Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 To 31 March 2025
Charity name: South Devon Singers
Charity registration number: 1144469
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, improve, develop and maintain education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all it’s aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the association through its committee shall determine from time to time. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
There were a number of performances such as Armadadrama + Dido & Aeneas (June 24), An Autumn Gala (Nov 24) and Granny Galactica (Jan 25) and Anne Bolyn (March 25). Songs were also performed by invitation at the South West Futures Festival (Sept 24). Taster workshops were held which were open to all but aimed at the LGBTQ community (started Oct 24). The Science Choir was formed (summer 24) which is based at Exeter University and aims to promote science. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making | |
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment |
including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Training old and new songs to community choir members. Choir members enjoyed practising songs, being part of a social group, performing to others. The charity maintained its policy of being open to all choir members, regardless of their ability to pay. People attending gigs and concerts enjoyed the music and will almost certainly have learnt something as many songs contain information about the natural world, historical events and can be based on published literary works. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 |
Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Surplus carried forward £11,109 which is a year-on-year increase of £4,451. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure that the choir can continue to operate even if income is reduced e.g. reduced contributions from ticket sales or fees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1500 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Model Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | - Annual election at Annual General Meeting - Volunteer approved at a Trustee meeting |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | South Devon Singers |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1144469 |
| Charity’s principal address | 88 Higher Brimley Road Teignmouth TQ14 8JU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Clark | Chair | |||
| Janet Richardson | Secretary | |||
| Susan Daniels | Treasurer | |||
| Steve Brown | ||||
| Claire Harding | ||||
| Evelyn Marsden | From 15 July2024 | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Susan Daniels
Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Chair, etc)
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