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
cOn￿rt 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
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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:
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