Registered Charity No: 1159861
BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024

8ARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
CONTENTS
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Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees, Report
4-12
ndependent Examiner's Report
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statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
Full Name:
BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
Registered Charity Number: 1159861
Correspondence Address:
11 Bradshaw Close
Barnsley
S75 2JN
Artistic Director:
Mathew Wright
Honorary Artlstlc Patrons:
Dr. Michael Barrett
Laszlo Duranyik
Honorary Artistic Partners:
Jake Runestad
Prof. Paul Mealor
Honorary Patrons:
Dan Jarvis MP
Mel Dyke
Nick Bowen
Mathew Milburn
Edna Sutton
John Parkinson
Linda Parkinson
Slr Nlcholas Hewitt
Andrew Harrod
Carl Firth
Kathy Mccardle
Yiannis Koursis
Sally Steadrnan
Ann Wroe
Yvonne Worsley
Trustees:
Ann Wroe (Chair)
Karen Davis
Charles Brammer
Louise Korobka { Resigned January 2024)
Nicola Ellel (Appolnted September 2024)
Debbie Hobson (Appointed September 2024)
Neil Sexton (Appointed September 2024)
Chair:
Ann Wroe
Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hill
Barnsley S70 2PY
Independent Examiner:
Steph Tolson, Comrnunity Accountant
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road
Barnsley S71 IAN
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The Trustees present thei r annual report, together wlth the flnanclal statements of Barnsley
Youth Choir (the charity) for the year ended 31 lanuary 2024. The Trustees confirm that the
Annual Report and financial statements of the charity comply with the current statutory
requirements, the requirements of the charity's governi ng document and charily law.
structurei governance and management
Barnsley Youth Choi r CIO is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), registered with
the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution, adopted 08 January 2015.
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-
opted under the terms of the constitution.
Appointment of Trustees
In accordance with the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three charity
trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustees can act only to
call a meeting of the trustees or appoint a new trustee. There is no maximLJm number of
trustees.
One third of the trustees will reti re at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustee5
each year but may be reappointed.
Each new trvstee is given a copy of the constitution and the latest trustees, annual report
and accounts, on or before app¢inlment, The trustees who served du ring the year are
shown on page 3 of this report.
Oryanisational structure and decision making
In October 2014, Mathew Wright, co-founder of the Barnsley YoLJth Choir with Keith Narton,
was appoi nted Trustee and Musical Director (voluntary). Mat Wright resigned as trustee on
2 September 2018 and was appointed as Artistic Director for BYC.
The organisational structure of the choir is divided into four distinct sections:
Board of Trustees.. those with legal accountability who are final decision makers
Leadership Team including Extended Leadership Team members by invitation.. those
who direct, shape and lead the operational work of the choir
Dedicated Music Team: plan and deliver all music activities and lead on the artistic work
of the choir
Volu nteer Team: those who contribute to the running of the choir
Related parties
The trustees consider that there are no related parties to the charity.
Charitable alms and objectives
The objectives of Barnsley Youth Choir CIO are to advance education and training of young
people living or educated in Barnsley and the surrounding areas in the subject of music and
the performing arts, in particula r choral music.
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The charity will achieve thi5 by:
l. Providing a world-class choral training programme for young people
2. Promoting and supporting musical and choral education to young people regardless
of their financial or social background
3. Delivering open-access workshops for you ng people, i rrespective of their training or
experience; and
4. Fi nancially supporting talented young people to enable them to receive musical
education of the hig hest standard and to achieve their potential
The Musical Directors are highly skilled, experienced and qualified rnusicians.
Activities undertaken for the public benefit
In shaping the objectives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the publlc
benefit g Ljidance published by the Charity Commission.
Little Singers have now been incorporated into the BYC family. We continue to run three
different classes- Babies, Toddlers and Infants on Thursday afternoons and Frlday mornings
at Emmanuel Church, Barnsley.
The Bamsley Youth Choir (BYC) now encompasses a family of seven choirs.. Little Singers
(Central), The Junior Choir, Children's Choir Central, Children's Choir East (The Dea rne),
Children's Choir West (Penistone), The Intermediate Choir and The Senior Choir, ranglng in
ages from O to 24 year5,
All members, apart from Little Sin¢Jers and the Junior Choir, have to attend an audition
before being accepted, and many of them are now being re-auditioned In order to move up
into the next choir, demonstrating one of the principal aims of BYC which is to give young
people clear choral prog ression routes.
The Children's Choir East and Children's Choir West meet for weekly rehearsals on a
Wednesday evening at their respective rehearsal spaces at Astrea Academy, Dearne and
Penistone Grammar School ALC. The remaining four choirs; Junior Choir, Children's Central
Choir, Intermediate Choir and the Senior Choir, meet on Thursday evenings for weekly
rehearsa15 at the 6th Form College in Barnsley.
These rehearsals are led by top quality choral trainers, conductors and workshops leaders.
Each term, apart from Little Singers, the remalning six choirs take part in a number of
concerts and prestigious events either in Barnsley or across the UK.
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Achievements and performance
Goin
Con
rn
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resou rces to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future.
Risk A
The trustee5 have reviewed the activities of the choir and are aware of the following risks,
nd have taken the following steps to reduce these risks..
Child Protection
A Child Protection Policy is in place and we have a designated Safeguarding Lead who is also
a member of the Leadership Team of the choir. Appropriately trained staff are allocated
responsibility for child protection and all volunteers are given training in child protection.
afe
uardin
Safeguarding Officers with appropriate safeguarding training are in place, together with
robust safeguardi ng policies. All volunteers have enhanced DBS checks before undertaking
activities, and all undergo 1-2-1 safeguarding training with our DSL. A significant number of
volunteers are now fully accredlted chaperones via Barnsley M BC and this training is being
extended to new volunteers who join the organisation. A number of our volunteers a re also
Emergency First Aid trained, and this prograrnrne of training is constantly reviewed to
ensure that the choir has appropriate coverage. Mental Health has become a significant
issue due to the long-term impact of Covid and the challenges that isolation brought for
many of our young people. We are planning a programme of training for volunteers and
leaders to ensure that we are more able to meet the needs of our young people.
GDPR
BYC has a GDPR pollcy In place and leaders constantly review the choirs, processes to
ensure that it remains compliant. A Data Protection Officer is in place and monitors this area
carefully to ensure that we avoid breaches,
The choir generates its own income throug h member subs, concert tickets and
private sponsorships. Therefore, the fi nancial risk is reduced as the Choir controls its own
income.
Activities are planned in lig ht of this and the choir does not undertake activities that would
exceed projected income. Financial controls are in place and are regularly and rigorously
reviewed by the trustees.
erational
All freelance rnusicians and volunteers devote a great deal of energy and commitment to
the cholr. As the scale and reach of the cholr grows, so does the amount of operatlona I work
that needs to be done. The choir tries to ensure that there is operational efFiciency by
allocating roles, responsibilities and tasks clearly. There 15 a clear volunteer structure
organised and led by our Volu nteer Ma nager, to ensure that all tasks are carried out and
that the choir runs effectively.
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Revi
Bamsley YoLtth Choir {BYC) has continued to develop and evolve dursng the 2023-24 season
through its ambitious approach and a relentless pursuit for èxcellence. The desire and sense of
moral purpose to provide as many children and young people within our community with
extraordinary, life-changing experiences is something that fuels our work. Young people learn
about the joy of creating high quality music together and also the importance of discipline and
rigour. Excellence and joy in everything we do is a mantra that we genuinely try to live by, and
in doing so provide the young people we serve with exposure to the very best possible training
and experiences, irrespective of their backgrounds.
The progression and expansion of the choir has only been possible dLte to the sUPPOrt it receives
from key partners such as schools, colleges, the Leadership Team, the Music Team and the
Invaluable and incredibly dedlcated Volunteer Team, which continues to expand year after year.
We are indebted to the generosity of all volunteers, sponsors, patrons and other supports of
BYC, be it with their time, services or finance.
Throughout the 2023-24 season BYC continued to provide the young people of our community
with our core activity of world class choral training in a supportive environment and the
opportunity to perform at the highest level in our annual concert programme. In addition to
these core activities of the choir, there have been other highlights and exceptional opportunities
for its members during the season.
Cholrs and Musical Team
All 9 cholrs have continued to develop and expa nd during the 2023-24 season with 670 children
and young people registered in January 2024.
Our focu5 and investment in our younger choirs was always a long-term plan, but we are 5t3rting
to see the fruits of this work due to the excellent work of teams in the 2 Junior and 3 Children's
Choir5. Children are arriving at Intermediate and Senlor Choir levels Wlth improved technical
skills fostered through the important work of the younger choir teams including embracing
principles of the Kodaly systern. Eleanor Wright has worked incredibly hard to develop provision
at Little Singers 10-41, Junior Choir {4-7) and Children'5 Choir levels and the legacy of her
outstanding work is seen and heard in our current Senior Choir.
BYC'S Children's Choir West (Penistone) has grown considerably to 71 mernbers. We established
3 new lunior Choir West in Penistone 14-71 which now has 56 members and 3 new Little Singers
Groups (0-41, taking the number of choirs we now run to 9 (or 16 if you count the separate Little
Singers Groups). The new Little Singers groups and junior Choir West have been a real success
and we're indebted to Penistone Town Council and St. John's Community Centre for their support
in providing us with a great rehears31 venue for these new groups.
SYC Chlldren's Cholr East also had success during the year and took part in the Dearne
Communlty Arts Festlval In September. Whilst numbers fell to around 15 regular members in
September 2023, the Trustees felt it was essentlal that these children continued to have this
opportunity in this area. A strategy was formed and an alliance formed with the Astrea Academy
Trust, and through workshops and meetings wlth schools and parents we are thrilled to now
have 40 children on the reglster. Thls is a great achievement following a huge investment in this
choir from Charlie Bratmmer and the volunteer team in Barnsley East, to ensure that It continues
to serve the community in one of the most deprived areas of Barnsley.
BYC Senlor Cholr and Intermed late Choir continue to go from strength to strength with
many incredible performance opportu nities throughout the year and workshops with leading
Choral Directors from around the world.
The Musical Directors Team has delivered a rou nd 45 workshops, free of charge, to schools
across Barnsley in 2022-23, and will deliver an additional 56 workshops In 2023-24 to over
500Q children to support singi ng in schools.
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Eleanor Wrig ht and Luke Mather were appointed as Singing Champions and have created
excellent resources for schools as well as taki ng a lead in delivering thi5 large volu me of
workshops. We've had wonderful feedback from these sessions and about the resources
that we've provided to schools to su pport singing, and are g rateful to have developed close
relationships and trust with many schools across Barnsley.
We continue to expand the Muslcal Team wlth new young talent by developing singers such
as Charlotte Bentley, Lucy Towers, Beth Pearce, Tom Masters, Rosie Masters, Gorgey
Bennett, Livi Bloomer and Leah Saxton to take on important leadership roles. They are
having such a positive impact and the future of the choir is in safe hands. We have new
section leaders and mentors for the choirs, includ ing section leaders for the Ir)termediate
Choir as well as Senior Choir.
Choi r
erformances and over
tour
The 2023-24 season has been exceptionally busy with tours, performances, visiti ng choirs
and workshops.
In February, we took 80 tnerllbers of the Senior Choir for a tour to Dublin and worked with
the wonderful Dublin Youth Choir (European Champions in 20181 with rehearsals,
workshop5 and performances at I Windmlll Lane (of U2 farne) and at the Iconlc Trinity
College Chapel with the most fabu lous acoustics.
In April we hosted the highest ranked Children's Choir in the world, the phenornenal
Tygerberg Chlldren's Choir from Cape Town, South Africa who took part in rehearsals,
workshops and sell out concerts with us here in Barnsley.
We were a150 horkoured to have played an i mportant and exciting role in the i naugural
Interkultur Hull International Choir Competition featuring over 1000 outstand ing singers
from around the world. 200 children from BYC performed in a Gala Concert, led a 2-hour
workshop with around 800 singers and took part in a fantastic closing ceremony.
In July we welcomed the Aurin Choir frtjm the world-famous Kodaly School in Hungary for a
series of rehearsals, workshops and concerts which were of a very high standard. The Aurin
Choir also delivered 2 fabulous workshops to around 700 prlmary school children which we
offered free of charge at Emmanuel Church. We were overwhelmed with the response and
schools really appreciated an opportunity for their children to be able to listen to and work
with this stellar international group.
In August we took part in the Underneath the Stars Festival with Kate Rusby 3nd showcased
our wonderful Children's Choirs as well as some of our older leaders with a stunning
pErformance in the rnain tent seen by over 2000 people. The feedback from social media
and from organisers ha5 been wonderful and quite moving to read.
In September, BYC Children's Choir East took part in the Dearne Cornmunity Arts Festival.
There has been a huge investment i n this choir to ensure that it continues to serve the
commu nity one of the most deprived areas of Barnsley. Whilst numbers fell to arou nd 15
regular members in September 2023, the Trustees felt it was essential that these children
continued to have this opportunity in this area. A strategy was formed and an alliance wlth
the Astrea Academy Trust and throug h workshops and meetings with Schools and parents
we are thrilled to now have 40 children now on the register.
In November, over 200 BYC Intermediate and Senior Choir members took part in the Proud
of Barnsley Awards Ceremony, a really special and important event in the Metrodome Arena
with around 600 VIPS in attendance, where people were recognised for their outstand i ng
contribution to the community.
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There was a poignant ffloment when BYC Honorary Patron, Mel Dyke MBE, was remembered
after passing away earlier in the year.
Our 2023 Christmas Concerts were è wonderful showcasè for aroLJnd 500 children and
young people. We were thrilled to provide a warm welcome to sell out audiences for a115 of
our concerts, and an additional ' Family Christtnas, event that provided an opportunity for a
further 8CJ+ Little Slngers aged 0 - 4 years old to take part in some festive fLJn. It Is
syrnptomatic of the ethos at BYC that even our 4-year-olds in our Junior Choirs performed
on stage with very high-quality sound equipment and engineering facllitated by Dr Al
McNichol and were backed by a g-piece professional band. They deserve the very best and
the same quality of experience that our Senior Choir enjoys. As expected, they performed
with skill and confidence and without hesitancy or d raTha to sell out aud iences. A joy to
behold !
The fillal 'Unplugged' Charity Concert that featured the Senior Choir raised important funds
for St. Mary's Church and their work in the local community to support the most vulnerable,
This concert began 4 years ago as a 'one-off' charlty concert, but the feedback has been so
positive that we have programmed this every year since. Indeed, we welcomed audience
members from across England with some travelling considerable distances to attend.
Our year was completed with BYC belng contacted in late December by Barnsley Council
and asked to perform a carol that had been uncovered by the team at Barnsley Museums.
'Christmas Eve, was a piece written by local composer, Arthur Godfrey and the story of the
piece had gained national attention following a recording that was made by Dr Tegwen
Roberts, a member of the Museum team, being shared on Radio 4. The choir quickly
assembled 32 singers at short notice and, wlth 24 hours to learn the piece, performed a live
broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 9.00am on Christmas Eve with excellent feedback from
listeners.
The Northern Academ
f Vocal Excellence
Barnsley Council was awarded central government fundi ng via the Levelling Up Fund in"
January 2023, after they supported BYC with a bid to develop the Northern Academy of
Vocal Excellence (NAVE) in Barnsley and a home for BYC. During the 2023-24 season we
have been working closely with the Council and the team who will reali5e this exciting vision
and have had an intense period working with architects and the design team to ensure that
the building is realised by March 2025. We are indebted to so many in the council for
sharing our level of ambition for young people in in this region and for providing such
wonderful support.
The vision for the NAVE is to develop a national and international profile for excellence as a
training and development centre and engage with outstanding national and international
partners. The NAVE wlll have an extraordinary impact on the choir and Barnsley and also
regionally and nationally.
The NAVE collaboration is being led by trustee Charlie Brammer, who in add itlon to liaising
and coordlnating with Barnsley Cou ncil on the project is ensu ring visibility and input from
BYC members though the NAVE Ambassador scheme, where 30 young members have been
selected with a remit to be a conduit for all 9 choirs at BYC, ensurlng that young people
remain at the heart of decision-making and consultation processes via regular meetings and
workshops.
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Fundrai
in
We have raised vital funds throughout the season and the highlights Include:
the continued 5uppcirt of ou r major sponsor Barnsley College and a new corporate
sponsor ASOS, who provide extraordinary sUPPOrt and invest so rnuch into the work
we do;
our Gala Dinner, kindly sponsored by ASOS, hosted by Stephanie HI rst and Dan
Jarvis NP, and included a Grand Raffle;
a Singathon through the night i nvolving Senior, Intermediate and Children's Choirs.
the ongoing support of numerous individual donors, sponsor a chi Id supporters and
Patrons;
the BYC 100 Club.
These are a few of the numerous fundralslng activities which take place all year round.
Thank you also to those who have been kind enough to support BYC in any way during the
2023-24 season. Whilst we ensure that the cost of our core service is covered by our
membershi p su bscriptions, the additional funds help 5UPPOrt additional projects such as the
choir's overseas tou rs and financial bursaries for children and families faci ng hardship.
BYC is also incredibly grateful to Penistone Grammar School and the Astrea Academy Trust
who generously continue to offer use of their building to support our work in Barnsley.
Volunte
r Team and Safe
uardin
The 60 strong volunteer team continues to evolve and make seeml ng ly impossible tasks
Possible under the impressive leadershi p of Debbie Hobson. The Trustees and the wlder
Leadership Team work really hard in the engine room to make things happen. 42 of our
adult volunteers and musicians are now fully accredited Youth Mental Health First Aiders
following an i ntense 2-day course delivered by the brilliant Chris Madden. We are so grateful
for his wonderful support of BYC. We are also investing in more first ald cou rses and asking
that as many volunteers as possible become fully qualified chaperones. Currently arou nd
half of our volunteers have thls accreditation and all have full OBS checks, and have had I
to I safeguarding training with our excellent Safeguarding Lead, Nicola Ellel. We are b5essed
to have such a fantastic team that work selflessly, u npaid, to provide opportunities for our
child ren and ensure that they are safe. Our registrars have really developed in this last
year, taking real ownership of their choirs and are working much more closely with Musical
Di rectors to ensure that things run effectively.
Karen Davis was selected from a field of 5000 people to become a King's Coronation
Champion because of the extraordinary work she does as a Trustee and General Secretary
of the choir; a fitti ng recognltlon for her tireless work. The choi r is large and relies on
excellent systems and processes and Karen Is at the heart of this work, ensu ring that we
are compliant and efficient in terms of communication and ad ministration across the
organisation. She, alongside the Trustee and Leadership Team members, devotes a huge
amount of time to support the smooth running of BYC in a voluntary capacity. Beyond Karen
we have the evergreen and ever Industrious Ann Wroe at the helm in her role as President
and Chair of Trustees. Her measured guidance and extraordinary support of the choir is
relentless and we owe so much to her stewardship.
Futur
develo
ments
Looking towards the 2024-25 season, BYC continues to have arnbitious plans to provide the
greatest musical opportu nities for the young people of our commu nity, including visiting
experts from across the world and really interesting events and projects.
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In February 2024 we also welcome the outstanding Soprano Charlotte Mobbs from the
Harry Christopher's legendary group 'The Sixteen, who will work with our Intermediate and
Senior Choirs. We have also been fortunate to secure a full weekend working with world
famous conductor, Harry Christopher5 and 8 members of JThe Sixteen, here in Barnsley for
50 of our most talented young singers.
In May 2024 we welcome Claire Herzog from the exceptional Missouri State Universlty
Chorale in the USA. Claire will coach and also work with our young people in a series of
masterclasses. People will also be able to listen to this fantastic Soprano in an informal
concert.
In July 2024, we hope to stage a large festival in Barnsley which will celebrate the last 15
years of BYC. Ambitious plans i nclude a School's Festival at the Metrodome Arena featuring
around 1500 Primary School Children and 3 large concerts. Whllst this festival will be
dependent on us gaini ng funding, we are highly optimistic that it will take place and we're
excited about the prospect of putting all of our singers together for the first time In many
years.
In October 2024, BYC will take a team from the Senior Choir to South Afrlca for a 9-day
tour which will include working with outstanding choirs in L)urban, Drakensberg,
lohannesburg and Pretoria and a cultural experience that will be truly life-changing for ou r
young people.
Summa
We are enormously proud of BYC'S continued development, the strength of the volunteer
organisation that runs it and the breadth of activities provided throughout the year. BYC
will always ensure that the interests of children and young people remaln at the heart of
every conversation and decision made.
Finally, we would like to thank the community for Its support, As a volunteer led, non-
publicly funded, not-for-profit charity, we rely on support from the community to make our
work possible and are incredibly grateful for all that our sponsors, partners, patrons,
volunteers and supporters provide.
Thank you.
The Charlty's policy on reserves
A formal reserves policy was approved by the trustees in July 20 16. The trustees have
decided that it is necessary to hold reserves for the followlng reasons..
To meet contractual liablllties should the organisation have to close
To meet unexpected costs
To replace equipment as it wears out
To ensure that the charity can continue to provide a stable and quallty service to
those who need them
To provide working capital when funds are paid in arrears
Barnsley Youth Choir aims to have reserves in the band of 150/0 to 250/0 of current
expend iture. If the charity were to close, the organisation would incur a number of winding
up costs. These costs represent IOO/o of the current year's forecast expenditure.
In the event of reserves dipping below the target Barnsley Youth Choir will aim to restore
the reserves to at least 150/0 of expenditure over the next fou r years. Thls could be achieved
by increased fund raising, increasing earned income or reducing expenditure.
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If reserves exceed 25010 of expenditure the trustees will consider the likely expenditure over
the next two ye3 rs and aim for reserves to be less than 250/0 of turnover by the end of two
years. This could be achieved by reducing fund raising, reducing prices, or increasing "free"
activities and so increasing expenditure.
At the year end the unrestricted reserve stands at £68,598 which is 23010 of annual
expenditure. The trustees have also designated a total of £105,000 to the following planned
projects..
Premises Fund {£50,000)
Development of the Satellite Chlldren's Choirs in Penistone and The Dearne1£5,000)
Future performances and tour5 (£45,000)
Llttle Singers (£5,000)
Trustees responsibilities for the flnancial statements
The trustees are responsi ble for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity at any ti me and enable the trustees to
prepa re financial statements for each fi nancial year that comply with the Charities Act 2011,
The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
takl ng reasonable steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud or other irregularities.
Law applicable to charities In England & Wales requ i res the trustees to prepare financial
staternents for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financlal
activities during the year and of its financial posltlon at the end of the year. In preparing
financial statements, the trustees should follow best practlce and:
selert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounti ng standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unle5S It is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in operation.
Financial Position
The financial statements are set out in pages 14 to 21. The Statement of Financial Activities
shows a surplus for the year of £15.176 (2023.. deficit of £6.3351 with total funds at the
year-end standing at £219,276 (2023.. £204,100).
T.he total reserves of the charity at year end, represented by unrestricted funds, stand at
£68,598 {2023 £63,951).
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above,
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees..
Signed:
Date.. 25 November 2024
Ann Wroe, Chair of the Trustees
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on pages 14 to 21.
Respectlve responsibllities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees
consider that an aud it is not required for this year, under section 14412) of the Charities
Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
The charity'5 gross income exceeded £250,000 in this financial year. I am qualified to
undertake the examination, being a quallfled member of the Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts, under section 145 of the 20 1 l Act;
follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145 (5){b) of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the charity and a compa rison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any u nusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention-.
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the
requlrements to keep accounting records, in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met;
or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of Ihe accou nts to be reached.
Signed
Date: 25 November 2024
Steph Tolson, ACMA
BCVS Services Limited
23 Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 IAN
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
Unrestrickd
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restritted
Fund5
Total
2023124
Total
2022123
Note
Income
Subg
Patrons MetnbetEhlp Fees
Donatlons & Fundraising
G￿rnts
Tour Income
Sponso￿hlp
Concert Income
NerchandSse & CD Sale5
Uniform Incorne
other Lncome
65,757
15,286
80,837
65,757
15,286
80,837
30,750
32,428
15,270
60,057
3,293
8,935
1,871
52,287
11,028
113,545
22,902
52,624
17,699
64,126
5,738
13,795
345
30,750
32,428
15,270
60,057
3,293
8,925
1,871
Total Ineome
283 734
314.484
354,089
Expenditure
Music Costs & Commlsslor
Accompanist Costs
Development Qfficer
staff costs
ND & Musical Asslstants
Rehearsal Spaco
Coll￿rt Costs
Training
Merchandlse Costs
Prornotion, Publlcity & Webslte
Performance, Tours & Events
Unlform Costs
Travel & Expenses
Prlnting & Admln Expenses
FundTrislng & Events
Equipment & Storage
AccouRtancy & Payroll Fees
Legal & Professional
Insurance
Donations
Bank Charges
Depreclation
Other Expenses
6,624
10,330
6,624
12,230
4,869
9,494
4,625
58,552
32,374
8,087
27,667
200
2,Qll
26,597
69,974
42,727
31,320
4,63Q
6,932
6,330
1,672
2,340
761
6,557
529
9,371
2,805
1,900
56,888
48,633
6,155
15,174
2,912
3,832
6,929
70,379
19,830
1,622
3,132
6,433
6,380
1,848
9,343
3,600
66,231
52,233
6,155
15,174
2,912
3,832
6,929
70,379
19,830
2,107
3,132
6,433
6,380
1,848
485
io
2,016
1,7QO
576
2,016
1,700
576
9,150
3,437
9,150
3,437
Totsl expenditure
274,830
9,ISO
15,328
299,308
360,424
St¢rplus]IDefieit)
Tor6fers between funds
lance brought fotward
8,904
14,2571
63,951
19,1501
4,257
130,571
15,422
15,176
16,3351
13
9,578
204,100
210,435
Total Funds Carried Forward
12
125 678
219 276
204 100
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
Prior year income includes restricted grants and donations of £22,902. All other prior year income is
unrestricted. Prior year expenditure includes Depreciation of £9,371 from designated funds and the following
arnounts from restricted funds - £3,000 Rehearsal Space, £18,000 Performance, Tours & Events, £9,000 MD &
Nusical Assistants and £5,000 Concert Costs. All other prior year expenditure is unrestricted.
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024
2024
2023
Trlote
Fixed assets
Tangib5e Fixed A55ets
20,678
25,571
Current asséts
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current asset5
20,274
200 452
220,726
32,820
166 061
198,881
Current liabtlities
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
198.598
178.529
INei curreni assets
219,276
204,100
Plei assets
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds (Fixed Assets)
Designated funds (Other)
Restricted funds
12
68,598
20.678
105,OOC>
25,OOD
63,951
25,571
105,000
9,578
Total funds
219,276
204,100
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees..
C-A
Ann Wroe, Chalr of the Trustees
Date.. 25 November 2024
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
l. Accounting policies
Basis of the
re
a ration of the accounts
The fi nancial 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 (FRS102) (effective I lan Ljary 2019) {Charltles SORP (FRS102)).
Barnsley Youth Choir CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets
and liabilities are Inltlally recognised at historical cost or transaction va lue, unless otherwlse
stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Income and expenditure has been analysed in the accounts using natural classification, i n
accordance with the provisions of Section 4,6, SORP 20 19 (smaller cha ritiesl. The charity also
meets the requirements for exemption for preparing a statement of cash flows.
note
After reviewing the charity's forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have
reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resou rces to continue in operation for
the foreseeable future. There is a healthy reserve and fu nds have been designated t(J cover
future project spend. There are no material uncertainties in the twelve-month period following
the signlng of these accounts.
Incomin
resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities
when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditions attached are met,
when it is probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be measured
reliably.
Donated
oods and services
Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts, at the amount the charity would
pay in the open market for a service equivalent to that being donated, when the charity would
otherwise have purchased them and the value can be measured reliably.
Donated goods for the charity's own use are recognised as i ncome, at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recogni5ed as income in the charity accounts,
Resources Ex
ended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a liability is incurred. The
charity 15 not registered for VAT, therefore all expenditure is accounted for g ross of
irrecoverable VAT.
Tan
Tangi ble fixed assets, with a cost exceed i ng £1,000, are capitalised and depreciated
over their expected usefu I lives. The followi rng rates apply..
Equlpment, Fixtures & Flttlngs
150/0 on a stralght Ilne basls
Computer & IT Equipment
33. 33Q/a on a straight line basis.
Taxation
Barnsley Youth Choir CIO is a registered charity and is exempt frorn UK corporation tax
on income from its charitable activities.
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
F nd Structure
The charity maintains a general u nrestricted fu nd which represents fu nds which are
expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restrlcted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may only
be spent for the purposes for which they were glven. Any balance remaining
outstanding on a restricted fund at the end of the year is carried forward as a balance
on that fund, unless permission has been given by the fu nder to remove the restriction
on the balance outstandi ng.
Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a deslgnated fund against which
depreciation is charged.
2. Donations, Tour Income and Fundralslng
2024
2023
General Donations
Tour income
Singathon
BYC 100 Club
Crowdfunding
Fundralslng eventslconcerts
24,063
32,428
14,230
10,520
14,564
52,624
19,500
48,460
31,021
32,024
113,265
166,169
3. Grants Received
2024
2023
South Yorkshire Mayoral Capaclty Fund
Shaw Lands Trust
Boris Karloff Charitable Foundation
Arnold Clark Community Fund
Coalfield Regeneration Trust
West Riding Masonic Charities
Blackstone Edge Windfarm Communlty Benefits Programme
Park Sprlng Wlndfarm Community Benefits Programme
30,000
750
1,000
1,000
9,782
2,000
4,560
4,560
30,750
22,902
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
4. Fixed Assets
Computer &
Equipment,
rr Equipment . Fixtures & Fittings
Total
C05t
Balance blf 01.02.2023
Additions in year
Disposals
Balance c/f at 31.01.2024
5,365
77,307
4,257
82,672
4,257
81,564
86,929
Depreciation
Balance b/f 01.02.2023
Disposals
Charye for the year
Balance c/f at 31.01.2024
3,528
53,573
57,101
612
4,140
8,538
62,111
9,150
66,251
Net Book Value at 31 January 2024
1,225
19,453
20,678
Net Book Value at 31 January 2023
1,837
23,734
25,571
5. Debtors
2024
2023
Prepayments {Tour expenditure)
20,274
32,820
20,274
32,820
6. Creditors
2024
2023
PAYE Liability
Accruals
1,424
3,353
321
17,030
2,383
1,750
6,019
10,200
Creditors Icredit Card)
Defferred Tour Income
22,128
20,352
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
7. Staff Costs
2024
2023
Gloss Salaries
Employee Expenses
Employer NIC & Pensions
62,574
55,188
3,657
2,480
66,231
58,552
8. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses
No trustee claimed any remuneration, benefits or expenses, in connection with their
dutie5 as trustee, in this or the previous financial year.
9. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions, in this or the previous financial year.
10. Independent Examination of accounts
The cost of the independent examination for the year was £1, 150 {2023- £1,000).
11. Analysis of assets by fund
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
£urrent Liabilities
20,678
105,000
20,678
220,726
122, 1281
90,726
122,128)
25,000
Total Funds
68,598
125,678
25,000
219,276
31.01.2023
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
25,571
105,000
25,571
198,881
120,352}
84,303
{20,3521
9,578
Total Funds
63,951
130,571
9,578
204,100
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CJO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
12. Movement in funds
Opening
balancé
Incoming
resourcés
(Resources
expended)
Transfers
Closing
balance
Unrestritted funds
General Fund
63,951
283,734
{274,830)
(4,2571
68,598
63,951
283,734
{274,830)
{4,257)
68,598
Designated funds
Fixed Assets
Satellite Childrén's Choirs
25,571
5,000
50,000
5,000
45,000
{9, 150)
4,257
20,678
5,000
50,000
5,000
45,000
Premises Fund
Llttle Slngers
Future Performance & Tours
130,571
9,150
125 678
Restrl¢ted funds
South Yorkshire Mayoral Fund
Shaw Lands Trust
Coalfield Fiegeneration Trust
West Riding Masonic Charities
813ckstone Edge Comm. Prog
Park Spring Comm. Prog
30,000
750
{5,0001
{7501
{4,3431
{I,Q55)
(2,090)
{2,090)
25,000
4,343
1,055
2,090
2,090
9,578
30,750
{15,328)
25,000
TOTAL FU14DS
204,100
314,484
(299,308)
219,276
13. Fund transfers
The following amounts were transferred to the deslgnated Fixed Assets fund, to cover the
capital expenditure listed below, in accordance with the Fixed Asset policy.
Roland Digital Piano Live Performance Bundle
£2,099 (from General Fund)
2 x Roland Premlum Portable Piano
£2.158 {from General Fund)
14. Designated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for
particular purposes.
The trustees have designated funds to support the charity's operational needs, future
commitments and statutory obligations. Designated funds at the year end include..
Ilite Children's Choirs - a fu nd to reach under-represented g roups and ensure their
participation through the development of the two Satellite Children's Choirs in Penistone
and The Dearne.
Premi
a provision for future premises costs.
fu nds to develop this new group.
Future Performances & Tours
a fund to support planned performances & tours.
Little Sin
ers
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024
15. Restrlcted funds
Restricted funds have been provided to the charity for particular purposes and may
only be spent for the purposes for which they were given. The charity held the
following restricted funds in this fi nancial year..
Coalfield Re
eneratlon Trust - A grant from the Coalfields Recovery and Resi lience Fund
towards core administrator salary costs from September 2022 for 10 months.
West Ridin
Charitie5 Limited A grant from the Freemasonry and Lieutenancies
Partnership Fund towards Musical Director fees and travel for the Children's Choir West.
South Yorkshire Communit Founda
ion
Grants frorn the Park Spring Windfar
Community Benefits Programme and Blackstone Edge Windfarm Community Benefits
Prog ramme towards Musical Director Fees, Accompanist Fees, travel and printi ng costs
towards the Children's Choir East and Children's Choi r West.
South Yorkshire Ma
oral Ca
aci
Fu nd A grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Capacity
Fund towards Nusical Director salary costs from December 2023 for 12 months.
hawL
T st A grant from the Shaw Lands TrLJSt to support the Primary School
Partnership in the Dearne area with four schools. The second half of the funding will be
received in April 2024.
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