CLEVELAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR MUSIC SOCIETY TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 Cleveland Philharmonic Choir Music Society was established by Deed of Constitution in 1982 {amended 1994, 2001, 2005 and 2014}. The registered charity number is 1039092. Trustees Graham Hinton (chair) Lizanne Allen Isecretaryl Jane Neal Itreasurerl Kathryn Beevers Julia Greenwood Joan Carter Ricky Hallam There are a further four committee members who are not currently trustees. Objectives The object of the music society 15 to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals; and for the general purposes of such charitable bodies or for such other purposes as shall be exclusively charitable as the Trustees may from time to time decide. Review of activitles During the year, the music society staged four concerts. French Treasures on 25 November 2023 at St Barnabas Church, Middlesbrough Christmas Carol Concert on 9 December 2023 at Stockton Baptist Church Bach St John Passion on 16 March 2024 at Stockton Baptist Church 'Thank You for the Music, on 28 June 2024 at Stockton Baptist Church The choir also held a 'Come and Sing, Day in September 2023 to attract new members, and to engage with other local singers. The music society is committed to encouraging young people to sing, particularly classical music. The choir had established a youth choir for children aged 8- 14 years which ran for several years; however, this has ceased in February 2024 due to lack of numbers. The remaining members of the youth choir joined the main choir, and have benefitted from solo opportunities at the concerts during the 202312024 season. Participation in the choir is open to all, subject to a voice test by the Music Director. Adjustments are made and assistance is given to allow all those accepted to participate fully. The choir has a policy of, where appropriate, using excellent soloists who were nurtured and encouraged in the Tees Valley area.
Financial review The music society receives monies from ticket sales for their concerts, however the cost of staging the concerts usually exceeds the income. Consequently, the music society is dependent on annual subscriptions from choir members. Donations are received from "Friends" of the choir who support their activities. The music society is grateful for all the fina ncial support it receives. The music society had a surplus of income over expenditure of £4,274 for the year ended 31 July 2024 and had Reserves of £26,157 at the Balance Sheet date. This secures the activities of the choir for the foreseeable future. Plans for the future In the coming year the music society will appoint a new Musical Director, as John Forsyth MBE FRSA is retiring in April 2025. A farewell gala concert is being planned to celebrate his twenty six years with the music society. The music society management committee usually plan concerts for the following three years. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Graham Hinton Chair
CLEVELAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 2024 2023 Income Subscriptions Junoir choir subscriptions Gift Aid repayment Fundraising and donations cOnrt income Sales of choral muslc Interest received 13,796 354 3,633 2,323 9,041 892 570 12,918 1,230 2,301 3,224 20,274 573 520 30,609 41,340 Rehearsal expendEture Venue costs Conductor's honorarium Accompanist's fees and visiting conductors, fees Purchase and hire of vocal scores 2,460 5,800 3,962 927 2,505 6,300 3,834 13,149 13,659 Concert expenditure Venue costs Orchestral fees and expenses Soloists fees and expenses Printing of tickets, Posters and programmes Internet charges for ticket sales Discount offer for tickets Venue commission PRS fees Other expenses 1,882 5,551 3,020 520 240 60 11,583 17,312 8,442 1,096 132 1,074 851 133 337 Gross deficit 5,717 (14,703) General expenditure Junior Choir costs Postage, stationery and photocopying Independent Examiner's fee Making Music subscription and insurance Sundry administration costs 75 iio 120 675 463 18 120 634 139 1,443 911 Net surplusl(deficit) 4,274 (15,614
CLEVELAND PHILHARMONIC CHOIR BALANCE SHEEf AS AT 31 JULY 2024 2024 2023 Current assets Debtor5 Cash float CAF current account General reserves Ann Finney Bequest 3,269 loo 2,300 loo 14,040 803 8,530 823 14,843 9,353 COIF Charities deposit account General reserves Dorn bequest 868 331 10,000 29,080 22,084 Current liabilities Creditors 2,923 180 2,923 180 Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves Reserves brought forward Surplus/{Deficit) for the year Ann Finney Bequest 21,080 4,274 803 36,695 (15,614) 823 Prepared by Jane Neal FMA4T Treasurer 9 August 2024
Cleveland Philharmonic Choir Music Societ Rggisigréd Chaiityj niipiiber J(J3yUy? Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Report lo the Trustees of ClevelandPhilharmonic Choir Music Society (Regi,stered Charity number 1039092) on the accountsfor theyear ended 31 July 2024 (a¢tached) Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner As the charity's trustees you are rcsponsiblL for the preparation of the accounts. you consider that the audit requirements of s.144 of the Charities Aci 2011 (the ALI) do not apply. It is my responsibility lo stale, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Direclions byiven by the Charity Commissioners under s.145 of the Act, whether particular matters have come to my altention. Basis of Independent Examiner's Report My examination was carried out in accordan¢e with Ihe General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the a¢¢ounlin&7 records kept by the charily and a comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes consideraiion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you. as trustees, concerning any such Inatters. The procedures underlak¢n do not provide all the evidence thal would be required in an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my aliention which give5 Ine reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the Act to prepare aLLounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the ac¢ouniing requirements of the Act have not beLn mel, or to which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo bc reached. Sue Mines Date: ZoL4