# **Leeds Philharmonic Society (CIO) Charity No: 1162999** 

# **REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR and SEASON 2023/24 and a REVIEW FOR 2024/25** 

# **Presented to the Annual General Meeting of the Society** 

# **Thursday 22[nd] MAY 2025** 

This Report sets out the Trustees Review of the Season 2023/24 for which the Financial Accounts are presented at the Annual General Meeting on 23[rd] May 2024 and provides an overview of the work undertaken by Trustees during the year from May 2024 to May 2025. 

## **PART ONE:** 

## **REPORT FOR THE SEASON 2023/24** 

The ongoing closure of Leeds Town Hall which for 150 years has been the main performance venue for the Society and its Chorus certainly means that there are significant challenges in delivering concerts. 

Our autumn concert in November 2023 was a collaboration with the Halifax Choral Society, bringing Mendelssohn’s great oratorio “Elijah” to the stage of the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. Initially planned to have been a performance of Elgar’s “The Apostles”, this was changed after the Director of the Halifax Choral Society left his post and the new incoming chorus master was unfamiliar with the Elgar. It was great to collaborate with the Halifax Choral Society again, the last joint event being “Messiah” in Leeds Town Hall in December 2019 with the Black Dyke Band and the Dortmund Philharmonic Choir conducted by David Hill. The Victoria Theatre is a very large venue and it was disappointing that the audience numbers were very low. There was reluctance from the Leeds based audience to travel to Halifax in winter, which will need to be borne in mind if other collaborations are considered. 

During autumn 2023 the Society was approached by promoters of “Home Alone” through the Chorus Master to take part in a number of arena 

showings of the Christmas movie “Home Alone” which would be given with live orchestra and chorus. The invitation was not received until the autumn but the chorus members rose to the challenge and a good many agreed to perform in Leeds, Liverpool and Nottingham Arenas. Poor sales in Nottingham caused that performance to be cancelled. The other two performances went ahead. The choir travelled to Liverpool on a cold December day in 2023 and were very pleased and excited by the reception afforded by the audience in Liverpool M&S Bank Arena. Although the journey home through freezing fog and a closure of the M62 over the summit of the Pennines made the journey home rather more stressful than hoped for. It was a real pleasure for the Society to perform in in the First Direct Arena in Leeds for the first time. Both performances were given jointly with about 15 members of London Voices which really consolidated the sound and gave extra confidence. The Heritage Orchestra with significant additional percussion played the John Williams Score with conductor Stefan Geiger who was very clear and expert in conducting films scores and very in touch with the technicalities of film score production and delivery. 

The annual performances at the Lord Mayor’s Carols are a great and ongoing part of the Phil’s music making in the city, and with the heating repaired in the Minster. The Minster was full for both performances and they always make a great start to Christmas for many people. 



The Spring concert for March 2024 was the first time the Society had used St Edmund’s Church Roundhay, Leeds for a performance. The Bach “Magnificat” and Handel “Dettingen Te Deum” were conducted by our Chorus Master Joseph Judge and together with young soloists were performed to a full house in the church supported by the Skipton Building Society Camerata. The acoustics of the church are very welcoming and easy to perform in. We are grateful to the Clergy and Staff at St Edmund’s for their assistance and patience as we rearrange the worship spaces to accommodate the chorus and orchestra. The use of St Edmund’s was regarded as a great success and it has become a regular performance space for the chorus. The facilities at the church are generally excellent, although the chorus members have to spend time erecting staging in the choir area and arranging audience seats. A great team of members worked hard to ensure everything was in place for the start of the rehearsal 

Having performed at the first “Rob Burrow Marathon” in 2023 the Society was very pleased to be asked to provide entertainment for the runners and bystanders for a second time. About 25 singers mounted the steps of Leeds University’s Parkinson Building early on a fine Sunday morning and really enjoyed providing entertainment to the runners (including a number of the society’s members) taking part in both the full marathon and half marathon races and bystanders. The numbers taking part in the outdoor performances were down from the previous year and the result was not as satisfying from the performance point of view as previously. The runners and bystanders did however seem to enjoy the hard work Chorus members put in. 

Our final concert of the year was given in the Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. We are very grateful to have been invited again to perform in this delightful venue. Our programme was a bit different with a range of unaccompanied and piano/organ supported pieces together with a brand new commission to celebrate 60 years Membership in the Society of one of the Tenors, David Lunn. The Trustees considered how best to commemorate and celebrate the commitment to the Society that David has shown over more than 60 

years membership and decided to commission a new work. This was the first time the Society had celebrated the loyal support of one of its Members in this way. The composer selected was Alexander Campkin, who was commissioned to write a celebratory work. His “Dance of the Sunbeams” somehow captures David’s love of singing and the interplay between words and music with its mischievous elements and delight in life and movement being the essence of David himself. When any other Member reached 60 years Membership there will be a further commission to celebrate. 

During the year the Leeds City College venue became more difficult in terms of its availability. We were very grateful that one of the Members of the Alto section of the Chorus (Ruth Clark) is also a staff member at the Leeds Conservatoire. Working with Joseph Judge arrangements were put in place to use space at the Conservatoire for some of the rehearsals towards the end of the Season 2023/24. 

The Chorus Master together with the staff at the Conservatoire also started work on a collaborative process between the Society and Conservatoire whereby closer links between the college and its students and the Society would benefit both organisations. This has become a reality during Season 2024/25 and will be considered in more detail in Part Two of this Report. 

Towards the end of the Season Alan Horsey, our accompanist for the previous 17 years indicated that he wished to step down from the role. This came as a great shock to Trustees and members of the Chorus. Alan has been a welcome and integral part of the artistic staff of the Society and Chorus whose work on behalf of the Chorus has been greatly appreciated. A formal leaving present was given to Alan in June 2024. He will continue to work on occasion with the Chorus and as a member of supporting orchestras when needed and appropriate. 

Overall the season’s music making was at a high level and included new works and familiar staples of the choral repertoire and the development of the collaborations with the Leeds Conservatoire 



helped to support and develop the Society’s charitable objects. 

## **ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW** 

Trustees have been aware for some time that whilst Members of the Society are really supportive and keen to be involved in specific projects and tasks the role of “Trustee and Manager” is far less attractive. During 2023/24 Trustees explored ways in which the governance of the Charity that is the Leeds Philharmonic Society (CIO) may be undertaken whilst also managing the day-to-day affairs of the chorus. Board meetings occasionally get bogged down in the minutiae of day-to-day activities rather than considering the overall strategic direction and overall Governance. 

The way in which Trustees decided to manage this was to break the link between being a Trustee and delivering a particular service. The Constitution does not specify that Service Managers should be Trustees. The combination of roles developed as a convention over the years but was formalised in the Business Plan prepared under a previous Chair. 

The Organisational Review is continuing under the guidance of the current Chai,r Ruth Shann, and further ways in which the Committee would deal with Governance Matters as distinct from Management are being developed. In particular the separation between Governance and day-to-day matters has been beneficial and has streamlined Board meetings. 

In terms of Governance, we are pleased to confirm that there were no issues arising relating to compliance with the Constitution, Data Protection, or Safeguarding identified during the year. 

Further work is needed to engage with the members of the society to ensure the direction of travel is fully supported by members and that they can also help to steer and shape the path ahead and this will be priority for the coming year. 

As previously all Trustees and Service Manager are confirmed in their roles by the Membership at the AGM. 

Trustees have streamlined the work of the Board and tried to ensure board meeting are succinct and deal with matters that need decisions rather than just lengthy discussions. Further work is needed to engage with the members of the society to ensure the direction of travel is fully supported by members and that they can also help to steer and shape the path ahead. 

## **MEMBERSHIP – 2023/24** 

At the heart of the Society is the Membership. Membership increased slightly during the year as can be seen below. 

|**VOICE**|**May**<br>**2023**|**May**<br>**2024**|**May**<br>**2025**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Soprano 1|13|40|44|
|Soprano 2|20|||
|Alto 1|23|35|35|
|Alto 2|14|||
|Tenor 1|7|14|13|
|Tenor 2|7|||
|Bass 1|14|23|22|
|Bass 2|8|||
|**TOTAL**|**106**|**112**|**118**|



This increase is encouraging, but there is need to attract more Tenors and Basses. The Chorus is singing well together and both the Chorus Master and Music Director have been complimentary over the standard of performances. 

## **FINANCES** 

The details of the Financial Results for the Season are contained within the separate unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2024. These show an increase in Total funds available during the Financial Year from £168,815 in 2023 to £184,282 at the end of July 2024. The increase in funds is attributable to an additional £27,397 that was received from the estate of the late Maureen Cliff, meaning that around £83,000 has been received from her Estate. We are incredibly grateful to Maureen for her generous gift to the Society. 

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## **RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC CONCERTS** 

Concerts are the main outgoing for the Society. For the first time a specific statement for each concert is provided to inform Members of the importance of achieving good audiences and supporting income generation. It is notable that only our participation in the Home Alone performances and the Lord Mayor’s Carols achieved a surplus. Other concerts contributed significant losses totalling £11,678.01. 

|**Mendelssohn: ELIJAH Halifax**|**Mendelssohn: ELIJAH Halifax**|
|---|---|
|EXPENDITURE|£6,824.00|
|INCOME|Shared costs and<br>Income|
|Balance|**-£6,824.00**|
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|**LORD MAYOR’S CAROLS Leeds Minster**||
|EXPENDITURE|£300.00|



|INCOME|£500.00|
|---|---|
|Balance|**£200.00**|
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|**HOME ALONE PERFORMANCES**||
|EXPENDITURE|£300.00|
|INCOME|£2,491.98|
|Balance|**£2,191.98**|
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|**BACH and HANDEL: St Edmund’s Church**||
|EXPENDITURE|£7,648.52|
|INCOME|£3,751.39|
|Balance|**-£3,897.13**|
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|**BOLTON ABBEY: Priory Church Concert**||
|EXPENDITURE|£1,636.01|
|INCOME|£680.00|
|Balance|**-£956.91**|



## **CONCERTS GIVEN DURING 2023/24** 

**MONDAY 28[th] AUGUST 2023** 

**Some men of the Chorus singing with Huddersfield Choral Society at a BBC Promenade Concert in the Royal Albert Hall London Fantasy, Myths and Legends BBC Concert Orchestra Anna-Maria Helsing - conductor Huddersfield Choral Society with some men from the Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Felicity Buckland (Mezzo Soprano) Ramin Jawadi – Game of Thrones (suite) Lorne Balfe – His Dark Materials (Medley) World Premiere) Eimer Noone: Malach the Angel Messenger (Game of Warcraft) John Williams: Dual of the Fates (Star Wars)** _(Only those works featuring the Chorus are listed)_ 

**SUNDAY 5[th] NOVEMBER 2023: Collaboration with Halifax Choral Society Victoria Theatre, Halifax: Felix MENDELSSOHN- Bartholdy: ELIJAH** 

**Darius Battiwalla - Conductor Skipton Camerata Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Halifax Choral Society Dean Robinson – Baritone Sofia Livotov – Soprano Joseph Doody – Tenor Kate Symonds-Joy – Mezzo Soprano** 



**CONCERTS GIVEN DURING 2023/24 Friday 15[th] December 2023, M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Home Alone (John Williams Score) Stefan Geiger - Conductor The Heritage Orchestra Leeds Philharmonic Chorus London Voices Promoted by ESK Film Saturday 16[th] December 2023, First Direct Arena, Leeds Home Alone (John Williams Score) Stefan Geiger - Conductor The Heritage Orchestra Leeds Philharmonic Chorus London Voices Promoted by ESK Film THURSDAY 14[th] DECEMBER 2023 LEEDS MINSTER LORD MAYOR’S CAROLS Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Rothwell Temperance Band Darius Battiwalla and Joseph Judge Conductors Alex Woodrow - Organ SATURDAY 16[th] March 2024: St Edmund’s Church Roundhay, Leeds Johann Sebastian BACH: Magnificat Georg Frederik HANDEL: Dettingen Te Deum Georg Frederik HANDEL: Organ Concerto in B flat Op 4/6 Skipton Camerata Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Joesph Judge – Conductor Alan Horsey – Organ Verona-India Braich – Soprano 1 Anna Cooper – Soprano 2 Toluwani Idowu – Alto Daniel Marles – Tenor Jonny Hill – Bass SUNDAY 12[th] MAY 2024 Rob BURROW Marathon – Lennon/McCartney – I Will Thomas Morley  - Sing we and chant it Thomas Morley – Now is the month of maying King Henry VIII – Pastime with good company Traditional – Ilkley Moor Song Vaughan Williams – Linden Lea Richard Rodgers – My Favourite Things** 

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## **CONCERTS GIVEN DURING 2023/24** 

**SATURDY 22[nd] JUNE 2024: The Priory Church, Bolton Abbey** 

**HEALEY WILLAN : Rise up, my love, my fair one PATRICK HADLEY : My beloved spake SARAH RIMKUS : Breathe Free** 

**BOB CHILCOTT : Five Days that Changed the World** 

**i. The Invention of Printing ii. The Abolition of Slavery iii. The First Powered Flight iv. The Discovery of Penicillin v. The First Man in Space** 

**ALEXANDER CAMPKIN : Dance of the Sunbeams - Commission to celebrate 60 years Membership LILI BOULANGER : Hymne au soleil** 

**LILI BOULANGER : D’un vieux Jardin (Piano Solo)** 

**Mary Plumstead Close Thine Eyes** 

**Lindsay Robertshaw : Response to “Close Thine Eyes) WILL TODD : Songs of Love** 

**i. I Love You ii. A Kiss iii. I sing because…** 

**Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Joseph Judge – Conductor Organist/Pianist – Ed Jones** 

## **PART TWO:** 

## **TRUSTEES REPORT FOR 2024/25** 

This part of the Annual Review provides information regarding the work of the Trustees and the Society in the last calendar year. 

## **TRUSTEES AND SERVICE MANAGERS 2024/25** 

At the AGM held on 23rd May 2024, a revised way of appointing Trustees and Service Managers was introduced. 10 of the 12 Trustees named positions were taken up. Those of Income Generation Manager, and Tour Manager did not attract applications. The Year 2024/25 should be regarded as an experimental transitional year and further work is needed to ensure clarity of governance and operational efficiency. 

Trustees are pleased to report that there were no issues relating to non-compliance with the Constitution or Data Protection identified during the year. The Society’s Safeguarding Policy was reviewed and refreshed as necessary. 

During 2024/25, most of the Society’s meetings were held using Zoom conferencing software. There were also four meetings of the Music Planning Group during the year which also includes non-Trustees and is open to all members of the Society. 

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The list of Trustees and Service Manager’s appointed for Season 2024/25. During the Year there were 8 meetings including one called at short notice to deal specifically with financial matters as determined by our bankers. The attendance at meetings is shown in the Table below: 

|**ROLE**|**Person**<br>**Occupying the**<br>**Role**|**No.**|for the Governance Board have<br>compliance, health and safety, d<br>safeguarding, strategy and finan<br>matters also discussed as needed<br>Agendas have related to concert<br>delivery. The Service Managem<br>Meetings will continue as before<br>matters being discussed and hig<br>**COLLABORATION WITH**<br>**CONSERVATOIRE**<br>During the latter part of Season<br>Chorus started rehearsing with o<br>Leeds Conservatoire.  This cam<br>Leeds City College rooms beco<br>book and the times that the colle<br>started to restrict chorus activitie<br>Conservatoire cost more than th<br>facilities are much better with a<br>seating and better facilities gene<br>grateful to Joseph Judge and Ru<br>Conservatoire for working toget<br>this venue as a rehearsal space.<br>Chorus master has develop a pro<br>the staff at the Conservatoire fac<br>educational outreach and enabli<br>relationships with the Society an<br>Conservatoire. This provides be<br>Conservatoire and the Society a<br>expanding the educational aspec<br>Charitable Objects.<br>**APPOINTMENT OF NEW**<br>**ACCOMPANIST**|
|---|---|---|---|
|**Trustee and**<br>**Chair**|**Ruth Shann**|**7/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon.**<br>**Secretary**|**Philip Ratcliffe**|**8/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon.**<br>**Treasurer**|**Andrew**<br>**Straton**|**5/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon. Concert**<br>**Manager**|**David Lunn**|**8/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon.**<br>**Marketing**<br>**Manager**|**Penny Dean**|**8/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon.**<br>**Librarian **|**Anne Prinn**|**8/8**||
|**Trustee and**<br>**Hon.**<br>**Outreach**<br>**Manager**|**Lewis**<br>**Hemingway**|**6/8**||
|**Trustee**|**Maggie Sheen**|**6/8**||
|**Trustee**|**Karin Houkes**|**7/8**||
|**Hon. Music**<br>**Programme**<br>**Manager **|**David Jackson**|**6/8**||
|**Hon.**<br>**Membership**<br>**Manager**|**Jack Parkes**|**4/8**||
|**Hon. Income**<br>**Generation**<br>**Manager**|Vacant|**-**||
|**Hon. Tour**<br>**Manager **|Vacant|**-**||



for the Governance Board have focussed on compliance, health and safety, data protection, safeguarding, strategy and finance with other matters also discussed as needed. Other parts of Agendas have related to concert promotion and delivery. The Service Management aspects of Meetings will continue as before with operational matters being discussed and highlighted in reports. 

## **COLLABORATION WITH THE LEEDS CONSERVATOIRE** 

During the latter part of Season 2023/24 the Chorus started rehearsing with one of the studios at Leeds Conservatoire.  This came about when the Leeds City College rooms become difficult to book and the times that the college was open started to restrict chorus activities. Whilst the Conservatoire cost more than the College the facilities are much better with a grand piano, raked seating and better facilities generally. We are grateful to Joseph Judge and Ruth Clark at the Conservatoire for working together to establish this venue as a rehearsal space. Alongside this the Chorus master has develop a programme alongside the staff at the Conservatoire facilitating educational outreach and enabling closer working relationships with the Society and the Conservatoire. This provides benefits for both the Conservatoire and the Society and continues to expanding the educational aspects of our Charitable Objects. 

Following the resignation of Alan Horsey as Accompanist at the end of Season 2023/24 Trustees advertised widely for a new accompanist. Several applications were received and Russell Medley was appointed as Accompanist of the 

The ongoing Organisational Review has separated the Governance aspects of the Charity and the management required to run the Chorus as two separate,  but inter linked processes. New Agendas 

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Society from late September 2024. We welcome Russell to the Leeds Philharmonic family and look forward to working with him over coming Seasons. 

## **ONGOING CLOSURE OF LEEDS TOWN HALL** 

The ongoing closure of Leeds Town Hall is a real cause for concern. It is now likely that the Town Hall will not re-open until summer 2026 with the first concerts in the restored venue unlikely until the autumn. Efforts will continue to be made to secure collaborative performances as well as opportunities across the City and wider regions to showcase the Leeds Phil, but this also continues to be difficult. 

## **SIMON LINDLEY FRCO – a short appreciation** 

Simon Lindley was a great friend of the Leeds Phil. He became Chorus Master of the Society soon after his arrival in Leeds and was Chorus Master for about 6 years. He remained associated with the Society and in more recent years became a Vice President, a position he retained at his death, as well as being a “Friend of the Leeds Phil”. He was Music Programme Manager when Richard Wilberforce was the Chorus Master and remained an active participant in the Society’s activities when his health allowed. 

His musical knowledge and advice on musical matters were always pertinent and made meetings both challenging and enjoyable. His continued support of the Leeds Phil was greatly appreciated and he was part of the Music Planning Team about 2 years ago. He will be sorely missed. 

At his Funeral the Leeds Philharmonic Society was represented by the Secretary (Philip Ratcliffe), along with David Lunn, Penny Dean and Roger Shirley. Other members of the Society were also in attendance or sang in the choir that provided a musical focus to the service. 

## **THANKS** 

The Society is very grateful to our Chorus Master, Joseph Judge and Accompanist, Russel Medley, for their work during the season coaching the Chorus to deliver high standard performances. Joe has also conducted a number of memorable performances which have been very satisfying to perform and have been well received. He has worked hard with the Leeds Conservatoire in bringing together the closer collaboration which is now developing. Trustees are very grateful for the work Joe has undertaken and helping to raise the profile of the Society both within the city and further afield. The performances of Home Alone in particular came through links that he had developed. 

The Society is also grateful to David Hill for his continued involvement in the Phil. We were very pleased to welcome David to conduct the concert in November 2024 and look forward to being able to engage him again before the Town Hall reopens. We look forward to our continuing relationship with him. 

Thanks are given to Joanne Sims, Paul Hunt, Andrew Gibson and Penny Dean for their work on the Safeguarding Policy which was reviewed and refreshed. To Irene Truman and Richard Staveley for undertaking the weekly Raffle at rehearsal, to Julia Baxter who has worked on the “100 Club”, to Harriet Timmis for working on the Subscriptions and HMRC Tax Rebates. We are very grateful that Chris Robinson (Bass) and Vikki Sutcliffe (Soprano) have volunteered to take on the activities relating to Subscriptions and HMRC, whilst Richard Stavely will take on the “100 Club). 

Finally, thanks must be given to our Members, both singing and non-singing, for their on-going support, patience and commitment to the Society. Without our Membership we cannot achieve our charitable objects and as the Organisational Design review rolls forward it is hoped that Members will become more actively engaged in helping to deliver a bright future. 

For and on behalf of the Trustees of the Society: Philip J Ratcliffe 

Hon. Secretary Leeds Philharmonic Society (CIO) 

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## **CONCERTS GIVEN DURING SEASON 2024/25** 

**SATURDAY 16[th] November 2024: St Edmund’s Church Roundhay, Leeds** 

**Howard GOODALL : Eternal Light – A requiem John Rutter : Feel the Spirit Leeds Philharmonic Chorus (100 Singers) David Hill – Conductor Soprano – Juliet Montgomery Mezzo Soprano - Merel Magali Cox Piano – Will Campbell Baritone – Peter Brooks Organ – Ed Jones Harp – Sarah Paterson SUNDAY 8[th] December 2024: Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Home Alone (John Williams Score) Matthew Hopkins - Conductor International Film Orchestra Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Nottingham Trent University Choir (Promoted by Jenmat Productions) MONDAY 9[th] December 2024: Symphony Hall Birmingham Home Alone (John Williams Score) George Morton – Conductor Orchestra of Opera North Leeds Philharmonic Chorus (Promoted by ESK Film)** 

**Thursday 1[th] December 2024: Leeds Minster Lord Mayor’s Carols (two performances) Leeds Philharmonic Chorus (98 Singers) Joseph Judge and Darius Battiwalla - Conductors Alexander Woodrow – Organ Rothwell Temperance Band Saturday 15[th] March 2025: St Edmund’s Church Roundhay, Leeds J.S.BACH : St John Passion (sung in German) Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra Leeds Philharmonic Chorus (102 Singers) Joseph Judge – Conductor William Balkwill – Evangelist Jonny Hill – Christus Isal MacEwan – Soprano Julianne Coates – Mezzo Soprano** 

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**CONCERTS GIVEN DURING SEASON 2024/25 Henry Strutt – Tenor James Berry – Bass Alan Horsey – Chamber Organ Saturday 10[th] May – Leeds Minster VE Day Celebrations: C.H.H. PARRY – Crossing the Bar “Freshwater” R. VAUGHAN WILLIAMS (arr) – The Old Hundred the Psalm Tune – All People that on earth do dwell RUSSELL PASCOE – The Last Rose of Summer Joseph Judge – Conductor Bridge Ensemble The Hummingbirds Leeds Pipe Band Saturday 7[th] June 2025: The Venue at Leeds Conservatoire WILL TODD - Mass in Blue Songs of Love Joseph Judge - Conductor Leeds Philharmonic Chorus Soprano – Elizabeth Woods Piano – Pete Durrant The Leeds Conservatoire Jazz Trio featuring: Bass – Albert Chinn Drums – Adam Scott Saturday 21[st] June 2025 : St George’s Church, Great George Street, Leeds SINGING DAY with WILL TODD Piano - Chris Pulleyn** 

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## **CONCERT PLANS FOR 2025/26** 

## **Saturday 15[th] November 2025, St Edmund’s Church Roundhay** 

Concert with Rothwell Temperance Band to include: Parry – I was Glad and Blest Pair of Sirens; Philip Wilby – At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners; Rutter - Gloria; Plus pieces for band alone. 

29 or 30 November 2025 – Temple Newsam House, Leeds Carols? 

4[th] or 11[th] December Carols at Leeds Station? 

## **Thursday 18[th] December 2025 Leeds Minster** 

Lord Mayor’s Carols 

## **Saturday 21[st] March 2026 AND Sunday 22[nd] March – Leeds Museum (final details to be confirmed)** 

Performances with Leeds Conservatoire String Orchestra Ole Gjeilo – Sunrise Mass 

## **Saturday 20[th] or 27[th] June 2026 (to be confirmed) – Bolton Abbey Priory Church OR St Edmund’s Church Roundhay** 

Programme to be confirmed  -  but could be Verdi Requiem at St Edmund’s in the reduction by David Hill 

_Philip Ratcliffe (Honorary Secretary), secetary@leedsphil.com for and on behalf of the Trustees of the Leeds Philharmonic Society (CIO)_ 

_Charity Number 1162999; Address:- 7 West Royd Villas, HALIFAX,  HX1 3LS_ 

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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162999
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
FOR
LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
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Chartered Accountants
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees. Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
We have removed the Phrase Trustee without Portfolio as part of the Organisations
Review
TRUSTEES
Ruth Shann
Philip Ratcliffe
Andrew Straton
David Lunn
Penny Dean
Anne Prinn
Lewis Hemingway
Maggie Sheen
Karin Houkes
Chair
Hon. Secretary
Hon.Treasurer
Hon. Concert Manager
Hon. Marketing Manager
Hon. Librarian
Hon. Outreach Manager
NON TRUSTEE MANAGERS
Jack Parkes
David Jackson
Hon. Membership Manager
Hon. Music Programme Manager
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
7 West Royd Villas
King Cross
Halifax
HX13LS
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1162999
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
UHY BPR Heaton
Chartered Accountants
Glenewes House
Gate Way Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
With the continuing closure of Leeds Town Hall, the Society looked for other venues and collaborations for
meeting its Charitable aims. In particular the Society was grateful to receive an invitation from the
Huddersfield Choral Society for a small number of men to join them in a televised BBC Prom Performance at
the Royal Albert Hall in August 2023. A collaboration with the Halifax Choral Society for our first main concert
performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah" at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax was artistically excellent but
financially a significant disaster. The Leeds audience was not keen to travel to Halifax on a dark Sunday
evening so reducing the attendance and hence leading to a large loss on this concert.
The Chorus was delighted to be invited to take part in a number of performances of the John Williams score
of "Home Alone" being shown with live orchestra on big screens in the Arenas in both Liverpool and Leeds.
This took the name of the Society to a much wider audience in un familiar venues.
The Society used St Edmund's Church in Roundhay Leeds for the first time which was a great success in
terms of audience attendance and is likely to continue to be a preferred venue for concerts in future seasons.
The final concert of the Season was given at the Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. During this concert we
celebrated the Membership of one of our Tenors for over 60 years with a specially commissioned work
"Dance of the Sunbeams" by Alexander Campkin. The Society will celebrate other Members reaching this
mile stone in a similar manner.
A small increase in Membership was achieved during the year, which led to space difficulties at the Leeds
City College. Further difficulties with examinations there led to the venue being unavailable for the latter part
of the Season for rehearsals. We were grateful that we were able to make use of rehearsal space at Leeds
Conservatoire which became our permanent home in September 2024. Collaboration with the Leeds
Conservatoire in terms of widening educational opportunities for students as well as meeting the Charitable
Objectives of the Society are being developed further.
As indicated above work the Leeds Conservatoire became a focus during the latter part of the Season, and
we as a Society are seeking further opportunities to expand these relationships.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Over the season we performed in five concerts. Sadly, only one of these concerts was not loss making and,
overall, our concerts made a loss of just over £9,000. In a year when we collaborate with the Leeds
International Concert Season, we would expect to pay out £4,000 for each of two concerts, so this puts the
above loss into perspective. At present the Leeds Town Hall is unavailable due to refurbishment and we are
not expecting it to reopen until 2026 so there will not be any LICS concerts during 2025.
On a brighter note our investment interest received has shown an increase of just over £1,700 during the
year. The Society was very grateful to receive legacies amounting to a little over £27,000 during the year and
this has enabled us to cover the costs of all our own promoted concerts and commission a work to celebrate
60 years of singing for one of our members.
At the end of the financial year our reserves had increased by just short of £17,500. Without the legacies and
taking into account exceptional expenditure on a commissioned work, there would have been a deficit of
nearly £5,000.
Investment policy
There are no restrictions on the Trustees, powers of investment, but the investment is governed by the rules
of the Trustees Act 2000 as established by the CIO constitution. Trustees have taken advantage of better
interest rates by investing in a one-year bond and a three-year bond with the United Trust Bank. We also
continue to hold funds within the Monmouthshire Building Society at a fair rate of interest. The Trustees
continue to look for a good return on invested monies and plan to invest in new bonds next year after the
maturation of the current United Trust Bank bonds.
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves
At the end of the year, our unrestricted funds have increased to £180,596 and restricted funds have reduced
to £3,686 giving total funds carried forward of £184,282 (2023 - £166,815).
Amounts in unrestricted reserves of the Society represent monies available for the achievement of the
charitable objectives of the Society.
Restricted reserves relate to:
The Mrs T Cooke prize fund which supports individual vocal training for members of the chorus
The Tour Fund is in respect of monies relating to Choir Tours
The Leeds Philharmonic School Singing Competition
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, and is a Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(cio).
Organisational review
The Organisational Review is continuing under the guidance of the current Chair Ruth Shann, and further
ways in which the Committee would deal with Governance Matters as distinct from Management are being
developed. In particular the separation between Governance and day-to-day matters has been beneficial and
has streamlined Board meetings.
In terms of Governance we are pleased to confirm that there no issues arising relating to compliance with the
Constitution, Data Protection, or Safeguarding identified during the year.
Further work is needed to engage with the members of the society to ensure the direction of travel is fully
supported by members and that they can also help to steer and shape the path ahead and this will be priority
for the coming year.
As previously all Trustees and Service Manager are confirmed in their roles by the Membership at the AGM.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
A review of Safeguarding Policy is indicated as required and other risks will be addressed as necessary.
Whilst Covid has not gone away the regulatory framework has changed significantly, with individuals, rather
than organisations being responsible. Trustees continue to advise Members to follow the national guidance to
reduce risk to others.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
P Ratcliffe - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Leeds Philharmonic Society CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Leeds Philharmonic Society CIO (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Stephen B Hinchcliffe ACA FCCA
UHY BPR Heaton
Chartered Accountants
Glenewes House
Gate Way Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS19 7XY
30 April 2025
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
52,563
52,564
25,420
Charitable activities
Concerts
7,423
7,423
11,642
Other trading activities
Investment income
5,772
4,204
1,805
7,577
4,204
16,659
2,498
Total
69,962
1,806
71,768
56,219
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
2,195
2,195
3,290
Charitable activities
Concerts
Other Costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Charitable Costs
16.757
28,295
2,609
2,400
2,045
18,802
28,295
2,609
2,400
20,851
29,550
2,019
2,412
1,660
Total
52,256
2,045
54,301
59,782
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
17,706
(239)
17,467
(3,563)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
162,890
3,925
166,815
170,378
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
The notes form part of these financial statements
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
BALANCE SHEET
31 JULY 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
7,221
176,477
7,221
180,163
6,212
163,885
3,686
183,698
3,686
187,384
170,097
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(3,102)
(3,102)
(3,282)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
NET ASSETS
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
180,596
3,686
162,890
3,925
TOTAL FUNDS
184,282
166,815
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 April 2025
and
resi
ned on its behalf by:
A Straton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity
rounded to the nearest pound.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
107
4,421
27,397
200
20,439
134
4,272
200
20,814
52,564
25,420
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Raffles
100 club
Friends of the Phil
One off projects
Tour fund
Dresses, sweatshirts, polo shirts and choir folders
Music sales, music hire
Come and sing day
841
2,629
820
1,392
1,805
90
647
3,846
755
542
9,353
409
477
630
7,577
16,659
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
4,204
2,498
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 July 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July
2023.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
25,420
25,420
Charitable activities
Concerts
11,642
11,642
Other trading activities
Investment income
7,306
2,498
9,353
16,659
2,498
Total
46,866
9,353
56,219
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,290
3,290
Charitable activities
Concerts
Other Costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Charitable Costs
20,851
20,578
2,019
2,412
1,660
20,851
29,550
2,019
2,412
1,660
8,972
Total
50,810
8,972
59,782
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(3,944)
381
(3,563)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
166,834
3,544
170,378
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
162,890
3,925
166,815
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Prepayments
7,221
6,212
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors
3,102
3,282
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117124
At 118123
Unrestricted funds
General fund
162,890
17,706
180,596
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
1,311
1,825
789
1,072
1,825
(239)
3,925
(239)
3,686
TOTAL FUNDS
166,815
17,467
184,282
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
69,962
(52,256)
17,706
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
1,806
(2,045)
(239)
TOTAL FUNDS
71,768
(54,301)
17,467
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117123
At 118122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
166,834
(3,944)
162,890
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
930
1,825
789
1,311
1,825
381
3,544
381
3,925
TOTAL FUNDS
170,378
(3,563)
166,815
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
46,866
(50,810)
(3,944)
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
9,353
(8,972)
381
TOTAL FUNDS
56,219
(59,782)
(3,563)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117124
At 118122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
166,834
13,762
180,596
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
930
1,825
789
1,072
1,825
142
3,544
142
3,686
TOTAL FUNDS
170,378
13,904
184,282
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
116,828
(103,066)
13,762
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
11,159
(11,017)
142
TOTAL FUNDS
127,987
(114,083)
13,904
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions during the year ended 31 July 2024.
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
107
4,421
27,397
200
20,439
134
4,272
200
20,814
52,564
25,420
Other trading activities
Raffles
100 club
Friends of the Phil
One off projects
Tour fund
Dresses, sweatshirts, polo shirts and choir
folders
Music sales, music hire
Come and sing day
841
2,629
820
1,392
1,805
647
3,846
755
542
9,353
90
409
477
630
7,577
16,659
Investment income
Deposit account interest
4,204
2,498
Charitable activities
Concert income
7,423
11,642
Total incoming resources
71,768
56,219
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
100 club
2,195
3,290
Charitable activities
Postage and stationery
Subscriptions and insurance
Artistic costs
Tour
Hall hire
Miscellaneous concert expenditure
Chorus master and accompanist
Music director
Hire of rehearsal rooms
Printing and advertising for concerts
Advertising and sundry
Fundraising
Carried forward
20
548
7,898
2,045
570
11,903
13,953
1,200
2,252
181
573
12,671
8,972
2,485
4,634
12,892
1,200
3,035
531
3,100
1,660
51,934
1,263
284
41,936
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
Charitable activities
Brought forward
Gifts and commissions
Storage unit
41,936
5,046
2,458
51,934
2,065
49,440
53,999
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
115
81
Governance costs
Independent examiners fee
Accountancy fees
Trustees meeting room hire
1,200
1,200
151
1,206
1,206
2,551
2,412
Total resources expended
54,301
59,782
Net incomel(expenditure)
17,467
(3,563)
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1162999
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
FOR
LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
UHY BPR Heaton
Chartered Accountants
Glenewes House
Gate Way Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS19 7XY

LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
Page
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees. Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
12 to 13

LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
We have removed the Phrase Trustee without Portfolio as part of the Organisations
Review
TRUSTEES
Ruth Shann
Philip Ratcliffe
Andrew Straton
David Lunn
Penny Dean
Anne Prinn
Lewis Hemingway
Maggie Sheen
Karin Houkes
Chair
Hon. Secretary
Hon.Treasurer
Hon. Concert Manager
Hon. Marketing Manager
Hon. Librarian
Hon. Outreach Manager
NON TRUSTEE MANAGERS
Jack Parkes
David Jackson
Hon. Membership Manager
Hon. Music Programme Manager
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
7 West Royd Villas
King Cross
Halifax
HX13LS
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1162999
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
UHY BPR Heaton
Chartered Accountants
Glenewes House
Gate Way Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS19 7XY
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2024.
The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
With the continuing closure of Leeds Town Hall, the Society looked for other venues and collaborations for
meeting its Charitable aims. In particular the Society was grateful to receive an invitation from the
Huddersfield Choral Society for a small number of men to join them in a televised BBC Prom Performance at
the Royal Albert Hall in August 2023. A collaboration with the Halifax Choral Society for our first main concert
performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah" at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax was artistically excellent but
financially a significant disaster. The Leeds audience was not keen to travel to Halifax on a dark Sunday
evening so reducing the attendance and hence leading to a large loss on this concert.
The Chorus was delighted to be invited to take part in a number of performances of the John Williams score
of "Home Alone" being shown with live orchestra on big screens in the Arenas in both Liverpool and Leeds.
This took the name of the Society to a much wider audience in un familiar venues.
The Society used St Edmund's Church in Roundhay Leeds for the first time which was a great success in
terms of audience attendance and is likely to continue to be a preferred venue for concerts in future seasons.
The final concert of the Season was given at the Priory Church at Bolton Abbey. During this concert we
celebrated the Membership of one of our Tenors for over 60 years with a specially commissioned work
"Dance of the Sunbeams" by Alexander Campkin. The Society will celebrate other Members reaching this
mile stone in a similar manner.
A small increase in Membership was achieved during the year, which led to space difficulties at the Leeds
City College. Further difficulties with examinations there led to the venue being unavailable for the latter part
of the Season for rehearsals. We were grateful that we were able to make use of rehearsal space at Leeds
Conservatoire which became our permanent home in September 2024. Collaboration with the Leeds
Conservatoire in terms of widening educational opportunities for students as well as meeting the Charitable
Objectives of the Society are being developed further.
As indicated above work the Leeds Conservatoire became a focus during the latter part of the Season, and
we as a Society are seeking further opportunities to expand these relationships.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Over the season we performed in five concerts. Sadly, only one of these concerts was not loss making and,
overall, our concerts made a loss of just over £9,000. In a year when we collaborate with the Leeds
International Concert Season, we would expect to pay out £4,000 for each of two concerts, so this puts the
above loss into perspective. At present the Leeds Town Hall is unavailable due to refurbishment and we are
not expecting it to reopen until 2026 so there will not be any LICS concerts during 2025.
On a brighter note our investment interest received has shown an increase of just over £1,700 during the
year. The Society was very grateful to receive legacies amounting to a little over £27,000 during the year and
this has enabled us to cover the costs of all our own promoted concerts and commission a work to celebrate
60 years of singing for one of our members.
At the end of the financial year our reserves had increased by just short of £17,500. Without the legacies and
taking into account exceptional expenditure on a commissioned work, there would have been a deficit of
nearly £5,000.
Investment policy
There are no restrictions on the Trustees, powers of investment, but the investment is governed by the rules
of the Trustees Act 2000 as established by the CIO constitution. Trustees have taken advantage of better
interest rates by investing in a one-year bond and a three-year bond with the United Trust Bank. We also
continue to hold funds within the Monmouthshire Building Society at a fair rate of interest. The Trustees
continue to look for a good return on invested monies and plan to invest in new bonds next year after the
maturation of the current United Trust Bank bonds.
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves
At the end of the year, our unrestricted funds have increased to £180,596 and restricted funds have reduced
to £3,686 giving total funds carried forward of £184,282 (2023 - £166,815).
Amounts in unrestricted reserves of the Society represent monies available for the achievement of the
charitable objectives of the Society.
Restricted reserves relate to:
The Mrs T Cooke prize fund which supports individual vocal training for members of the chorus
The Tour Fund is in respect of monies relating to Choir Tours
The Leeds Philharmonic School Singing Competition
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, and is a Registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation
(cio).
Organisational review
The Organisational Review is continuing under the guidance of the current Chair Ruth Shann, and further
ways in which the Committee would deal with Governance Matters as distinct from Management are being
developed. In particular the separation between Governance and day-to-day matters has been beneficial and
has streamlined Board meetings.
In terms of Governance we are pleased to confirm that there no issues arising relating to compliance with the
Constitution, Data Protection, or Safeguarding identified during the year.
Further work is needed to engage with the members of the society to ensure the direction of travel is fully
supported by members and that they can also help to steer and shape the path ahead and this will be priority
for the coming year.
As previously all Trustees and Service Manager are confirmed in their roles by the Membership at the AGM.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
A review of Safeguarding Policy is indicated as required and other risks will be addressed as necessary.
Whilst Covid has not gone away the regulatory framework has changed significantly, with individuals, rather
than organisations being responsible. Trustees continue to advise Members to follow the national guidance to
reduce risk to others.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 April 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
P Ratcliffe - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Leeds Philharmonic Society CIO
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Leeds Philharmonic Society CIO (the
Trust) for the year ended 31 July 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in
carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Stephen B Hinchcliffe ACA FCCA
UHY BPR Heaton
Chartered Accountants
Glenewes House
Gate Way Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS19 7XY
30 April 2025
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
52,563
52,564
25,420
Charitable activities
Concerts
7,423
7,423
11,642
Other trading activities
Investment income
5,772
4,204
1,805
7,577
4,204
16,659
2,498
Total
69,962
1,806
71,768
56,219
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
2,195
2,195
3,290
Charitable activities
Concerts
Other Costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Charitable Costs
16.757
28,295
2,609
2,400
2,045
18,802
28,295
2,609
2,400
20,851
29,550
2,019
2,412
1,660
Total
52,256
2,045
54,301
59,782
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
17,706
(239)
17,467
(3,563)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
162,890
3,925
166,815
170,378
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
The notes form part of these financial statements
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
BALANCE SHEET
31 JULY 2024
2024
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
7,221
176,477
7,221
180,163
6,212
163,885
3,686
183,698
3,686
187,384
170,097
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(3,102)
(3,102)
(3,282)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
NET ASSETS
180,596
3,686
184,282
166,815
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
180,596
3,686
162,890
3,925
TOTAL FUNDS
184,282
166,815
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 April 2025
and
resi
ned on its behalf by:
A Straton - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102)
(effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have
been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity
rounded to the nearest pound.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the
funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation
committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be
required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost
related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
2023
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
107
4,421
27,397
200
20,439
134
4,272
200
20,814
52,564
25,420
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2024
2023
Raffles
100 club
Friends of the Phil
One off projects
Tour fund
Dresses, sweatshirts, polo shirts and choir folders
Music sales, music hire
Come and sing day
841
2,629
820
1,392
1,805
90
647
3,846
755
542
9,353
409
477
630
7,577
16,659
INVESTMENT INCOME
2024
2023
Deposit account interest
4,204
2,498
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 July 2023.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July
2023.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
25,420
25,420
Charitable activities
Concerts
11,642
11,642
Other trading activities
Investment income
7,306
2,498
9,353
16,659
2,498
Total
46,866
9,353
56,219
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,290
3,290
Charitable activities
Concerts
Other Costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Charitable Costs
20,851
20,578
2,019
2,412
1,660
20,851
29,550
2,019
2,412
1,660
8,972
Total
50,810
8,972
59,782
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(3,944)
381
(3,563)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
166,834
3,544
170,378
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
162,890
3,925
166,815
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Prepayments
7,221
6,212
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Other creditors
3,102
3,282
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117124
At 118123
Unrestricted funds
General fund
162,890
17,706
180,596
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
1,311
1,825
789
1,072
1,825
(239)
3,925
(239)
3,686
TOTAL FUNDS
166,815
17,467
184,282
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
69,962
(52,256)
17,706
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
1,806
(2,045)
(239)
TOTAL FUNDS
71,768
(54,301)
17,467
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117123
At 118122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
166,834
(3,944)
162,890
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
930
1,825
789
1,311
1,825
381
3,544
381
3,925
TOTAL FUNDS
170,378
(3,563)
166,815
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
46,866
(50,810)
(3,944)
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
9,353
(8,972)
381
TOTAL FUNDS
56,219
(59,782)
(3,563)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Net
movement
in funds
At
3117124
At 118122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
166,834
13,762
180,596
Restricted funds
Mrs T Cook Prize
Tour Fund
School Singing Competition
789
930
1,825
789
1,072
1,825
142
3,544
142
3,686
TOTAL FUNDS
170,378
13,904
184,282
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the
above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
116,828
(103,066)
13,762
Restricted funds
Tour Fund
11,159
(11,017)
142
TOTAL FUNDS
127,987
(114,083)
13,904
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions during the year ended 31 July 2024.
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Legacies
Grants
Subscriptions
107
4,421
27,397
200
20,439
134
4,272
200
20,814
52,564
25,420
Other trading activities
Raffles
100 club
Friends of the Phil
One off projects
Tour fund
Dresses, sweatshirts, polo shirts and choir
folders
Music sales, music hire
Come and sing day
841
2,629
820
1,392
1,805
647
3,846
755
542
9,353
90
409
477
630
7,577
16,659
Investment income
Deposit account interest
4,204
2,498
Charitable activities
Concert income
7,423
11,642
Total incoming resources
71,768
56,219
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
100 club
2,195
3,290
Charitable activities
Postage and stationery
Subscriptions and insurance
Artistic costs
Tour
Hall hire
Miscellaneous concert expenditure
Chorus master and accompanist
Music director
Hire of rehearsal rooms
Printing and advertising for concerts
Advertising and sundry
Fundraising
Carried forward
20
548
7,898
2,045
570
11,903
13,953
1,200
2,252
181
573
12,671
8,972
2,485
4,634
12,892
1,200
3,035
531
3,100
1,660
51,934
1,263
284
41,936
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LEEDS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CIO
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
2024
2023
Charitable activities
Brought forward
Gifts and commissions
Storage unit
41,936
5,046
2,458
51,934
2,065
49,440
53,999
Support costs
Finance
Bank charges
115
81
Governance costs
Independent examiners fee
Accountancy fees
Trustees meeting room hire
1,200
1,200
151
1,206
1,206
2,551
2,412
Total resources expended
54,301
59,782
Net incomel(expenditure)
17,467
(3,563)
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