AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA REGISTERED CHARITY 1152868 ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2022
AMERSHAM A CAPPELL4 registered charity no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Yearended W November 2022 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30th November 2022 Structure, Governance and Management Amersham A Cappella I'the Charitll 15 a registered charity Ino. 11528681 and 15 a member of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (registered charity no. 11511611 Amersham A Cappella 15 governed by its Rule5 and Constitution adopted on 22nd January 2013, revised on 5th February 2019 IAGMI Mana8ement ofthe charlty Isthe responsibility of the Management Committee whlch comprlses the Trustees and the Musical Director (Helen Lappertl who Is an ex-offlcio member. The Management Committee meets every 4-6 weeks to oversee the day-tO¥day management of the charlty a nd review and implement the strateBic and charitable objectives. Trustees are elected or re-elected from the membership annually at the AGM. Present Trustees are: Veronica (Ron) Fateml Sharon Saywell Sue Lewis th Chair (appointed 19 January 20211 Vice Chair {appointed 19th January 2021) Treasurer {appointed 28th January 2020) th Secretsry (appointed 28 January 20201 th Public Relations Officer (appointed 19 January 20211 Bookings Secretsry (appointed 28th January 2020) th Membership Secretary (appointed 19 January 20211 Soozi Hyde Hils Apicella HilaryMcC3nn Jane Price There were no other Trustees serving during the year.
AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA registered charty no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Yearended 301h November2022 Objectives and Activities The Objects of the Charlty are set out in its Constitution as follows.. Yo advance, improve. develop, and maintain public education in, and the appreciation of, the art and science of singing Barbershop Harmony in both chorus and quartet forms by any means the Trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in partiCLtlar through the making of grants and donations., The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Achievements and Performance 2022 has been a chance to get back to normal activities with most of our rehearsals, meetings competitions and events all being held in personl The European competition in He15ingborg in Sweden allowed 48 of u5 to flex our competltive muscle5 once again and trial a new ballad for the audience there. Whilst we didn't do as well as we had hoped, it showed us where our focus should be for the LABBS competition and a great time was had by all. We celebrated our 40thanniversaryyear in September with a partyat the newjubilee Hall in Amersham, quickly followed by a fantastic Retreat weekend with David & Sandi Wright at the new theatre at Piper's Corner School. Although non-residential thi5 year we did provide a delicious Saturday night dinner to thank everyone for their hard work. Then on to Bournemouth and our fabulous score of 82.4% winning both the Performance and Music categories - just that Singing one to aim for nowl As wlth most choirs, our number5 have dwindled slightly over the year so there will be a recruitment drive in the New Year with our Love to Harmonise course - actively targeting people who can alreac sing and would like the challenge of singing a cappella. Financial Review The Budget for this year was set to spend some of the money accumulated during the pandemlc and to celebrate our 40th year, so events were heavily subsidised to ensure everyone would benefit. Unfortunately, this is unsustainable going forward, so fund raising will become more of a priority in future years. Receipts for the year totalled £31,167 (2021: £27.2921 and Payments totalled £47,51412021: £15,5231 giving an excess of payments over receipts of £16,347 for the year12021'. +£11,769). Once again, our principal source of income has been membership subscriptions and reclaiming Gift Aid on members. subscriptions - asthis generates over £3000 worth of income per year. please make sure you are signed up if you are a UK taxpayer. Performance fees also generated £2175 - the majority of these being from the Christma5 events in December 2021, plus the show in Windsor in October.
AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA regtstered charity no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Year ended November 2022 So - how did we spend? Registrations and rehearsal room hire for Sweden cost us £5795; the 40 anniversary party cost £2640. Retreat cost us £5708 and finally paying the full LABBS registrations fcr everyone cost a further £6043. We also spent a considerable amount on costume having decided that the blue sequin dress wasn't appropriate for our new up-tempo number. Our colourful shirts fitted so well into the LABBSColours of You theme, and many other choruses were very jealous of our flat sparkly trainersl After winning GOLD in 2019 LABBS gave us a grant of £3000 to go towards our travel expenses. As BING was cancelled in 2020 money was returned directlyto members who had paid out costs of travel. This has had to be accounted for in this year and shows as a cost for Sweden Iforeign travell although netted off under "Re-allc(ations". Due to the current cost of living crisis and our preliminary plans for next year's event5 the committee have a150 chosen to add E6c to the Support Fund from Chorus reserves. Hopefully thi5 will 3110 everyone to participate in our travels next year and we would encourage those in need to apply. Reserves Policy Amersham A Cappella has a 8eneral reserves policy which ensures both the protection of its restricted funds and the provision of sufficient funding for its basic operatin8 costs for a period of six months. The Trustees consider that such funds are available at 30rh November 2022. Funds are also retained in restricted reserves for the purpose of making grants to members requesting flnancSal support for attendSng and preparing for competitions and towards their subscriptSons Isupport Fund). This fund is supported by individual donations from members, and from Chorus funds where deemed necessary by the Trustees and when funds allow. In addition. costume deposits are also Included In restricted funds as costume remains the property of chorus and should be returned when a member leaves. Support Fund 2021 Balance as at 3(Y November 2021 Donations from members &chorus Grants made to members Balan as at 30, November2022 2.031 1.019 13381 1712 1,933 264 11661 2.031 Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf: Ron Fatemi (Chairl th 11 January 2023
AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA registered charity no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 30th November 2022 RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 2022 Total 2021 Total Unrestrfcted Rèstricted RECEIPTS Subscrlptlons Perf0M)an fees 23,724 2,175 23,724 2,175 22,837 950 Gift Ald & charttsble Income Fundraising Costume deposlts (movewEnt) Bank interest SIF contributlons Recelpts recelved In advatKe Re-allcKations- see note TOTAL RECEIPTS 3,041 T20 3,041 720 120 18 1,019 600 -250 3,568 120 -80 18 1,019 6(3 -250 250 -500 PAYMENTS Venue Hire Costume Coaching MD Expenses Muslc expenses L4BBS Subs Sweden 2022 Conventlon2022 Support Fund payments Website & Comms M111aneOu5 Retreat Dewslts pald out Re*lltxatlons - see note 4,541 8,640 1,459 7,478 I,iC6 2,850 7,820 6,407 6LKI 177 5,436 3,671 4,541 8,640 1,459 7,478 1,106 2,850 7,820 6,407 938 177 5,436 3,671 1,611 33 15 6,788 793 2,622 220 166 1,082 2,820 1,677 338 -3,009 -3,009 -2,304 TOTAL PAYMENTS 47,176 338 47,514 15,523 Excess of PayThents over Receipts Balance brought forward Balance carrled ftlrward -17,148 -16,347 11,769 CASH FUNDS Bank Current Account Bank DeFKJSit Account Petty Cash Balance as at 30th November 2022 2,489 31613 18,570 32,595 Note.. Deposits paid and receipts received in 3 previous year for an event that took place in this current year are shown as items reallocated to their appropriate classifications in this current year.
AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA registered charity no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Yearended * November 2022 Debtors & Prepayments Trouville Hotel Ipaid 20181 £636 Creditors & Advance Payments received Amersham Action Group131121221 Keller Group1151121221 £3(K) £3CQ Restrirted ReseNes Balance Support Fund Costume dep05f(s Totsl Restrlrted Funds £2712 £1.120 £3.832 Assets {Equlpment) Location- St. Michael's Church Hall Amer5ham 10 Wen8erTourmaster 1.2m folding risers 10 WengerTourmaster 1.2m addr(ional 4, step risers 10 WengerToumiaster 1.2m bock raiLs WengerToumiaster side rails Wenger Classlc 9) Muslc Stand Stored b Musical Director- Helen La ert Olympus LS-11 Linear PCM Recorder + Digital vol recorder + Remote Control Wenger Universal Tablet Stand SHIDU Wireless Portable VoKe Amplifler wlth mkrophone Stored b Presentation Team- Helen Watson Panasonic HC-VIIO camcorder LED UC80projertor Projector screen mini HDMI extension cable Toshiba portable hard drive Accounts prepared by: th Approved by the Management Committee on 11 January 2023 for adoption by members at the AGM on ifh January 2023 Sue Lewis (Treasurer) Ron Fatemi (Chairl
AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA registered charity no.1152868 Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 30 November 2022 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRU5tEES OF AMERSHAM A CAPPELLA I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30 November 2022 as set out on pages 5 & 6 Respertive sPonSIbl11t1es of Trustees and examiner The Charivs Trustees are responsible for the preparatlon of the actounts. The Charivs Trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year (under Section 144121 of the Charities Art 20111 (the Charities Actl and that an Independent examlnatlon Is needed. It is my responslbility to.. examlne the accounts under Section 145 of the Charities Act to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charltles Commlssion lunder Section 145lSllbl of the Charities Artl;and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examinerfs report My examinatlon was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertion5 given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seekin8 explanations from you as Trustees concernin8 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide als the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no oplnlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr VIe and the rewrtls Ilmlted to those matters set out In the next statement. Independent examlnerfs statement In connertion wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention.. 11 whlch gives me reasonable cause to belleve that. In any materlal respett. the requirements. to keep accounting records In accordance with Section 130 of the Charities Art,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met: or 21 to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mlchael R Hyde MVO Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wale5 'Rosemary Cottage, 3, Capell Road Chorleywood Hertfordshire WD3 SHY 12th January 2023