The Association of the Friends of
Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir Committee Report Year Ending 31st August 2024
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 Field Mrs H Harrison Mrs H Marshall Mrs S Hollongworth Mr R Baker Mrs R Lawrence
Trustees:
Mrs J Brewster Mrs S Jolley Mrs H Harrison
Reference and Adminstration 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 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 annd the Trustees in the manner and to the objectives described in Note 3 of the constitution.
Independent Examiners Report 31st August 2024
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 2024
As the group's trustees you are responsible for the prepartion 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 scutinise the accounts and reply to you.
Basis of Scrutineer's Statement
In accordance with the directions given in the Group's constitution, I have scruitinised the records and the accounts as set out in the attached document.
Scutineer'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 25/10/2024
The Association of the Friends of Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir Year Ending 31st August 2024
The receipts and payments account and statement of assests and liabilities were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
| Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mrs J Brewster | 16/11/2024 |
| Trustee | Mrs S Jolley | 16/11/2024 |
The Association of Friends of Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir
Income and Expenditure 31st August 2024
| Income | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and Donations | 12062.07 | 3384.00 | 12277.00 | 4880.26 | 9694.35 |
| Subscriptions | 9997.75 | 9518.49 | 8182.76 | 5942.62 | 7732.14 |
| Trips, Concerts and Ticket Sales | 5753.62 | 15637.99 | 1403.00 | 3348.85 | 2919.80 |
| Bank Interest | 193.82 | 118.84 | 7.72 | 1.68 | 15.19 |
| Sponsorship | 0.00 | 2000.00 | 2000.00 | 0.00 | 2000.00 |
| Gift Aid | 0.00 | 281.19 | 213.41 | 647.80 | 578.35 |
| Fundraising | 1449.00 | 1052.87 | 637.47 | 1094.11 | 1312.63 |
| Patrons | 750.00 | 780.00 | 730.00 | 0.00 | 830.00 |
| Merchandising | 0.00 | 105.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 67.00 |
| Raffles and Programme sales | 1455.70 | 1612.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31661.96 | 34490.98 | 25451.36 | 15915.32 | 25149.46 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| Raffles, Gifts and Prizes | 225.20 | 0.00 | 39.00 | 407.30 | 263.51 |
| Premises Hire | 6580.00 | 4849.50 | 2160.00 | 300.00 | 2260.00 |
| Printing, Stationery and Admin | 639.55 | 2186.14 | 912.68 | 399.93 | 1099.32 |
| T. Shirts | 0.00 | 1133.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sundry | 0.00 | 49.29 | 10.55 | 0.00 | 1404.70 |
| Courses and Training | 0.00 | 0.00 | 170.00 | 0.00 | 1021.20 |
| Music, Insurance and Equipment | 1093.05 | 1111.87 | 1621.16 | 2268.64 | 2921.22 |
| Concert and Trip Expenses | 1130.52 | 11512.64 | 7514.32 | 1300.00 | 5134.00 |
| Fees and Wages | 8785.00 | 7710.00 | 13977.00 | 9990.00 | 7953.00 |
| Donations | 2075.00 | 900.00 | 100.00 | 650.00 | 958.00 |
| Centenary Projects | 3746.88 | 262.00 | 3697.50 | 409.00 | 0.00 |
| Unaccounted Expenses | 0.00 | 0.85 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24275.20 | 29715.29 | 30202.21 | 15724.87 | 23014.95 | |
| Net deficit/Surplus | £7,386.76 | £4,775.69 | -4750.85 | £190.45 | £3,646.76 |
The Association of Friends of Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir Balance Sheet at 31st August 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments | |||||
| Capital | 50998.00 | 49716.00 | 54532.00 | 48059.00 | 46463.00 |
| Profit/Loss | 6246.00 | 1282.00 | -4816.00 | 6473.00 | 1596.00 |
| Value at 31st August 2023 | 57244.00 | 50998.00 | 49716.00 | 54532.00 | 48059.00 |
| Current Assets | |||||
| Reserve Account | 13471.69 | 13277.87 | 13159.03 | 16494.31 | 16492.63 |
| Current Account | 16514.85 | 7324.28 | 4673.12 | 6073.81 | 5918.39 |
| Cash in Hand | 147.00 | 147.52 | 147.52 | 162.40 | 129.05 |
| Ticket / Trip Account | 6569.83 | 2006.94 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Less Chorister Deposits | -6560.00 | ||||
| Total Net Assets | 87387.37 | 73754.61 | 67696.92 | 77263.77 | 70600.32 |
| Represented By | |||||
| Accumulated Funds Brought Forward | 73754.61 | 67696.92 | 77263.77 | 70600.32 | 66879.81 |
| Minus Deficit | 4750.85 | ||||
| Plus Surplus | 7386.76 | 4775.69 | 190.45 | 2124.51 | |
| Plus Investment Profit | 6246.00 | 1282.00 | 6473.00 | 1596.00 | |
| Minus Investment Loss | 4816.00 | ||||
| 87387.37 | 73754.61 | 67696.92 | 77263.77 | 70600.32 |
The Association of the Friends of
Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir
Financial Review Year Ending 31st August 2024
We report a surplus of £7386.76 and an investment profit of £6246.00
The surplus is due to funds specifically donated to the 2025 tour. These funds will be utilised during 2025 year and will maintain the reduced price quoted to members.
The initial Capital £30,000 held in unit trusts with St James Place Wealth Management has a current value of £57244.00 an increase of £6246.00 over the 2023-2024 year. The Trustees review these funds annually and are fully aware the value may go up or down on a daily basis. 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
| Trip Account | £ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir | |||
| Total Chorister Deposits Received 31st August 2024 | 11310.00 | ||
| Paid | |||
| 02/03/2024 | One Stage Coach Deposit | 500.00 | |
| 10/07/2024 | One Stage £85pp Deposit | 4250.00 | |
| 4750.00 | |||
| Balance | Trip Account Chorister Deposits | 6560.00 |
The Association of Friends of Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir at 31st August 2024
| Donations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gift Aid | 0 | |
| Grants | 2570 | |
| Subs | 9998 | |
| Sponsorship | 0 | |
| Patrons | 750 | |
| Trip Donations | 9492 | |
| 22810 | 22810 | |
| Charitable Activities | 5754 | |
| Other Trading income | ||
| Raffles & Programme sales | 1455 | |
| Merchandising | 0 | |
| Fundraising | 1449 | |
| 2904 | 2904 | |
| Income Investments | ||
| Bank Interest | 194 | |
| Total Income | ||
| 31662 |
Income 1st September 2023 - 31st August 2024
| £ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subs | 9997.75 | ||
| Grants | 2268.00 | ||
| Donations | 302.25 | ||
| Gala Ball | |||
| Tickets | 2558.28 | ||
| Raffle | 576.33 | 3134.61 | |
| Xmas Concert | 766.39 | ||
| Sing into Spring | |||
| Entry Donations | 945.41 | ||
| Raffle | 561.00 | 1506.41 | |
| Circle Song | 373.71 | ||
| Lincs Lotto | 754.00 | ||
| Performance Fees | 840.00 | ||
| Swimathon | 475.00 | ||
| Craft Fayre Deposits | 220.00 | ||
| Leavers Concert | |||
| Entry Donations | 269.83 | ||
| Raffle | 318.37 | 588.20 | |
| Trip Donations | 9491.82 | ||
| Patrons | 750.00 | ||
| Bank Interest | 193.82 | ||
| 31661.96 |
Expenses 1st September - 31st August 2024
| £ | ||
|---|---|---|
| Room Hire | 6580.00 | |
| Xmas Tickets income to Choral | 775.00 | |
| Music Team Fees | 8785.00 | |
| Concert and Trip Expenses | ||
| Gala Ball | 3746.88 | |
| Printing Stationery and Admin | ||
| OCM, DBS, Flyers, Music Folders etc | 639.55 | |
| Music Insurance and Equipment | ||
| Music | 170.00 | |
| Making Music Membership, PRS and Insurance | 863.05 | |
| Piano Tuning | 35.00 | |
| Piano PAT Test | 25.00 | |
| 1093.05 | ||
| Raffle, Gifts and Prizes | 225.20 | |
| Donations | ||
| Swimathon | 475.00 | |
| Olive Graveling Bursary | 100.00 | |
| Lindsey Lodge Hospice | 1500.00 | |
| 2075.00 | ||
| Concert & Trip Expenses | ||
| Training Choir Central Park | 45.00 | |
| David Lawrence | 91.66 | |
| Bob Chilcott | 88.06 | |
| Sing into Spring Refreshments | 45.00 | |
| Refreshments Little/Middle Rehearsal Concert | 31.80 | |
| Music Festival Entry Fees | 54.00 | |
| 355.52 |
24275.20