Raingold Rt Hon The Rt Hon the Lord Beith & The Baroness Bo Ramfors Maddock Ulla Rattray Carl & Annica Malmaeus Dr Lisbet Rausing & Professor Peter Baldwin Jackie Appel & Alexander Malmaeus Helen Rennie-Smith Michelle Irving & Paul Mansell Maria Romano Anders Christian Martensson Cecilia Roos Nils Mårtensson Ebba Roos Patrick & Maria Mårtensson Helen & Göran Roos Alexander Hoare & Claudia Martin Baron Henrik Rosenørn-Lehn Christina H D L Mathieu Eva-Lena M Ruhnbro 26 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY
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Charlotte Salford Peter Westman Professor & Mrs Ifor & Vanessa Samuel Mr & Ms Ivo Wiesendanger & Elife Hanhart Peter & Donna Sanderson Fredric Wikman Björn Savén Chloe Sarah Williams Michael & Moussie Sayers Barbro & Michael Wills Mattias Scheibel-Larsson Joe, Rose and May Payne & Kate Wilson Jack Schofield Claes Winberg Laurent & Åsa Schönbach J Winberg Christopher & Saija Singer Seidenfaden Camilla Wood Dr David Sevington Claes Zangenberg Christina, Countess of Shaftesbury Lu Zhou R J Shelton Luke Smith Jon R Smith & S Portman-Smith Carol & Staffan Söderlind Charlotta Cederström & Gustav Söderlund Oliver Spencer Arabella St John Parker Michael & Annette St John Parker Marcus & Nina Sternhufvud Nicole Stjernswärd Ulrich Stoof Lotta Sutton Steve Sutton Tina Tamman Zuming Tang Cllr Cem Kemahli & Elizaneth Tegnér Dr Nillie Teymouri Anna Tham Dr Dywayne Thomas Vincent Eurieult & Nancy Thomas Maria Tibblin Jeffrey & Gunilla Tuite Annika Vallgren Judith Atkins & James Vaux Mattias Vendelmans-Hedberg Claudio Magnesi & Gerard Versteegh Robin Vollert Hans & Jaana von Rettig Torun Watkins Anne Rylander Watson & Gregory van Dyk Watson Mikael & Åsa Wersäll Martina Westin 27 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ANGLO-DANISH SOCIETY SUPPER AND CONCERT Drapers’ Hall 27 January 2019
The evening started with a delicious supper in the magnificent salons at Drapers’ Hall. Young, talented musicians from Guild- hall School of Music or Royal College of Music delivered a rich and varied programme. The evening was a great success and we are grateful to our sister society for allowing us to join them for this splendid setting!
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Members and guests returned to the Society’s favourite location for the annual Valborg dinner: Charles Barry’s histor- ic and exquisite library at the Travellers Club. The society’s music scholar Amie Foon (mezzo-soprano) gave a performance accompanied by pianist Nicole Johnson. Grace was said by the Reverend Teresia Derlén, Alexander Malmaeus welcomed members and guests, the Very Reverend Eric Muhl gave a speech to Spring and a thank you speech was given by the Swedish ambassador, H E Torbjörn Sohlström.
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Members of the Anglo-Swedish Society and the Society of Swedish Engineers in Great Britain attended a seminar on London’s post-Brexit role for Swedish tech firms at Buck’s club. Speaker and panel coordinator Dr. Patrik Kärrberg (UCL / Entrepreneur) was joined by Professor Jonathan Liebenau and Dr. Jonathan Dann. A three-course dinner was served after the seminar.
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19 June 2019
Members and friends of the Anglo-Swedish Society were invit- ed to attend the City University Club’s Royal Ascot Event. A coach had been booked to take us from London to the Ascot Racecourse directly with complimentary nibbles and drinks. Upon arriving, we were greeted and welcomed into the Silk Lawns at the CUC’s tent with a Fortnum & Mason picnic basket waiting for us. The location was ideal for witnessing the Royal Procession and thankfully the weather gods were kind and didn’t interfere with the experience. It was a great success and we are very thankful to our friends at the City University Club for inviting us.
34 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY CARL FLORMAN: A MEMOIR BOOK LAUNCH Royal Air Force Club 1 July 2019
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Carl Florman (1886-1963) served as Sweden’s first ever Airforce Attaché to the United Kingdom in 1922-23. The following year, he co-founded AB Aerotransport (later Scandinavian Airlines) with his brother Adrian. The Florman family and the Royal Air Force Club co-hosted the event. The chairman opened the evening, Mark Florman spoke about his Grandfather, Elisabet Baldwin read entertaining extracts and Air Commodore Rick Peacock Edwards presented the Royal Air Force Club. H E Torbjörn Sohlström was presented with the book for the Ambassadorial Library.
36 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY ST GILES HOUSE PRIVATE TOUR St Giles House 1 October 2019
A select group of members of the Anglo-Swedish Society visit- ed St Giles House for a guided tour. The 5,500 acre estate is located at Wimborne St Giles in East Dorset. It is the ances- tral seat of the Ashley-Cooper family, which is headed by the (half Swedish) 12th Earl of Shaftesbury. Nick Shaftesbury gave the tour himself (with the help of his two dogs) and was very generous to spare a whole afternoon. It was thoroughly appre- ciated. The group visited the state rooms in the house, the grounds and the 18th Century shell grotto, before having tea and cakes at the end.
37 ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CENTENARY BALL Cavalry and Guards Club 9 November 2019
The Society’s Centenary was celebrated at the Cavalry and Guards Club. The Ambassador of Sweden and Mrs Sohlström, the Very Rev Katarina Bäckelin, Rector of the Swedish Church, and Mr Anders Rydell, the Chairman of the Swedish BV Society attended the Centenary. Also present were council members Erik Berggren (Hon Treasurer), Andreas Nielsen, Prof David Goldsmith, Maggie Dan-Lersten, Cecilia Gejke, Robert Freeman. Further there were The Rev Tereisia Derlén (Swedish Church), Jan Olsson (Swedish Chamber of Commerce) and other distin- guished guests. Alexander Malmaeus (Chairman) and Jacque- line Appel acted as hosts and the Society’s Scholar, Miss Ami-Louise Johnsson performed. 38 ANGLO-SWEDISH SOCIETY
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Every year, the festival contributes to the vibrant arts scene in Brighton and Hove through its programme of choral concerts, workshops and schools projects. The Anglo-Swedish Society is pleased to have sponsored the photography of the event The Marriage of the Northern Star by Yu-kuang Chou
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PATRONS OF THE ARTS
Sir Roget Gifford Lisbet Rausing & Peter Baldwin Jacqueline Appel & Alexander Malmaeus Bryan and Sirkka Sanderson Foundation Andrew McCullough Gerard Versteegh & Claudio Magnesi Lena Anderson & Marcus Ohlin
FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
Göran Darius Hilderbrand Marcus & Nina Sternhufvud Rhidian Jones Ulrich Stoof Oscar Knut Franz Jonson Zuming Tang Mr & Mrs Svante P Påhlson-Möller Hans & Jaana von Rettig Andreas Nilsson Ivo Wiesendanger & Elife Hanhart
CORPORATE MEMBERS
A M Visualisation Swedish Chamber of Commerce Anelca Clinic Swedish Church in London From Sweden Productions Swedish School in London IK Investment Partners SEB
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Front cover: Sarah Cable, Ceramics & Glass Inside front cover: Kristin Larsson, Ceramics & Glass Inside back cover: Anglo-Swedish Society website, relaunched 2019 Back cover: Petter Rhodiner, Ceramics & Glass Design: Antonios Marinis, A M Visualisation Limited Event photography: Olga Kotovska
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