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
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Chair (appointed 19 January 20211
Vice Chair {appointed 19th January 2021)
Treasurer {appointed 28th January 2020)
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Secretsry (appointed 28 January 20201
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Public Relations Officer (appointed 19 January 20211
Bookings Secretsry (appointed 28th January 2020)
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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
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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.

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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
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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
M1￿11aneOu5
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:
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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
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12th January 2023