Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/04/2022 Period start date To 31/03/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Valentine Singers
Charity registration number: 1037459
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, develop and improve public appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in all its aspects by regular rehearsals and the presentationofpublic concerts |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Rehearsals and concerts which are open to all, with the aim of providing opportunities to develop skills in singing and/or to appreciate classical music in an accessible form at a reasonable price. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the commission’s public beneft guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant’, as specifed in the SORP. Provides the opportunity for the public to sing and develop new skills. People of all ages and ethnic backgrounds from the local community work together in order to create an improved choral sound. The choir gives opportunities to take part in great music from many parts of the world composed from the 16th century to the present day. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Ongoing rehearsals which developed skills and appreciation of classical music for around 40 choir members. The staging of 4 public concerts, 3 in the London Borough of Redbridge, namely: -July 16: Faure’s ‘Requiem’; -November 6: Ralph Vaughan Williams ‘Towards the Unknown Region’ and Bob Chilcott’s ‘Five Days that Changed the World’; -November 19 Men Sing together we run a workshop for men at a very discounted rate and it was supported by a professional male singer -December 16: Christmas concert we had to change the date due to the weather but we had a bit smaller but very appreciative audience and it was a perfect opportunity for the audience to join in singing familiar and some new songs; and - March 25 (2023) ‘Music from Vienna’ This concert was originally planned for March 2020 to mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, which we were prevented from performing due to the Covid lockdown. The concert included works by Beethoven and Haydn, as well as the remarkable music of Marianna Martines, a Viennese contemporary and associate of Beethoven and Haydn. This concert was performed jointly with another choir, some guest soloists and a small orchestra. Weheld anopen workshopinJanuary |
2023 to work through the March concert repertoire, where we provided non-choir members with the opportunity to experience the music and to potentially join the choir on a permanent basis. We sang in celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee and performed at the London Borough of Redbridge Jubilee beaconlighting ceremony.
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
Giving the opportunity for new public members to sing and develop their voices and musical knowledge |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Grant from London Borough Redbridge – teaching new skills and involving the community |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | In the year 2022-2023 Valentine Singers made an overall loss of £3,784.40. However profit of £10,447.12 was carried forward from previous financial year and combined current and deposit account bank balances at 31/03/23 were £6,662.72. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The committee aims to maintain the combined current and deposit account funds at a minimum balance of three months expenditure or around £3,000. This enables us to fund larger scale concerts that require a number professional soloists and orchestra |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6,662.72 at 31/03/23 which is current and deposit account balances combined |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | na |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There is no allowance for a deficit budget at any point in time |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None at present |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | constituted |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by the members at AGM |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Valentine Singers |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1037459 |
| Charity’s principal address | 1 Croft Lodge Close WOODFORD GREEN Essex IG8 0DU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Laura Pease | Chair | |||
| Esther Burns | Secretary | |||
| Kathleen Beaumont |
Vice chair | |||
| Livia Slemender | ||||
| Bill Whiston | ||||
| Kirsten Sullivan | Concert Director | |||
| Clare Gailans | 6/5/22 | |||
| Angela Rotsey | secretary | 6/5/22 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Livia Slemender
Position (eg Secretary, Committee Member Chair, etc)
Date
28/01/24
THE VALENTINE SINGERS - INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR 2022-2023 REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1037459
| THE VALENTINE SINGERS- INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR 2022-2023 | |
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| REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1037459 INCOME EXPENDITURE Choir subscriptions 8,805.00 1.00Music Hire/Purchase 1,018.02 Ticket sales - Concerts, Workshop 6,478.44 2.00Concert/Workshop Musicians 11,192.50 Grants/Donations 10,574.90 1+2 Concert Hall Hire/Staging etc 1,906.73 Music Hire/Purchase 1,151.85 2.00Rehearsal Conductor/Pianist 11,627.50 Concert refreshments 230.00 3.00Rehearsal Hall Hire 3,390.00 CD sales 45.00 3.00Publicity/Printing/Post/Web 2,457.40 Programme sales 176.50 3.00Donations/Licenses/Prizes/Refunds 341.49 Fundraising (inc. tea fund, bring & buy) 869.33 3.00Making Music Subs (PRS, Insurance) 653.95 Advertisement sales 179.00 3.00Concert refreshments 79.86 Rafe/Xmas quiz 384.00 3.00Ticket Sales refunded 24.00 Interest received from savings account 13.03 4.00 8,474.90 Total Income: 37,381.95 Total Expenditure: 32,691.45 8,474.90 PROFIT/LOSS FOR YEAR 2022/23 4,690.50 0.00 |
BALANCE SHEET |
| Bank a/c (current) @ 31/03/23 Bank a/c (savings) @ 31/03/23 Unpresented cheques/receipts Prepayments inc/exp @31/03/22 bfwd Proft/Loss for YE 31/03/23 |
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| COIF charities deposit a/c 970340001C @ 31/3/23 COIF charities deposit trip a/c 970340002C @ 31/3/23 |
Assets 1,338.45 5,324.27 0.00 6,662.72 Liabilities/Equity 10,447.12 4,690.50 15,137.62 31.17 3.58 34.75
i CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Indopendent examIneS report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Report to th• tru8tO08 Valenttne Singers On ac¢ourrt• for the yoar •nd¢d 3110312023 Charlty no Ilf any) 1037459 Sot out on pag I report to Ihe trustees on my examinatron ofth8 aGcounts of the above charty (Ihe Trusf) for the year ended 3110312023. R••pon•lblllt1 and bsi$ of r•port A8 th8 tharity's trust8a$, you ara rnsponsible for thè preparatlon ofthe accounts In accordonco vAth the requirements of the Charttl95 Act 2011 {Ihe Arf). I report in resp8ct of my ex8mination of the Trusl's accounts carried oul under section 145 of the 2011 Act and In carying out my examinatton, I have followed all th8 applible Dlrections given by the Charty Commisslon urtder sedion 145{5)Ib) ofthe ACL Independent rrhe ¢harrty's gro$8 income ex¢eeded £250.000 and l am qualrfied to examingrfs Statement undertake the examination by being a qualrfied member of tlnsert name of applicable listed body]]. Delet8 [ ] linot 8pplKeble. I hav& completed my examlnalton. I conflnn that no malerlal matters hav6 come to my attention in connoction wlth tho examinatton {other than th8t dlsclosed below ') vthich gives me cause to boli&vo that in, any materfal respéct: the accounting record$ were not kept rn accordance wlth sectKn 130 of the Ch8riti88 Act.. or the acGounls did not accord wlth the accounting records., or the a¢¢ounts did not comply whh the applicable requirements con¢eming the form and content of aCunts set out in lh8 Chariltes (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requiremènt that thé accounts giv8 a Irua and fai¢ view which 18 not a matter nsidered as part of an in¢Jependent examlnation. I havo no concem$ and have come across no other matters In connectlon wtth the examination lo which attention should b8 drawn in this report in orderto enable 8 prop8r understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. . Pl8asg deletg th8 words in the braoknts rfthey do notapply. Dat•.. Slgned.. N4m•: L CFFA Relevant profosslonal qualification{s) or body Cif% IER Oct 2018
(rf any): Address: .11 S 84fvJ Sectioii B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of corhGefn (see CC32. lfidependent examination of charty a(xounts.' dlrections and guklancè for examineryJ). GIV8 hère briof détslls of any Items that tho examiner wishv4 to d18¢18. (.Ueffl£ b di£rlo£o IER Oct 2018