Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/08/24 Period start date To Period end date
31/07/25
Charity name: Knaresborough Choral Society
Charity registration number: 1057498
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART OF CHORAL MUSIC BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND BY SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE SOCIETY, THROUGH ITS COMMITTEE, SHALL DETERMINE. TO PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE SHALL, FROM TIME TO TIME, DETERMINE. |
| 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 |
Regular opportunities at a local level to sing under direction of a professional director and with a professional accompanist, whether at concerts, community events or simply at weekly rehearsals. Recent projects have provided enhanced facilities - new staging. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | As Chair I confirm that we adhere to the processes and requirements of the Charity Commission by holding formal minuted meetings and an AGM with notice to all members where trustees are appointed. We have appropriate policies eg safeguarding and display our charity number wherever appropriate. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference
N/A we do not make grants Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Our volunteers are all members of choir and support the administrative, musical needs, prep social and fundraising Para 1.38 events, member support to get to Contribution made by rehearsals and musically, venue and volunteers concert preparation as required. Most work is carried out by committee members. We have DBS checked members and policies to cover dealing with younger and less abled members. 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 |
Para 1.20 | 1) 3 Performance a year that attract a good enough sized audience to cover costs and make a small profit to go towards our next event. 2) Our members describe how having a local outlet for music sustains them and enhances their mental health and social |
| beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
opportunities. 3) By staging quality live classical music in a small town, with professional soloists and support, we provide opportunities for people who would otherwise not encounter this art form. 4) Broader education and wellbeing enhances society as a whole. **5) ** |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Grant for staging Funding performances and rehearsals without raising costs for members year on year |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | N/A |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financially secure, increasing membership and stable fixed costs. Year end: £12000 cash in hand. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Next performances and to keep costs down for members |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £6000 to be reserved |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/ A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Membership Fees Fundraising Events and Raffles Ticket Sales Grant Funds - Rotary Fund and Knaresborough Relief in Need both boosted our funds for specific projects. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | N/A |
| Age and drop in membership |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Loss of viable venue |
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| 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 | CIO |
| 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 | Nominations from membership by membership. Membership hands up vote at AGM. Rare co-opt by Trustees themselves |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Attending of meetings Handbook from Charity Comm Personal Mentorship this year by. co- chairmanship |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Making Music Uk |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | pay membership/affiliation fee |
Other
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Knaresborough Choral Society |
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| Other name the charity uses | KCS |
| Registered charity number | 1057498 |
| Charity’s principal address | Methodist Church Gracious St Chapel St Knaresborough HG5 8BQ |
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 |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| HilaryGardner | Chair | Oct 2024 | ||
| Angela Taylor | Treasurer | 2021 | ||
| Carole Avison Wood |
Secretary | 2022 | ||
| Sarah Turnbull | 2021 | |||
| Carmel Wake | 2021 | |||
| Jill Cutter | ||||
| Elaine Grinter | ||||
| Ann Yardley | ||||
| Peter Wilson | ||||
| DorothyParnaby | ||||
| Su Brown | 2025 Oct | |||
– 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
Additional information (optional)
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
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
KNARESBOROUGH CHORAL SOCIETY . income and Expenditure 2024 -2025 £ £ Income Amount Expenditure Amount item item Subscriptions 10346.50 / Venue rehearsal 1260.00 i Venue Concert 535.00 ~ Gift Aid 2024-25 2128.97 ~ Conductor 4110.00 ~ Accompanist 3191.00 “Ze , Grant/New Stage 9322.60 “Music hire/purchase 718.74 v Bank interest 112.24 J NewInsurance stage 9322270 . 60 0 “|“ Purchase scarves 93.24 | Concert Income 1604.00 s Concert expenses wus (52 (4939-52 . Q Ticket sales 3008.00 ~ _— Printing (a, 100040 ° - Donations 650.00 “ Fundraising 1159.02“ Fundraising expenses 0.00 Concert Fees soloists 998.62 Clothing,stationery 95.00“ Concert Fees conductor 1400.00”. juice sales 273.01 Concert Fee accompanist 1150.00i Donations for gifts 84.99” Website 124.00 ~ Refund/Scarves 93.24/ Sum Up/Stripe Card Charges 19.50” DBS Certificates 58.80 ~ Gifts 8499 ~— PRS fee 4410 Income 2024-25 28877.57 Expenditure 2024-25 25744.14 Income/Expenses 3133.43 Pe as Savings A/C 01/08/24 3924.51 / Pa Bank Balance 01/08/24 5174.23 “ _Bank Balance 31/07/25 8195.42 » Income over expenses 3133.43“ Savings Account 31/07/25 4036.75 rs 12232.17 “Cash in hand 31/07/25 12232.17 “
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Income and Expenditure 2024 -2025
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Income Amount Expenditure Amount
item item
Subscriptions 10346.50 Venue rehearsal 1260.00
Venue Concert 535.00
Gift Aid 2024-25 2128.97 Conductor 4110.00
Accompanist 3191.00
Grant/New Stage 9322.60 Music hire/purchase 718.74
New stage 9322.60
Bank interest 112.24 Insurance 270.00
Purchase scarves 93.24
Concert Income 1604.00 Concert expenses 1333.15
Ticket sales 3008.00 Printing 1000.40
Donations 650.00
Fundraising 1159.02 Fundraising expenses 0.00
Concert Fees soloists 998.62
Clothing,stationery 95.00 Concert Fees conductor 1400.00
Juice sales 273.01 Concert Fee accompanist 1150.00
Donations for gifts 84.99 Website 124.00
Refund/Scarves 93.24 Sum Up/Stripe Card Charges 19.50
DBS Certificates 58.80
Gifts 84.99
PRS fee 74.10
Income 2024-25 28877.57 Expenditure 2024-25 25744.14
Income/Expenses 3133.43
Savings A/C 01/08/24 3924.51
Bank Balance 01/08/24 5174.23 Bank Balance 31/07/25 8195.42
Income over expenses 3133.43 Savings Account 31/07/25 4036.75
12232.17 Cash in hand 31/07/25 12232.17
| am satisfied that the | and E accounts detailed above are a true reflection of the trading
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Paul Evans ACIB |