Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1st Jan, 2024 to 31st Dec, 2024 Charity name: Pendyrus Male Choir Charity Registration Number: 1154554
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document. |
Para 1.17 | 1. THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY SUCH MEANS AS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAY DETERMINE INCLUDING, BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO, PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. 2. TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. |
| 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 | The organization and performance of concerts, both in the UK and abroad, to further the appreciation of Welsh choral singing as part of the unique culture of Wales. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charities Commission on public benefit. |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have considered said guidance and concluded that the activities of the charity benefit the public in general. |
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 | 2024 was a special year for Pendyrus Male Choir, the choir having been formed on 24th May, 1924. It was, therefore, our centenary. Pendyrus is proud to be the longest continually active male voice choir in the Rhondda Valleys. Among the many concerts and engagements, the prominent ones were our Centenary Weekend Celebration in May with a Gala and two other concerts in the local community; a tour of Normandy in June where we were invited to take part in the 80th commemorations of the D-Day landings. Here we took part in five commemoration ceremonies and a concert in Lisieux Cathedral. In August we took part in the National Eisteddfod of Wales and held a candlelit concert at the Eisteddfod to celebrate our 100 years. Our collaboration with the world famous Cory Band continues to flourish with two joint concerts again this year. We have developed further collaborations with other male choirs including Treorchy Male Choir and Morriston Orpheus. With the latter we performed a joint concert in Aberdare. We’ve also performed with the Richard Williams Singers as well as young soloists from LARS, an organisation in Llanelli which gives up and coming young artists the chance to broaden their stage experiences. Most of our concerts benefit a range of charitable organisations. |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Financial report will be shared with charity members in Annual General Meeting in February 2025. Reasons for reserves will be discussed and included in minutes. |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held. |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held for the provision of choir activities. Also part of the reserves are held as restricted funds (donated by Rhondda Fach Music Partnership) for sole use in provision of the Annual Gala Concert. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £54,624.71 (including £22,733.56 restricted funds) |
| 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 |
Structure, Governance and Management
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description of charity’s trusts: | Education and promotion of Welsh choral music |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution document |
| 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 | Entire board of trustees elected during an Annual General Meeting |
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity name | Pendyrus Male Choir |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | N/A |
| Registered charity number | 1154554 |
| Charity’s principal address | Rheidol Villa, Pleasant View Tylorstown, FERNDALE, RCT CF43 3NF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Williams | Chair | N/A | General Membership (AGM) |
| 2 | Gareth Haines | General Secretary | N/A | General Membership (AGM) |
| 3 | William Richards | Financial Secretary | N/A | General Membership (AGM) |
| 5 | Dewi George | Vice Chair | From 12/08/24 |
General Membership (SGM) |
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director Name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year |
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|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity. |
£22,733.56 held as restricted funds for the provision of an Annual Gala Concert as described above. |
|---|---|
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the charity’s objects. |
Funds donated by the Rhondda Fach Music Partnership following its dissolution (on condition that the funds are used for this sole purpose). |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets. |
Funds are held in separate accounts. Details of all transactions are reported to membership during AGM for scrutiny. |
Exemptions from disclosure
- Reason for non disclosure of key personnel details
None
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signature:
Full Name: William John Richards
Position: Financial Secretary
Date: 07.02.2025
Pendyrus Male Choir Income/Expenditure Report 2024 Annual Report 01.01.2024 – 31.12.24
Please note: this summary is prepared for the benefit of the members to give a simplified overview of the accounts. It aligns with the audited accounts but does not form part of them.
Income and Expenditure relating to Lloyds Treasurer’s Account
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Income Expenditure
Membership cons £ 5798.37 Room Hire £ 5800.00
400 club £ 3423.49 Clothing £ 12014.16
Concert Activities £ 38300.88 Merchandise £ 979.32
Rugby Tote £ 951.21 400 club £ 2638.35
Clothing £ 178.86 Concert Activities £ 14094.86
Merchandise £ 1852.15 Musical Directorate £ 11100.00
Transport Transfers to/from Lloyds Premier Interest Account £ 473.00 Accompanist £ 4905.00
Donations & Grants £ 3783.87 Transport £ 7040.70
18.04.24 Prem A/C to Treas A/C £ 20,000
Normandy £ 22629.44 Dinner £ 2867.01
Amersham 30.09.24 Prem A/C to Treas A/C £ 2,000£ 451.49 Normandy £ 40747.23
Dinner 26.11.24 Prem A/C to Treas A/C £ 1848.59 Miscell aneous £ 1,000 £ 9305.29
Miscellaneous £ 2618.23TOTAL £ 23,000 £ 111491.92
10.12.24 Treas A/C to Prem A/C £ 82309.58 Closing balance £ 3,000 £ 5588.10
Opening balance £ 14770.44 TOTAL - Transfe r to Prem £ 20,000 ier A/C £ 3000.00
Transfer from Premier A/C £ 23000.00 TOTAL £ 120080.02
TOTAL £ 120080.02
Opening balance 01.01.24 £ 42,588.06
Accumulated interest £ 376.28
Transfers - £ 20,000.00
Closing balance 31.12.24 £ 22,964.34
Difference of income and expenditure on Lloyds Treasurer’s Ac count
Is -£29,182.34
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Pendyrus Summary Report 2024 continued
HSBC Travelling & Clothing Fund
| Balance at 01.01.2024 | £ 3,278.20 |
|---|---|
| Accumulated Credits (400 club) | £ 170.00 |
| £ 3,448.20 | |
| Bank Charges | -£ 60.00 |
| Balance at 31.12.24 | £ 3388.20 |
| Total credit for 400 club | £110.00 |
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Accumulated Funds 01.01.2024 £ 60,492.70
Accumulated Funds 31.12.2024 £ 31,921.15
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Represented by:
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Total surplus
Difference in Lloyds Treas Account - £ 29,182.34
Difference in HSBC Trav & Cloth A/C + £ 144.00
Interest Lloyds Premier A/C + £ 335.39
Total difference at 31.12.24 - £ 28,702.95
Restricted Fund (Gala Community)
See separate balance sheet
Represented by:
HSBC Community Account £ 955.08
HSBC BMM Account £ 21.778.48
TOTAL £ 22,733.56
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Pendyrus Summary Report 2023 continued
Miscellaneous Expenditure
| laneous Expenditure | |
|---|---|
| £ | |
| WAMC Membership | 51.00 |
| Allianz Business Insurance | 822.99 |
| Stationery | 236.53 |
| Culture New Media Web domain | 144.00 |
| New Printer for Welfare | 304.98 |
| Valley Mill plaque | 34.95 |
| Stamps/postage | 65.20 |
| Printer ink | 522.15 |
| RCT Heart Heroes training (grant) | 1350.00 |
| General Sec Honorarium | 750.00 |
| Financial Sec Honorarium | 750.00 |
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| Young & Phillips Auditor Gavin Parry Presentation Paddlenet Sounds Staging Podium Printer repair Recording Microphone system (grant) Eisteddfod Amazon Prime AGM Photocopying Printing newsletters First Aid course NJ Sundries TOTAL £ |
540.00 1000.00 348.00 251.70 125.00 1108.88 201.98 210.00 0.99 35.00 110.00 135.00 206.94 9305.29 |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Income HMRC Gift Aid History book Loan repayment Rotary Raffle Wales/SA sweep |
£ 1643.42 10.00 100.00 689.82 174.00 TOTAL £ 2618.23 |
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Pendyrus Male Choir Income and Expenditure Report Year Ended 31 December 2024 Young and Phillips Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Inspiration House Williams Place Cardiff Road Upper Boat Pontypridd CF37 5BH
PENDYRUS MALE CHOIR INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOII THE YEAEI ENDED 31. DECEI MBER 2024 Chari no. l154$54 Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Pendyrus Male Choir Repoit to the triistees of Pendyrus Male Choir of the accounts for the year ended 31, D¢cember 2024, wliich al'e set out on pages 2 10 6. Responsibilities an(1 basis of report I repoit to the triistees on tny examination of the accoiinls ot the above charity ("the Tivsl") for the year ended 31, December 2024. As the charity Iriistees of the TrLisI, you are responsible for the preparation of the aceounts iii accordance with the reqiiirements of the Charilies Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounls carried out iindei. seelion 145 of the 201 l Act and in earryiiig OLII Iny examination, I have followed the applicable Dii'eetions given by the Charity Cornmis5ion under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent examiner'5 5tatemeDt I have completed my exaininalion. l Confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give5 me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting COrdS were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wilh the accounting iecords I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed- Yoiing & Phillips Limiled Chartered Accoiintants Inspii'atioii Hoiise Williams Place Cardiff Road Uppei. Boat Pontypridd CF37 5BH 13 February 2025
Pend rus Male Choir Income and Ex enditure Re ort Year Ended 31st December 2024 Pend ru5 Male Choir Income IP31 82835 Expenditure IP31 111551 Surplus for the year -28716 Accumulated surplus brought forward 60637 Accumulated surplus carried forward 31921 Represented by.. Lloyds TSB Treasurer's account Lloyds TS8 Premier interest account HSBC Travelling and clothing account 5588 22945 3388 31921 Pend rus Gala Income IP41 14103 Expenditure IP41 21652 Defitit for the year -7550 Accumulated surplus brought forward 30283 Accumulated surplus carried forwaTd 22734 Represented by.. HSBC Community account HSBC BMM account 955 21778 22734 Total sur lus carried forward Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 31921 22734 31921
Pend rus Male Choir Income & Ex enditure 31 December 2024 Income enditure Membership cons 400 club 5798.37 Roorn Hire 58IK>.00 12014.16 3593.49 Clothing Merchandise 400 Club Rugby Tote 951.21 979.32 Concert activities MerchandisE 38300.88 2638.35 1852.15 TTansport Concert activities MiiCal Directtsrate 7040.70 TraDSPOrt Donations & Grants Dinner 473.00 14094.86 I 1100.00 3783.87 1848.59 A¢companist Dinner Nomjandy Bank charges Miscellaneous 4905.00 Norrnaudy Amersham 22629.44 2867.01 451.49 40747.23 60.00 Clottllng Interest 178.86 356.79 9304.30 IP61 Miscellaneous 2617.24 82835.38 IP51 111550.93
Pend rus Male Choir Gala concert Income & Ex enditure 31 December 2024 Ineume enditure Tickets 4002.34 390.00 Peiformers 7150.00 Progromine Saleb Bar sales Inlcrcst Piai)o Hiie 1434.00 300.00 8360.00 1005.60 TTansport 405.02 8300.00 Donations Pliotogiaphy Biiffel 200.00 5an.oo Cai'pet Bai)k Charges TiLkets 400.00 84.85 2360.00 Misc- Lloyds card 14102.96 LJ 21 ()52.47
Pend rus Male Choir Miscellaneous Income HMRC Gift Aid History book Loan repayment Rotary Raftle Wale5 SA 51veep 1643.42 10.oa 100.00 689.82 174.00 2617.24
Pend rus Male Choir Miscellaneous Ex enses WAMC nienibership Alliai)z biisiiies% iiisurance Siatioiiery CultLITe Neiv Media Web siippoit New pi"inler and caTtridge Vallcy Mill plaque SianipOPosiage Pi-intei- li RCT Hearts Heroes ti'aiiiiiig Igranl) Geiieial Scc Honvrdriuni Fii)aiici(Il Sec Flonoi-aTiiiin Young & Pliillips Aiiditoi. Gaviii Parry pre%enlaliui) Paddleiiei boiind5 Sia¥iiig podiLIIII Priiitcr rcpair Rec(>rding Microplioiie system (giant) Ei.%tcddfod AGM Pliolocopy Printing neivsleller5 First aid course NJ 51.00 822.99 236.53 144.00 304.98 34.95 65.20 1350.00 750.00 750.no 540.00 1000.00 348.00 251.70 125.00 1108.88 201.98 210.00 35.00 206.94 9304.30
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 1$t Jan, 2024 to 31 st Dec, 2024 Charity name: Pendyrus Male Choir Charity Reglstratlon Number: 1154554 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of th8 purposes of the charity as set out in its govèrning document. Para 1.17 1. THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY SUCH MEANS AS THE MANAGEMENT COMMIThEE MAY DETERMINE INCLUDING. BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO, PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. 2. TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. 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 1.17and 1.19 The organization and performance of concerts, both in the UK and abroad, to further the appreciation ofwelsh choral slnglng a$ part of the unique culture ol Wales. Statement confinning whether th8 truslees have had regard to thè guidance issued by tha Charities Commission on public benefit. Para 1.18 Thè Irustees have considered said guidance and concluded that the activitles of the charlty benefit the public In general.
Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of thè charity, identifying the difference the chartty's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as 8 whole. Para 1.20 2024 was a speclal year for Pendyrus Male Choir, the cholr having baen formed on 24th May, 1924. It was, therefor•, our centenary. Pendyrus is proud to be the longest continually active male voice cholr in th• Rhondda Valleys. Among the many concerts and engagements, the prominent ones were our Centenary Weekend Celebration in May with a Gala and two other concerts in the local community. a tour of Normandy in June where we were invited to take part in the 80th commemorations of the D-Day landings. Here we took parl in five commemoratlon ceramonies and a concert in Lisieux Cathedral. In August we took part in the National Eisteddfod of Wales and hèld a candlalit concert at tho Eisteddfod to celebrate our 100 y•ar8. Our collaboratlon with the world famou8 Cory Band continues to flourlsh with two joint concerts again this yoar. We have developed further collaborations wlth other male choirs including Treorchy Male Cholr and Morriston Orpheu8. With the latter we performed a Joint concert in Aberdare. We've also performed with thé Richard Williams Singers as well a8 young Soloists from LARS, an or9anlsation in Llanelll which give8 up and coming young artists the chance to broadon their stage experiences. Most of our concerts benefit a range of charitable organisatlons.
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Para 1.21 Financial report wlll be shared with charity members In Annual General Meeting In February 2025. Reasons for reserves will be discussed and included in mlnutes. Reserves are held for the provlsion of choir activities. A130 part of the reserves are held as restricted funds (donated by Rhondda Fach Muslc Partnarshlp) for sole use in provSsion of the Annual Gala Concert. £54,624.711including £22,733.56 restrlcted funds) NIA Statement explaining ihe policy for holding reserves stating why they are held. Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding Zero reseNes Par8 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Structure, Governance and Management Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA SORP tef¢rence Description of charity's trusts- Education and promotlon of Welsh choral muslc Constitution document Type of goveming document Para 1.25 How is the Charity constituted? Para 1.25 Unincorporated As8o¢lation Trustee sel&¢tion methcds including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election lo post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or MO trustees. Para 1.25 Ent board of Irustees elected during an Annual General Meeting Reference and Administrative Details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Pend NIA 1154554 Rheldol Villa. Pleasant View Tylorstown, FERNDALE, RCT CF43 3NF rus Male Choir
Names of the charf trustees who mana the chari Datos acted If not for whde Name of wrnon lor body? wIled to olnt trust88 Trustee name Office Ifan Robert Williams Gareth Haines Ws11iam Richards Dewi George Chair General Secretar Financial Secreta Vice Chair NIA NIA NIA From 12108124 General Membershi AGM General Membershi AGM General Membershi AGM General Membership (SGM) Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director Nam8 NIA Nama of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity. £22,733.56 held as restricted funds for the provision of an Annual Gala Concert as described above. Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the charity's objects. Funds donated by the Rhondda Fach Music Partnership following its dissolution (on condition that the funds are used forthis sole purpose). Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets. Funds are held in separate accounts. Details of all transactions are reported to membership during AGM for scrutiny. Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Non• Declarations The trust•e8 declare that they have approved the trustees, report abovo.
Signature.. Full Nam•: William John Richard8 Pogltion: Flnancial Secretary Dat•: 07.02.2025