THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF
SCUNTHORPE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR CHOIR
COMMITTEE REPORT YEAR ENDING 31[ST] AUGUST 2023
The following served on the committee during the year:
Mrs J Brewster (Chair) Mrs S Jolley Mrs R Oatridge Mrs J Hickson Mrs J Blades Mrs K Watson Mr D Fields Mrs H Harrison Mrs H Marshall Mrs S Hollingworth Mrs R Lawrence
Trustees:
Mrs J Brewster Mrs S Jolley Mrs H Harrison
Reference and Administration Details:
The name of the charity is “The Association of the Friends of Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir”. The Charity registration number is 1005938
The names of the members of the committee and the trustees are shown above.
The income and property of the Association shall be applied solely towards the promotion of its objectives, set out in the constitution.
Objectives and Activities:
The net yearly income of the Association shall be applied by the Committee and the Trustees in the manner and to the objectives prescribed in Note 3 of the constitution.
THE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF SCUNTHORPE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR CHOIR
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 31[ST] AUGUST 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCOME | ||||
| Grants and Donations | 7,465.28 | 12,277.00 | 4,880.26 | 9,694.35 |
| Subscriptions | 9,518.49 | 8,182.76 | 5,942.62 | 7,732.14 |
| Trips, Concerts and Ticket Sales 11,678.81 | 1,403.00 | 3,348.85 | 2,909.80 | |
| Bank Interest | 118.84 | 7.72 | 1.68 | 15.19 |
| Sponsorship | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| Gift Aid | 281.19 | 213.41 | 647.80 | 578.35 |
| Fundraising | 930.77 | 637.47 | 1,094.11 | 1,312.63 |
| Patron | 780.00 | 730.00 | - | 830.00 |
| Merchandising & Sundry | 105.60 | - | - | 67.00 |
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| 34,490.98 | 25,451.36 | 15,915.32 | 25,139.46 | |
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| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Raffles, Gifts & Prizes | - |
39.00 | 407.30 | 263.51 |
| Premises Hire | 4,849.50 |
2,160.00 | 300.00 | 2,260.00 |
| Printing, Stationery & Admin | 2,186.14 | 912.68 | 399.93 | 1099.32 |
| Sundry Expenses | 1,912.94 |
10.55 | - | 1,404.70 |
| Courses & Training | - | 170.00 | - | 1,021.20 |
| Music, Insurance & Equipment | 1,111.87 | 1,621.16 | 2,268.64 | 2,921.22 |
| Concert & Trip Expenses | 10,781.99 | 7,514.32 | 1,300.00 | 5,134.00 |
| Fees & Wages | 7,710.00 | 13,977.00 |
9,990.00 | 7,953.00 |
| Donations | 900.00 | 100.00 | 650.00 | 958.00 |
| Centenary Project | 262.00 |
3,697.50 | 409.00 | - |
| Unaccounted expenses | 0.85 | |||
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| 29715.29 | 30,202.21 | 15,724.87 | 23,014.95 | |
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| Net deficit/surplus for year | £4775.69 | -£4,750.85 | £190.45 | £2124.51 |
The Association of Friends of Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir
at 31st August 2023
| Donations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Aid | 281 | ||
| Grants | 3384 | ||
| Subs | 9518 | ||
| Sponsorship | 2000 | ||
| Patrons | 780 | ||
| 15963 | |||
| Charitable Activities | 15638 | ||
| Other Trading income | |||
| Raffles & Programme sales | 1612 | ||
| Merchandising | 106 | ||
| Fundraising | 1053 | ||
| 2771 | |||
| Income Investments | |||
| Bank Interest | 119 | ||
| Total Income | £34491 |
THE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS OF SCUNTHORPE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR CHOIR BALANCE SHEET AT 31[ST] AUGUST 2023
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENTS | ||||
| Capital | 49,716.00 | 54,532.00 | 48,059.00 | 46,463.00 |
| Profit/Loss | 1,282.00 | -4,816.00 | 6,473.00 | 1,596.00 |
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| Value at 31stAugust | 50,998.00 | 49,716.00 | 54,532.00 | 48,059.00 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||||
| Reserve Account | 13277.87 | 13,159.03 | 16,494.31 | 16,492.63 |
| Current Account | 7324.28 | 4,673.12 | 6,073.81 | 5,918.39 |
| Cash in Hand | 147.52 | 147.52 | 162.40 | 129.05 |
| Trip Account | 2006.94 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||
| Less Chorister Deposits | - | - | - | |
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| TOTAL NET ASSETS | £73,754.61 | £67,696.92 | £77263.77 | £70,600.32 |
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| REPRESENTED BY: | ||||
| Accumulated Funds B/F | 67,696.92 | 77,263.77 | 70,600.32 | 66,879.81 |
| Minus Deficit | - | 4750.85 | - |
- |
| Plus Surplus | 4,775.69 | - | 190.45 | 2,124.51 |
| Plus Investment Profit | 1282.00 | - | 6,473.00 | 1,596.00 |
| Minus Investment Loss | - | 4816.00 | - | - - |
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| £73,754.61 | £67696.92 | £77,263.77 | £70,600.32 | |
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The Association of the Friends of Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir
Committee report year ending 31[st] August 2023
Financial Review:
We report an operational surplus of £4775 and an investment profit of £1282
£2006 of the surplus reported at 31st August 2023 relates to advance ticket sales for the Centenary Gala Dinner on 4th November 2023. Expenses relating to this event are yet to be finalised but we anticipate to break even at this point.
A further £2074 of the surplus relates to a North Lincolnshire Council Grant received as a final payment for our 2021-2022 recruitment project.
To celebrate SCJC's Centenary Anniversary the choristers performed at several venues locally. The Gala Concert being the largest in terms of income, expenses and audience. SCJC provided transport to venues outside the area, along with costs relating to food and social activities to enhance the chorister experience.
The initial Capital £30,000 held in unit trusts with St James Place Wealth Management has a current value of £50998 an increase of £1282 over the
2022-2023 year.
The Trustees review these funds annually and are fully aware the value may go up or down daily. There are no plans to change the investment portfolio at this time.
The associations assets are held entirely for the furtherance of its aims and objectives. The Charity holds sufficient reserves to fulfil its policy objectives set out in the constitution.
Helen Harrison Treasurer
THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SCUNTHORPE CO-OPERATIVE JUNIOR CHOIR Year Ending 31[st] August 2022
The receipts and payments account and statement of assets and liabilities were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by
Date Chair Mrs J Brewster 01/12/2023 Trustee Mrs S Jolley 01/12/2023
Independent Examiners Report 31st August 2023
Scrutineer's Report to the Trustees of
The Association of the Friends of
Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir
I report on the accounts of the Group for the year ending 31st August 2023
As the group's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, you may consider that neither the audit nor independent examination requirements of the Charities Act 1993 apply.
It is my responsibility to scrutinise the accounts and reply to you.
Basis of Scrutineer's Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, I have scrutinised the records and the accounts as set out in the attached document.
Scrutineer’s Statement
In my opinion the accounts are in accordance with the records provided to me and comply with the requirements laid down in the constitution.
Signature: Jacqueline Brown
Address: 6 Fairfield Court Cleethorpes DN35 0QW
Date: 13/11/2023