## Chairman’s Report 2023 Even now we are still being affected by the recent pandemic, according to the list of reasons why some choirs are disbanding. Admittedly there are fewer, but nevertheless the impact on us still looms, but on the upside we are continuing to welcome new choirs to the association. Because of the changes which made us decide to hold some MOF meetings by zoom we found a wider attendance, and so have incorporated some in the round of meetings. From the hesitancy of recommencing conferences, I am so happy that this year’s has seen a dramatic increase in delegates which has filled me with so much enthusiasm for our future. As our name implies, we are an association of choirs and obviously concentrate our energies there. A number of musical directors also attend our conference, and we do realise the partnership between them and the choristers but only those few who attend take back whatever they have learned from our guest speakers. We have always been aware of this but with our centenary we decided to mark this anniversary and have created a legacy fund, details of which we published in the recent edition of News & Views, and I can tell you there has been an application to this fund which allowed a choral workshop to be held which included a section solely for MDs and this was a very successful day. I am so looking forward to seeing you all and hope you have a lovely time with us. _Brenda Wilkinson_ ## Financial Report 2023 Things are getting back to normal after COVID, although many choirs have not recovered membership and have had to stop. We put membership subscription back to its 2019 level, so income has increased, but not as much as it would if the number of member choirs had stayed the same. The Centenary fund continues as a legacy which we will use to support initiatives by groups of member choirs, transferring money from the accumulated reserve as necessary. ## Notes a) Fewer suppliers are advertising with us, so income to offset the cost of our publications is reducing. b) & c) There has been more activity as things come back to normal. d) The late payment for an advertising invoice did not arrive. e) Membership income has increased but not to 2019 levels. f) & g) Some invoices for advertising had not been paid by the end of the year. _Paul Gailiunas_ NATh)NAL AS80CiITION OF ¢￿￿R3 INCOIIE & EXPENorruRE AC¢OVMT FOR THE YEAR END114G 31 De¢EMtsER2023 BALANCE SHEET 4T 31112rA123 2022 2W43 2022 Z02J S&Jxrfpth)rf'. 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Simon Alderson Accountancy Services The Old Police House, Diptoffj County Durham, DH9 9EB Tel." 07966 260086 Email: simon@simonalderson.co.uk Independent ex#miner's report to tbe trustees of NatlODal Association of Choirs I re￿rt on the accounts for the year ended 31" December 2023. Respective responslbllities of trustees and examiner Th¢ charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. Th harity's trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this period (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is required. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for ind¢￿ndent cxaminatloll. it is responsibility to: - examine the acLX)unts und¢r Section 145 of thc 201 l Act - to follow the procdures laid down in the General Diiections given by the Charity Commission (under Section 145(5)0)) of the 2011 Act). and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An ¢xamination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity 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 you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair vi¢w' and the report is limited to those rnatters set out An the statements below. Independent exAminer's stAtement In connection with my examination, no matter has com¢ to my attention: ( l) which givey me reasonable cause to b¢li¢v¢ that, in any material respect, the requirements - to keep acwunting records in accordance with Section 130 of the 2011 Act; and - to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or (2) to whicty in my Opinio￿ attention should be drawn in ordcr to cnable a proper understanding of the accounts to bc rcacheAt. Mr S A]derson MA, FMAAT The Old Police House Dipton Stanley County Durham DH99EB 24th February 2024