The Voice Project - Directors’ Report for The Voice Project to March 31st 2024
Introduction
Sian Croose and Jon Baker at Antony Gormley’s studio Feb 8th 2024
The Voice Project is an original open-access choral theatre project, creating innovative community performances across Norfolk, Suffolk and Sussex as well as offering workshops and courses for community and professional singers.
Since 2008 we have created performance projects that have included hundreds of community singers and professional performers in inspiring venues. It is our belief and
experience that singing really lifts the spirits, helps create and sustain friendships, reduces loneliness, and improves mental and physical health.
After our last project we asked participants to share three words to describe their experience.
Here are some examples:
Amazing inspiring enjoyable / Challenging emotional enjoyable / Engaging connection creative / Challenging empowering thrilling / Breathtaking inspiring fulfilling / Challenging informative exhausting/ Special remarkable cohesion / Thought-provoking stimulating/
Proud exhilarated uplifted/ Wonderful moving absorbing/ Magical challenging sociable/ Magical inspiring food for the soul /Inspiring intriguing amazing /Surreal magical, moving/
Shared, uplifting and magical! /Joyful extraordinary privilege / Inspirational challenging rewarding /Challenging stimulating rewarding / Stress-reducing community emboldening / Inspiring challenging exciting/ Exciting exhausting creative / Wonderful soul food uplifting / Interesting rewarding inspiring/ Tiring challenging exhilarating/ Enjoyable demanding original/ Joyful moving fun / Gorgeous transcendent - a privilege
We offer projects and workshops - uplifting singing experiences which support people through the ups and downs of life. Some of our choir and team members have experienced ill health and bereavement and find the Voice Project activities a brilliant support in recovery.
Each project is created by the Directors with members of our team of Associate Artists with new music created for each site-responsive piece of choral theatre.
After an intense period which saw us produce 5 pieces of work in a 12 month period from March 22 to July 23 we decided to pause for a season and offer courses and workshops from September to March .
Programme for 2023/24 April - July
Arc of the Sun performed on 15 July 2023 at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Salle.
Music composed by Jonathan Baker, Sian Croose, Orlando Gough. The Voice Project quintet: Lisa Cassidy (Soprano), Sharon Durant (Soprano), Siân Croose (Alto), Jeremy Avis (Tenor) and Jonathan Baker (Bass). Instrumentalists - Adrian Lever (piano, hammered dulcimer) and Rowland Sutherland (flute, piccolo)
Salle Church, Norfolk .
June
Scenius - Ellen Fisher at Norwich Arts Centre. 2 day CPD. The movement director with Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble, Ellen Fisher, led workshop movement and voice sessions at Norwich Arts Centre with participants from a wide professional peer group from around the UK.
Ellen Fisher leading ‘Scenius 1’ photo - Roxane Smith
Ellen Fisher leading ‘Scenius 1’ photo - Roxane Smith
‘Scenius 1’ photo - Roxane Smith
Autumn/Winter 2023/24
After an intense period which saw us produce 5 pieces of work in a 12 month period from March 22 to July 23 we decided to pause for a season and offer courses and workshops from September to March .
Courses offered
Start the week singing Women’s Voices Jazz, Soul and R&B Men’s Voices Spoken Voice
These were popular and generated income to help sustain the Directors and support the costs of maintaining the organisation. This explains the drop in income and expenditure account for in the Financial statements 23/24
In November 2023 we started meeting with Orlando Gough, Antony Gormley and David Cholmondley of Houghton Hall to develop ‘The Lie of the Land’, a performance project that was launched at the end of March 2024 and was performed three times over one weekend (July 13/14) at Houghton. This was well-received by audiences and participants alike.
Organisation
Directors
Sian Croose and Jon Baker have continued in their roles as Co-Directors.
During Autumn/Winter 2023/24, they worked closely with Associate Artist Orlando Gough on ‘The Lie of the Land’ .
They continue to manage the project, fundraise, manage marketing and social media as well as create artistic content and devise, rehearse and deliver performances.
Our Project Coordinator, Steph Potts is responsible for all project and course bookings, communications, managing the website and administrative systems and day-to-day book-keeping.
Our financial management systems have worked to manage all the variations in income, expenditure and cash-flow effectively.
Joseph Nemeth has remained as our financial consultant/accountant.
Associate Artists
We stayed connected with our associate artists Jeremy Avis, Sharon Durant, Lisa Cassidy, Adrian Lever and Orlando Gough sharing information with our community regarding their other activities, during this quieter period.
Sponsorship/Charitable Giving/Support in Kind
We have received small donations from individuals as well as support in kind from local partners, Norwich Arts Centre.
We implemented some of the recommendations from the Finance Survey - raising standard ticket prices by a modest amount. We have also added a two-tier donation rate that participants can pay when signing up to a project and this was paid by a small but useful number of project participants.
We continue to offer ‘pay what you can’ bursaries on all courses and projects.
Other Activities
Both Directors have been involved in other projects during this period, acquiring new skills, perspectives and contacts,many of which have been of creative benefit to the Voice Project and our participants and audience members.
We remain committed to continuing to provide innovative, life-enhancing creative adventures for our existing community as well as the new people that sign up for each activity we offer.
Future Funding plans
We will continue to fundraise for the project during Autumn/Winter 2025 and are looking to submit applications to:
Arts Council England Project Grants Heritage Lottery Local Trusts and foundations
Future Activity
Winter weekend
Short film at Houghton for The Lie of the Land
Research and Development for a Summer Project with potential partners National Trust /Brighton Festival
Research and Development for WinterSongs featuring Errolyn Wallen and Michael Henry.
Scenius - CPD for professionals
Participants and Audiences
We continue to run sessions in both Norfolk and Sussex as well as online and will be offering a wide range of courses and performance opportunities to the public.
Sian Croose and Jonathan Baker Directors – The Voice Project. September 2024
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES COMPANY NO. 06571713
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
COMPANY NUMBER 06571713 (ENGLAND AND WALES) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE J.P.A. BAKER S.E. CROOSE SECRETARY S.E. CROOSE REGISTERED OFFICE 90 UPPER ST GILES STREET NORWICH NORFOLK NR2 1LT REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1127925 REPORTING ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANCY 121 56 ST WILLIAMS WAY THORPE ST ANDREW NORWICH NR7 0AP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINIER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31[st] March 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 5.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:-
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examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
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under section 43 (7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
ACCOUNTANCY 121 56 ST WILLIAMS WAY NORWICH NR7 0AP
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
The Directors present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.
PRINCIPAL The principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public ACTIVITY in the arts and to promote health through involvement in health activity.
The Directors who served during the year were:-
DIRECTORS The Directors who served during the year were:J.P.A. Baker S.E. Croose STATUS The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The company is a registered charity.
In preparing the above report, the Directors have taken advantage of special exemptions applicable to small companies. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
…………………………… J.P.A. BAKER DIRECTOR Approved by the Board: 17[th] September 2024
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Balance Sheet - 31[st] March 2024
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | |||||||
| Tangible Assets | 2 | - | 1,696 | ||||
| Current Assets | |||||||
| Debtors and Prepayment | 439 | 510 | |||||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 3,370 | 7,667 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| 3,809 | 8,177 | ||||||
| --------- | --------- | ||||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling | due | ||||||
| within one year | |||||||
| Creditors and Deferred Income | 650 | 1,498 | |||||
| --------- | --------- | ||||||
| Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) | 3,159 | 6,679 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| Net Assets | £ 3,159 | £ 8,375 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| Financed by:- | |||||||
| Profit and Loss Account | 10 | £ 3,159 | £ 8,375 | ||||
| ______ | ______ |
For the year ending 31[st] March 2024 the company was entitled to an exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors’ Responsibilities:
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 Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors:
……………………….
JPA Baker Director
Approved by the Board: 17[th] September 2024
The Notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these Accounts
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| Notes | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |||
| Income and Expenditure | |||||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Ticket Sales (Event Income) | 3,818 | - | 3,818 | 15,039 | |
| Project Participants Courses | 12,380 | - | 12,380 | 34,083 | |
| Grants (Trusts and Foundations) 1d | 2,500 | - | 2,500 | 25,250 | |
| Commission Fees | - | - | 941 | ||
| Donations | 6,489 | - | 6,489 | 11,119 | |
| CD Sales and Downloads | 327 | - | 327 | 789 | |
| CPD | 1,395 | - | 1,395 | - | |
| Open Voices Courses | 26,419 | - | 26,419 | 10,119 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Total Incoming Resources | £ 53,328 | - | 53,328 | 97,340 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Resources Used | |||||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | |||||
| Artist Fees and Casual Labour | 25,616 | - | 25,616 | 21,358 | |
| Online booking Fees | 1,522 | - | 1,522 | 1,101 | |
| Directors’ Fees | 11,000 | - | 11,000 | 28,000 | |
| Production, Film & Stage Management | 300 | - | 300 | 3,260 | |
| Merchandise Costs -Recording Choir CDs | 548 | - | 548 | 1,718 | |
| Travelling, Accommodation & Subsistence | 2,854 | - | 2,854 | 8,367 | |
| Hire Of Equipment | 495 | - | 495 | 1,281 | |
| Catering | 429 | - | 429 | 1,612 | |
| Room and Venue Hire | 5,217 | - | 5,217 | 6,232 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| £ 47,981 | - | 47,981 | 72,929 | ||
| ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ||
| Other Expenditure | |||||
| Administration and | |||||
| Management | 3 | 8,867 | - | 8,867 | 15,843 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 1,696 | - | 1,696 | 1,697 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| 10,563 | - | 10,563 | 17,540 | ||
| ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ||
| Total Resources Used | £ 58,544 | - | 58,544 | 90,469 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Net (Outgoing)Incoming Resources | (5,216) | - | (5,216) | 6,871 | |
| Balances brought forward as at | |||||
| 1st April 2023 | 8,375 | - | 8,375 | 1,504 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Balances carried forward as at | |||||
| 31st March 2024 | £ 3,159 | - | 3,159 | £ 8,375 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ |
The Notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these Accounts
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
1. Accounting Policies
- (a) Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost accounting convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and incorporate the results of the principal activity which is described in the Directors' Report and which is continuing.
(b) Cash Flow
The accounts do not include a cash flow statement because the company, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash Flow Statements".
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(c) Depreciation
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Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of all tangible fixed assets, over their estimated useful lives at the following annual rate:-
Office Equipment 25% reducing balance
-
(d) Grants and Sponsorships Grants and Sponsorships are credited to the Profit and Loss account in accordance with the accruals concept.
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(e) Unrestricted Funds These are funds available to the charity for its general purposes, and use of such funds remains at the discretion of the charity’s management committee.
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(f) Restricted Funds
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These are funds subject to the conditions proposed by the donor or by the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are realised.
2. Tangible Assets
| Tangible Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | ||
| Equipment | Total | |
| Cost - 31.03.2023 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| Additions | - | - |
| _____ | _____ | |
| Cost - 31.03.2024 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| -------- | -------- | |
| Depreciation - 31.03.2023 | 6,802 | 6,802 |
| Charge in the year to 31.03.2024 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| _____ | _____ | |
| Depreciation - 31.03.2024 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| -------- | -------- | |
| Net Book Value - 31.03.2023 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Net Book Value - 31.03.2024 | - | - |
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
3. Administration and Management
| 3. | Administration and Management | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Coordinator and Administrator Fees | 6,140 | 11,120 | |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting Fees | 990 | 1,230 | |
| Insurance | 507 | 507 | |
| Marketing & Promotion | 820 | 2,045 | |
| Web Maintenance and IT Costs | - | 531 | |
| Repairs and Renewals- Equipment | - | 50 | |
| Bank Charges | - | 40 | |
| Sundry | 5 | 45 | |
| Stationery, Postage and Office Consumables | 405 | 275 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| £ 8,867 | £ 15,843 | ||
| _ | _ | ||
| 4. | Surplus on Ordinary Activities is stated after Charging:- | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - Owned Assets | 1,696 | 1,697 | |
| Directors’ Remuneration | - | - | |
| _____ | _____ |
5. Taxation
The company is a registered charity and is not subject to Corporation Tax.
- Creditors Due within one year
| Creditors Due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Deferred Income | 55 | 445 |
| Creditors | 595 | 1,053 |
| _ | _ | |
| £ 650 | £ 1,498 | |
| _ | _ |
7. Contingent Liabilities
There were no Contingent Liabilities
8. Capital Commitments
At the end of the financial period the Directors have neither contracted for nor authorised the commitment of any capital expenditure.
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
9. Company Status
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
10. Profit and Loss Account
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Balance at 1stApril 2023 | 6,875 | 1,500 | 8,375 | 13,927 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | (5,216) | - | (5,216) | - |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | |
| Balance at 31stMarch 2024 | £ 1,659 | £ 1,500 | £ 3,159 | £ 13,927 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES COMPANY NO. 06571713
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
COMPANY NUMBER 06571713 (ENGLAND AND WALES) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE J.P.A. BAKER S.E. CROOSE SECRETARY S.E. CROOSE REGISTERED OFFICE 90 UPPER ST GILES STREET NORWICH NORFOLK NR2 1LT REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1127925 REPORTING ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANCY 121 56 ST WILLIAMS WAY THORPE ST ANDREW NORWICH NR7 0AP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINIER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31[st] March 2024, which are set out on pages 1 to 5.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43 (2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:-
-
examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
-
under section 43 (7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and
-
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
-
1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
-
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
ACCOUNTANCY 121 56 ST WILLIAMS WAY NORWICH NR7 0AP
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS
The Directors present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024.
PRINCIPAL The principal activity of the company is to advance the education of the public ACTIVITY in the arts and to promote health through involvement in health activity.
The Directors who served during the year were:-
DIRECTORS The Directors who served during the year were:J.P.A. Baker S.E. Croose STATUS The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. The company is a registered charity.
In preparing the above report, the Directors have taken advantage of special exemptions applicable to small companies. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
…………………………… J.P.A. BAKER DIRECTOR Approved by the Board: 17[th] September 2024
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Balance Sheet - 31[st] March 2024
| Notes | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Assets | |||||||
| Tangible Assets | 2 | - | 1,696 | ||||
| Current Assets | |||||||
| Debtors and Prepayment | 439 | 510 | |||||
| Cash at Bank and in Hand | 3,370 | 7,667 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| 3,809 | 8,177 | ||||||
| --------- | --------- | ||||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling | due | ||||||
| within one year | |||||||
| Creditors and Deferred Income | 650 | 1,498 | |||||
| --------- | --------- | ||||||
| Net Current Assets/(Liabilities) | 3,159 | 6,679 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| Net Assets | £ 3,159 | £ 8,375 | |||||
| ______ | ______ | ||||||
| Financed by:- | |||||||
| Profit and Loss Account | 10 | £ 3,159 | £ 8,375 | ||||
| ______ | ______ |
For the year ending 31[st] March 2024 the company was entitled to an exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors’ Responsibilities:
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 Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors:
……………………….
JPA Baker Director
Approved by the Board: 17[th] September 2024
The Notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these Accounts
1
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| Notes | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |||
| Income and Expenditure | |||||
| Incoming Resources | |||||
| Ticket Sales (Event Income) | 3,818 | - | 3,818 | 15,039 | |
| Project Participants Courses | 12,380 | - | 12,380 | 34,083 | |
| Grants (Trusts and Foundations) 1d | 2,500 | - | 2,500 | 25,250 | |
| Commission Fees | - | - | 941 | ||
| Donations | 6,489 | - | 6,489 | 11,119 | |
| CD Sales and Downloads | 327 | - | 327 | 789 | |
| CPD | 1,395 | - | 1,395 | - | |
| Open Voices Courses | 26,419 | - | 26,419 | 10,119 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Total Incoming Resources | £ 53,328 | - | 53,328 | 97,340 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Resources Used | |||||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | |||||
| Artist Fees and Casual Labour | 25,616 | - | 25,616 | 21,358 | |
| Online booking Fees | 1,522 | - | 1,522 | 1,101 | |
| Directors’ Fees | 11,000 | - | 11,000 | 28,000 | |
| Production, Film & Stage Management | 300 | - | 300 | 3,260 | |
| Merchandise Costs -Recording Choir CDs | 548 | - | 548 | 1,718 | |
| Travelling, Accommodation & Subsistence | 2,854 | - | 2,854 | 8,367 | |
| Hire Of Equipment | 495 | - | 495 | 1,281 | |
| Catering | 429 | - | 429 | 1,612 | |
| Room and Venue Hire | 5,217 | - | 5,217 | 6,232 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| £ 47,981 | - | 47,981 | 72,929 | ||
| ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ||
| Other Expenditure | |||||
| Administration and | |||||
| Management | 3 | 8,867 | - | 8,867 | 15,843 |
| Depreciation | 2 | 1,696 | - | 1,696 | 1,697 |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| 10,563 | - | 10,563 | 17,540 | ||
| ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ||
| Total Resources Used | £ 58,544 | - | 58,544 | 90,469 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Net (Outgoing)Incoming Resources | (5,216) | - | (5,216) | 6,871 | |
| Balances brought forward as at | |||||
| 1st April 2023 | 8,375 | - | 8,375 | 1,504 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Balances carried forward as at | |||||
| 31st March 2024 | £ 3,159 | - | 3,159 | £ 8,375 | |
| _ | _ | _ | _ |
The Notes on pages 3 to 5 form part of these Accounts
2
THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
1. Accounting Policies
- (a) Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost accounting convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities and incorporate the results of the principal activity which is described in the Directors' Report and which is continuing.
(b) Cash Flow
The accounts do not include a cash flow statement because the company, as a small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash Flow Statements".
-
(c) Depreciation
-
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of all tangible fixed assets, over their estimated useful lives at the following annual rate:-
Office Equipment 25% reducing balance
-
(d) Grants and Sponsorships Grants and Sponsorships are credited to the Profit and Loss account in accordance with the accruals concept.
-
(e) Unrestricted Funds These are funds available to the charity for its general purposes, and use of such funds remains at the discretion of the charity’s management committee.
-
(f) Restricted Funds
-
These are funds subject to the conditions proposed by the donor or by the specific terms of the appeal under which the funds are realised.
2. Tangible Assets
| Tangible Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | ||
| Equipment | Total | |
| Cost - 31.03.2023 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| Additions | - | - |
| _____ | _____ | |
| Cost - 31.03.2024 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| -------- | -------- | |
| Depreciation - 31.03.2023 | 6,802 | 6,802 |
| Charge in the year to 31.03.2024 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| _____ | _____ | |
| Depreciation - 31.03.2024 | 8,498 | 8,498 |
| -------- | -------- | |
| Net Book Value - 31.03.2023 | 1,696 | 1,696 |
| Net Book Value - 31.03.2024 | - | - |
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
3. Administration and Management
| 3. | Administration and Management | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| Coordinator and Administrator Fees | 6,140 | 11,120 | |
| Bookkeeping & Accounting Fees | 990 | 1,230 | |
| Insurance | 507 | 507 | |
| Marketing & Promotion | 820 | 2,045 | |
| Web Maintenance and IT Costs | - | 531 | |
| Repairs and Renewals- Equipment | - | 50 | |
| Bank Charges | - | 40 | |
| Sundry | 5 | 45 | |
| Stationery, Postage and Office Consumables | 405 | 275 | |
| _ | _ | ||
| £ 8,867 | £ 15,843 | ||
| _ | _ | ||
| 4. | Surplus on Ordinary Activities is stated after Charging:- | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Depreciation - Owned Assets | 1,696 | 1,697 | |
| Directors’ Remuneration | - | - | |
| _____ | _____ |
5. Taxation
The company is a registered charity and is not subject to Corporation Tax.
- Creditors Due within one year
| Creditors Due within one year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Deferred Income | 55 | 445 |
| Creditors | 595 | 1,053 |
| _ | _ | |
| £ 650 | £ 1,498 | |
| _ | _ |
7. Contingent Liabilities
There were no Contingent Liabilities
8. Capital Commitments
At the end of the financial period the Directors have neither contracted for nor authorised the commitment of any capital expenditure.
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THE VOICE PROJECT LIMITED
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
9. Company Status
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
10. Profit and Loss Account
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Balance at 1stApril 2023 | 6,875 | 1,500 | 8,375 | 13,927 |
| Surplus/(Deficit) for the year | (5,216) | - | (5,216) | - |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | |
| Balance at 31stMarch 2024 | £ 1,659 | £ 1,500 | £ 3,159 | £ 13,927 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ |
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