Gnoir wit no'natne ANNUAL REPORT THE CHOIR WITH NO NAMEANNUALREPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2023-2024 AN AL NTS AND IMPACT REPOR T 024 1 E CHOIR WITrl NO NAME .Y#4r..' The Choir with No Narne Bi¥mingham performing with Gaz Coombes ANN'dAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 I THE CHOIR WITH NO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION [, Mr A Amos (Appointed 9 November 20231 Dr H H Armstrong (Appointed 27 February 20241 Mr P Bridge (Appointed 16 May 20241."., Mr M Gaylor ' .W•.F-. ' Ms S Henstridge-Brown (Appointed 27 February 20241 04"," '.¥..ry.'".&,.T. Mr l Noonan (Appointed 27 February 20241 Ms E Riley Mr D T Smith IAppointed 11 May 20231 r.s Mr A StyLianou (Appointed 27 February 20241 Ms EJ Swain Dr G Woods IAppointed 27 February 20241 Chief Executive *kn. Dr Kate Wareham )r. i.4...7'.:- Charity number .4.- * Company number 06764584 -¢ ' Registered office Union St ￿?*￿*- 18-20 Union Street SheffieLd Independent examiner Colm McGrory The Oakley Kidderminster Road Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 9AY ¥r Bankers w.:= The Co-operative Bank:F'. l Balloon Street Manchester M60 4EP %"' Triodos Bank Deanery Road Bristol Virgin Money plc Jubilee House Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4PL The Charity Bank Limited, Fosse House, 182 High Street. o¥i4.::;.- Tonbridge. Nationwide Building Society Kings Park Road Moulton Park Northampton =￿-.4>.￿ "> NN3 6NW ANNUAL ACCOUNT< AND 114lPACT REPORT 2023-2024 l ThE CHOIR VQITH N40 NAME WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN THIS REPORT Page Welcome from our Chair Case study., Jenny Trustees. Report Vision. mission, values and aims Impact, rehearsals and gigs Case study: Dan Gigs Spotlight on Sheffield and Evidence Co-production Case study: Steph Media Looking forward Financial Review Structure, governance and management Independent Examiners Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes to the financial statements Thanks to our supporters and partners 10-11 12 13-14 15 16 17 18-20 21 22 23-24 25 26 27 28 29-41 42 ANNVAL ACCOUNTS AND IF4PACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I CHAIR'S STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIR l am honoured to present the Chairperson's Report for The Choir with No Name for the year ending 31 March 2024. This year has showcased our resilience, growth, and the unwavering support of our community. Our mission to empower individuals with experiences of homelessness and marginalisation through the joy of singing has continued to thrive, thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters. l also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alexia Murphy, our outgoing Chair of the Board of Trustees. for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to The Choir with No Name. Her vision and commitment has left a lasting legacy. Achievements and Impact This year, we have made significant progress in expanding our reach and impact: Increased Membership and Engagement.. We welcomed over 300 new members across our six choirs in England and Wales. providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to find joy and community through music. Performance Highlights.. Our choirs performed at 56 gigs, reaching an audience of over 16,300 people. Notable performances included collaborations with Gaz Coombes, James Arthur, and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Mental Health and Wellbeing: Our annual member survey revealed that 88 % of members feel more positive about life. and 820k reported improved mental health due to their participation in the choir. Financial Overview The financial health of our organisation has seen a positive turnaround: Income Growth.. Our total income for the year was £502,916, a significant increase from the previous year's £384,927. This growth was driven by successful fundraising efforts, including grants from the DCMSINational Lottery Community Fund and increased corporate donations. Surplus Achievement: For the first time in three years, we achieved a surplus of £43,198. allowing us to strengthen our financial foundation and invest in future projects. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT AEPQRT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I CHAIR'S STATEMENT Strategic Developments We have laid the groundwork for future growth and sustainability: New Choir Launch.. Plans are in place to launch a new choir in Sheffield in January 2025, in partnership with the Archer Project and Sheffield Cathedral. Co-production Model.. We have continued to develop our co-production approach. ensuring that our members are at the heart of our planning and decision-making processes. Research and Evidence.. Our partnership with the White Rose College of Arts and Humanities has helped us to underpin our work with robust evidence. enhancing our impact and effectiveness. Acknowledgements I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our Chief Executive. Kate Wareham, and the entire senior management team for their exceptional leadership. Special thanks to our Members and Volunteers, Choir Managers and Music Directors. Board of Trustees and all our supporters and partners who have contributed to our shared success this year. Looking Ahead As we move forward. we remain committed to our vision of creating inclusive, joyful communities where everyone can find a place to sing their hearts out. We will continue to focus on expanding our reach, enhancing our impact, and building a sustainable future for The Choir with No Name. Thank you for your continued support. Dr. George Woods Chair of Trustees The Choir with No Name ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND '. itEPORT 2023-20241 THE WITH NO NAME I TRUSTW ftÈPOAT {ING DIRECTORY BEptik'h 66 My name is Jenny, l am 18 years old and I first heard about s<~*o>*•,- Choir with No Name when I saw them performing at the Birmingham Festival. I ha,ve been coming along to choir since October 2023. It was quite scary when I first came because I suffer with anxiety so meeting new people was very chaLLenging, but singing with ev.eryone is.great. We sang Christmas. songs at my first reh.earsal w.hich I was really happy about I felt really: nervous b.u.t I was so proud and couldn't believe I'.d done it! I feLI in loiie with it and knew I would be coming back! bY¥.. I love the songs we sing and how welcoming eiieryone is - it's helped m.e because it gives me something to Look forward to every week instead of t being stuck on my own. It helps with my.routine too, because Living alone can.be lonely. Having som.ewhere to go one evening a w.e.ek is very special. It's really helped me with my mentsl heaLth and I have m.ade some new + .. probLems.., ANNUAL ACCOVNTS AND 114PACT REPOR T 2023- 2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I TRUSTEES. REPORT IINC. tJlRECTORS' REPOR TI FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The tru%tees presenttheir report and financial statements forthe year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note l ￿.--&-" to the financiaL statements and compLy with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "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 Il, kTr.', Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191.. Objectives Our charitable objects as defined by our Memorandum and Articles of Association are: To advance the education of the public in the arts, in particular but not exclusiveLy in the art of music by the operation of a choir to present recitals and concerts and other activities as the trustee5 shalL decide. The relief of need of homeless andlor socialLy disadvantaged people. ¢a'"., Public Benefrt The charity acknowledges Its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or j%S:_. "aims" that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the trustees. report The trustees confirm thatthey have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Staff Changes The senior managemÈntteam has remained intactforthe Lasttwo years. with Kate Wareham in position ./ as CEO. Rachel CLare as Head of Development and Steve Huddleston as Head of Programmes. Our Choir Manager team has welcomed new team members Jane Dixon-HalsaLI tsking over from Jill Patterson in the.. London Choir and CharLie Higgins providing matemity coverfor Anna Hardy in Brighton. We have also welcomed Monika Hodgson to the team as Finance and Data Administrator+ ￿fir. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-20241 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I TRUSTeES' REPORT IINC. DIRECTORS. REPORT) OUR VISION All people going through tough times find a place to sing their hearts out, among friends. OUR MISSION To empower people with experience of homelessness and marginalisation to find opportunities to shine. uild personal resilience and pos singing communitie ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ANO IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 T￿E CHQIR WITH NO NAME I TRUSTEES. REPORT IINC. DIR£CTQRS' REPORTI OUR VALUES INTEGRITY Wc will bc fully transpareiit iii all our kvork. We won't claiin to liave moro iwpact than bve do. Wo will work hard and strive for cxcellence and ensure that the wellbeing of our peoplo is central to all our decisions. FAMILY PQiany of our choir members describe their choir as their family. We aim to look after each other. and we retain our family feel through all of our work, iricluding with external stakeholders aiid supporters. FUN Belting out classic tunos and dancing together. sharing delicious food and jokes, and finding somcwhere to leavc our troublcs al Ihe door is what we're all about. We want to empower our choir membors lo achicve serious change in their lives. but without taking ourselves too seriously. INCLUSION We are a warni and wLlconiing orgai?isation aiid we want to be equally ivelcoii'.ing for overyone. rogardlcss of backgroulld, characteristics or idiosyi)cr At the time I'd. been living in the YMCA in St Helens for five months or so. and I was keen to keep busy and out of the place as much as possible. A . volunteer at Crisis mentioned :choir and that I might enjoy it. so I went along. Littledid I know how much that one decision would positively affect my life. I cannot understate how much-impact singing in a. choir can have on .someone's mental health. It is souL-fiLLing. Comparing where I was nine .i%%": years ago to today, the difference is. night.and day. l am better than l everPkns' couLd've been without the wonderful people at choir: Each of them means a,è? great deal to me, with the f.riendships I've formed over the years. Choir changes lives. It takes people who are marginaLised, suffering with mental health or addiction issues and gives them som.ething to look forward to each 99 ANNVAL ACCOUNT5 AND I￿P4¢T REP 23-2Q24. THE CHOIR WITH NO t4AME S. REPORT 11 GIGS BIG CHRISTMAS SINGALONG SUk4MER SPECTACULAR C?dog3n Hall Choir w5th Name Lortdo Gigs are a highlight for everyone. Each choir performs live 6-12 times a year. Gigs give members something to work towards together, and the thrill of live performances in front of appreciative audiences can restore a sense of purpose and self- belief that may have been lost along the way. Royal 8itmtngham ConservatDire Choir Vdith No 8imiitygham Cardiff Coventry Ifr. BIG CHRIST14AS SINGALONG 8rigbtonOome Choir v4itb NoNÈme Bfigbtop ANNUAL BLOWOUT CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Wagner Ho11 Choir wtth No Name &ri9hton Central Hall Choir With No Name Cov¢ntry . EUROVISION 23 FESTIVAL Choir With No Name L*verpool CENTREpoINr CONFERENCE (( I li MOWLL 20TH BIRTHDAY liveoool Choir wdb No tr4amÈb¥efpooI I I") Kil AN EVENING OF Ch￿r With Nèo)e 8ri9hton ¥è. GLOaAL 14ARE SOhE NOISE DA Y BIRHINGHAI FESTIVAL Centenary Sqvwe ChoirwitlLV40 BiTmiDghèni FEsfivAL Ivzr O fvAhE airthin9ham CO*hEtyOP4TiONSO* T￿0$£ I. St ￿artin i• the FieldslLondon TOWH ow.. THE GOOD. THE BAD A14D THE TRULY OUTRAGEOUS FBC COWCERI OPGIIESIR Th•Chtyr withTrlo ￿rne Cardrff and S&￿th￿a￿5GaY MensChWS st Arydr¢wS Unsted Peforni Cburth ANNLIAL ACCOUNTS AND IldPACT REPOP.T 2023-2024 I THE CHOIR WIT14 NO NAME I TRusfEES' REPORT {INC. DIRECTOR5. REPOPTI The Archer Project () SHEFFIELD CATHEDRAL > PL14Ct FO4 ALL tsEOPLE SHEFFIELD IFinal plans are in place to Launch a new choir in Sheffield in January 2025. Working in partnership with the Archer Project and SheffieLd Cathedral. We WILI initially secure funding for a three month pilot project in SheffieLd, at the end of which, and subject to locaL community support and funding, we will consuLt with the members and ask whether they would ¥,-" -.like to continue with a choir long term. We hope to launch a permanent choir in Sheffield in April ti&- X 2025.- r- *.' -UNDERPINNING OUR APPROACH WITH EVIDENCE . In the Last year we have been developing our approach to'_ evidencing our model. Having deveLoped a theory of change. we partnered with the University of Leeds, University of Sheffield • and University of York as part of a White Rose College of Arts and Humanities funded network called Singing in Balance researching the Choir with No Name's model alongside partner organisations, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and Shared Harmonies. White Rose A university consorbum ¢IX4V14qIFF . upIIvERStrf OF L APINUAL ACCOUI4TS AND tMPACT REPORT 202¥2D241 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I TAUSFeES:' REPORT IINQ DIRECTORS. AEPORTI CO-PRODUCTION In the last year we have been developing how we put members atthe centre of all of our planning, organising and decision making. This app.roath is called 'co-production'. Co-production What is Co-production. Co-production means everyone at choir having the opportunity to get involved in making decisions and running thinas ar rehearsals and gigs. The Choirwith No Narne is made up of members volunteers and staff. so co- produclion and working ioaether is ar) imporiant pari ofwhowe are. We want everyone's voices io be heaTd.. and rnol jus1 in song. We believe- Everyone has something to ¢ontribute. No sin9le person has a15 ttr*e answers, Everyone deserves to be listened to. We are 'strengths-based'. Members, volunteers and staff all have individual ski115 and strengths to offer. We wanl everyone io have the opportuniiy to share ènd develop Ihe5e 5ki1S5 wilh us Ibul only if you want roll Simply Coming to a rehearsal mean5 you are eontributing. Everyone coming 10 choir should feel bvelcome and able io sing their hearis out and eai together. even if they don I get i*volved in co-production. If you want 10 simply sing and eat. that's completely fine. Each choir shapes their own eornmunity. We share good ideas across our choirs but also understand thai each choir can shape the vbay ihey do things. Occasionally, consulting everyone isn't possible, but we'll alway5 explain why. Sometimes a decision needs to be made and V￿ can i ask everyone. When Ihis happeiis we will explain Ihe reason. listen to concerns and act where we can. 16 . ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ANO IMPAcf REPORT.202>2Q24 ITHEQIOIR WITr1 140 NAMÈ J YRUSYEÉS. REPOqTJINC:.oifticro 66 k I'm Steph. Back in 19941 was homeless - hostel living and sleeping on .'<¥£4 the street without so much as a tent to keep me dry. At the time I had. severe mental health issues and this, combined with my housing %.:_ ..- . -.{ Situation, caused me to turn to drink. ryYkVPt_% . 30 years Later, I'm living in a LoveLy house adapted to my needs and I'm I dry. I'm dry because of choir. During Lockdown I felt myself slip back a couple of decades and I started drinking again. I started to get through th-e -.. bottles of vodka friends and family had gifted me for Christmas over the years. I was talking to my friend about trying to k.eep o.ccupied and she guggested I came to choir. Walking in there the first time was nerve wracking, evett.for someone Like me who has.been star of the stage many times in the past. Choir manager Ema Intr0d￿.Ced herself and I f.ound myseLf a seat I stiLL dor7't know if I'm a One of the rules at choir is,notto be under the influ.en.ce at rehearsals. This -, put a.thought into my head and I realised.I didn't want the old Steph back: myself I could. get dry agaFn. Not just for me butfor my friends at choir. I ,¥ didn't.want to let th.em down. 17 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I TRUSTEES. REPORT IINC. DIRECTORS, REPORTI MEDIA It's been an exciting year in terms of media, with some fantastic opportunities to raise awareness of our work and demonstrate how brilliant our members are. High profile musical collaborations included Gaz Coombes, James Arthur, Tom Odell. Alice Russell and SK Shlomo. BBC BREAKFAST Our Liverpool choir offered some festive cheer on Christmas eve with a feature on BBC Breakfast showcasing how powerful our supportive choir community can be around Christmastime. Anthony 0817 tJurgRADIO Merseyside GLOBAL'S MAKE SOME NOISE rseyside As one of the chosen charities of media company Global's Make Some Noise campaign. staff and choir members from our national team, Brighton. Birmingham and Cardiff choirs appeared on the on the airwaves including interviews and perfomiances on LBC, Heart Sussex, Hearv & Capital West Midlands and Caprfcal South Wales. A wonderful opportunity for members to share their .stories and demonstrate how . much their choirs mean to them. The campaign raised £63.962 to support the costs of our Coventry choir overthe next two .years. RADIO eySId￿...'" 'erseysi ((- RADI eysi SINGING WITH GAZ COOMBES Our Birmingham choir also collaborated with Britpop legend Gaz Coombes, recording a special live version of his track 'Long Live The Strange. which he released as a single. The accompanying video received great coverage on social media, and in the Big Issue, NME and Clash Magazine. 18 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH N'O NAME | TRUSTEES. REPORT IINC. DIRECTofis' REPORTI ITV'S PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARDS Our Birmingham choir were thrilled to perform at the Pride of Britain Awards broadcast on ITV alongside James Arthur who presented our founder Marie Benton with the TSB Community Hero Award. Our appearance generated lots of social media interest with James Arthur, influencers including 'Ladbaby' and household name and Pride of Britian host, Carole Vorderman sharing our performance with their huge followings, increasing our Instagram followers by 16%. We were also featured in the Daily Mirror. IRII)F. CARDIFF CHOIR ON BBC WALES Our Cardiff choir .were the focus of a brilliant BBC Wale 'news piece with .a.ccompanyikng online feature. It really illustrated th - positivity of the choir, and w.as brilliant.opportuni "to shine a light on Cardiff in the mainstream media for the first time . BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA. RADIO 3 AND THE TIMES CWNN London were invited to take part in a special performance of US composer Gabriel Kahane's Emergency Shelter Intake Fonn with BBC Concert Orchestra, which was broadcast on BBC Radio 3 {a CWNN debutl with a review in The Times describing the choir as a highlight. Choir member Andre and Choir Manager Jill were also inteNiewed for an accompanying feature on BBC London news. Photos.. Page 18: Top JefL Liverpool memberAnthony on BBC B￿akfast Centre. Livefpool choir manager Ema and Choir member Steve at BBC ￿er$￿$14￿e, centre right members and stsff with LBC'S Shela9h Foyarty. Bottom. Chot riwth N Name Birmingham with Ga2 Caombes Page 19.. Top righL James Arthur perfomiin9 Wlth the 8tmiingham Choir. Above lefi founder Mar5e Berrton wtth her Ride of Brttain award. Left solosst Aliaa Hall Moran performing with the London choir. Above r?ght the London choiron the Stage ofthe Queen Elizabeth Han with the BBC Concert Orchestra behind thern. 19 T%A RE 023-20241 THE CHOIR WITH NO OIRECTORS. REPORTI 'y*A TWITTER/X INSTAGRAM Ginby￿1SfiD￿A1 Ibvlifflk bdow. 2% annual increase in followers. with some great shared content thanks to our Global Make Some Noise media work. 33% annual increase in followers, and some excellent engagement tlianks to high profile collaborative video content featuring Pride of Britainljames Arthur and our most popular post collaboration with Gaz Coombes sharing the video for Long Live The Strange which has 23,000 views {and counting). 13.'04124 hoirwilhnonamE . ACEBOOK NEWSLEThER :. . % annua.l increase in page likes, . Ok reach ov.er the'year wtth over k content interactions in that . Our most pop.ular post was.: e BBC Wales. feature on our rdiff choir in.April 2023 w,ith sk views. 4% annual net increase in subscribers. with our most popular newsletter content being about our upcoming gigs. ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WIT tsITR S. REPORT IINC. OIRECTORS. REPORTI LOOKING FORWARD In 2024, we launched our new three year strategy. Our organisational aims are: Building strong, inclusive communities Increasing our breadth of impact Developing skills and expertise Building a firm financial foundation In 2024-2025 we will focus on: Continuing to welcome members to joyful choir rehearsals with a hot meal throughout the year in our six current cities Investing a National Lotterycommunity Fund Reaching Communities grant in developing co-production and expanding the footprint of our choirs Scoping, planning and launch new choirs across the UK. including our seventh choir in Sheffield due to launch in January 2025 Developing our staff team through training and continual development of practice Driving forwards our Equity. Diversity and Inclusion aims. working towards our Choir with No Name membership people reflecting the diversity of the local and national homelessness populatlon Finding and gathering evidence to underpin our work. particularly through our partnership with the White Rose College of Arts and Humanities and the University of Leeds Investing in fundraising with a focus on corporate partnerships and individuals Developing our approach to embedding our choirs within the local community, culturally, strategically and financially 21 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS ANO IMFACT REPORT 2023-2Q24 1 THÉ CHOIR WITH NO NAME I TRUSTEES. REPQAT IINC. OIRECTORS. REPORTI FINANCIAL REVIEW Introduction 2023-2024 saw the first year in surplu5 forthree year5 since the COVID pandemic brought uncertainty to fundraising revenues. This was thanks to the hard work of the fundraising team who generated a number of grants including a significant government Cost of Living grant from DCMSINational Lottery. an increase in our income from companies and a rise in income through choir performance fees. Reserves policy The trustee5 have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain. appropriate to the charity's needs and ongoing obligations. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The trustees will also endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. The trustees have maintained a policy whereby unrestricted funds not committed Ithe free reserves I held by the charity should equate to between three and six months of the upcoming six months, forecast costs. Based on the 2024125 budget. at 31 March 2024 this range is from £106,370 to £226,423. These figures will be reviewed annually as the charity grows and in response to trustees, ongoing review of risk. At 31 March 2024 the level of free reserves of the charity was £206,45712023'. £196.0621 falling within the target range. Incoming and outgoing resources Incoming resources for the year amounted to £502,91612023= £384.9271. The outgoing resources of the charity were £459,71812023- £402,241) which were incurred in the normal course of operating. This gives a net surplus for the year of £43. 19812023.. £17.3 14 deficit). Risk Managemerrt The trustees have reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. An organisational risk register is reviewed quarterly. or more often in times of pressing risk. 22 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 IHE CHOIR WITH NO NAIrtE I TRUSTEE5' REPORT IINC. OIRECTORQ. REPORTI STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT Governing document The Choir with No Name is a company limited by guarantee, company number 06764584. and a registered charity, number 1136173. governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. Directors and Trustees The trustees who serrfed during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements are listed above under legal and administrative information. The Choir with No Name 15 served by trustees with a diverse range of expertise including lived experience of homelessness. communications, the homelessness and social housing sector, poliry, fundraising, finance and law. They provide the full range of experience required to add significant value to the work of the charity. Trustees have been recruited through open recruitment and professional networks. The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were= Mr T H Church Mr M Gaylor Ms AJ Murphy Ms E Riley Ms G Rudd-orthner M5 E J Swain Ms S Dunn Nr D T Smith Dr G Woods Mr A Stylianou Mr l Noonan Ms S Henstridge-Brown MrAAmos Dr H H Armstrong r P Bridge Resigned 27 February 2024 Resigned 27 February 2024 Resigned 11 May 2023 Resigned 11 May 2023 Appointed 11 May 2023 Appointed 27 February 2024 Appointed 27 February 2024 Appointed 27 February 2024 Appointed 27 February 2024 Appointed 9 November 2023 Appointed 27 February 2024 Appointed 16 May 2024 Organisation and Management Ultimate responsibility for the charity rests with the trustees. who meet a minimum of four times each year. The Chief Executive is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity. She 15 also responsible for preparing a strategic plan that describes the charity's mission, values and aims. and developing those aims into operational plans and targets. A new plan. covering the period 2024-27. was prepared in consultation with trustees. choir members. volLtnteer5. Staff and external stakeholders. The trustees monitor progress against both the strategic plan and the annual budget on a quarterly basis. The Chief Executive maintains regular contart with trustee5 between meetings on any matters of strategic, financial or reputational importance. The Chief Executive is supported bythe senior managers-, the Head of Development, Head of Programmes and their respective teams of staff and volunteers. Remuneration All trustees give of their time freely and none received remuneration in the year. Staff salaries were reviewed by a board remuneration sub-committee in November 2019 and were benchmarked against pay levels in similar organisations. The board (advised by the subcommittee) set the Chief Executive'5 salary and made recommendations on the ranges of Salary for each staff role. Salaries are reviewed annually. ideally being increased to reflect a cost of living adjustment No employee eamed over £60,000 during the year. 23 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAMÉ I TRUSTEES, REPORT IINC. DIRECTORS. REPORTI STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees, who are 21so the directors of The Choir with No Name forthe purpose of company law. are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kin9dom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjett to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-, and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity wi51 continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Dr G Woods Trustee Dated.. 24 ANNUAL ACCOUNT5 AND IMPACT REPORT 2023.2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Choir with No Name (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ithe 2006 Act) Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) . In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act Independent examiner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. l.accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by settion 386 of the 2006 Act.. or 2.the financial statements do not accord with those records.. or 3.the financial statements do not comply with the accounting 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 financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to chartties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come acros5 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 financial statements to be reached. Colm McGrory FCA The Oaklev. Kidderminster Road. Droitwich. Worcestershire WR9 9AY 25 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME 6 EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Current financial year Unrestricted Restrirted funds fund5 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Notes ndowments fro Donations Income from charitable activities Interest income Other income 191.573 2.861 4.233 13,876 227.736 £62,637 419.309 65.498 4.233 13,876 168.640 6.220 1.854 9.785 156.573 41,855 325,213 48,075 1,854 9,785 Total income 212,543 290,373 502.916 186,499 198.428 384,927 Raising funds Charitable activitie5 10.399 191,749 38.386 219.184 48,785 410,933 7,625 194,431 692 199.493 8,317 393,924 Total expenditure 202.148 257,570 459.718 202.056 200,185 402.241 Net incomellexpenditurel and movement in funds 10.395 32,803 43.198 115.5571 11,7571 117,3141 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at l April 2023 196.062 68.898 264.960 211.619 70.655 282.274 Fund balances at 31 March 2024 206,457 101.701 308,158 196.062 68.898 264.960 All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 26 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 23.051 315.068 18,256 270,285 338.119 288.541 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 129,9611 123,5811 Net current assets 308.158 264.960 Net assets excluding pension 308.158 264.960 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted fijnds 101,701 206,457 68.898 196.062 18 308,158 264.960 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Att 2006, for the year ending 31 March 2024. The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure. for the financial year in accordance with the requirernents of sections 394 and 395 and which otheNise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to fsnancial Statements. so far as applicable to the company. The rnembers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements forthe year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companie5 regime. The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 19th Nov 2024 Woods Tnjstee Company Registration Number 06764584 27 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND 114PACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIE5 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated froml (absorbed by) operations 40.550 127.8401 Investing artivitie5 Investment income received 4,233 1,854 Net cash generated from investing activities 4.233 1,854 Net cash used in financing activities Net increaselldecreasel in cash and cash equivalents 44.783 125,9861 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 270,285 296.271 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 315,068 270,285 28 AklNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 20Z3-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEMENT QF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies Charity infomiation The Choir with No Name is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Union St. 18-20 Union Street, Sheffield Sl 2JP. l. l Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document. the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "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" leffective I January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. 1.4 Incoming resources Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 1.5 Resources expended Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in Settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliable. Expendrf(ure is classified by 3Ctivty. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including 5UPPOrt Costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly t that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use. 29 ANN'UAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2013-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEklENT OF FINAKÈCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policies Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal and constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfor of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. (Continuedl 1.6 Tangible fixed a55ets Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £2.500. They are valued at cost. or if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt, and depreciated over their useful economic life on a straight line basis. There are currently no fixed assets held by the charity and no annual commitments on operating leases. 1.7 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. 1.8 Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable artivities. 1.9 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's seNices are received. 1.10 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit scheme5 are charged as an expense as they fall due. Income from donations and legacies Unrestrirted Restrirted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restrlrted funds funds 2023 2023 Totsl 2024 2023 Donations and gifts Grants 87.245 104.328 64,420 163,316 151,665 267.644 66.140 102.500 37.552 119.021 103,692 221,521 191.573 227.736 419.309 168.640 156,573 325,213 30 AN'NUAL ACCOUNTS ANO IMPACT REPOR T 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STA TENIENT OF FINANCIAL ACTI'41TIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from donations and legacies Icontinuedl Unrestricted {£) Restrirted 1£> Total l£1 Trusts and foundations Lapid Trust Criseren Foundation Eveson Trust DCMSINLCF Cost of ￿VIng Fund Comic Relief Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund Henry Smith Charity Enjoolata Foundation Tudor Trust Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Rayne Foundation The Grocer s Charity Alan Brentnall Charitable Trust The Davies Foundation Archer Trust Underground Lights 5.000 5,000 8,000 5,000 72.288 22,500 5,000 40,000 8,990 42,581 1 19,195 20,000 5,000 10.000 1,000 1,500 1.590 1 8.000 5.000 49.460 22.500 22.828 5.000 40,000 8.990 42.581 19.195 20,000 5.000 10,000 1.000 1.500 1,590 Total grant5 receivaable 104.328 163.316 267.644 Corporate donations ASDA Foundation Brighton & Hove Buses Campbell Tickell Civitas Social Housing Digital Blue Agency Co-op Community Fund Gowling WLG (via Heart of England and London Community Foundations) Linklaters LLP LLFsh Spa Liverpool MSMR Architects Octopus Giving One Stopl Groundwork UK Richer Sounds Foundation The Big Give - champion fund TSB 1,200 3.881 1,200 3.881 337 16,350 150 4.539 14.264 337 16.350 150 4,539 10.000 4.264 200 200 3.244 3,500 3,000 250 5,000 2,500 10,000 291 3.244 3.500 3.000 250 5.000 2.500 10.000 45 Other corporate income 246 Total Corporate Income 30.397 38.309 68,706 Total Individual Donations 56,848 26.111 82.959 Total Donation5 and Gifts 191.573 227.736 419.309 31 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEt4ENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income frorn charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestrirted Restricted funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Merchandise sales Perfomiance fees Ticket sales Workshop5 Other income 40 1,900 26,880 29.554 2.200 2,103 1.940 26,880 29,554 4,843 2,281 1,059 18.245 18.070 1.355 3.126 1,059 18.245 18.070 7.575 3.126 2.643 178 6,220 2.861 62.637 65.498 6.220 41,855 48,075 Income from investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable 4,233 1,854 Other income Unrestricted Unrestritted funds funds 2024 2023 Gift Aid 13.876 9.785 Expenditure on raising funds Unrestrirted Restrirted fund5 funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestrirted Restrirted funds funds 2023 2023 Totsl 2024 2023 Fundraising and publicity Fundrabsing costs 10.399 38,386 48.785 7,625 692 8.317 32 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Expenditure on charitable activities 2024 2023 Direct costs Staff costs Marketing Performance costs Rehearsal expenses Workshop expenses Insurance Office costs Other costs Travel Disbursementto partnert 225.419 230.870 1,406 1.498 40.300 30,247 95.963 90.594 4,956 3,860 176 168 10,434 13.871 17.313 10,594 5,176 4,608 1,591 470 402.734 386.780 Share of support and governance costs (see note 91 Governance 8.199 7.144 410,933 393,924 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 191,749 194,431 219,184 199.493 410,933 393,924 -Aspart of ourpartnershFp ogreement with Brighton Hou5Nng Trust. oll income raised by the Brighton choirprojortis split equully between portnErs. The'Disbursem8nt to portner. fjgure reflects this income split Description of charitable activities Each of our choirs rehearses weekly. with a hot meal after each rehearsal. Staff and volunteers provi(ie informal support in-person. online and on the phone. with signp05ting to relevant external services (e.g. housing. benefits advice}. We also offer support around digital inelusion. Our choirs perform regularly in a variety of setting. We also run outreach singing workshops in hostels. day centres and other services for vulnerable and marginalised people. 33 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMP4 CT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO WAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Support costs allocated to artivities 2024 2023 Governance costs 8.199 7,144 2024 2023 Govemance costs comprise: Independent examination fees Accountancy Other governance costs 2.100 5.869 230 1.800 5,119 225 8,199 7.144 10 Net movement in funds 2024 2023 The net movement in funds is stated after chargingllcreditingl.. Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements 2.100 1.800 11 Trustees None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration. benefits or expenses from the charity during the year12023: £nill. 12 Employees 2024 2023 The average monthly number of employees during the year was: Number Number Staff Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 196,196 205.346 15.843 13.550 13.380 11.974 225,419 230.870 There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000. 34 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPOR T 2Q23-2024 1 THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME I ST A TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIE5 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 13 Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxe5 Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objetts, 14 Debtors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year. Trade debtors Gift aid recoverable Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 10.678 1,855 56 10,462 6,211 1,975 10.070 23.051 18.256 15 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Notès Other taxation and social security Deferred incorne Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 4,855 3,288 1.000 13.105 2,425 3,763 16 19,632 1,429 4.045 29.961 23.581 35 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IV,PACT REPORT 2023-2024 I THE CHOIR WITH Na NAME I STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16 Deferred income 2024 2023 Other deferred income 1.000 Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows.. 2024 2023 Deferred income is included within: Current liabilities 1.000 Movements in the year= Deferred income at l April 2023 Released from previous periods Resources deferred in the year 1,000 (1.0001 1,000 Deferred income at 31 March 2024 1.000 17 Retirement benefrt schemes 2024 2023 Oefined contribution schemes 13.380 11,974 Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes The charity operate5 a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The amount inc5uded creditors in respect of defined contribution schemes wa5 £1.42912023 - £2,425). 36 ¢7) o CJOONON Lfi * Lfi pj￿0 )mr (o NLn m (D O ONLn ¢£1 O O N Ln O Ln Ln Ln CO N ri OOCLllO oootho O Ln ￿ o (D ¢X C¢ m Ln o) * * o) rri co o o o o r4 0 Ln m c o Ln Ln O Ln A Oi •• 0000 ) Ln o o ¢ o m o tL? rr> Di r r4 Ln O r4 CO Ln o co t£i o O p4 ID LA O Ln Lll t OONv( comrn* m ¢0 o o * ¢0 o) o o co ￿ o CO o m o o) Ln t (N Lri >>￿>>￿ J o o U IL Li LLS LU li I > > U U acriuaiJUU E￿uaLL(DaJOUu￿v(O O￿l000lAn O O O O Ln o*ooomi i st N Ln ri Ln P4 oooooom 000000 COOOOO¢D Ln Ln N Ln vi o r gggéi 000 o)000 000 00000 OOOOLn r4 Ln Lfi Ln Ln 0000 oooo 0000 Ln Ln Lri 0000 0000 coooo i rri U > ￿- >LU J Tr- Q LU ao C) u£ v v c o o OM￿L0 0 (7) *t O * O U) Ln o m¢DOO O (X * O (T> O foo Ln CUU >0 I?￿ o) QTJ j ££ oc) ucDJ￿u o ANNUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIA WITH NO NAME I NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATETrAENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 19 Analysis of net assets be￿een funds Unrestricted fijnds 2024 Restri¢ted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 March 2024: Current assetsllliabilitiesl 206.457 101,701 308.158 206,457 101.701 308,158 Unrestrfcted funds 2023 Restricted I￿ndS 2023 Total 2023 At 31 March 2023.. Current assetsllliabilitiesl 196.062 68,898 264.960 196.062 68,898 264,960 20 Unrestr4rted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they rnay be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted fiJnds by the trustees for specific purposes. At l April 2023 Incoming resourtes Resource5 At 31 Marth exp¢nded 2024 At 31 March 2023.. Current assetsllliabilitiesl 196,062 212.543 1202.1481 206,457 Previous year. At l April 2022 Incoming resource5 Resources At 31 March expend¢d 2023 COVID-19 designated fund General fund5 11,525 200,094 111.5251 186.499 1190.5311 196.062 211.619 186.499 1202,0561 196,062 40 ANNUAL ACCOVNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024 1 THE CHOIR VIITH NO NAME I NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 21 Related party transactions Donations were received from Gowling WLG. a related paty from 27 February 2024. Donations received since this date totalled £500. No outstanding amounts were due to or from the related party at the year end. 41 ANNUAL KCOVNTS AND IMPKT ￿pORT,.?Ply.. 2024.'1 T.HE',CHOIIi.W!TW NO MA¥È I.THANkS THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS & PARTNERS for helping to create a place to sing your heart out in tough times Archer Trust ASDA Foundation BCMY Ltd Brighton and Hove Buses CampbelL TickeLL FP..,--' -'" kn4 Civitas SociaL Housing Comic ReLief Co-op Community Fund Criseren Foundation DCMSffhe NationaL Lottery Community Fund 'Y<. DigitaL BLue Agency EnjooLata Foundation Eveson CharitsbLe Trust F%)"".*-V . Gowling WLG (via London Community FoundationlHeart of England) Henry Smith Charity Lapid Trust LinkLaters LLP Lush Spa Liverpool Maria Bjornson Memorial Fund -:<7..4: MSMR Architects Octopus Giving One StoplGroundwork UK *•.- Postcode Neighbourhood Trust Rayne Foundation Richer Sounds Foundation The ALan 8rentnaLL CharitabLe Trust The Davies Foundation The Grocer's Charity TSB the The Rayne Garficld Wcston Foundation Tudortrust . Funded by UK Govemment Dolivtred THE NATIONAL L07TERY COhAMUNif(FUND ENiQ.O.LATA Ou]ND￿.? ION Henry Smith COMIC RELIEF -'uniltd'i l)78 PEOPLE'SII POSTCODEII POSTCODE ' NEIGHBOURHCIJD rfi Flousi LOTTERY TRUST• O GOWLING WLG Octopus oiving The London Community Foundation eart of ￿￿and UK.Pow Networks Underground Lights Workers Music Assocra ' .White Rose Arts HomelessnÈss"I Making Music Music for HeaLthy. Royal Acadeiiiy of Mu iNhite Rose Collegé of:- ational pen Academv and Humanities .'Vr(?udn7e177b'ers.of..'. Healthy Lives aking usic Photo credrt&' Simon Way. L Choir with No Name, Ritchie Y THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME RUNS CHOIRS AND HAS BUILT JOYFUL COMMUNITIES WITH PEOPLE IMPACTED BY HOMELESSNESS AND MARGINALISATION SINCE 2008. We were founded on the premise that singing makes you feel good. it distracts you from all ttie nonsense in life and helps you to build confidence, skills and genuine, long- lasting friendships. What we do is simple, but it an be life clianging: our choirs meet once a week for a cuppa and a catch up", we then sing our hearts out together and sit down afterwards for a hot rTieal cooked by volunteers. We perform regularly at a wide variety of settirigs, including world-class concert halls. corporate events. community festivals and homeless services. Our choirs are a supportive, safe space for people going through a tough time to be among friends. where they can experience tlie joy of singing together, have fun, build confidence and skills. and feel more able to tackle the challenges they face, such as securing housing or finding work. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME. In partnership with o.thewc)Ilich The Choir with No Name 18-20 Union Street Sheffield Sl 2JP Re9lStEred Charity No. 1136173 www.choirwithnonname.org 1nfoochoirwithnoname.org /choirwithnoname ochoirwithnoname THE CHOIR WITH NO NAME ANMUAL ACCOUNTS AND IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024