BCMCS ty affA*&ted to BCMCS KO TON CAT CFKWLsC1ETy 01204419213 Annual Report for 2022-23 Governance: The Trustees, referred to as members of the Management Committee, manage the affairs of the Society in line with the Society's Constitution (dated 7th June 2018). Trustees are selected annually by vote at the AGM, with the exception of the President. The President is invited by the Trustees to join the Management Committee at the first meeting following the AGM. Where a committee member steps down mid-terni, the remaining committee members may select a replacement to stand until the next AGM. Trustees for 2022-23 Jeanette Winstanley (Presldent) Kathryn Wilkinson (Chair) Patricia Grady (Vice Chair) Anthony Wilkinson (Treasurer) Neville Grady (General Secretary) Nicola Crompton-Hill Adrian Godding Ursula Greenhalgh Gary Harvey Libby Hill Jennie Pearce Frances Shinks Trustees tiring during 2022-23 Adrian Godding March 2023 Objectives: The Society's Constitution ststes that -The objects of the Society a to educate the public in the dramatic, operatic and choral arts, and further the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts" In furtherance of its objettives, the Management Committee has regard to the Charity Commission guidance on the Public Benefit requirement of the Charities Act 2006.
Activities: The artivities planned for 2021-22 were curtailed by the Government Covid restrictions. The impact of these restrictions on the work of the Society was much reduced in 2022-23. There was initially some concem that the low 8udiences experienced in the previous year might still be an issue, with some lingering reluttance on the part of the public to attend performances. However, this proved not to be the case. The issue of the 100 Club lottery has been raised at a number of previous AGMS. Work has been ongoing to update and improve the management of the lottery. Internet banking facilities have been set up and appropriate licensing under the Gambling Act. The manager of the lottery has contacted winners and made appropriate payments. This process is still rather slow as we encourage members to transfer to emai5 communication and electronic payments, rather than letters and cheques. As part of its work to update policies and procedures, the Management Committee reviewed the Society's Child Protettion policies and procedures. Following support from the NODA NW representative, in January 2023 a wide-ranging review of health and safety procedures for performances was initiated. This led to some useful changes to arrangements for the Youth Theatre performances. The improved prattices will be applied to the next Musicals Section performance. The Management Committee have expended considerable time and effort to upgrade the Society's website to better reflect the work of the Society. The new website is up and running but still has some settions which need to be extended and refreshed. The dirert link to ticket sales websites has proved very useful. Achievements and performan. The Musicals Section resumed its activities with a highly-regarded performance of "Shrek - The Musical- in September 2022. This played to virtually sold-out audiences, receiving excellent reviews and several NODA awards. The perfomiance attracted people who would not normally attend live theatre, which is one of the Society's aims. This led to a general feeling that future shows should regularly be selected with a family audience in mind. The Choral Section perfonned -Camina Burana- in May 2022 and in November took part in an evening dedicated to the works of Anton Bruckner. Both of these excellent performances were in collaboration with BMS Singers and Bolton Symphony Orchestra. The Youth Theatre performed -matilda - the Musical- in March 2023. This also sold out at every performance and received outstanding reviews. The excellence of the previous year's performance of "The Wind in the Willows" attracted a number of new members to the cast of -matilda- including several who took leading roles.
The Management Committee would like to take this opportunity to recognise the valuable contributions made to its artivities by the many volunteers who support the work of the Society, and without whom the Society would find it difficult to function efficiently. Financial review: The Society raises funds through membership fees, ticket sales and contributions from its 100 C5ub lottery. In the 2021-22 financial year, the Society's income was significantly reduced due to low ticket sales and reduced performances, with the knock-on effect of reduced membership fees. The resumption of performances in 2022-23 has reversed this downward trend, with profits being made by all settions. The level of reserves in the current account has reduced during the past two financial years, as the Society has had to draw on them for maintenance (insurance premiums, rental agreements, etc.) during the Covid restrictions. The profits made on perfomiances has begun to build the reserrfes back up, albeit slowly. There is still a residual risk that fvture audience numbers will remain low. The Management Committee have sought to identify where savings could be made, and ways of maximising audience numbers, such as through merchandising and improved advertising. The funds in the Investment account set up following the sale of the Society's old premises remain steady. The most recent valuation is £45,065. Future plans To review the current unincorporated charitable association status. The Management Committee would like to propose that the Society becomes a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) to reduce the personal liability of indivldual Committee members regarding certain financial matters. To continue to review the Society's Health and Safety policies and procedures. To maximise the Society's fund-raising attivities To seek ways to widen participation in the Society's attivities. Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the truste8S' above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full namds) Position (eg Secretary. Chair. etc) IKJLCO ia cto CHAr Date
BCMCS Statement of accounts 2022-23
| INCOME | EXPENDITURE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | ||||
| £100.00 | Opening Balance Current Acct | £100.00 | ||||
| £18,267.84 | Opening Balance Reserve Acct | £9,286.31 | ||||
| £ 18,367.84 | Total in bank | £ 9,386.31 | ||||
| £200.00 | foat |
£0.00 | ||||
| £0.00 | Petty cash | £0.00 | ||||
| £18,567.84 | Total in bank and hand | £9,386.31 | ||||
| £6,441.15 | Youth Theatre | £10,820.13 | £12,549.67 | Youth Theatre | ||
| £2,445.50 | Choral Section | £2,660.69 | £1,360.14 | Choral Section | ||
| £0.00 | Musical Section | £48,778.75 | £161.68 | Musical Section | ||
| £634.09 | General Accounts | £11,403.96 | £4,430.78 | General Accounts | ||
| £9,520.74 | Total Income in-year | £73,663.53 | £18,502.27 | Total Expenditure in-year | ||
| £100.00 | Closing Balance Current Acct | |||||
| £9,286.31 | Closing Balance Reserve Acct | |||||
| £9,386.31 | Total in bank | |||||
| £200.00 | Float | |||||
| £9,586.31 | Total in bank and hand | |||||
| £28,088.58 | Total | £83,049.84 | £28,088.58 | Total | ||
| Investment 1 (separate account) | £ 45,064.78 |
Investment 2 (separate account) 11.53
2022/23
£5,605.05 £2,238.47 £50,619.62 £13,312.88 £71,776.02 £100.00 £11,173.82 £11,273.82 £0.00 £11,273.82 £83,049.84
BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
CONTENTS PAGE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
Page 1 Accountants Report Page 2 & 3 Income and Expenditure
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BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
We have examined, without carrying out an audit, the financial statements for the year ended 5[th] April 2023 as set out on pages 2 and 3.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILIES OF THE TRUSTEE AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANT
As the Charity’s trustees you are responsible for the financial statements, you consider that the audit requirements of section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) does not apply. It is our responsibility to state the basis of procedure specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 43(7) of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.
BASIS OF OPINION
We conducted out examination in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity. This examination consisted of review of the accounting records and comparing the financial statements with the accounting records kept by the charity. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters.
The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the financial statements.
OPINION
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
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which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act and
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b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act, have not been met or
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to which in our opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
AINSCOUGH & CO ACCOUNTANTS AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS
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BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
| INCOME | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Opening Balance Current Account | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Opening Balance Reserve Account | 9286.31 | 18267.84 |
| Total in Bank | 9386.31 | 18367.84 |
| Float | 0.00 | 200.00 |
| Petty Cash | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total in hand and bank | 9386.31 | 18567.84 |
| ------------ | ---------- | |
| Youth theatre | 10820.13 | 6441.15 |
| Choral Section | 2660.69 | 2445.50 |
| Musical Section | 48778.75 | 0.00 |
| General Accounts | 11403.96 | 634.09 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total | 73663.53 | 9520.74 |
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BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023 Contd..
EXPENDITURE
| 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Theatre | 5605.05 | 12549.67 |
| Choral Section | 2238.47 | 1360.14 |
| Musical Section | 50619.62 | 161.68 |
| General Accounts | 13312.88 | 4430.78 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total Expenditure for the year | 71776.02 | 18502.27 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Closing Balance Current Account | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Closing Balance Reserve Account | 11173.82 | 9286.31 |
| ------------ | ----------- | |
| Total in bank | 11273.82 | 9386.31 |
| ------------ | ----------- | |
| Total in bank | 11273.82 | 9386.31 |
| Petty cash and float | 00.00 | 200.00 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total in bank and hand | 11273.82 | 9586.31 |
| ------------ | ------------ | |
| Total | 83049.84 | 28088.58 |
| ======= | ======= |
BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL & CHORAL SOCIETY
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2023
In reviewing your accounting records we would like to bring the following points to your attention:
1 .The amounts relating to investments at the yearend were as follows
a) Investment 1 Fidelity Int £45064.78 b) Investment 2 Other £11.53
AINSCOUGH & CO ACCOUNTANTS AND REPORTING ACCOUNTANTS