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2025-04-30-accounts

Charity Name: Forget-me-not Chorus

Other names charity is known by: The Forget Me Not Chorus Cardiff, FMNC Charity number: 1151812

Charity’s operating address: 11 - 13 Penhill Road Cardiff CF11 9PQ

Name of the charity Trustees who manage the charity:

Names and addresses of advisors:

Name Address

HSJ Accountants Severn House Hazell Drive Newport NP10 8FY

Names of senior staff with delegated responsibilities:

Name

Role

Kate Woolveridge MBE Director (Artistic) retired 31.12.2024 Sarah Teagle Director (Operations) Katherine Harri Director (Development and Communications)

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s Trustees

Bryan Hughes Daniel Benham
Chair Trustee
23.10.2025 23.10.2025

Trustees’ Report and Examined Accounts 2024 - 2025

Introduction

Described as ‘a spa for the soul’, Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) supports those living with and alongside dementia through the power of song. Inclusive singing sessions in community, social care, and online settings empower participants to use and share their creative voice: stimulating pride, educating others and challenging stigma. Registering as a charity in 2013, FMNC has grown from a single Cardiff-based community choir to a pioneering UK-wide service with creativity, compassion, and connection at its core.

How the power of song makes a real difference

We harness the power and meaning of music and song to help people with dementia, and make a genuine difference. Research (International Longevity Centre UK/Utley Foundation, 2018) found evidence that music has significant physical and mental health benefits for those with dementia and helps to retain speech and language skills longer. Analysis showed that music helps to minimise some of the behavioural and psychological symptoms, such as agitation, can help to tackle anxiety and depression, and importantly, helps improve quality of life. Crucially, we make a difference to those living alongside dementia too. In addition to the physical and emotional benefits that singing brings, being part of FMNC provides families and carers with mutual support and understanding, as they have the opportunity to meet with and share experiences with people who are on a similar journey.

Our vision

To bring joy and meaning into the lives of those living with and those affected by dementia through the power of song

Our mission

To empower those impacted by dementia, offering an opportunity to share the joy of music in a safe and normalising environment, inspiring all to participate to the best of their abilities

Our values

Excellence

A diagnosis of dementia is often accompanied by the perception that people can no longer contribute. We counter this perception by always working to the highest possible standards. Collaborating with professional artists creates performance works of the highest artistic merit, exceeding expectations and building self esteem.

Community

We provide a trusting environment that encourages a community of mutual support and understanding, and a safe, inclusive space where all behaviours are accepted.

Empowerment

As dementia progresses, it will reduce capabilities, making what were formerly everyday activities a huge challenge. This drains confidence and leads to a sense of isolation. We provide a meaningful artistic platform; restoring pride, bringing pleasure and raising awareness of the impact of living with and alongside dementia.

Joy

We create singing communities where joy and laughter are the norm, providing an escape from the often relentless everyday caring routine.

We support those living with and alongside dementia, wherever they are in their dementia journey, through four strands of work.

Strand One | Community

Weekly in-person sessions for people living with and alongside dementia take place in:

Cardiff North Newport Cardiff South & Vale St Austell (alternate weeks) Denbighshire & Conwy online

Sessions are free, and no formal referral is needed.

Strand Two | Care home services (May 2024 - April 2025)

During the year, we transitioned our care home delivery from the post-pandemic ‘Singing Strong Care Home’ programme to two strands. These new models allow us to work more regularly with homes, creating a sense of community and continuity.

FMNC Duet Care Homes receive two sessions per month

2 in North Wales 2 in Newport 2 in Cornwall 3 in Cardiff & Vale 1 in Rhondda Cynon Taf 50 care homes join us at a fortnightly Zoom session located throughout the UK

FMNC Forte Care Homes receive three sessions per month

Strand Three | Hospital in-patient services

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Bryn Golau Ward (Prince Philip)

St Non Ward (Withybush) Enlli Ward (Bronglais)

Strand Four | Pre-recorded Singing Sessions

Sing, sing together 1 Shalom, my friend Cân o'r galon Sing, sing together 2 Sing with me, dance with Canwch gyda fi, dawnsiwch gyda fi Christmas with FMNC me If music be the food of love, play on Party with FMNC Bring me sunshine

Our commitment remains to offer our sessions to stream and/or download free of charge to any individual or care home that requests them.

A Case Study: Oxton Grange

We have been absolutely delighted to see many care homes across the UK engage with our free prerecorded singing sessions. Oxton Grange in Prenton has embraced them as part of their weekly activities, forming their very own FMNC by holding regular rehearsals every week for staff and residents. Activities coordinator Julie told us:

Our Forget-me-not Chorus sessions have been incredibly rewarding and brought joy, song and movement into the lives of our residents, staff, and family members – all of whom have joined in.

We have had fantastic feedback and seen some wonderful outcomes with people’s confidence, social interactions, and visible joy all being positively impacted.

We would like to thank everyone at Forget-me-not Chorus for their incredible dedication and effort.

Projects

One in two people will be affected by dementia in their lifetime: either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it themselves, or both (Alzheimer’s Research UK).

For many people, much is feared about dementia despite its prevalence. For our choristers, it is the stuff of daily life. Each day brings encounters with difficulties, pleasures, challenges, laughs and losses, absurdities, frustrations, and love. Our creative output serves to demystify the condition. We celebrate and honour those who live with and alongside dementia, bringing a sense of achievement and artistic joy to all involved. Our bar is set high in terms of excellence and quality, and choristers are challenged to learn new works, defying expectations and demonstrating what can be achieved on the dementia journey. Our service is not about bringing back old memories by singing old songs: instead, we engage, empower, and energise in the moment by offering a creative voice to our choristers.

Spring 2022 - Autumn 2024: Calon

Forget-me-not Chorus has partnered with Cardiff & Vale Health Charity since 2017. Pre-pandemic, we ran a weekly choir at Llandough Hospital, going on to provide outdoor singing sessions during the pandemic when it became impossible to access the wards themselves, and we continue to deliver ongoing singing sessions in several Cardiff and Vale UHB settings to benefit the mental, emotional and physical well-being of both staff and patients impacted by dementia.

In 2022, the existing partnership was developed to create a project called FMNC Calon, supporting those who have loved and lost someone with dementia. Calon met in Cardiff for a two-hour rehearsal led by a professional music team – Ben Pinnow and Ben Teague – and brought choristers from Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Newport together every week. Although the project has now come to an end, we are so proud of what was achieved by our very special Calon Chorus over two years, supported by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and Arts for Health & Wellbeing.

Held by this precious space, together through song No need to name it, the grief understood, We share, without words, for whom we so long, Warmth, solace and kindness brightens our mood. This missing, we carry, just under our skin, Memories of dear spouses, sisters and mothers, And here, singing loud, we can honour our kin, Take a breath for a while and deep comfort in others.

Taken from ‘Demenstoria’, 2024

May 2024: That’s Amore!

North Wales choristers celebrated the end of the spring term with That’s Amore . The show included two beautiful Welsh language solos from Glesni Jones, a soprano studying singing at the Royal Northern College of Music and Drama. We were delighted to see so many supporters at the event, including Cllr Joan Barker, Deputy Mayor of Bodelwyddan and Andy Dunbobbin, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales.

May 2024: St Austell Pilot Community Choir

We have worked with staff and residents of six Cornish care homes since 2021, but in May 2024, we began our first community chorus outside Wales in St Austell, supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project funding.

September 2024: Summer Sharings

Our newest community chorus in St Austell marked the end of their first term with a sharing at Mount Charles Church, performing the traditional folk song Trelawny to a packed house, joined by tenor Cameron Rolls. FMNC Calon and FMNC Cardiff and Vale choruses celebrated the Paris Olympics in song, donning Breton stripes and berets before enjoying coffee and pâtisserie together, with bouzouki player Tim Crahart adding a touch of Greece. FMNC Denbighshire & Conwy also celebrated the Olympics in Bodelwyddan, where accordionist Stephen Rees created a Parisian atmosphere with his beautiful solo playing. FMNC Newport rounded off the weekend with a joyful sharing at Christchurch Hall, featuring a moving solo performance of Fields of Gold by their leader Verity-Belle Green, accompanied once again by Tim Crahart.

The Impact!

The Team

10 Trustees

6 Staff 5 Session Coordinators 25 Musicians 27 Singing Buddies

October 2024: An announcement from Kate Woolveridge MBE, FMNC Co-founder and Director (Artistic)

Dear friends

Following my big birthday over the summer, I wanted to let you know that I will be retiring at the end of December. When I co-founded Forget-me-not Chorus with Sarah in 2011, I had no idea of the life changing, life enhancing journey the charity would take me on. I feel so fortunate and grateful for all the wonderful experiences FMNC has offered.

At the heart of the charity - and the reason that it was formed in the beginning - is the community of choristers who are living with and alongside dementia. I am constantly humbled and inspired by the bravery, resilience and spirit of those we sing with, and overjoyed to witness the impact our work has on all those we reach.

The charity will continue to deliver joyful music-making the Forget-me-not way, and I know that the team that we have built over many years is the absolute best. Artistic plans are all in place for 2025 and it’s very much 'business-as-usual' for our incredible team, led by Sarah and Katherine. Forget-me-not Chorus will always be in my heart and I will stay officially connected as a patron. I look forward to seeing many of you for our Christmas Celebrations in December.

With love and sincere thanks always Kate

As part of our commitment to ensuring that Forget-me-not Chorus operates as efficiently, sustainably, and impactfully as possible, we restructured our staff team with a focus on cost-effectiveness and operational clarity. With much-loved Kate’s retirement at the end of December, we transitioned from a single Artistic Director role to a model of freelance artistic leads and mentors. This new arrangement allows us to retain and strengthen our creative capacity, ensuring that the vision, values, and high standard of work that Kate has fostered continue.

FMNC awarded the inaugural Nicola Heywood Thomas Prize for the Arts

The 29th Arts & Business Cymru Awards 2024 took place at ICC Wales on Thursday 4th July and the black-tie ceremony revealed the winners of ten prestigious awards. Well-known personalities including Grammy Awardwinning Soprano Rebecca Evans and Olympic athlete and broadcaster Colin Jackson, took to the stage to present the winners with their trophies.

We were delighted to cheer the Cardiff & Vale Health Charity team on as their collaborations with Forget-menot Chorus, Motion Control Dance and Rubicon Dance were recognised in the Arts, Business & Health category before they were awarded the title of Sony Business of the Year.

Our own evening ended on a real high note as we were awarded the inaugural Nicola Heywood Thomas Prize for the Arts: a very special prize named in honour of a true champion of the arts, and friend of Forget-me-not Chorus. Rachel Jones CEO of Arts & Business Cymru said “Through all her work, Nicola strived to make the arts truly accessible to all, using her extensive knowledge and expertise to inspire and inform. It is only fitting, therefore, that we introduce this special prize which recognises an arts organisation which changes lives through its work.”

Plans

In the next year, we want to:

Gaps Analysis and Needs Mapping

In Wales, our in-person delivery spans nine counties, reaching communities, care homes, and hospital settings. To assess current needs and identify gaps in provision, we conducted:

This report analysed the needs of people with dementia, their families, and social care staff in the community and social care settings where we currently deliver our work. We ensured that the surveys were produced in an accessible manner to survey a cohort of participants proportional to our service delivery target size. By maintaining a strong focus on the existing health and wellbeing services available for people living with dementia (PWD), we identified key gaps in many of the nine counties assessed.

While some areas offer a range of services, there is a notable lack of regular support for PWD and their families, as well as interactive activities specifically tailored for individuals with dementia and their carers. One significant finding from our research is the scarcity of high-quality artistic opportunities. This highlights a clear need for services like FMNC, which provide meaningful artistic expression alongside social engagement and inclusion for PWD.

Feedback from community participants, carers, and volunteers demonstrates that FMNC fosters a sense of community, reduces loneliness, enhances emotional well-being, and improves quality of life for people with dementia.

Key outcomes include:

Many participants highlighted the deep emotional and social benefits, with some describing the service as a ‘lifeline’ or ‘critical part’ of dementia care. In care homes, the positive feedback regarding the FMNC singing sessions demonstrates that such activities have a tangible impact on the well-being of both residents and staff. Pre-recorded sessions and online Zoom sessions have proved to be effective tools for enhancing engagement and improving the mood and behaviour of people with dementia. Financial challenges are a common concern in care home settings, indicating that resource allocation and sustainable funding for dementia-specific services need further support.

Gaps Analysis and Needs Mapping Conclusion & Recommendations Summary

Develop and expand service access and reach

Action: FMNC to develop more accessible pathways for families to access services

Increase regular and evening support services

Action: FMNC to continue planning regular community singing sessions mindful of specific needs expressed in different areas

Tailor programmes for Welsh-speaking participants

Action: FMNC to continue to invest in services delivered in Welsh by bilingual music leaders, and to complete an independent evaluation of how sessions can be delivered in both Welsh & English as appropriate

Address financial and staffing barriers in care homes

Action: In key areas, FMNC to explore partnerships with local authorities, and appropriate trusts and foundations to help fund (or subsidise) costs for care homes to access FMNC services

Enhance volunteer engagement

Action: FMNC to identify social care settings that would benefit from volunteer support, and recruit and train volunteers to support the programmes. Best practice noted as 2 buddies per social care setting

Secure sustainable funding

Action: FMNC to build on the long-term sustainable funding strategy already in place with a focus on multi-year grants

Increase geographical accessibility

Action: Work with local third-sector organisations to promote online services to bring support directly to rural areas or smaller towns that are currently underserved

Conduct a regular gaps analysis and needs review

Action: FMNC to plan regular evaluations and gap analyses of current services and regularly review current WIMD data to ensure our service is reaching those most in need

Community Feedback

Carer observations of person with dementia Family member/friend (caring responsibilities)
91% observed an increase in physical activity level 85% reported an increase in physical activity level
91% observed an improved cognitive function,
alertness, engagement		 96% reported a positive impact on their mental
health
100% observed an improvement in overall sense of
well-being		 95% reported an improvement in overall sense of
wellbeing
78% observed that being part of FMNC has reduced
loneliness		 71% reported that being part of FMNC has reduced
loneliness
96% observed an improvement in mood 94% reported an improvement in mood
76% observed that sessions have positively impacted
their relationship		 87% reported an increased opportunity for
meaningful interaction with their loved one with
dementia
76% observed a stronger connection to the wider
community		 90% reported a stronger connection to the wider
community
88% observed they had formed new friendships and
connections		 86% reported more opportunities to meet other
carers and share experiences

Care Home Feedback

We worked with 17 activities coordinators and a care home manager to evaluate FMNC care home singing sessions.

Fundraising & Development

Every donation helps us to make a difference through the power of song. We appreciate all gifts of all sizes from individuals, corporate supporters, and Friends of FMNC. We say a special thank you to those who made gifts in memory of a loved one.

We are grateful for the generosity of those who took on a fundraising challenge for FMNC, such as the Cardiff Half Marathon, those who arranged an event to benefit the charity, and those who supported FMNC fundraising events, including our autumn wine tasting at Cardiff Masonic Hall. Community and corporate supporters in this financial year include: Weiss Technik, Jazz De Cymru, Birchgrove WI, Cutting Edge Textile Group, St Asaph Lodge, North Wales Freemasons, Capel Bethel, and The Snowdrop Trio.

We are fortunate to receive generous support from numerous trusts and foundations whose awards cover core costs, fund new projects, and/or support specific activities and programmes of work.

We have always taken a careful and responsible approach to our finances, ensuring that we hold sufficient funds to meet our ongoing commitments while aiming to build a surplus each year. This enables us to strengthen our reserves and continue to grow sustainably.

Our Fundraising and Development Strategy reviews our fundraising history and sets out our financial position at the end of each year. It is a live document that helps us evaluate the sustainability of our income streams, understand the factors that have shaped our progress so far, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. We continually explore new sources of income, setting out clear, practical actions for the short, medium and longer term.

Maintaining a diverse range of income streams is key to our long-term resilience. We track measurable goals and performance indicators throughout the year to make sure we stay on target and remain financially strong.

FMNC in the media

FMNC on The One Show - Forget-me-not Chorus

www.forgetmenotchorus.com/fmnc-on-the-one-show

BBC The One Show star Alex Jones left beaming by 'lovely' Welsh dementia choir | Wales Onl…

www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/bbc-one-show-star-alex-29195229

FMNC features in The Cardiffian - Forget-me-not Chorus

www.forgetmenotchorus.com/fmnc-features-in-the-cardiffian

FMNC chat to the BBC Radio Wales Breakfast Show - Forget-me-not Chorus

www.forgetmenotchorus.com/fmnc-chat-to-the-bbc-radio-wales-breakfast-show

FMNC Newsletters

April 2025 ce Forget-me-not Chorus April Newsletter ~~ee~~ bit.ly/FMNCspring25

October 2024 @ Forget-me-not Chorus Newsletter bit.ly/FMNCautumn24 ~~a~~

July 2024 @ Forget-me-not Chorus Newsletter bit.ly/FMNCsummer24 ~~a~~

Follow us on | Dilynwch ni ar Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Registered charity number | Rhif elusen gofrestredig 1151812

www.forgetmenotchorus.com

11-13 Penhill Road Cardiff CF11 9PQ | 02922 362064

Adroddiad Ymddiriedolwyr a Chyfrifon Archwiliedig 2024 - 2025

Cyflwyniad

Wedi'i ddisgrifio fel 'sba i'r enaid’, mae Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) yn cefnogi unigolion sy'n byw gyda ac ochr yn ochr â dementia trwy rym canu. Mae sesiynau canu cynhwysol mewn lleoliadau cymunedol, gofal cymdeithasol ac ar-lein yn grymuso cyfranogwyr i ddefnyddio a rhannu eu llais creadigol: gan ysgogi balchder, addysgu eraill a herio stigma. Ers cofrestru fel elusen yn 2013, mae FMNC wedi tyfu o un côr cymunedol yng Nghaerdydd i wasanaeth arloesol ledled y DU gyda chreadigrwydd, tosturi a chysylltiad wrth ei wraidd.

Sut mae grym canu yn gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol

Rydym yn defnyddio pŵer ac ystyr cerddoriaeth a chanu i helpu pobl â dementia, a gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol. Nododd ymchwil (Canolfan Hirhoedledd Ryngwladol y DU/Sefydliad Utley, 2018) bod cerddoriaeth yn cynnig manteision iechyd corfforol a meddyliol sylweddol i bobl sydd â dementia ac yn helpu i gadw sgiliau lleferydd ac iaith yn hirach. Dangosodd dadansoddiad fod cerddoriaeth yn helpu i leihau rhai o'r symptomau ymddygiadol a seicolegol, fel cynnwrf, yn gallu helpu i fynd i'r afael â phryder ac iselder, ac yn bwysicach fyth, yn helpu i wella ansawdd bywyd. Yn hollbwysig, rydym ni hefyd yn gwneud gwahaniaeth i'r unigolion sy'n byw ochr yn ochr â dementia. Yn ogystal â'r manteision corfforol ac emosiynol mae canu yn eu dwyn, mae bod yn rhan o FMNC yn rhoi cefnogaeth a dealltwriaeth i deuluoedd a gofalwyr, gan roi’r cyfle iddynt gwrddu â phobl sydd ar daith deby, a rhannu profiadau.

Ein gweledigaeth

Dod â llawenydd ac ystyr i fywydau unigolion sy'n byw gyda dementia a'r rhai sy’n cael eu heffeithio gan ddementia trwy rym canu

Ein cenhadaeth

Grymuso'r unigolion sy’n cael eu heffeithio gan ddementia, gan gynnig cyfle i rannu llawenydd cerddoriaeth mewn amgylchedd diogel a normal, gan ysbrydoli pawb i gymryd rhan hyd eithaf eu gall

Ein gwerthoedd

Rhagoriaeth

Yn aml, mae diagnosis o ddementia yn dod â'r canfyddiad na all pobl gyfrannu mwyach. Rydym yn gwrthweithio'r canfyddiad hwn drwy weithio bob amser i'r safonau uchaf posibl. Mae cydweithio ag artistiaid proffesiynol yn creu perfformiadau o'r teilyngdod artistig uchaf, gan ragori ar ddisgwyliadau ac adeiladu hunan-barch.

Cymuned

Rydym yn darparu amgylchedd ymddiriedus sy'n annog cymuned o gefnogaeth a dealltwriaeth gydfuddiannol, a lle diogel a chynhwysol lle mae pob ymddygiad yn cael ei dderbyn.

Grymuso

Wrth i ddementia waethygu, bydd yn lleihau gallu, gan wneud pethau a oedd gynt yn weithgareddau bob dydd yn her enfawr. Mae hyn yn draenio hyder ac yn arwain at ymdeimlad o unigedd. Rydym yn darparu llwyfan artistig ystyrlon; yn adfer balchder, yn dod â mwynhad ac yn codi ymwybyddiaeth o effaith byw gyda dementia.

Llawenydd

Rydym yn creu cymunedau canu lle mae llawenydd a chwerthin yn norm, gan ddarparu dihangfa o'r drefn ofalu bob dydd, sy'n aml yn ddi-baid.

Rydym yn cefnogi pobl sy'n byw gyda ac ochr yn ochr â dementia, lle bynnag ydynt yn eu taith dementia, trwy bedwar llinyn gwaith.

Llinyn Un | Cymuned

Cynhelir sesiynau wyneb yn wyneb wythnosol i bobl sy'n byw gyda dementia yn:

Gogledd Caerdydd Casnewydd De Caerdydd a'r Fro St Austell (bob yn ail wythnos) Sir Ddinbych a Chonwy ar-lein

Mae sesiynau yn rhad ac am ddim, ac nid oes angen atgyfeiriad ffurfiol.

Llinyn Dau | Gwasanaethau cartrefi gofal (Mai 2024 - Ebrill 2025)

Yn ystod y flwyddyn, fe wnaethom drawsnewid ein darpariaeth cartrefi gofal o'r rhaglen 'Cartref Gofal Canu’n Gryf' ôl-bandemig i ddau linyn. Mae'r modelau newydd hyn yn caniatáu i ni weithio'n fwy rheolaidd gyda chartrefi, gan greu ymdeimlad o gymuned a pharhad.

Mae Cartrefi Gofal Duet FMNC yn derbyn dwy sesiwn y mis

2 yng Ngogledd Cymru 2 yng Nghasnewydd 2 yng Nghernyw 3 yng Nghaerdydd a’r Fro 1 yn Rhondda Cynon Taf 50 o gartrefi gofal sy’n ymuno â ni mewn sesiwn Zoom bob pythefnos ledled y DU

Mae Cartrefi Gofal Forte FMNC yn derbyn tair sesiwn y mis

Llinyn Tri | Gwasanaethau cleifion mewnol ysbytai

Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a’r Fro

Prosiect 8-wythnos gydag Caffi Cariad Dementia Cynnar (Ysbyty’r Barri) East 12 (Gwasanaeth Iechyd Meddwl i Bobl Hŷn Ysbyty Prifysgol Llandough)

Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda

Ward Bryn Golau (Prince Philip) Ward St Non (Withybush) Ward Enlli (Bronglais)

Llinyn Pedwar | Sesiynau Canu sydd wedi’u Recordio

Sing, sing together 1 Shalom, my friend Cân o'r galon Sing, sing together 2 Sing with me, dance with Canwch gyda fi, dawnsiwch gyda fi Christmas with FMNC me If music be the food of love, play on Party with FMNC Bring me sunshine

Mae ein hymrwymiad yn parhau i gynnig ein sesiynau i'w ffrydio a/neu eu lawrlwytho am ddim i unrhyw unigolyn neu gartref gofal sy'n gofyn amdanynt.

Astudiaeth Achos: Oxton Grange

Roeddwm wrth ein boddau yn gweld cymaint o gartrefi gofal ledled y DU yn cymryd rhan yn ein sesiynau canu rhad ac am ddim sydd wedi'u recordio. Mae Oxton Grange ym Mhrenton wedi'u croesawu fel rhan o'u gweithgareddau wythnosol, gan ffurfio FMNC eu hunain trwy gynnal ymarferion rheolaidd bob wythnos i staff a phreswylwyr. Dywedodd y cydlynydd gweithgareddau Julie wrthym:

Mae ein sesiynau Forget-me-not Chorus wedi bod yn hynod werthfawr ac wedi dod â llawenydd, cân a symudiad i fywydau ein preswylwyr, staff ac aelodau o'r teulu – mae pob un ohonynt wedi ymuno.

Rydym wedi cael adborth gwych ac wedi gweld canlyniadau arbennig gyda hyder, rhyngweithiadau cymdeithasol a llawenydd gweladwy i gyd yn cael effaith gadarnhaol. Hoffem ddiolch i bawb yn Forget-me-not Chorus am eu hymroddiad a'u hymdrech anhygoel.

Prosiectau

Bydd un ym mhob dau berson yn cael eu heffeithio gan ddementia yn eu bywydau: naill ai drwy ofalu am berson gyda’r cyflwr, ei ddatblygu eu hunain, neu’r ddau (Alzheimer’s Research UK).

I nifer o bobl, mae llawer o ofn ynghylch dementia er gwaethaf ei gyffredinolrwydd. I aelodau ein corau, mae'n rhan o fywyd bob dydd. Mae pob dydd yn dod ag anawsterau, mwynhad, heriau, chwerthin a chollfeydd, gwiriondebau, rhwystredigaethau a chariad. Mae ein hallbwn creadigol yn gwasanaethu i ddad-ddirgelwch y cyflwr. Rydym yn dathlu ac yn anrhydeddu unigolion sy'n byw gyda dementia ac ochr yn ochr â hi, gan ddod â theimlad o gyflawniad a llawenydd artistig i bawb sy'n cymryd rhan. Mae safon ein rhagoriaeth ac ansawdd yn uchel, ac mae aelodau ein corau yn cael eu herio i ddysgu gweithiau newydd, gan herio disgwyliadau a dangos beth y gellir ei gyflawni ar ddaith dementia. Nid yw ein gwasanaeth yn ceidio dod â hen atgofion yn ôl trwy ganu hen ganeuon: yn hytrach, rydym yn ymgysylltu, yn grymuso ac yn bywiogi yn y foment trwy gynnig llais creadigol i'n corau.

Gwanwyn 2022 - Hydref 2024: Calon

Mae Forget-me-not Chorus wedi bod mewn partneriaeth ag Elusen Iechyd Caerdydd a'r Fro ers 2017. Cyn y pandemig, roedden ni'n cynnal côr wythnosol yn Ysbyty Llandochau, gan ddarparu sesiynau canu awyr agored yn ystod y pandemig pan oedd nad oedd hi’n bosibl i fod ar y wardiau eu hunain, ac rydym yn parhau i ddarparu sesiynau canu parhaus mewn sawl lleoliad BIP Caerdydd a'r Fro er budd llesiant meddyliol, emosiynol a chorfforol staff a chleifion sy’n cael eu heffeithio gan ddementia.

Yn 2022, datblygwyd y bartneriaeth bresennol i greu prosiect o'r enw Calon FMNC, gan gefnogi pobl sydd wedi caru a cholli rhywun â dementia. Fe wnaeth Calon gwrdd yng Nghaerdydd i ymarfer am ddwy awr dan arweiniad tîm cerddoriaeth proffesiynol – Ben Pinnow a Ben Teague – gan ddod ag aelodau côr o Gaerdydd, Bro Morganwg, a Chasnewydd at ei gilydd bob wythnos. Er bod y prosiect bellach wedi dod i ben, rydym mor falch o'r hyn a gyflawnodd ein Côr Calon arbennig dros y ddwy flynedd, gyda chefnogaeth Elusen Iechyd Caerdydd a'r Fro a Chelfyddydau er Iechyd a Llesiant.

Held by this precious space, together through song No need to name it, the grief understood, We share, without words, for whom we so long, Warmth, solace and kindness brightens our mood. This missing, we carry, just under our skin, Memories of dear spouses, sisters and mothers, And here, singing loud, we can honour our kin, Take a breath for a while and deep comfort in others.

Rhan o ‘Demenstoria’, 2024

Mai 2024: That’s Amore!

Dathlodd côrwyr Gogledd Cymru ddiwedd tymor y gwanwyn gyda That’s Amore . Roedd y sioe yn cynnwys dau unawd hardd yn y Gymraeg gan Glesni Jones, soprano sy’n astudio canu yng Ngholeg Brenhinol Cerdd a Drama’r Gogledd. Roeddem wrth ein bodd yn gweld cymaint o gefnogwyr yn y digwyddiad, gan gynnwys y Cynghorydd Joan Barker, Dirprwy Faer Bodelwyddan ac Andy Dunbobbin, Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu Gogledd Cymru.

Mai 2024: Côr Cymunedol Peilot St Austell

Rydym wedi gweithio gyda staff a phreswylwyr chwe chartref gofal yng Nghernyw ers 2021, ond ym mis Mai 2024, dechreuon ni ein côr cymunedol cyntaf y tu allan i Gymru yn St Austell, gyda chefnogaeth cyllid Prosiect Loteri Genedlaethol Cyngor Celfyddydau Lloegr.

Medi 2024: Rhannu yn yr Haf

Nododd ein côr cymunedol diweddaraf yn St Austell ddiwedd eu tymor cyntaf drwy berfformio yn Eglwys Mount Charles, gan ganu gwerin draddodiadol Trelawny i dŷ llawn, ynghyd â'r tenor Cameron Rolls. Dathlodd chôr Calon FMNC a chôr Caerdydd a'r Fro FMNC Gemau Olympaidd Paris drwy ganu, gan wisgo streipiau a berets Llydaweg cyn mwynhau coffi a pâtisserie, gyda'r chwaraewr bouzouki Tim Crahart yn ychwanegu naws Groegaidd. Dathlodd FMNC Sir Ddinbych a Chonwy y Gemau Olympaidd ym Modelwyddan hefyd, lle creodd yr acordionydd Stephen Rees awyrgylch Parisaidd gyda'i chwarae unigol hardd. Gorffennodd FMNC Casnewydd y penwythnos gyda chanu llawen yn Neuadd Christchurch, gan gynnwys perfformiad unigol ysgogol o Fields of Gold gan eu harweinydd Verity-Belle Green, gyda chyfeiliant unwaith eto gan Tim Crahart.

Yr Effaith!

Fe wnaeth 27 o ffrindiau canu gwirfoddol e in helpu i adeiladu cymuned trwy rannu caneuon Mae gan 10 sesiwn canu sydd wedi’u recordio dros 2000 o danysgrifwyr!

Y Tîm

10 Ymddiriedolwr

6 Aelod o Staff 25 o Gerddorion

5 Cydlynydd Sesiwn 27 o Ffrindiau Canu

Hydref 2024: Cyhoeddiad gan Kate Woolveridge MBE, Cyd-sylfaenydd a Chyfarwyddwr (Artistig) FMNC

Annwyl ffrindiau

Yn dilyn fy mhen-blwydd mawr dros yr haf, roeddwn i eisiau rhoi gwybod i chi byddaf yn ymddeol ar ddiwedd mis Rhagfyr. Pan gydsefydlais Forget-me-not Chorus gyda Sarah yn 2011, doedd gen i ddim syniad am faint byddai’r elusen yn newid a gwella fy mywyd. Rwy'n teimlo mor ffodus ac yn ddiolchgar am yr holl brofiadau gwych y mae FMNC wedi'u cynnig.

Wrth wraidd yr elusen - a'r rheswm pam y cafodd ei dechrau - mae'r gymuned o gantorion sy'n byw gyda ac ochr yn ochr â dementia. Rwy'n cael fy ysbrydoli a fy synnu yn gyson gan ddewrder, gwydnwch ac ysbryd y bobl rydyn ni'n canu gyda nhw, ac yn falch iawn o weld yr effaith y mae ein gwaith yn ei chael ar bawb rydyn ni'n eu cyrraedd.

Bydd yr elusen yn parhau i gyflwyno cerddoriaeth llawen yn null Forget-me-not, ac rwy’n gwybod mai'r tîm rydyn ni wedi'i adeiladu dros y blynyddoedd yw'r gorau oll. Mae cynlluniau artistig i gyd ar waith ar gyfer 2025 ac mae'n 'fusnes fel arfer' i'n tîm anhygoel, dan arweiniad Sarah a Katherine. Bydd Forget-me-not Chorus wastad yn fy nghalon a byddaf yn aros mewn cysylltiad swyddogol fel noddwr. Edrychaf ymlaen at weld llawer ohonoch chi ar gyfer ein Dathliadau Nadolig ym mis Rhagfyr.

Gyda chariad a diolch diffuant bob amser Kate

Fel rhan o'n hymrwymiad i weithredu Forget-me-not Chorus mor effeithlon, cynaliadwy ac effeithiol â phosibl, fe wnaethom ailstrwythuro ein tîm staff gan ganolbwyntio ar gost-effeithiolrwydd ac eglurder gweithredol. Gydag ymddeoliad annwyl Kate ddiwedd mis Rhagfyr, trawsnewidion ni o rôl Cyfarwyddwr Artistig unigol i fodel o arweinwyr a mentoriaid artistig llawrydd. Mae'r trefniant newydd hwn yn ein caniatáu i gadw a chryfhau ein gallu creadigol, gan sicrhau bod y weledigaeth, y gwerthoedd a'r safon uchel o waith y mae Kate wedi'u meithrin yn parhau.

Dyfarnwyd Gwobr Nicola Heywood Thomas gyntaf y Celfyddydau i FMNC

Cynhaliwyd 29ain Seremoni Wobrau Celfyddydau a Busnes Cymru 2024 yn ICC Cymru ddydd Iau 4 Gorffennaf a datgelwyd enillwyr deg gwobr fawreddog yn y seremoni tei du. Aeth personoliaethau adnabyddus, gan gynnwys y soprano Rebecca Evans, sydd wedi ennill Gwobr Grammy, a'r athletwr a'r darlledwr Olympaidd Colin Jackson, ar y llwyfan i gyflwyno tlysau i'r enillwyr.

Roedden ni wrth ein bodd yn cefnogi tîm Elusen Iechyd Caerdydd a’r Fro wrth i’w cydweithrediadau â Forgetme-not Chorus, Motion Control Dance a Rubicon Dance gael eu cydnabod yn y categori Celfyddydau, Busnes ac Iechyd cyn iddynt ennill teitl Busnes Sony y Flwyddyn.

Daeth ein noson i ben ar nodyn uchel iawn wrth i ni ennill Gwobr gyntaf Nicola Heywood Thomas ar gyfer y Celfyddydau: gwobr arbennig iawn a enwyd er anrhydedd i bencampwr gwirioneddol y celfyddydau, a ffrind i Forget-me-not Chorus. Dywedodd Rachel Jones, Prif Swyddog Gweithredol Celfyddydau a Busnes Cymru “Trwy ei holl waith, ymdrechodd Nicola i wneud y celfyddydau’n wirioneddol hygyrch i bawb, gan ddefnyddio ei gwybodaeth a’i harbenigedd helaeth i ysbrydoli a hysbysu. Felly, mae’n briodol ein bod yn cyflwyno’r wobr arbennig hon sy’n cydnabod sefydliad celfyddydol sy’n newid bywydau trwy ei waith.”

Cynlluniau

Yn y flwyddyn nesaf, rydyn ni am:

Dadansoddi Bylchau a Mapio Anghenion

Yng Nghymru, mae ein darpariaeth wyneb yn wyneb yn cwmpasu naw sir, gan gyrraedd cymunedau, cartrefi gofal, ac ysbytai. Er mwyn asesu anghenion cyfredol a nodi bylchau yn y ddarpariaeth, fe gynhaliom ni:

Dadansoddodd yr adroddiad hwn anghenion pobl â dementia, eu teuluoedd, a staff gofal cymdeithasol yn y gymuned a lleoliadau gofal cymdeithasol lle rydym yn cyflawni ein gwaith ar hyn o bryd. Fe wnaethom ni sicrhau bod yr arolygon wedi'u cynhyrchu mewn modd hygyrch i arolygu carfan o gyfranogwyr yn gymesur â maint ein targed darparu gwasanaethau. Drwy ganolbwyntio’n gryf ar y gwasanaethau iechyd a lles presennol sydd ar gael i bobl sy'n byw gyda dementia, nodon ni fylchau allweddol mewn llawer o'r naw sir a aseswyd.

Er bod rhai ardaloedd yn cynnig amrywiaeth o wasanaethau, mae diffyg nodedig o ran cefnogaeth reolaidd i bobl â dementia a'u teuluoedd, yn ogystal â gweithgareddau rhyngweithiol wedi'u teilwra'n benodol ar gyfer unigolion â dementia a'u gofalwyr. Un canfyddiad arwyddocaol o'n hymchwil yw prinder cyfleoedd artistig o ansawdd uchel. Mae hyn yn tynnu sylw at angen clir am wasanaethau fel FMNC, sy'n darparu mynegiant artistig ystyrlon ochr yn ochr ag ymgysylltiad cymdeithasol a chynhwysiant ar gyfer pobl â dementia.

Mae adborth gan gyfranogwyr cymunedol, gofalwyr a gwirfoddolwyr yn dangos bod FMNC yn meithrin ymdeimlad o gymuned, yn lleihau unigrwydd, yn gwella lles emosiynol, ac yn gwella ansawdd bywyd pobl â dementia.

Mae canlyniadau allweddol yn cynnwys:

Mwy o weithgarwch corfforol

Tynnodd llawer o gyfranogwyr sylw at y manteision emosiynol a chymdeithasol dwfn, gyda rhai yn disgrifio'r gwasanaeth fel 'rhaff achub' neu 'rhan hanfodol' o ofal dementia. Mewn cartrefi gofal, mae'r adborth cadarnhaol ynghylch sesiynau canu FMNC yn dangos bod y gweithgareddau yn cael effaith amlwg ar lesiant preswylwyr a staff. Mae sesiynau sydd wedi'u recordio a sesiynau Zoom wedi profi i fod yn offer effeithiol ar gyfer gwella ymgysylltiad a gwella hwyliau ac ymddygiad pobl â dementia. Mae heriau ariannol yn bryder cyffredin mewn cartrefi gofal, sy'n dangos bod angen cefnogaeth bellach ar ddyrannu adnoddau a chyllid cynaliadwy ar gyfer gwasanaethau penodol i ddementia.

Casgliad a Chrynodeb Argymhellion Dadansoddiad Bylchau a Mapio Anghenion

Datblygu ac ehangu mynediad at wasanaethau a’u cyrhaeddiad

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn datblygu llwybrau mwy hygyrch i deuluoedd gael mynediad at wasanaethau

Cynyddu gwasanaethau cymorth rheolaidd a gyda'r nos

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn parhau i gynllunio sesiynau canu cymunedol rheolaidd gan ystyried anghenion penodol mewn gwahanol ardaloedd

Teilwra rhaglenni ar gyfer cyfranogwyr Cymraeg eu hiaith

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn parhau i fuddsoddi mewn gwasanaethau drwy’r Gymraeg gan arweinwyr cerddoriaeth dwyieithog, ac yn cwblhau gwerthusiad annibynnol o sut y gellir darparu sesiynau yn y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg yn ôl yr angen

Mynd i'r afael â rhwystrau ariannol a staffio mewn cartrefi gofal

Gweithred: Mewn meysydd allweddol, bydd FMNC yn archwilio partneriaethau ag awdurdodau lleol, ac ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau priodol i helpu i ariannu (neu roi cymhorthdal i) gostau i gartrefi gofal gael mynediad at wasanaethau FMNC

Gwella ymgysylltiad gwirfoddolwyr

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn nodi lleoliadau gofal cymdeithasol a fyddai'n elwa o gefnogaeth gwirfoddolwyr, ac yn recriwtio a hyfforddi gwirfoddolwyr i gefnogi'r rhaglenni. Nodwyd arfer gorau yn 2 gyfaill fesul lleoliad gofal cymdeithasol

Sicrhau cyllid cynaliadwy

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn adeiladu ar y strategaeth ariannu cynaliadwy hirdymor sydd eisoes ar waith gan ganolbwyntio ar grantiau aml-flwyddyn.

Cynyddu hygyrchedd daearyddol

Gweithred: Gweithio gyda sefydliadau trydydd sector lleol i hyrwyddo gwasanaethau ar-lein er mwyn dod â chefnogaeth yn uniongyrchol i ardaloedd gwledig neu drefi llai sy’n cael eu tangynrychiol

Cynnal dadansoddiad bylchau ac adolygiad anghenion rheolaidd

Gweithred: Bydd FMNC yn cynllunio gwerthusiadau a dadansoddiadau bylchau rheolaidd o wasanaethau cyfredol ac yn adolygu data MALlC cyfredol yn rheolaidd i sicrhau bod ein gwasanaeth yn cyrraedd y rhai sydd fwyaf mewn angen

Adborth gan y Gymuned

Sylwadau gofalwyr ar berson â dementia Aelod o’r teulu/ffrind (cyfrifoldebau gofalu)
Gwelodd 91% gynnydd yn lefel gweithgarwch
corfforol		 Adroddodd 85% lefel uwch o lefel gweithgaredd
corfforol
Gwelodd 91% welliant mewn swyddogaeth wybyddol,
bywiogrwydd ac ymgysylltiad		 Gwelodd 96% effaith gadarnhaol ar eu hiechyd
meddwl
Gwelodd 100% welliant yn eu teimlad cyffredinol o
lesiant		 Gwelodd 95% welliant yn eu teimlad cyffredinol o
lesiant
Nododd 78% fod bod yn rhan o FMNC wedi lleihau
unigrwydd		 Nododd 71% fod bod yn rhan o FMNC wedi lleihau
unigrwydd
Gwelodd 96% welliant yn eu hwyliau Adroddodd 94% welliant yn eu hwyliau
Nododd 76% bod sesiynau wedi effeithio’n
gadarnhaol ar eu perthynas		 Nododd 87% gyfle cynyddol i ryngweithio’n ystyrlon
â’u hanwylyd â dementia
Gwelodd 76% gysylltiad cryfach ââ’r g gymuned
ehang		 Adroddodd 90% gysylltiad cryfach â’r gymuned
ehangach
Nododd 88% eu bod wedi ffurfio cyfeillgarwch a
chysylltiadau newydd		 Nododd 86% rhagor o gyfleoedd i gwrdd â gofalwyr
eraill a rhannu profiadau

Adborth gan Gartrefi Gofal

Gweithion ni gyda 17 o gydlynwyr gweithgareddau a rheolwr cartref gofal i werthuso sesiynau canu cartrefi gofal FMNC.

Codi Arian a Datblygu

Mae pob rhodd yn ein helpu i wneud gwahaniaeth trwy ganu. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi pob rhodd o bob maint gan unigolion, cefnogwyr corfforaethol, a Chyfeillion FMNC. Rydym yn diolch yn arbennig i'r bobl a roddodd er cof am anwylyd.

Rydym yn ddiolchgar am haelioni'r unigolion a gymerodd rhan mewn her codi arian dros FMNC, fel Hanner Marathon Caerdydd, yr unigolion a drefnodd ddigwyddiad er budd yr elusen, a'r unigolion a gefnogodd ddigwyddiadau codi arian FMNC, gan gynnwys ein digwyddiad blasu gwin yn yr hydref yn Neuadd y Seiri Rhyddion Caerdydd. Mae cefnogwyr cymunedol a chorfforaethol yn y flwyddyn ariannol hon yn cynnwys: Weiss Technik, Jazz De Cymru, Merched y Wawr Birchgrove, Cutting Edge Textile Group, Llysfa Llanelwy, Seiri Rhyddion Gogledd Cymru, Capel Bethel, a'r Snowdrop Trio.

Rydym yn ffodus i dderbyn cefnogaeth hael gan nifer o ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau sy’n talu costau craidd, yn ariannu prosiectau newydd, a/neu'n cefnogi gweithgareddau a rhaglenni gwaith penodol.

Rydym bob amser wedi cymryd ymagwedd ofalus a chyfrifol at ein cyllid, gan sicrhau ein bod yn dal digon o arian i gyflawni ein hymrwymiadau parhaus wrth anelu at adeiladu gwarged bob blwyddyn. Mae hyn yn ein galluogi i gryfhau ein cronfeydd wrth gefn a pharhau i dyfu'n gynaliadwy.

Mae ein Strategaeth Codi Arian a Datblygu yn adolygu ein hanes codi arian ac yn nodi ein sefyllfa ariannol ar ddiwedd pob blwyddyn. Mae'n ddogfen fyw sy'n ein helpu i werthuso cynaliadwyedd ein ffrydiau incwm, deall y ffactorau sydd wedi llunio ein cynnydd hyd yn hyn, a pharatoi ar gyfer heriau a chyfleoedd y flwyddyn i ddod. Rydym yn archwilio ffynonellau incwm newydd yn barhaus, gan nodi camau gweithredu clir ac ymarferol ar gyfer y tymor byr, canolig a hir.

Mae cynnal ystod amrywiol o ffrydiau incwm yn allweddol i'n gwydnwch hirdymor. Rydym yn olrhain nodau mesuradwy a dangosyddion perfformiad drwy gydol y flwyddyn i sicrhau ein bod yn cyrraedd ein targedau ac yn parhau i fod yn gryf yn ariannol.

FMNC yn y cyfryngau

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The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 30 April 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Company'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 I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of , 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts 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 accounts 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 charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].

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.

...................................... Mr Andrew Hill FCCA ACA DChA BFP

Severn House Hazell Drive Newport South Wales NP10 8FY

27 October 2025

Page 1

The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Investment income
6
Other income
7
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
8
Other expenditure
9
Total expenditure
Net expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
19		 Unrestricted
funds
£
115,701
29,184
5,484
1,960
7
152,336
(185,185)
(212)
(185,397)
(33,061)
(33,061)
95,841
62,780		 Restricted
funds
£
112,536
-
-
-
-
112,536
(146,784)
-
(146,784)
(34,248)
(34,248)
107,484
73,236		 Total
2025
£
228,237
29,184
5,484
1,960
7
264,872
(331,969)
(212)
(332,181)
(67,309)
(67,309)
203,325
136,016

The notes on pages 5 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 2

The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 April 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Other trading activities
5
Other income
7
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
8
Other expenditure
9
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
19		 Unrestricted
funds
£
95,918
49,929
5,858
110
151,815
(147,771)
(215)
(147,986)
3,829
3,829
92,012
95,841		 Restricted
funds
£
178,891
-
-
-
178,891
(215,171)
-
(215,171)
(36,280)
(36,280)
143,764
107,484		 Total
2024
£
274,809
49,929
5,858
110
330,706
(362,942)
(215)
(363,157)
(32,451)
(32,451)
235,776
203,325

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for 2024 is shown in note 19.

The notes on pages 5 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 3

The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

(Registration number: 08501560) Balance Sheet as at 30 April 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 14 735 646
Current assets
Debtors 15 4,641 15,901
Cash at bank and in hand 16 169,571 196,751
174,212 212,652
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 17 (38,931) (9,973)
Net current assets 135,281 202,679
Net assets 136,016 203,325
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds 73,236 107,484
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 62,780 95,841
Total funds 19 136,016 203,325

For the financial year ending 30 April 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

The financial statements on pages 2 to 17 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 23 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... Mr B G Hughes Trustee

The notes on pages 5 to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 4

The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

1 Charity status

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in Wales, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The address of its registered office is: 11-13 Penhill Road Cardiff CF11 9PQ

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the trustees on 23 October 2025.

2 Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

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Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Legacy gifts are recognised on a case by case basis following the grant of probate when the administrator/executor for the estate has communicated in writing both the amount and settlement date. In the event that the gift is in the form of an asset other than cash or a financial asset traded on a recognised stock exchange, recognition is subject to the value of the gift being reliably measurable with a degree of reasonable accuracy and the title to the asset having been transferred to the charity.

Grants receivable

Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost.

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Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

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The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Donations and legacies;
Donations from individuals
24,162
Legacies
5,502
Gift aid reclaimed
5,026
Grants, including capital grants;
Grants from other charities
68,598
Regular giving and capital
donations
12,413
115,701
4
Income from charitable activities
Choir & musical activities
5
Income from other trading activities
Events income;
Other events income
6
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
112,536
-
112,536
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
29,184
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
5,484
5,484		 Total
2025
£
24,162
5,502
5,026
181,134
12,413
228,237
Total
2025
£
29,184
Total
funds
£
5,484
5,484
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
1,960		 Total
2024
£
58,393
6,478
8,866
187,289
13,783
274,809
Total
2024
£
49,929
Total
2024
£
5,858
5,858
Total
2025
£
1,960

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The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

7 Other income

Fees and supplies Unrestricted
funds
General
£
7		 Total
2025
£
7		 Total
2024
£
110

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Choir & musical
activities
Staff costs
Governance costs
10		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
146,193
35,871
3,121
185,185		 Restricted
funds
£
-
146,784
-
146,784		 Total
2025
£
146,193
182,655
3,121
331,969		 Total
2024
£
174,583
186,462
1,897
362,942

9 Other expenditure

Note
Depreciation, amortisation and other similar
costs		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
212
212		 Total
2025
£
212
212		 Total
2024
£
215
215

10 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

Independent examiner fees
Examination of the financial statements
Legal fees		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
1,230
1,891
3,121		 Total
2025
£
1,230
1,891
3,121		 Total
2024
£
1,860
37
1,897

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

11 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

12 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2025
£
165,772
11,597
5,286
182,655		 2024
£
168,739
12,090
5,633
186,462

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

2025 2024
No No
Charitable activities 5 5

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

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The Forget-me-not Chorus Cardiff

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

13 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 May 2024
Additions
At 30 April 2025
Depreciation
At 1 May 2024
Charge for the year
At 30 April 2025
Net book value
At 30 April 2025
At 30 April 2024
15 Debtors
Trade debtors
16 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors		 Furniture and
equipment
£
1,149
300
1,449
503
211
714
735
646
2025
£
4,641
2025
£
169,571
2025
£
36,156
2,061
714
38,931		 Furniture and
equipment
£
1,149
300
1,449
503
211
714
735
646
2025
£
4,641
2025
£
169,571
2025
£
36,156
2,061
714
38,931		 Total
£
1,149
300
1,449
503
211
714
735
646
2024
£
15,901
1,449
503
211
714
735
646
2025
£
4,641
2025
£
169,571
2025
£
36,156
2,061
714
38,931
2024
£
196,751
2024
£
5,056
3,909
1,008
9,973

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

18 Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £5,286 (2024 - £5,633).

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

19 Funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General funds
Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales
Cardiff & Vale University Health
Board
Hywel Dda UHB
Cardiff Third Sector Council
(C3SC)
Moondance Foundation
People's Postcode Lottery
Millennium Stadium Charitable
Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
PACT
Hodge Foundation
Pen Y Cymoedd Wind Farm
Community Fund CIC
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
GC Gibson Charitable Trust
The Big Give
The National Lottery - Awards
for All
The Radcliffe Trust
Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm Fund
The Roger Raymond Charitable
Trust
Colwinston Charitable Trust
The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable
Trust
The Jenour Foundation
The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable
Trust (Ann Rylands Small
Donations Programme)
Music for All
Power of Music Fund
Total restricted funds		 Balance at 1
May 2024
£
95,841
22,275
6,567
3,900
5,824
1,850
4,167
3,686
5,833
1,750
20,000
3,792
3,200
-
24,640
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
107,484		 Incoming
resources
£
151,955
22,275
3,752
-
-
-
25,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,000
-
19,360
2,500
19,525
2,500
5,424
2,000
2,000
2,500
1,700
1,000
112,536		 Resources
expended
£
(185,397)
(32,550)
(8,068)
(3,900)
(5,824)
(1,850)
(4,167)
(3,686)
(5,833)
(1,750)
(20,000)
(3,792)
(3,200)
(1,250)
(24,640)
(12,907)
(625)
(9,767)
(833)
(1,084)
-
-
(208)
(850)
-
(146,784)		 Balance at 30
April 2025
£
62,399
12,000
2,251
-
-
-
25,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,750
-
6,453
1,875
9,758
1,667
4,340
2,000
2,000
2,292
850
1,000
73,236

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

Total funds Balance at 1
May 2024
£
203,325		 Incoming
resources
£
264,491		 Resources
expended
£
(332,181)		 Balance at 30
April 2025
£
135,635

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

Unrestricted funds
General
General funds
Restricted
Arts Council of Wales
Cardiff & Vale University Health
Board
Hywel Dda UHB
Cardiff Third Sector Council
(C3SC)
Moondance Foundation
People's Postcode Lottery
Millennium Stadium Charitable
Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
PACT
Hodge Foundation
Pen Y Cymoedd Wind Farm
Community Fund CIC
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust
Arts Council England
Utley Foundation
Newport City Council
Albert Hunt Trust
Darkley Trust
Marsh Charitable Trust
GC Gibson Charitable Trust
Newby Trust
Global Make Some Noise
The Big Give
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
May 2023
£
92,012
8,000
-
44,340
-
-
-
-
6,667
-
20,000
-
2,000
17,643
3,750
6,612
1,000
2,603
700
2,500
3,000
4,837
20,112
143,764
235,776		 Incoming
resources
£
151,815
22,275
11,704
11,700
5,824
8,750
25,000
6,886
10,000
2,500
30,000
3,792
3,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
36,960
178,891
330,706		 Resources
expended
£
(147,986)
(8,000)
(5,137)
(52,140)
-
(6,900)
(20,833)
(3,200)
(10,834)
(750)
(30,000)
-
(2,300)
(17,643)
(3,750)
(6,612)
(1,000)
(2,603)
(700)
(2,500)
(3,000)
(4,837)
(32,432)
(215,171)
(363,157)		 Balance at 30
April 2024
£
95,841
22,275
6,567
3,900
5,824
1,850
4,167
3,686
5,833
1,750
20,000
3,792
3,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,640
107,484
203,325

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

The National Lottery - Awards for All - for delivery of services in Cornwall.

The Radcliffe Trust - restricted for core.

Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm Fund - for delivery of services in the Gwynt y Môr area of benefit.

The Roger Raymond Charitable Trust - restricted for core.

Colwinston Charitable Trust - for the recommission and performance of With Joy My Soul Sings!

The HDH Wills 1965 Charitable Trust - for delivery of services in Cardiff North.

The Jenour Foundation - for delivery of services in Wales.

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust (Ann Rylands Small Donations Programme) - restricted for core.

Music for All - for the delivery of services in Cardiff North.

Power of Music Fund - for the delivery of services in Newport.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2025

20 Analysis of net assets between funds

20 Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
735
100,976
(38,931)
62,780
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
646
120,640
(9,973)
111,313		 Restricted
funds
£
-
73,236
-
73,236
Restricted
funds
£
-
92,012
-
92,012		 Total funds at
30 April
2025
£
735
174,212
(38,931)
136,016
Total funds at
30 April
2024
£
646
212,652
(9,973)
203,325

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