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2025-08-31-accounts

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 09 2024 To 31 08 2025

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name QUESTORS CHOIR

Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any)1131371

Brentford Middx Postcode TW8 9QZ

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee (ifany)
JILL STERN Chair Questors Choir members
JELENA GIRIC-
RISTIC		 Secretary Questors Choir members
ANNE JANE PEPE Treasurer Questors Choir members
PHILIP VOKE Webmaster Questors Choir members
MARINA KALKANIS MembershipSecretary Questors Choir members
PAUL AYRES Musical Director Committee
JOANNA LOZINSKA Section
Representative		 Questors Choir members
SHIRLEY KHAN Section
Representative		 Questors Choir members
PATRICK SMART Section
Representative		 Questors Choir members
MARY RIDGEON Librarian Committee
MARY SANDISON Librarian Committee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Dates acted if not for whole year

Name

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
(eg. trust deed, constitution)
Constitution adopted 6thOctober 2021
How the charity is constituted
(eg. trust, association, company)
Unincorporated association
Trustee selection methods
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
The principal officers/trustees are appointed by members of the
charity at the annual general meeting. Other members of the
committee are co-opted by the committee.
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
Youmay chooseto include
additional information, where
relevant, about:

policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;

the charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;

relationship with any related
parties;

trustees’ consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Membership of the choir is open to any person aged 18 or over who is
interested in furthering the objects of the choir.
The choir is managed by the Committee consisting of the principal officers
and trustees listed in Section A above and other committee members co-
opted as the Committee may decide.
Membership of the choir is open to any person aged 18 or over who is
interested in furthering the objects of the choir.
The choir is managed by the Committee consisting of the principal officers
and trustees listed in Section A above and other committee members co-
opted as the Committee may decide.

Section C Objectives and activities

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Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public
benefit in relation to these
objects (include within this
section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit)		 The objects of the charity as a choir are to advance, improve,
develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art
and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of
public choral concerts, and for the general purposes of such
charitable bodies or for such other purposes as shall be exclusively
charitable as the Committee may from time to time decide.
The choir is a mixed-voice choir of around 70 voices, covering four
main parts. The repertoire is varied, including baroque, classical and
contemporary choral works, traditional Christmas carols, show tunes
and folk songs from around the world, and new or rarely performed
works.
The choir holds 3 public concerts each year in December (the
Christmas Concert), a Spring Concert and a Summer Concert.
Rehearsals are held weekly in preparation for these concerts,
running over three terms corresponding closely to school academic
terms.
The choir also has opportunities to sing at organized and impromptu
outside events, including carol singing at various venues, and the
leading of sung worship at the Ealing Borough Remembrance Day
Service every November.
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit in making decisions regarding choir
events and activities to which that guidance is relevant.

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Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

Autumn 2024

This term was marked by our move to a new venue at St Barnabas’ Church, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing. The church has a fine acoustic for choral singing and a magnificent organ, which has enhanced our performances. Attendances at our concerts this year reveal that we have attracted a new and enthusiastic audience, as well as welcoming old friends. The size of our new venue has also enabled our Music Director to involve not only vocal soloists but also a variety of instrumentalists. These were clearly much appreciated by our audience.

Our Christmas concert featured sacred music by Victoria, Gabrieli, Holst and Rutter, traditional carols with enthusiastic audience participation, and some “fun” music. Accompaniment was provided by not only piano and the organ, but also a brass quintet, who contributed two pieces of their own.

Spring 2025

The Spring concert featured a variety of sacred music by French composers Camille Saint-Saens, Gabriel Faure, and Cecile Chaminade’s Messe pour deux voix egales (infrequently performed). The highlight of the evening was a moving performance of the Saint-Saens Requiem, with soloists, and accompanied by an unusual mix of instruments comprising harp, cello, French horns, accordion and organ, which proved highly effective. Our enthusiastic audience were highly appreciative of the performance.

Summer 2025

For our summer concert, the Choir celebrated its fortieth anniversary from its founding in 1985. Former members were invited, and some were able to join our final rehearsal and perform a few pieces with the choir. There was a medley of music, spanning from old English folk through Baroque and up to the modern era, selected partly by the Choir from previous favourites, and including some audience participation. Our former Music Director Philip Norman conducted us in the Russian folk song “Kalinka”. One of our members collected and displayed an archive of material spanning the forty years, which was interesting and much appreciated. A large birthday cake was provided and enjoyed.

The Choir is flourishing and attracting new members. Much of this is due to our inspirational Music Director Paul Ayres.

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Section E Financial review

The charity’s policy is to hold reserves of around £10,000 to cover both Brief statement of the operational costs in the event of a loss of income and also any charity’s policy on reserves substantial unforeseen expenditure which may occur. The reserves held at the year end were £9,400. Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

This year’s accounts show that we continue to be in a good financial position.

You may choose to include position. additional information, where We have a deficit of £2.5k but £16.5k of funds to carry forward (compared relevant about: to £19k last year).

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

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		 Sara Fulda Jelena Giric-Ristic
SARA FULDA JELENA GIRIC-RISTIC
Chair (current) Secretary
6 May 2026
6 May 2026

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QUESTORS CHOIR ACCOUNTING STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2024_2025

INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
1
Donations, legacies and similar
Donations received
incoming resources
Gift Aid claim from HMRC
2
Income from activities in
Membership Fees
furtherance of charity's objects
Workshop income
Singing lessons
3
Income from activities for
Ticket Sales
generating funds
Performance income
Advertising income
Other Income
Investment income
Bank Interest
Total IncomingResources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Concert Venue Hire
Costs of generating funds
Musical Director's fee (concerts)
Accompanist (concert)
Musicians/soloists
Music & Instrument Hire
Printing of programmes
Publicity
Refreshments
Sundry Expenses
Workshop costs
Charitable expenditure:
(i) Grants and donations payable
Donations made
(ii) Costs of activities for
charitable objectives
(iii) Support costs
Rehearsal Hall Hire
Rehearsal accompaniment
Musical Director's Fee (rehearsals)
Music printing/purchase
(iv) Management & admin.
Insurance/MM
Copyright/performance fees
Other Running Expenses
Assets bought
Total Resources Expended
Net incoming resources
before transfers
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
after transfers
Gains and losses on revaluation of
fixed assets for the charity's own use
Gain and losses on the revaluation and
disposal of investment assets
Net income / (expenditure)
for the year
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward		 2024-2025
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
2128
13913
804
360
10607
770
162
28,744
2249
1500
825
6125
825
479
1270
332
1223
14,828
2978
3800
7600
1136
468
260
225
16,467
31,295
-2551
-2551
-2551
19,184
16,633		 Total
This Year
£
28,744
31,295
16,633		 2023-24
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
13720
758
6417
250
925
252
22,322
1650
1450
935
2375
330
542
379
210
1062
8,933
2116
4378
5390
1489
449
159
339
14,320
23,253
-931
-931
-931
20,115
19,184		 Total
This Year
£
22,322
23,253
19,184

QUESTORS CHOIR ACCOUNTING STATEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2023-2024

BALANCE SHEET

2024-2025

FIXED ASSETS Note
Tangible assets
Investments
Total Fixed Assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock and work in progress
Debtors
(Short term) investments
Cash in Hand and at Bank Deposit Account 9,400 9,193
PayPal 472 472
Current Account 6,448 8,780
Cash in Hand 313 739
Total Current Assets 16,633 19,184
Creditors: Amounts falling due Accruals
within one year
Net Current Assets/ (Liabilities) 16,633 19,184
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 16,633 19,184
Creditors: Amounts falling due
after one year
Provisions for liabilities & charges
Net Assets 16,633 19,184
CAPITAL FUNDS
Permanent endowment funds
Expendable endowment funds
Total Capital Funds
INCOME FUNDS
Unrestricted General Funds 11,633 14,184
Unrestricted Designated Funds 4 5,000 5,000
Restricted Funds
Miscellaneous reserve
Total Funds 16,633 19,184

Signed on behalf of all the Trustees (these accounts were approved by the Executive Committee of the Questors Choir):

Jane Pepe, Treasurer

24/09/2025

Date of approval Note 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The accounts are prepared in accordance with accounting standards; and "Accounting and Reporting - by Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice" (SORP 2000); and the Charities Act 2011

Jane Pepe, Treasurer

Note 2 - GIFT AID CLAIM FROM HMRC This £2,128 is the Gift Aid relating to 2023/24. This year's claim should be a similar amount and will appear in next year's accounts. Note 3 SINGING LESSONS We have arranged for choir members to have individual singing lessons. We will be passing on the payment to the singing teacher. Note 4 UNRESTRICTED DESIGNATED FUNDS

The Committee has voted to set aside reserves to cover the risk of reduction of loss of income in furtherance of the Choir's objects. These reserves are held in the Choir's CAF Deposit Account.

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Questors Choir

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Questors Choir (QC) for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of QC you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the QC 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) (b) 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 giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of QC as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. The accounts do not accord with these records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Margaret Ann Cole

M A Cole Retired Chartered Accountant (non-practising)

2 Pandome Terrace Hillcroft Crescent London W5 2TE

Date: 5th May 2026