Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 September 2022 Period start date To 31 August 2023 Period end date
Charity name: New Cambridge Singers
Charity registration number: 1042801
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 advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals. |
| 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 |
Our main activities consisted of concerts performed in the city of Cambridge and in the surrounding villages. During this period the choir performed the following: Music for Peace 6 & 11 November 2022 Our exploration of the religious choral music of the Slavic world explored the many facets of a fascinating musical landscape. Christmas around the World 8 & 10 December 2022 A glorious selection of Christmas music for choir, organ and audience. Songs of Springtime 19 & 25 March 2023 A wide variety of musical depictions and evocations of flowers. J S Bach St Matthew Passion Performance of Bach’s towering masterpiece performed with Cambridge Baroque Camerata. |
| 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 benefit guidance. |
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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
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | As a choir, we place significant importance in reaching wider audiences by performing in villages around Cambridge. This means that audiences, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to see and hear live music, have access to high quality, engaging performances. As we have made an effort to maintain good relationships with surrounding rural communities, our concerts in the villages continued to draw good audience numbers. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| 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 | We ended the financial year in a more positive position compared with the previous year due to a “back to normal” season when we resumed operations following the lifting of Covid restrictions. We were able to generate a comparatively higher income from performances. We also attracted generous donations to cover costs for our ambitious performance of J S Bach’s St Matthew Passion, from which we were able to claim Gift Aid. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The main financial risk to the charity is poor audience attendance and unforeseen circumstances that prevent rehearsals and performances, like Covid. We also keep funds in reserve for ambitious projects which require additional musicians, such as orchestras. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Unrestricted funds as of 31/08/2023 were £21,819. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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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 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | We are a registered charity. |
| 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 | At each annual general meeting a third of committee members shall retire and be eligible for re-election up to a fixed number of three- year terms as set out in the Society’s rules and regulations. In case of a vacancy arising on the committee, the committee may co-opt a new trustee who shall then stand for election by members at the next annual general meeting. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| 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
| Charityname | New Cambridge Singers |
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| Other name the charityuses | Not applicable |
| Registered charitynumber | 1042801 |
| Charity’s principal address | 3 Bentinck Street Cambridge CB2 1HG |
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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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| Frank Hopkirk | Chair | |||
| France Horgan | Secretary | |||
| LettyPorter | Treasurer | |||
| Charles Jones | ||||
| Gillian Perkins | ||||
| Philippa Harris | ||||
| Helen Skaer | ||||
– 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 |
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| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Frank | Hopkirk | |
Chair |
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NEW CAMBRIDGE SINGERS CHARITY NO. 1042801 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES As at 31 AUGUST 2023
| CURRENT MONETARY ASSETS Bank Current Account Deposit Account Petty Cash Represented by General Fund New Music Fund NON MONETARY ASSETS Tangible fixed assets Music library Music stands Music folders Stage lights |
31.08.23 £ - 13,935.93- - 7,813.55- - 70.00- - 21,819.48- - 20,606.48- - 1,213.00- |
31.08.22 £ - 9,463.83- - 7,782.39- - 70.00- |
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| - 17,316.22- - 16,801.22- - 515.00- |
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| - 21,819.48- - 2,659.39- - 179.04- - 74.07- - 82.23- |
- 17,316.22- - 2,954.88- - 198.94- - 82.30- - 91.37- |
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| - 2,994.73- |
- 3,327.48- |
NEW CAMBRIDGE SINGERS CHARITY NO. 1042801 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES For the year ended 31 AUGUST 2023
| 31.08.23 | 31.08.22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| INCOME | ||||
| Performances | - | 11,244.66- | - | 3,265.17- |
| Events | - | -- | - | -- |
| Donations/sponsorshop/events | - | 3,247.00- | - | -- |
| Subscriptions | - | 8,333.00- | - | 5,710.03- |
| CD Sales | - | 71.00- | - | -- |
| Concert refreshments | - | 59.90- | - | -- |
| Rehearsal refreshments | - | -- | - | -- |
| Bank Interest | - | 58.08- | - | 10.30- |
| Gift Aid | - | 2,151.06- | - | 732.17- |
| Other | - | 92.00- | - | 125.48- |
| Total income | - | 25,256.70- | - | 9,843.15- |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Music Director fees | - | 7,063.50- | - | 6,343.00- |
| Rehearsal room hire | - | 1,814.00- | - | 360.00- |
| Music library expenses | - | -- | - | -- |
| Website | - | 80.54- | - | 75.70- |
| Photography | - | -- | - | -- |
| Insurance and fees | - | 339.00- | - | 293.00- |
| Stage lights/bulbs | - | -- | ||
| Concerts venue hire | - | 1,082.36- | - | 1,061.50- |
| Instrument hire & tuning | - | -- | ||
| Player & Soloist fees | - | 8,540.00- | - | 1,535.17- |
| Publicity | - | 601.00- | - | 232.93- |
| Music Hire | - | 403.74- | - | 532.25- |
| Programmes/posters printing | - | 1,265.87- | - | 57.00- |
| PRS fees/copyright | - | 35.45- | - | 35.59- |
| Interval drinks | - | -- | - | -- |
| Commission | - | -- | - | -- |
| Music | - | -- | - | -- |
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| Music replacement | - | -- | - | 43.85- |
| Coach hire | - | -- | - | -- |
| Ticket sales fees | - | - | -- | |
| Bank charges | - | 60.00- | - | 93.00- |
| Sundry | - | 136.00- | - | 176.18- |
| Stationery | - | 29.98- | - | 124.50- |
| Total expenditure | - | 21,451.44- | - | 10,963.67- |
| INCOME LESS EXPENSES | 3,805.26 | -1,120.52 | ||
| NEW MUSIC FUND | ||||
| 31.08.23 | 31.08.22 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| INCOME | ||||
| Donations | - | 698.00- | - | 120.00- |
| EXPENDITURE | ||||
| Commissions | - | -- | - | 600.00- |
| Music purchase | - | -- | - | -- |
| NMF INCOME LESS EXPENSES | 698.00 | -480.00 | ||
| TOTAL INCOME LESS EXPENSES | 4,503.26 | -1,600.52 | ||
| (COMBINED FUNDS) |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho trustees On accounts forthe year ended Charity no lif any) 311oTr/zi LOFI F¢1 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above harity (he Trust") for the year endedl l o z3. As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charilies A¢t 2011 ('Ihe Act.). Responsibilities and basis of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities A¢t', or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements Goncerning Ihe fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (A¢¢ounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination Ic which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to reached. Please delete the words in the brackets rf they do not appty. Signed: Date: zoz Name: ALC Relevant professional qualification(5) or body ILAE IER Oct 2018
lif any): Address: cio Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concem (see CC32. Independent examination of charity accounts= directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items Ihal the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018