Registered Charity No: 1159861
BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
CONTENTS
Page
Legal and Adrninlstrative Information
Trustees, Report
4-12
Independent Examlnerfs Report
13
statement of Financlal Activities
14
Balance Sheet
15
Statement of Cash Flows
16
Notes to the Financlal Statements
17-24
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
LEGAL AND ADMINISTIiATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Full Name:
BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
Reglstered Charity Number: 1159861
Correspondence Address:
11 Bradshaw Close
Barnsley
S75 2JN
Artistic Director:
Mathew Wright
Honorary Artistic Patrons:
Dr. Mlchael Barrett
Laszlo Duranylk
Honorary Artistlc Partners:
Jake Runestad
Prof. Paul Mealor
Honorary Patrons:
Dan Jarvls MP
Mel Dyke
Nick Bowen
Matthew Mllburn
Edna Sutton
John Parkinson
Linda Parkinson
Sir Nicholas Hewitt
Andrew Harrod
Carl Firth
Kathy Mccardle
Yiannis Koursls
Sally Steadman
Ann Wroe
Yvonne Worsley
Cllr Tim Shepherd
Trustees:
Ann Wroe (Chair)
Karen Davis
Charles Brammer
Nicola Ellel {Appointed September 2024)
Debbie Hobson (Appointed September 2024)
Neil Sexton (Appointed September 2024)
Matthew Milburn (Appointed March 2025)
Chair:
Ann Wroe
Bankers:
HSBC
5 Market Hlll
Bamsley S70 2PY
Independent Examiner:
steph Tolson, Community Accountant
Barnsley CVS, 23 Queens Road
Barnsley S71 IAN
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YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
The Trustees present their annual report, together with the financlal statements of Barnsley
Youth Choir (the charity) for the year ended 31 January 2025. The Trustees confirm that the
Annual Report and flnancial statements of the charity comply wlth the current statutory
requirements, the requirements of the charlty's governing document and charity law.
Structure• governance and management
Barnsley Youth Choir CIO is a Charitable Jncorporated Organlsation {CIO), registered wlth
the Charity Commission and governed by its constitution, adopted 08 January 2015.
The management of the charfty is the responslbility of the trustee5 who are elected and co-
opted under the terms of the constitutlon.
Appointment of Trnstees
In accordance with the terms of the constitution, there must be at least three charity
trustees. If the number falls below thls minimum, the ￿MaInIng trustees can aci only to
call a meeting of the trustees or appolnt a new trustee. There is no maxlmum number of
trustees.
One third of the trustees wlll retlre at a properly convened meetlng of the charity trustees
each year but may be reappointed.
Each new trustee is glven a copy of the constitution and the latest trustees, annual report
and accounts, on or before appolntment. The trustees who served during the year are
shown on page 3 of this report.
Organisational structure and declslon making
In October 2014, Mathew Wrlght, co-founder of the Barnsley Youth Choir with Keith Norton,
was appointed Trustee and Musical Director (voluntary). Mat Wright resigned as trustee on
2 September 2018 and was appolnted as Artistic DSrector for BYC,
The organlsatlonal structure of the cholr is divided into four distinct sectlons:
Board of Trustee5: those wlth legal accountability who are final declsion maker5
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 dellver all music activitles and lead on the artistic work
of the choir
Volunteer Team: those who contribute to the runnlng of the cholr
Related partles
The trustees consider that the￿ are no related parties to the charity.
Risk management
The Trustees revlew the major rlsks to which the charlty Is exposed, havlng ￿gard to its
size and current scale of operatior)s. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been
establlshed to mltl9ate the risks. These risk5 and procedures are regularly revlewed.
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Charitable alms and objectlves
The objertlves of Barnsley Youth Cholr CIO are to advance education and training of young
people living or educated in Barnsley and the surrounding areas in the subject of muslc and
the performing arts, in particular choral music.
The charity will achieve this by:
l. Providing a world-class choral tralning programme for young people
2. Promoting and supporting musical and choral education to young people regardless
of their financlal or social background
3. Dellverlng open-access workshop5 for young people, irrespective of their training or
experlence, and
4. Financially sUPPOrting talented young people to enable them to recelve muslcal
education of the highest standard and to achleve thelr potential
The Musical Directors are highly skilled, experienced and quallfled musicians.
Activities undertaken for the public benefit
In shaplng the objectives for the year, the trustees have paid due regard to the publlc
benefit guidance published by the Charity Commisslon.
Barnsley Youth Choir (BYC) has continued to expand its family of choirs in the period with
the introduction of BYC Children's Choir South. There are now 10 BYC Choirs for children
and young people ranging in ages from O to 24 years across 5 stages of development,
incorporating:
Llttle Slngers: Little Slngers (Central), BYC Little Singers West;
Junlor Cholrs: BYC Junior Choir (Central), BYC Junlor Choir West,
Children's Choirs.. BYC Children's Choir Central and BYC Chlldren's Choir East, BYC
Children's Choir West, BYC Children'5 Choir South,
Intermediate Cholr; and
Senior Choir
All members, apart from Little Singers and Junior Choirs, 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 princlpal aims of BYC which 15 to give young people
clear choral progresslon routes.
All cholrs meet for weekly rehearsals during term time, which are all led by top quallty
choral trainers, conductor5 and workshops leaders.
Each term, apart from Little Singers, the remalnlng 8 cholrs take part in a number of
concerts and prestigious events either In Barnsley or across the UK.
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Achievement$ and performance
Goln
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charlty has adequate resources to continue in operational exlstence for the foreseeable
future.
' k Assessment
The trustees have revlewed the activities of the choir and are aware of the followlng rlsks,
and have taken the following steps to redu￿ these risk5:
Child Protection
A Safeguarding Policy for Musical Dlrectors and Volunteers working wlth and Chaperonlng
Chlldren and Young People is in place and we have a designated Safeguarding Lead who Is
also a member of the Leadershlp Team of the choir. Approprlately trained staff are allocated
responsibility for chlld protection and all volunteers are glven tralnlng in chlld protection,
afe
uardin
Safeguarding Officers wlth appropriate safeguardlng training are in place, together with
robust safeguardlng policies. All volunteers have enhanced DBS checks before undertaking
activities, and all undergo 1-2- 1 safeguardlng training with our DSL. A significant number of
volunteers are now fully accredited chaperones via Barnsley MBC and this training Is being
extended to new volunteers who join the oryanisation. A number of our volunteers a￿ also
Emergency Flrst Aid trained, and this programme of trainlng 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. A number of our volunteers and leaders are trained in Youth
Mental Health First to ensure that we are more able to meet the needs of our young people.
GDPR and Data Protection
BYC has a Data Protection pollcy In place and leaders constantly review the choirs.
processes to ensure that it remains compliant. For the purposes of the charity, the Dats
Controller is Barnsley Youth Choir CIO and will determine what data is collected, and how it
is used. A Data Protection Officer is not required and the overall responsibility for securing
data on behalf of all stakeholders and users associated with Barnsley Youth Choir CIO is the
full responslbility of the Trustees.
Financial Risk
The choir generates Its own Income through member subscriptions, concert tickets and
private sponsorships. Therefore, the financial risk is reduced as the Choir controls its own
income.
Activities are planned in light of this and the choir does not undertake activltles that would
exceed projerted income, Financlal controls are in place and are regularly and rigorously
reviewed by the trustees.
erational
All freelance musicians and volunteers devote a great deal of energy and commitment to
the choir. As the scale and reach of the choir grows, so does the amount of operatlonal work
that needs to be done. The choir trles to ensure that there is operational efficiency by
allocating roles, responsibi1Sties and tasks clearly. There Is a clear volunteer structure
organised and led by our Volunteer Manager, to ensure that all tasks are carried out and
that the choir runs effectively.
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vi
of actlvltles
Barnsley Youth Choir (BYC) has continued with its ambitious development plans throughout the
2024-25 season, and we are proud of the fabulous progress that has taken place. The choir
contir)ue5 to grow and develop at pace. Even with the limited resources that we have at our
disposal, we have increased the number of children and young people who are benefitting from
the work of the organisation.
At the heart of all thls great work are the volunteers and musical team, who continue to work
tirelessly and selflessly. They are truly extraordinary and give so much to ensure that young
people in Bamsley have the best possible opportunities. The BYC team is stronger than ever.
Choir Develo
ment and Musical Team
BYC had approximately 700 members involved during the 2024-25 period across all choirs with
more joining the ranks since. In November 2024, BYC hailed a milestone with the creation of its
fourth Children's Choir and 10th cholr In total, to support younger children in the South of
Barnsley. The new Children's Cholr South, based at Hoyland Common Primary School. has
already made a wonderful start with around 50 children rehearsing each week on Wednesdays,
alongside similar Children's Choirs (7-12 yrs) in Penistone. The Dearne and our Town Centre.
These 4 area bases in and around Barnsley ensure that geographical barriers for younger
children and their families are removed and there Is an equity of opportunity for children in the
East, South and West of our borough.
Whilst we are always keen to recruit skilled music leaders from outside the organisation. we have
Iso made a commitment to provide members with opportunltles to develop their ski115 as
musical leaders by providlng leadershlp roles. To further these aims we now have 10 Senior
Choir members (all over 20 years old) with significant volunteer roles supporting younger choirs,
and an additional 13 now playing key roles as part of the music team. leading rehearsals with
our Children's and Junior Cholrs. 23 members also have mentor roles with the younger cholrs.
supporting and guiding children In rehearsals. This means that during the period 46 young
people involved in the Senior Choir have helped to lead younger children. and pass on theor sklll,
experience and expertise. Seeing these young people lead with such assurance and skill is
fantastic and they bring so much to the work that we do and help to develop a self-driving
culture.
We continue to engage with ovtstanding organisations, and 2024 provided some wonderful
opportunities for our children.
Choir ex
eriences
rformances and overseas tour
During the 2024-25 season, BYC has continued to offer exceptional experiences across all choirs
through development workshops with world class choral leaders. performan￿ opportunities with
VlSlting choirs and an incredible overseas tour to South Africa. Hlghlights of this year include.'-
In March 24 we took 160 of our 10-16 year olds on a residential weekend away at an outward
bounds centre. It was a weekend packed with fun and great èctivlties such as abseiling and
archery, and highlights included some of the singing sessions. a dancing competition across the
teams and bad taste fancy dress! Weekends like this take a huge amount of organisation and
support from a large team, but create life-long memories and closer bonds between our children
which impacts on not only their welfare, but the collective sound that they make when they sing.
Thanks goes to all the volunteers that gave up their weekend, yet agaln, unpald to support our
child￿n.
March also saw 4 fanta5tlc Spring Concerts featuring over 500 children and a whole host of other
special events Sncluding patron's evenings and a performance at the newly refurbished Dearne
Playhouse by Children's Cholr East.
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In May 24 we welcomed the outstanding Soprano. Claire Herzog, from Missouri, USA to
deliver workshops, masterclasses and to lead a recltal with some of our most able slngers.
Later that month we welcomed Harry Chrlstophers and his superb group, The Sixteen, to
Barnsley for a development weekend that had a profound impact on everyone that took
part. It was such a special weekend, and we received generous feedback from Harry and hls
team about our young people and their exper(ence in Barnsley.
In June 24 we welcomed the wonderfLJI Dr. Darius Lim and the Voices of Slngapore Choir to
Barnsley for a serles of workshops. rehearsals and concerts In addition to the legendary
Soprano, Charlotte Mobbs for workshops In September.
In July 24 we held our first ever 'Barnsley Sings, festival and celebrated 15 years of BYC in
style. The partnership work with Primary Schools culminated in a 5-day festival including 3
performances by 900+ chlldren from Primary Schools across Barnsley, and a fantastic BYC
15th Anniversary Gala Concert by around 600 BYC members. The weekend ended with a
special Iyh Anniversary Party attended by around 1000 people from the BYC community
wlth some great Ilve muslc by members of the choir. All of this took place at the Metrodome
Arena and we are indebted to Barnsley Councll Prlde of Place and The Arts Council for thelr
support in helping to fund this really special event. To see 900 chlldren performing in such a
professional way with a Ilve band, videographyi fantastic quality sound and lightlng and
brllllant soloists was really movlng. For manyi thls will have been the first time that they will
have ever performed in publlc, certalnly In an event on this scale, and we are so Indebted to
Eleanor Wright, Luke Mather and project manager Jude Wrl9ht as well as the wider
volunteer team and our fabulous partner schoo15 for maklng this happen.
In August 24 we trjok part In the 10th and, possibly, final ever'underneath the Stars
Festival, where our Chlldren's Choirs and some members of the Senior Cholr performed in
the main tent to over 2000 people. It was a wonderful pla￿OrM for our children to share
their talent, and the audlence really loved listening to them and enthuslastically jolned in
with some of the songs. We would like to thank Kate Rusby, Alison Povey and Eddle Barcan
for providing such wonderful opportunities for children from BYC to perform on such a
professional and spectacular stage over the years. Hostlng 150+ chlldren and young people
Is daunting for any venue or event, and they couldn't have worked harder to make this
possible for us. We only hope that thls Is a temporary pause and that the festival will
resume agaln in the future.
Later in September 24 the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa arrlved for a serles of
superb concerts and workshops wlth our cholrs ahead of a reciprocal visit by members of
the Senlor Choir on an 11-day tour of South Africa in October.
It was out great privilege to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Barnsley
In October 24 for a prlvate performance with the Senior and Intermediate Cholrs in St.
Mary's Church, following a tour of our wonderful new town centre. He provided such kind
and generous feedback to the cholr and It was a really speclal day for BYC. We are grateful
to Dame Hilary Chapman DBE, Lord Lieutenant and Phlllp Barraclough, Clerk, for facilitating
and supporting this visit so wonderfully.
The end of October 24 saw a team of 90 undertake an 11-day tour to South Afrlca, a project
that was 18 months In the making funded by tour members theTn5elves and a significant
portion of dedicating fundralslng. Thls was also a huge Investment In terms of time, energy
and effort but was a truly life-changlng experience for all that went. We cannot possibly do
Justice to the tour in thi5 Short summary but performlng with 7 world class choirs (4 of them
prevlous World Champlons), worklng wlth world class choral leader5 and visiting places such
as the Apartheid Museum had a huge Impact on our young people.
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The tour focused on Johannesburg, Pretorla, the Drakensberg Mountains and Durban wlth
fabulous opportunities to learn from world class leaders and understand about the complex
history and rich heritage and culture of thls vlbrant country. The selected members
performed superbly throughout the tour and were such a credit to our town and their
families. I must thank and pay tribute to those that worked tirelessly to raise money,
including the members themselves, and made this possible. Without the support of the
communlty, it really wouldn't have been posslble and the whole team at BYC, led brilllantly
by Ann Wroe and Debbie Hobson, made the seemlngly Imposslble, possible.
In November our Intermedlate and Senior Choirs took part in the'Proud of Barnsley
Awards,; always a highlight of the year and such an important event for the town.
Finally, in December 24 we performed 4 Christmas Concerts at Horizon Theatre, featurlng
around 500 children aged 4 - 24 years old and a 9-piece professlonal band. They were
fabulous and we were so proud of all our singers. The concerts were more popular than
ever, with one of them selllng out In under 4 minutes1 Our final Christmas concert was
charity'unplugged, Concert with the Senior Choir at St. Mary's Church, ra15ing money for
the homeless and vulnerable in Barnsley. There was a high-quality a cappella repertoire,
singing by candlelight and plenty of home-made mulled wlne and mince pies for audlence
members. It was a really special evening that not only supports the community, but also
lebrates Christmas in a traditional and very authentic way. Over £1,700 was ralsed for the
church and we are so grateful for the generosity of audience members that evening.
We also held a 'Famlly Chrlstmas, event earlier that day, where our younger members met
Father Christmas, watched performances and took part in activities with their parents and
carers. The Famlly Chrlstmas event Is always such a wonderful opportunlty to relax with our
younger members and thelr farnllles and have some fun.
BYC Prima
S hool Pa
ner
Pro
ect
Luke Mather and Eleanor Wright lead our Primary Partnership Project and delivered over
100 workshops in schools across Barnsley during the period, free of charge. and provlded
resource packs for them all. This has been a significant project fuelled by both moral
purpose and our aim of provldlng open access workshops to young people, by ensuring that
many thousands of children were exposed to high quality singing experiences and it's been
wonderful to develop partnership5 Wlth great schools. Further support and materials were
provided for teachers to continue thi5 work In their schools which have been used
extensively. We're so pleased that many of the schools have subseqLJently established
school choirs and have used the resource pack as an important part of their music
currlculum.
Tnjstee Charlie Brammer developed a specific programme in The Dearne with several
Primary Schools from the Astrea Academy Trust, which involved sharing resources.
workshops and performances for parents. This was yet another example of the Innovatlve
ways that BYC has strived to develop pertlnent and meaningful relationships with schools
and communities across Barnsley and we are gratefijl to Astrea for working so c105ely with
us. BYC funded the entire Primary Partnership programme, and Eleanor Wright and Luke
Mather could not have worked harder to ensure that as many chlldren as possible in
Barnsley were exposed to great singing opportunlties.
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The Northern Academ
of Vocal Ex
NAVE
Perhaps the biggest step change in BYC'S history will be the development of the NAVE
(Northern Academy of Vocal Excellence). We hope that this should be completed by the end
of 2025. As with all capital projects of this nature, there are significant challenges, but the
support and expertise of Barnsley Councll and the wider professional team that Is engaged
will ensure that this is delivered for the town and the reglon. Thls development centre is a
huge statement, and wlll bring a world-class facility to our town, enabling not only BYC to
thrive but also many other community groups and organisations. It will attract the very best
people to work In our town, and enable BYC to unlock so many more opportunities for its
members and young people across Barnsley as well as regional and national beneficiaries,
The NAVE will become a Hub of Excellence and we are so grateful to those who are worklng
so hard to overcome inevitable challenges to make thls happen.
Fundralsin
and su
ort
2024 has indeed been a busy and exciting year and this has only been possible through the
incredible support of so many organisations and ongolng fundraising activity. Special
thanks and hlghllghts include:
the continued support of our major sponsor Barnsley College for continuing to offer
sponsorship and a wonderful venue for our central choirs at Barnsley 6th Form College.
our other amazing venues of Penistone Grammar School, Hoylandswalne Village Hall, St.
John's Community Centre, Astrea Academy Dearne, Emmanuel Church. Hoyland
Common Primary School, St. Mary's Church and Horizon Communlty College,.
the wonderful Gala Dlnner led by Dan Jarvis MP and Christa Ackroyd includlng our
charity auction of generously donated items and experiences, plus our grand raffle.
the ongoing support of so many Individual donors, Patrons, sponsor a child supporters,.
and
the BYC 100 Club.
Vol
uardin
The cholr has created more capacity to manage the increased demand5 and risks associated
with the growth of the organisation. Nell Sexton (Strateglc Finance and Systems), Nicola
Ellel (Safeguarding Lead and Welfare) and Debbie Hobson (Operatlons and Volunteers) have
become trustees of BYC this year, joining Karen Davis (General Secretary), Ann Wroe {Chalr
and President) and Charlie Brammer (NAVE Project Lead), It's a really positive, skilled and
supportive team, and they do so much behind the scenes in their roles as guardians of
Barnsley Youth Cholr.
Kirsty Harding and Yvonne Worsley work incredibly hard to manage finances and the vast
administration that slts wlth thls work, ensuring that the weight of responsibility and
pressure does not fall at the feet of the already busy 70 strong team of volunteers.
We have great leadership at many levels, with volunteers taklng a strong lead In general
areas across all 10 choirs including Uniforms, Patrons, 100 Club, Library, Staglng and
Caterlng. Alongside this, all 10 choirs have Managers and Registrars who lead their teams,
ensuring that dedicated groups of volunteers really know thelr choirs well and take a plvotal
role in developing the choirs alongslde the muslc teams. It Is an ecosystem that is built on
kindness and selflessness and Is focused at all times on the welfare of young people. There's
a culture that 15 really special and we are incredibly grateful to those who work tlrelessly to
ensure that our members have the best possible opportunlties.
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Future lans
2025-26 will continue to provide opportunitles to develop relatlonships with fantastlc
organlsations and individuals, We will work with more world class choral leaders and
including the exciting young composer and choral leader Tracy Wong. from Canada, who is
one of the world's finest talents. Harry Christophers and The Slxteen will work wlth BYC
again and there are other UK based cholrs and choral conductors that we hope to work wlth.
We have Sprlng Concerts and the Gala Dinner on the calendar as well as welcomlng the
New Zealand Youth Cholr who will really Insplre our young people.
We are looking Into an International competition for the Senior Choir and are In touch with
many other organisations and Individuals about how we can work together. A new Primary
Partnership Programme is already underway, and Resource Pack 3 is almost ready for
distribution. Around 40 workshops are already booked for Primary Schoo15, and we hope
that many more will be delivered in the coming months, We have recrulted an outstanding
new Musical Director to lead the Intermedlate Choir from January 2025, and will continue to
add talent to the team, as well as nurture our own young leaders and provide them with
leadership opportunities.
Summa
We contlnue to be very proud of BYC'S continued expanslon and development, provlding
such a breadth of interesting and valuable experiences to children and young people in
Barnsley. This commitment comes at a significant cost and we are indebted to so many
who continue to support our mission. We believe that chlldren In Barn51ey deserve the very
best - whatever their background and, wlth continued support, will do everything we can
to continue this important work. We will strive to deliver world class experlences for our
members and do everything in our power to ensure that children in Barnsley have access to
great choral provision.
Thank you again for all that you Continue to do to support BYC.
The Charity's policy on reserves
A formal reserves policy was approved by the trustees in July 2016. The trustees have
decided that it is necessary to hold reserves for the followlng reasons:
To meet contractual liabilitles should the organisation have to close
To meet unexpected costs
To replace equipment as it wear5 Out
To ensure that the charity can contlnue to provide a stable and quality 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 15% to 250/0 of current
expendlture. If the charity were to close, the organisation would incur a number of wlnding
up costs. These costs represent IOO/o of the current year's forecast expendlture.
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 four years. This could be achleved
by Increased fund ralslng, Increaslng earned Income or reduclng expendlture.
If reseNes exceed 25010 of expenditure the trustees wlll consider the Ilkely expenditure over
the next two years 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 expendlture.
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At the year end the unrestricted reserve stands at £90,146 whlch Is 160k of annual
expenditure. The trustees have also designated a totsl of £85,000 to the following planned
projects:
Premises Fund (NAVE) (£50,000)
Development of the Satellite Junior Choirs (£5,000)
Future performances and tours (£30,000)
Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements
The trustees are responslble for keeplng proper accountlng records which dlsclose with
reasonable accuracy the financial posltion of the charlty at any time and enable the trustees to
prepa re financial statements for each financial year that comply with the Charities Act 2011.
The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularitles.
Law applicable to charitles In England & Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financlal
statements for each flnancial year which give a true and falr vlew of the charity's financial
actlvltles during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing
flnanclal statements, the trustees should follow best practice and:
select Suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlyi
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether appllcable accounting 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 unless It is Inappropriate to
presume that the charity will contlnue In operatlon.
Flnancial Posltlon
The financial statements are set out in pages 14 to 24. The Statement of Financial Activities
shows a deficit for the year of £29,364 (2024: surplus of £15,176) with total fund5 at the
year-end standlng at £189,912 (2024.. £219,276).
The total reserves of the charlty at year end, represented by unrestricted funds, stand at
£90,146 (2024 £68,598).
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above.
Slgned on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Signed:
Date: 13 November 2025
Ann Wroe, Chair of the Trustees
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I report on the accounts of the charity, which are set out on page5 14 to 24.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, The trustees
conslder that an audit is not required for this year, under section 144 (2) of the Charltles
Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed.
The charity's gross Income exceeded £250,000 In thls flnanclal year. l am qualified to
undertake the examination, being a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of
Management AccoLJntants.
It Is my responsibility to:
examlne the accounts, under settlon 145 of the 2011 Act;
follow the procedures lald down In the general directlons glven by the Charity
Commissloners under section 145 {5)(b} of the 2011 Act; and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examlner's report
My examlnatlon was carrled out In accordance with the general dlrectlons glven by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by
the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any u nusual items or dlsclosures 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 requlred In an audlt, and consequently no opinlon 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 material matter has come to my attention which
gives me reasonable cause to belleve that In any material respert:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities ALt'
or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records;
or
the accounts dld not comply with the applicable requlrements concernlng the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charitle5 {Account5 and Reports) Regulations 2008 other
than any requi￿rnent that the accounts give a "true and falr" vlew whlch Is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date: 13 November 2025
Steph Tolson, ACMA
Barnsley CVS
23 Queens Road, Bamsleyi S71 IAN
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
2025
Total
Funds
2024
Unre5trkted
Funds
Doslgnat8d
Fund8
Restricted
Fund5
Note
Incomè:
Donations and legacies
InCOw￿ from charitable activibes
InCOff￿ from other trading activities
Investment income
126,565
187,157
159,588
2,619
750
43,923
127,315
231,080
159,588
2,619
55,369
137,120
120, 124
1,871
Totsl In¢om•
475,929
44,673
520,602
314,484
Expgnditure
Cost of raising funds
E>penditure on ¢harttable activities
Other expenditure
,007
418.410
2,041
35.677
85,684
462.241
2,041
43,222
253.810
2,276
9,8
Total 0x￿ndItUr0
470,458
9.8
69,673
549,966
299,308
Nat incom•l•xp•ndltur• for the year
Transfers betsveen fvnds
13
Total fijnds brought foNffird
5,471
I9.8￿)
116.07TI
125.678
125,CrfJ)I
(29,384)
15.176
16.077
25,C(()
219,276
204,1(N)
Total funds carrigd forward
12
219,276
The Statement of Financial Actlvlties includes all gains and losses recognlsed In the year.
All the activities of the charltable company are classed as continuing.
The designated funds are fixed assets held for the charlty's own use.
The compardtive figures for each fund are shown In notes to the accounts.
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible Flxed Assets
14,766
20,678
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
1,751
189 407
191,158
20,274
200 452
220,726
Current liabilltles
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
175, 146
198,598
N•t assets
189,912
219,276
Funds of the charlty
Unrestrlrted funds
Designated funds (Fixed Assets)
Designated funds (Other)
Restrlrted funds
12
90,146
14,766
85,000
68,598
20,678
105,000
25,000
Total funds
189 912
219 276
The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees:
Date: 13 November 2025
Ann Wroe, Chair of the Trustees
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
AS AT 31 JANUARY 2025
Total
Fund$
Prior Y
FuThJs
2024
Cath IIow5frvm op•raUng adMti¢¥
Net Inccfflellex￿ndrturéI forlhe reporting peric
la$ perthe Slal8ment of Fin8tKial A¢ll%i￿'eS>
129.wl
15,176
Adjuslrn￿ts for
h￿lMent Income
D8pr8cialion
Purchase of property equipment
IProfftyLoss on diswsal of propty atKI ewiwienl
lincreasey*rease in deblot5
increaselldectpasel in creditors
126191
9,￿5
13,9231
118711
9,150
14,25n
18,523
16.1161
113,6641
12,546
1.776
Net Cash provided by lu*d Inl operatlng aclivittes
32,520
Cath flowsfrom inveling a¢llvlll•$
Intwe51
2,619
1,871
Cath flows from ffinancing adlvJll•s
Change In cash and cath equlwdl•nts In th•
roportlng period
Cash and ¢a$h eqUi￿lentS at the t4innirwJ of the r4KKtir
periDJ
111,0451
34,391
200,452
166,061
Cath and cath equlvalents at tho Ond of Iho feporting
period
200,452
189,407
Cash in hand and at bank
)tK8 dewsits
189,407
2CQ,452
Total cash and cath oqufvalènts
189,407
200,452
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
l. Accountlng pollcles
Basis of the re aration of the accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accountlng and Reportin9 by
Charities - Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
In accordance with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of
Ireland (FRS102) (effective l January 2019) - (Charlties SORP (FRS102)).
The financial statements are prepared in pounds sterling. which Is the functional currency of
the charlty. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest
pound.
Barnsley Youth Choir CIO meets the definition of a public beneflt entlty under FRS102. Asset5
and liabilities are inltially recognised at historlcal cost or transaction value, unless otherwise
stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Goln Concern note
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basi5. After reviewlng the charity's
forecasts and projections and its reserves, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue In operation for the foreseeable futu￿. There is
healthy reserve and funds have been designated to cover future project spend. There a￿ no
material uncertainties in the twelve-month period following the signing of these accounts.
Incomln
resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Actlvitles
when the charity is entitled to the income, when any performance conditions attached are met,
hen it 15 probable that the income will be received and when the amount can be measured
rel lably.
Don
oods an
service
Donated facilities and services are recogni5ed 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 recognlsed as Income, at their fair value.
The contribution of general volunteers is not recognised as income in the charity accounts.
Resources Ex
ended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised as a Ilablllty Is incurred. The
charity is not reg istered for VAT, therefore all expenditure is accounted for gross of
irrecoverable VAT.
Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligatlon to make payments
to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the
obligation can be measu red rellably.
Su
rt cost allocation
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent
charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, and administrative payroll
costs. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to partlcular headings they have been
allocated to cost of ralsing funds and expenditure on charitable actlvlties on a basis consistent
with use of the resources.
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANVARY 2025
Tan ible Fixed Assets
Tanglble fixed assets, wlth a cost exceeding £1,000, are capitalised and depreciated
over thelr expected useful lives. The following rates apply..
Equlpment, Fixtures & Flttlngs-
15% on a stralght line bas15
Computer & ￿ Equipment -
33.330/0 on a stralght Ilne basis.
Taxation
Barnsley Youth Choir CIO is a registered charlty and Is exempt from UK corporation tax
on income from its charitable activities.
Pension cost
The charity operates a deflned contribution pension scheme for employees. Penslon
costs charged to the Statement of Financial Activities represent contributlons payable
by the charity in the financial year.
Funds Structur
The charity maintains a general unrestricted fund whlch represents funds which are
expendable at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Restricted 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 ca rrled forward as a balan
on that fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restrictlon
on the balance outstanding.
Funds relating to capital expenditure are transferred to a deslgnated fund against whlch
depreciatlon Is charged. Other designated funds are establlshed by the trustees, as
appropriate.
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BARNSLEY Yoirrm CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
2. Analysis of Income
2025
2024
Unmtrf¢t•d R•strfct•d
Fund$
Fund$
Total
Unrestricted Reslrictad
Funds
Total
Funds
FuTrJs
Fund$
2a Donations &1ogacl•s-
Grants received for Core SeNlces.'
sha￿ands Trust
Charlies Trust
Donations
Patrons Membership Fees
Gift Aid Rehjnds
Sponsorship
Sponsor a Child
750
750
1,000
71,975
16,668
5,922
9,500
21,500
7SO
750
1,000
71,975
16,668
5.922
9.500
21.500
24.C63
15.286
24,063
15.286
12,520
2,750
12,520
2,750
126,565
750
127,315
54.619
750
55,369
2b Charitable actlvltles:
Grants receNed for service delivery..
SYMCA
ACE Lottgry
BMBC Pride of Place
Subscriptions
Tour income
Uniform income
30,000
30,CK)O
22,193
21,730
22,193
21,730
84,293
90,268
12,596
231,080
84,293
90,2e8
12,596
65,757
32,428
8,935
65,757
32,428
8,935
187,157
43,923
137.120
137,120
2c Othgr trading activities:
Fundraising..
Slngalhon
BYC 100 Club
other Fundraising events
Concert in¢ome
Catering income
Merchandise income
14,230
10,520
32,024
58,695
1,362
3,293
14.230
10.520
32.024
58,695
1,362
3,2g3
10.560
57,287
83.673
10.560
57,287
83,673
5,044
3,024
3.024
1S9,588
159,588
120,124
120,124
2d Investment Incorne:
Bank interest
2,619
2,619
1,871
1,871
1,871
2,619
2.619
1,871
Total Income
475,929
44,673
520,602
313,734
750
314,484
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS ¢ontlnued
YEAR Et4DED 31 JANUARY 2025
3. Analysls of Expenditure
2025
2024
Unr¥strld•d R•8trlctsd
Fund8
Funds
Totsl
Unrestrlcbj R8Stricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Fund$
FuThSs
3a Cost of Raising funds:
Staff costs
Projed Management
FuThJrnisirvJ & Prles
Con¢ért Costs
Merchandise costs
Promotitin & Publicily
Tethnical Hires & Freelanc8 Fees
5.743
10,743
4,500
8,985
10,854
7.e63
6.433
13,719
3.832
6,929
1.455
6.433
13.719
3.832
6.929
1,455
7,681
16,045
7.230
7,230
16,633
4,374
4.017
14.479
18.853
50.007
35,677
85,fj84
41,353
43222
3b Cost of Charft*)1g A¢llvltl•s:
Direct costs of charitable activbtips:
Music Costs & Comm[ssi￿S
Accompani51 costs
Slaff costs
MD & Musral Ass(stants
Rehearsal Space Hire
Perf0m￿nce, Tours & events
Catering & Hospitalty
Unifomi Costs
Travd a EXp￿seS
Insurance
EqUi￿ent & storage
TrainirrfJ
Depreciation IDeswJnated Funds)
Miscellaneou5 & 0th8r expenses
4.769
19,345
20.11K)
69,835
12.773
229,563
4,769
19.345
37,800
77,815
12,773
229.563
1.(X)O
27.047
1.739
7,475
3.872
420
9.835
1.812
31,496 435,065
6,624
10,330
31,447
48,633
6,155
58,016
12,363
19,830
1,622
2,016
6.380
2.912
9,150
3.437
6.624
12.230
37,987
52.233
6,155
58.016
12.363
19,830
2,107
2,016
6,380
2,g12
9.1
3,437
231,440
17,500
7.980
I.￿0
5.018
22.031
1.739
7.475
3.e72
420
9.835
1,812
403.569
485
218.915
12,525
rt Costs:
Salaries cosl ladmin & management}
Printing. admkn & Offi¢e costs
untsncy & payK41 fees
17,901
4.541
2.234
2,5Crf)
20.401
4.541
2,234
16,456
3.132
1.848
934
17,3
3.132
24,676
2.5C
27,176
21,436
934
22.370
Total Cost of chartta￿e Activities
428.245
33,996 462,241
240,351
13,459
253.810
3¢ Othgr •xpenditur•
Bank Charges
D￿atiOnS
639
1.402
639
1,402
576
1,700
576
1,700
2,041
2,041
2,276
2,276
Tolal Expgndllur•
480.293
69.673
549,968
283,980
15328
299,308
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
4. Fixed A￿¢t$
Computer &
IT Equipment
Equipment,
Flxtures & Fittings
Total
Cost
Balance b/f 01.02.2024
Additions in year
Disp05als
Balance clf at 31.01.2025
5,365
3,923
81,564
86,929
3,923
90,852
Depreclatlon
Balance b/f 01.02.2024
Disposals
Charge for the year
Balance clf at 31.01.2025
4,140
62,111
66,251
9,835
6,468
69.618
Net Book Value at 31 January 2025
2,820
11,946
14,766
Net Book Value at 31 January 2024
1,225
19,453
20,678
All fixed assets are held for dSrecl charitsble purposes.
5. Debtors
2025
2024
Pre￿yments
Accrued Income
31)0
20,274
1.451
1,751
20,274
6. Creditors
2025
2024
PAYE Liability
Accruals
Cre(litors (Credit Card)
Donations held on behalf of the NAVE
Deferred Income
I,oio
10,462
1,950
750
1,840
1,424
3,353
321
17,030
16,012
22,128
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKts contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
7. Staff Costs
2025
2024
Gross Salaries
Employer NIC
Employer Pensions
65,736
643
2,365
62,574
1.197
2,460
68,744
66.231
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.
The average number of employees durlng the year was 3 (2024: 2).
8. Trustee payments, benefits and expenses
There were no payments, remuneration or benefits made to trustees in this or the
p￿VIouS accounting period.
9. Related party transactlons
There were no related party transactions, In thls or the prevlous financial year.
10. Independent Examination of accounts
The cost of the Independent examination for the year was £1,500 (2024: £1,150).
11. Analysis of assets by fund
Unrestricted Designated
funds
funds
Restricted
nd5
Total
funds
1.2025
Flxed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
14,766
85,000
14,766
191,158
{16,012)
106,158
116,0121
Total Funds
90,146
99,766
189,912
Fixed Assets
20,678
105,000
20,678
220,726
122,128)
Current Assets
Current Liabllitles
90,726
122,1281
25,000
Total Funds
68,598
125,678
25,000
219,276
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS contlnued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
12. Movement in funds
Opening
balance
In￿rning (Resources
resources
expended)
Trnnsfers
Closing
balance
Unrestrkted funds
General Fund
68.598
475,929
{470,458)
16,077
90,146
68,598
47S,929
(470.458
16,077
90,146
Deslgnated funds
Flxed Assets
Satellite Junior Choir5
Premises Fund (NAVE)
Llttle Slngers
Future Performance & Tours
20.678
5,000
50,000
5,000
45,000
(9,835)
3,923
14,766
5,000
50,000
{5,0001
(15,000}
30,000
125,678
9,835)
16,077)
99,766
Restricted funds
South Yorkshlre Mayoral Fund
Shaw Lands Trust
BMBC Pride of Place
ACE Lottery
25,000
125.000)
{750)
(22,193)
(21,730)
750
22.193
21,730
25,000
69,673)
TOTAL FUNDS
219,276
520,602
(549,966)
189,912
13. Fund transfers
The following amount was transferred to the deslgnated Fixed Assets fund, to cover the
capital expenditure Ilsted below, in accordance with the Flxed Asset policy: Laptops
£3,923 (from General Fund)
A transfer of £5.000 wa5 made from the Little Singers designated fund to the general fund.
A transfer of £15.000 was made from the Future Performances & Tour5 fund to the general
fvnd as the 2025 tours were less costly than the previous years.
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 operatlonal needs, future
commitments and statutory obligations. Designated funds at the year end include:
r Choirs
a fund to reach under-represented groups and ensure their
participation through the development of Satellite Junior Choirs. This fund has been re-
purposed from the Satellite Children's Choir, as the Satellite Children's Choirs have now
been expanded.
mises F
provlslon for future premises costs of the NAVE bulldlng.
this fund has now been closed.
rm
a fund to support planned performances & tours.
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BARNSLEY YOUTH CHOIR CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS continued
YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
15. Restricted funds
Restricted funds have been provided to the charlty for particular purposes and may
only be spent for the purposes for which they were given. The charity held the
following restrfcted funds in this financlal year:
BM
Pri
Bamsley Sings project.
A grant from the BMBC Pride of Place fund towards the 2024
land Lo
A grant the natlonal lottery project fund towards the
Barnsley Sings Project. A flnal IOO/o Instalment is due in 2025.
hy rk hlr
A grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Capacity
Fund towards Musical Director salary costs from December 2023 for 12 months.
aw Lands Trust A grant from the Shaw Lands Trust to support the Primary School
Partnership in the Dearne area with four schools.
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