Registered Charity Number
1057242
Registered Company Number
3220578
London Concert Choir
(A company limited by guarantee)
Annual Report and Accounts
31st July 2024

London Concert Cholr
Annual Report and Accounts
Contents
Page
Charity References and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the accounts
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12-15

London Concert Choir
Charity References and Administrative Details
Registered Charity
Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital
Company No 3220578
Charity No 1057242
Management Committee
J A Finlay (Chairman)
M D Goodwin
J M Greenway
B A Paterson
S C Rickett
A T Strydom
Company Secratary
S L Livesey
Registered Offi¢e
7 Ildersly Grov8
Dulwich
London
SE218EU
Bankers
CAF Bank
25 Klngs Hill Ave
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4JQ
Independent Examlner
Tom Wilcox
Counterculture Partnership LLP
Bank Chambers
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QL
Note
The Management Committee are the Directors of the company for company law puq)OS8S.
Th8 Trusteas ortho charily for charity law pU￿0$&S consist of the Management Committee and
thg Company Secretary.

London Concert Choir
Trustees, Report
The report of the Trustees for the year ended 316t July 2024
Introduction
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024 which comply with
current statutory requirements, the charity's goveming documents and SORP FRS 102 Accounting and
Reporting by Charities. The financial statements will be submitted to the Charity Commission and Companies
House after the AGM. The annual report and accounts help to provide timely and regular information on the
charity and its funds, to help understand the charity's objectives, structure, aclivities and achievements and to
gain appreciation of the financial transactions during the year and of its funds at the end of the year.
Trustses
Trustees who served during the year were the under-mentioned members of the Management Committee and
the Company Secretary.
Management Committee
J A Finlay (Chairman)
J M Greenway
S C Rickett
M D Goodwin
B A Paterson
A T Strydom
Company Secretary
S L Livesey
The appointment and induction of new Trustees is reviewed regularly to cover areas of expertise required by
the charity. The training requirements of current Trustees are reviewed regularly at Management Committee
meetings. Trustees do not receive any benefits.
Objectives and Activlties of the Charity
The Company is a registered charity formed to advance aesthetic education for the public benefit in the art
and science of music. It usually undertakes choral concerts principally at Central London venues and performs
by arrangement al concerts for the benefit of the public and other charities.
The Trustees ofthe Choir have complied with the duty in section 4 ofthe Charilles Act 2006 to have due regard
to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. In pursuing our aims for the public benefit,
the choir believes it generally impacts on people's lives in these ways'.-
First, participants are involved in a creative, enjoyable and fulfilling educational activity, provlding Ih8m with
the opportunity to develop vocal technique and musical repertoire. This is supported by workshops where
members can develop their abilities.
Secondly, for audiences. we present exciting, innovative and high-quality performances which should alway5
be a pleasurable cultural experience, but will sometimes challenge and educate as well, by extending their
musical knowledge.
In addition to the public educational benefits to participants and audlences mentioned above, the Committee
is conscious that its activities must be affordable, so concessionary rates are available for membership
Subscriptions and a wide range of ticket prices is offered to allow the concerts to be available to all. We

continue to offer discounted membership to students and under-25s.' any other member with financial
difficulties can discuss a reduced subscription arrangement with the Treasurer.
When it is practical, we invite other charities to hold a collection at the conclusion of our concerts and assist
them with fre8 publicity.
Review of Achievements and Performance of the Charlty during the year
Our 63rd Season began 4th September 2023 with a slightly lower than normal membership.
The contract with Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church confirming the use of their space that LCC use for
Monday night rehearsals and Saturday workshops continues to be reviewed by both parties on an annual basis
along with the annual charge for using the rehearsal space.
Being in the middle of the biennial contract review, starting in September 2022 between LCC and Musical
Director and Rehearsal Accompanist, these continued.
The London Concert Choir's 2023-2024 season offered a rich variety of choral masterworks, Celebrating music
from classical sacred compositions to festive carols and historic oratorio. Directed by Mark Forkgen. the choir
explored the emotional and spiritual depth of renowned choral music while maintaining a strong connection
with London's diverse music community.
The first performance was in Oclober 2023 wlth a program of French sa¢￿d music at Holy Trinity, Sloane
Square. This concert featured Maurice Duruflo's Requiem, a piece noted for its tranquil beauty and complèx
harmonies, alongside Jean Langlais, Messe Solennelle, a dynamic and challenging work for choir and organ.
Additionally, selections from Gabriel Fauré added a romantic touch, making the program both meditative and
musically rich.
This was soon followed by a performance 81h December 2023 in St. John's Smith Square with then named
Southbank Sinfonia, (before later name change to Sinfonia Smith Square) Work that night consisted of
Schubert.. Unfinished Symphony, Schubert.. Magnificat, Mendelssohn.. Ave Maria, Mendelssohn.. Hebrides
Overture, and the most mesmerising and moving rendition of Mendelssohn.. Christus that wowed the audience.
We had a full line up of artists including, St. John's Smiths Sinfonia. Mark Forkgen, (Music
DirectorlConductorlPianist). Jan Trott (Soprano), Ben Collyer (Organist), and Ben Michaels (Cello).
Days later 20th December LCC performed our annual Carols for Choir and Audience in Holy Trinity Sloane
Square. We had another full 'Carol' house of 500 and with our chosen Charity, for a second consecutive year,
supporting St. George's Hospital Charity Children's Appeal.. It's Time for a Change to raise money for their
campaign to improve Children's PICU. Children's Wards and additional bed spaces.
Spring Term saw LCC returning 81h January working towards the performance of Dvorak: Stabat Mater on 14
March. Spring is usually a short and spritely term that this time saw Ben Markovic deputising for Assistant
Music Director and Principle Accompanist Laurence Williams a few times.
Summer Term hit the ground running on 15th Aprll followed by the 2nd rehearsal ending early with all choir
members invited to a LCC Social. The instigation of the LCC Social taking place at the second half of the 2nd
rehearsal at the start ofa term to gatherovera drink is proving a hit for membersl It allows members to engage
socially soon after a holiday break for a catch up, welcome new members to LCC at the beginning of a term
and let folks trying out LCC see how we 80und and get to know who the LCC Family are at the start of a
season.
The final piece of the revised LCC branding and new logo was done for the new LCC folders. The first airing
ofthese, (and they looked very smart and legible from the slalls), was thefinal concerton 20th June in Cadogan
Hall ft)r performances of Purcell., Dido and Aeneas and Handel.. Dixit Dominus.

In sum, the London Concert Choir's 2023-2024 season balanced beloved sacred music, holiday traditions,
and major oratorio, engaging audience5 Wlth a variety of choral experiences. Each performance showcased
the choir's continued skill and passion, from intricate a cappella harmonies to grand orchestral works.
Chairman's statement and plans for future periods
starting with slightly lower membership numbers than we would like, London Concert Cholr managed to
perform full, entertaining and invigorating concerts through the season.
Welthe Committee continued our strategy to book and perform in middle to small concert locations in London
to continue the possibility of growth in income and reserves after a low income period due to the 'Covid years,.
The continued termly rhythm of rehearsals {45), Saturday workshops {2) and performances (5) remains along
with monthly Committee meetings and quarterly 5-year creative planning meetings with input from
membership. LCC are at a point in being able to confirm a full season ahead at the start of a calendar year
some 9 months before the Season starts.
The Committee push is to be able to confirm a Season a Season in advan￿1 Our Quarterty 5 Year creative
planning meetings enable LCC to obtain first choice dates for venues and first choice accompanying artists
along with marketing and social media planning raising awareness as early for needed ticket sales. Potential
new members therefore have notice of what they will sing, improving the rate of new members joining LCC
and retaining exlsting membership for another season ahead.
LCC has incorporated 'digital ticketing. (Tlcketsou￿e) in rehearsal breaks for the middle to small venues that
do not have box offi￿S. (Based on comparison to date Ticketsource has the lowest fees from online licket
providers). The purchase of additional touch payment machines has sped the process of transactions at the
LCC run bars during performan￿ inteNals and ticket sales. This 'digitization' allows LCC to be more self-
sufficient as needed for our non box officed venues..
LCC will continue to work maintaining its membership numbers, around 130, from membership turnover from
annual drop offs or time outs due to work and personal commitments outside LCC.
Ever increasing external financial pressure on our audience5 means LCC must continue rehearsing and
performlng repertoire that they can 'spend to attend. _ at the same time branching away from the 'choral top
10, that LCC already do and continue to engaging in exciting repertoire broadening members and audiences
alike in their musical knowledge and appreciation.
LCC continues to be a positive environment with many members this past season noting how much they love
attending rehearsals and being part oflhe LCC family. As always LCC look fotward to the seasons ah6ad for
new and returning members along with new and returning audiences.
Public Benefit statement
The Trustees have given due consideration to the Charity Commission published guidance on the operation
of the public benefit requirement and are satlsfied that the charity meets these requirements.
structure, Governance and Management
Constitution of the Charity
The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee without a share capital. The registered
company number is 3220578 and the registered charity number is 1057242. The charity's Trustees have
complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to guidance published by the
Charity Commission regarding the public benefit test.

Organisatlonal Structure and Governance
The organlsalional structure of London Concert Choir consists of a Management Committee who meet
regularly to consider and review the Charity's activities, general progress and current financial position.
Decisions are then made on matters such as the programme for the year and the level of expendilure to be
Incurred.
Reserve8 Pollcy
The choir has reviewed its reserve policy during the year.
The choir requires rese￿e8 for several reasons:
To enable payments In advance to be made, for example, deposits on the hire of halls for future years.
To ensure there are sufficient funds in the bank to provide for potential cash flow issues during a year.
To hold a contingency for unexpe¢ted expenses which may arise during the season.
To cover a shortfall in income compared to the budget. This is particularly the case with ticket sales.
To cover uninsured risks, for example if a concert had to be abandoned. Insurance is available up to
£10,000 per concert, and many risks are not covered.
To enable planning for al least years ahead to be rnade with the assurance that funds are available.
In the committ88's opinion, resenfes in the range £40,000 to £60,000 would meet the above requirements. On
31 July 2024, the choir's reserves totalled £32,255, an increase of £6,719 during the year. The trustees are
actively managing the charitable activities and considering raising funds in order to increase reserves to an
acceptable level.
Transactions and Flnanclal posltlon
The financial statements are set out on pages 10 to 15. The Trustees confirm that the charity's assets are
available and adequate to fulfil its obligations.
A majority of the expenditure is spent on charitable activities.
Rlsk Asse88ment
It is good practice for charity trustees to set a framework to identify and respond to risk and to provide
melhodology for risk management and its reporting. The risks considered relate to the operational
performance of the charity and the achievement of ils aims and objectives, and are summarised as governance
risks, operational risks, finan¢ial risks, external risks and compliance with law and regulations.
The Committee will continue to take account of risk management in all future planning, for example when
working through the rolling 5-year plan. It will be updating its risk management register.
statement of Directors, and Trustee8' Responslbllitles
Company law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year.
Under that law the Committee has elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable
law). The financial statements are required to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the
Committee is required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business., and
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been
followed. subjed to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees and Management Committee are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that
disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the charitable company and that enable
them to ensure that the financial slatements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible
for safeguarding the assels ofthe charitable company and hence fortaking reasonable steps forthe prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Method of preparation of accounts
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
small companies. regime.
Approved by the Trustees on
and signed on their behalf by:
Print name:
oh￿e4 F(
Membor of the Management CommitteèlDlr8ctor

London Concert Cholr
Independent Examlner's Report to the Truste88
For the yèar ended 31 July 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31
July 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
The charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('Ihe 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in resped of my examination of your charity's
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acl'}.
In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity Commission under section
145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examlnation giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act-,
or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an
independent examination., or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordan￿ with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubliG of Ireland
(FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should b8 drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understsnding of the accounts to be
reached.
LG
20 December 2024
Date..
Tom Wilcox FCIE
Counterculture Partn8rship LLP
Bank Chambers
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QL

London Concert Cholr
Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
for the year ended 31st July 2024
Total
Funds
Unrèstrlctèd Restricted Prlor Perlod
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
Notes
2024
2024
2024
2023
Income frorn:
Donations & legacies
Charilabl8 activit18S
Concerts
51,029
51,029
35,693
3b
44,764
44.764
58,091
Investments
446
446
123
Total income
96,239
96,239
93,907
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Concerts
Workshops
Governance Gosts
Total expenditure
2,175
2,175
2,424
5b
81,900
4,824
621
89,520
81,900
4,824
621
89,520
83,451
1,000
540
87.415
Net Incomingl(outgoing) resources
6,719
6,719
6,492
Reconciliation of funds
Totsl funds brought forward
25,536
25,536
19,044
Total funds carried forward
32,266
32,255
26,536
The company made no recognlsed gains or losses other than those reported in the Statement of
Financial Activities.
All activilies derivè from continuing operations.
The notes on pages 12 to 15 form an Intègral part of these accounts.
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Company number 3220578
London Concert Choir
Balance Sheet
as at 31st July 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Flxod a8S8t8
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
4,492
22,819
27,311
33,840
33,840
Creditors:.
Amounts due within one year
1,585
150
Net current assets
32,255
27,161
rotal assets mlnus current Ilabllltles
32,255
27,161
Net assots
32,255
27,161
The funds of the charity."
Unrestricted Income funds
Unrestricted revenue accumulated funds
32,255
27,161
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted revenue accumulated funds
Total restrlcted funds
Total charity funds
32,255
27.161
Forthe year ended 31 July 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of
the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to
obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the ￿quirementS of the Act with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in
accordance with the provisions applicabSe to companies subject to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf
by..
Prlnt namo
Member of the Managemont CommltteelDlrector
The notes on pages 12 to 15 form an Integral part of these accounts.
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London Concert Choir
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 st July 2024
Accounting policies
Basis of preparatlon of the accounts and accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for
investments which are included at market value, and the revaluation of certain fixed asset5, and
in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS102} 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities-
Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies
Act 2006.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The principal accounting policies adopted ar8 set out below.
Going concern
The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the historical cost
convention.
At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company
has adequate resource5 to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
Incoming Resources
Grants and donations are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount
can be measured with 5uffi¢ient reliability.
Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to Incoming
resources in the period for which it has been received. Such income is only deferred when the
donor specifies that the donation must only be used in future accounting periods or the donor has
imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entillement.
Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Resources Expended
Liabilities are recognised on the accruals basis in accordance with normal accounting principles,
modified where ne￿SSary in accordance with the guidan￿ given in the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for
England & Wales.
Charitable actlvitles
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs Incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and seTvices for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such
activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support Ihem.
Governance costs
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examination of the statutory accounts, the
costs of trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice to Trustees on governance or
constitutional matters.
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Tangible Fixed Assets
Items of expenditure of £1,000 or above (on an aggregated basis) are capitalised, and are written
off over the period of Iheir expected useful lives on a straight line basis as follows..
Fixtures, fittings and equipment
Straight line basis over 3 years
stock of choral music is not valued at year end but is charged to the accounts when purchased.
Cash Flow Statement
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption applicable to small companies and not
produced a cash flow statement.
Taxatlon
As a registered charity, the company is exempl from income and corporation tax to the extent that
its income and gains are applicable to charitable purposes only.
Trustees, remunaratlon and expenses
No remuneration or benefits wer8 paid to trustees or persons connected with them during the
year.
Income
Total
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
Prior
Period
Total
Funds
2023
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
2024
3a
Donations & legacies
Donations and gift aid
Membership subscriptions
Friends, subscriptions
Patronslcompanions
22.005
26,555
279
2,190
51,029
22,005
26,555
279
2,190
51,029
12,968
21,895
30
800
35,693
3b Charitable activities
Concorts
Ticket sales
Programmes and
refr6shments
Music score sales
38,824
1,646
38,824
1,646
52,610
1,609
4,294
44,764
4,294
44,764
3,872
58,091
Workshops
WorkshopslEvent income
Investment Income
Bank interest
446
446
123
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Total
Funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2024
Restrlctod
Funds
2024
Prior Period
Total Funds
2023
Expenditure
Raising funds
Ticket commission
PRS commission on sales
Programme commission
Subscriptions and donations
1,615
1,615
1,288
632
139
365
2,424
168
392
2,175
168
392
2,175
Sb Chan'table activities
Concerts
Professional Fees
Orcheslra
Concert venue hire
Staging and seating
Instrument hireltuning
Music hire incl orchestra
Refreshment costs
Other concert costs
Programme print design
Flyers including distribution
Advertising
Rehearsal room
Rehearsal fees
Stationeryllnsurance, accounts
So￿are
Finance costs
Office, software &
consumables
Audit and accountancy fees
16,200
12,055
13,962
894
400
5,318
326
385
1,385
1.989
1,186
5,980
13,915
921
16,200
12,055
13,962
894
400
5,318
326
385
1,385
1,989
1,186
5,980
13,915
921
14,115
11,989
13,294
4,383
3,854
211
2,510
1,378
1,943
2,487
6.000
12,260
1,141
328
4,536
328
4.536
1.251
5,781
2,120
81,900
2,120
81,900
855
83,451
Workshops
WorkshopslEvent costs
4,824
4,824
4,824
4,824
1,000
1,000
staff costs
The charity did not employ any staff during the year.
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Tanglble fixed as8ets
Flxtiire8,
fittings and
equlpment
Total
Cost
At 1 st August 2023
Addition5
As at 31 July 2024
2,255
2,255
2,255
2,255
Depreciation
At 1st August 2023
Charge for year
As at 31 July 2024
2,255
2,255
2.256
2,265
Nat Book Value
As at 31 July 2023
As at 31 July 2024
The capitali5ed assets represent a recording system and staging.
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts owing to ¢hoir
Prepayments
4,492
4,492
Credltors: amounts falllng due wilhin one year
Trade Creditors
Accrued expenses
Prepayments by the choir
810
775
1,586
150
150
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Related party transactions
There were no transactions with related parties in the year.
11 R08trlcted funds
There were no restricted funds in th8 years 2022123 or 2023124.
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