Atherstone Choral Society CIO
(Registered Charity No 1163109)
Annual Report and Financial Statement
1st August 2022 to 3 1st July 2023

Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Annual Re
ort and Financial Statements for Year Endin
31st
UI 2023
The Committee presents this report and the financial statements of the Society
for the year ended 31 sl Juy 2023 in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Aims and Ob ectives
Aiherslone Choral Society CIO is established as a registered Charity No 1163109 .
It is governed by a Constitution which was adopted in July 2015 and is reviewed
periodically. Its objectives are to "educate the public in the arts and sciences and
particularly the arts and science of mllsie"
Strncture
overnanee and mana
ement
Trustees of Atherstone Choral Soeiety CIO
Jacqueline Albrighton
Peter Raftery
Elizabeth Powell
David Smith
Rosemary Nicholls
Clare Abboll
Chair
Treasurer
Concert Secretary
Librarian
Membership Secretary
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Section representatives:_
Soprano Susan Mllstin
Alto
Kate Deeming
Tenor
Ruth Taylor
Michael Enscol
Membership is open lo all sectors of the community with no previous experience other
than a love of Singing. The Society has maintained ils membership with a regular
aitendance of 60 - 70 members each week.
The Society has welcomed audiences in all four of the concerts it perfom]ed in the last
year, however the numbers have reduced since the Covid pandemic. The concert
programme has been varied, the aim being to provide an eclectic range of music, both
familiar and less well known to appeal lo a wide audience.
The Society is keen lo encourage the participation of all ages particularly young people,
this was achieved by the involvement of soloists who participated in our concerts.
Children under the age of 12 attending a concert with an adllli are admitted free of
charge.
Bank
HSBC, 49 Market Street, Lichfield WS13 6LB
The Society is also a member of Making Music through which il arranges ils
insurance and pays its PRS fees.
Aiherslone Choral Society CIO members meet weekly on Monday evenings during
lerni lime at Racemeadow Academy, Aiherstone.
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Review of develo
ments activities and achievement
The first Coneerl of the Financial year was held on 12th November 2022 at St Pallls Church
Stockingford, Nunealion. The choir performed Requiem, Ave Verum and tAudaule Dominum
by Mozart. We were accompanied by Stephen Hargreaves Organist and we were delighted to
welcome soloi8t8 who included Alexandra Wynne Soprano, Charlotte Woodhead Alto,
Dale Harris Tenor and Andrew Randall Bass.
The Society's Christmas Concert held on I l th December at Holy Trinity Church Hartshill was
shared with Bedworih Brass Band. The programme consisted of well known and loved Carols
which the audience were delighted to join in and Christmas themed music played and sung by
the Band and Choir who were accompanied by our Aecompanisi Robert Ramskill.
The Choir were invited to participate the following evening at Astley Book Farn] who held a
week long Christmas Fayre and so some members accompanied by Robert Ramskill
entertained the customers outside on a bitterly cold night, singing Carols and Christmas
Music. We received a donation from the owners of the Book Fami.
The Choir had also been invited by the Atherslone Partnership lo sing in Atherslone market
square on 17th December. It was another cold and very damp evening and the members who
arrived lo sing faced empty stalls and square with just a few members of the public waiting.
It was a disappointment but we sang some Carols lo the small audience.
The Spring Concert was held on I sl April 2023 al Si Paul'8 Church Siockingford and we were
delighted to welcome familiar soloists, Alexandra Wynne Soprano. Rebecca Barry Alto
(who replaced Charlotte W(Trodhead who was sadly ill), Dale Harris Tenor and Andrew
Randall Bass. We were accompanied by David Rice Organist and perfomed Stabal Mater
by Dvorak which was planned for 2020 and cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.
Our final Concert of the Financial Year was held on l 81 July at Holy Trinity Church,
Harlshill Nunealon. The programme chosen wa8 American Music. beeau8e the date was close
10 4th July American Independence Day, an acknowledgement lo the late Bllrt Bacharach and
again to Use the music arrangements planned for 2020.
Plans for the forthcoming year 2023 -2024 include an Autumn Concert in November at Si
Paul's Church. Siockingford Nllnealon. This concert will include music by John Rlltter, Will
Todd and Eric Whiiacre.
The Society's Christmas Concert at St Nicolas Church Nuneaton will again be shared with
Bedworth Brass Band. The following evening the choir will sing carols and a selection
of Christmas music at Si Mary's Church Aiherslone.
The Spring Concert in 2024 will be held al St Paul's Church Stockinglord Nunealon in March,
this will include The Amied Man by Karl Jenkins.
WWW.3therstonechoralsocie
Our w&bsite has a dedicated members, 3rea which is 3 means of communication and information for members.
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There is also a plan to have a WhalsApp group which members can join if they wish.
The website is also used to promote activities, advertise concerts and for the sale of concert
lickels to the general public.
Financial Review
The good news is that the bank balances for the choir have increased by £2,126.98. This is
mainly due to an increase in membership and an increase in fundraising. The total
accumulated surplus on the 31 sl July 2023 is £11,420.60.
The Society's income from the concerts was £ 6,506,61. We are very grateful for sponsorship
from LDJ Solicitors and ACSAP Building specialists. The expenditure amounted lo £7,376.82
Breakdown for concert income and expenditure can be found on the Analysis worksheet.
The main source of revenue is from Meinbers, subscriptions collected each temi, each one of
which is Gift Aided if the member is eligible. Members are encouraged to pay by bank
transfer into our bank account.
In addition the Society's other means of fundraising are by the 100 Club, a book stall, weekly
raffle, a "Mile of Bronze" where members donate their spare coppers, Easy Fundraising
(a percentage return from online shopping), sales of greeting cards. rehearsal CDS and produce
and weekly refreshment8. A Quiz at a loc￿ hotel was held in the Summer and a further one
is planned for the Autumn. The Fundraising Secretary also organises raffles al each concert.
Atherstone Choral Society CIO plan to have a stall at a local Garden Centre's Autumn Fayre
lo sell donated items of bric a brac, toys, books elc lo raise funds and to promote the choir
and our concerts.
The Fundraising and Sponsorship Secretary ha8 a group of members who are keen to assist
her in advertising and promoting the choir through the media and to look for sponsorship
from local businesses.
Aiherslone Choral Society CIO is conscious of safely for the members and the general public.
Risk Management is carried out by the Stage Manager prior lo each concert.
The Society has a GDPR policy in place in accordance with the lalesl legislation.
Reserves Policy
The aim of Aiherstone Choral Society CIO is to maintain enough funds to ensure the
Society 18 able lo cover any concert abandonment which is held in the Business Money
Maker accollnl al HSBC.
Signed on behalf of the Committee
J Albrighion
(Chair)
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ATHERSTONE CHORAL SOCIErY cio
The independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Atherstone Choral Society CIO
I report on the Receipts and Payment Account and Statement of Assets and Li3bilities of the Trust for the year
ended 31st July 2023.
Res
ective Res
onsibilities of Trustees and Examiners
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the prepar3tion of the accounts. The Ch3rity's Trustees consider that
an audit is not required for this year (under section 43121 of the Charities Act 19931 and that an independent
ex3mination is sufficent.
-Examine the accounts lunder Section 43 lal of the 1993 Act),.
-To follow the procedures13id down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners
lunder Section 43171 Ibl of the 1993 Actl,.3nd
-To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Inde
endent Examinerfs Re
My eK3mination was c3rried out in accordance with the Gener31 directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the 3ccounting records kept by the Charity 3nd a
comparison of the 3ccounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts, 3nd seeking explan3tion from you as trustees concerning 3ny such matters. The
procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I
do not express 3n 3udit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Inde
ndent Examiner's Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
Which gives me reason3ble cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 41 of the 1993 Act. and
To prep3re accounts which 3ccord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met, or
To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
L F Houghton MAAT
Dated:
7th September 2023
121 Edinburgh Road. Nuneaton. CVIO 9FP
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Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Statement of Accounts for The Financial Year Ended 31st July 2023
Unrestricted Earmarked
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
23
Total
2021
22
Notes
RECEIPTS
Member Subscriptions
Friends membership
Concert income
Sponsorship for concerts
Fundraising income
Wardrobe, Pins & Pendants
Gift Aid
Donations
Theatre Trip
Workshop
Covid Grant from NWBC
Christmas money for Kevin & Bob
Administration
Bank Interest Received Isavings a/cl
8390.00
8390.00
7353.00
70.00
70.00
90.00
6367.11
350.00
3671.02
120.50
6367.11
350.00
3671.02
120.50
4657.37
375.00
2497.52
269.50
1&4
1191.02
1191.02
964.63
452.50
1909.00
0.00
452.50
1909.00
0.00
326.92
0.00
0.00
0.00
286.00
190.00
93.46
0.00
286.00
190.00
93.46
750.00
284.60
85.00
0.00
Total receipts 2022123
23090.61
23090.61
17653.54
PAYMENTS
Concert expenditure
Musical Director
Accompanist
Rehearsal venue
Fundraising
Wardrobe
Theatre Trip
Workshop
Gifts for auditor
Christmas Money for Kevin & Bob
Administration
5148.30
5148.30
5764.36
6710.02
6710.02
5882.80
3770.00
3770.00
4160.00
1440.00
486.35
330.00
1905.00
1440.00
1485.00
480.68
175.30
0.00
486.35
330.00
1905.00
0.00
13.90
286.00
0.00
0.00
45.50
290.00
13.90
286.00
5&6
874.06
874.06
939.56
Total payments
20963.63
20963.63
19223.20
Surplus IDeficit)for 2022123
2,126.98
2,126.98
11,569.66}
Brought fvdd from 2021122
9293.62
9293.62
10863.28
Carry fwd to 2023124
11420.60
11420.60
9293.62
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Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Balance sheet
at 31st July 2023
Unrestricted Earmarked
Funds
Funds
Total
2022
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Current account IA/C 620512061
897.98
897.98
Business Money Maker account
IAIC 22119838 lincludes £93.46 of interest)
10498.38
10498.38
Cash in hand
24.24
24.24
Total current assets
11420.60
0.00
11420.60
Less cheques issued
but not yet cashed
Total net assets
11420.60
0.00
11420.60
Accumulated surplus 0110812022
9293.62
9293.62
Surplus 202212023
2126.98
2126.98
Accumulated surplus 3110712023
11420.60
0.00
11420.60
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Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st July 2023
l. Summary of Concert Actlvitles
November 22
Stockingford
Christmas 22
Hartshill
April 23
Stockingford
June 23
Hartshill
Total 22123
Retei
Ticket sales
Ticket sales via PayPal
Total Ticket Sales
1312.00
187.48
1499.48
1432.00
363.77
1795.77
1026.00
46.72
1072.72
1072.00
93.64
1165.64
4842.00
691.61
5533.61
Programme sales
Refreshments
Music hire/printing to members
Sponsorship
54.00
26.00
75.00
0.00
56.00
0.00
54.00
0.00
239.00
26.00
89.50
50.00
162.50
50.00
94.50
50.00
86.50
125.00
433.00
275.00
Total receipts
1718.98
2083.27
1273.22
1431.14
6506.61
November 22
Christmas 22
April 23
Stockingford
June 23
Stockingford
Hartshill
Hartshill
Total 22123
Pa
ments
429.50
429.50
429.50
429.50
1718.00
Accomp3nist
Venue hire
Printing / Music hire for members
Soloists/Musici3ns/Brass Band
Gifts and Refreshments
Printing publicity and programmes
0.00
210.00
250.00
190.00
0.00
125.00
450.00
190.00
700.00
715.00
86.00
iooo.00
217.73
450.00
80.00
1300.00
45.00
250.00
428.73
3000.00
34.48
169.60
11.96
204.40
41.80
146.00
29.25
177.60
117.49
697.60
Total paymènts
1,929.58
1,753.59
2,122.30
1,571.35
7,376.82
Surplus Ideficitl per Concert & over311
1210.601
329.68
1849.081
1140.211
1870.211
The Rehearsal fees 3nd Concert Fees for the MD and accompanist are shown separately. here and in the Expenditure Account
Sponsorship is shown 3s Concert Income
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Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st July 2023
2. Fundralslng
2022
2023
2021
2022
Receipts
Payments
Receipts
Payments
Weekly raffle, books & garden produce
100 Club
Refreshments at Raceme3dow
Mile of Bronze
Christmas Hamper R3ffle
Summer Hamper R3ffle
3 Concert Raffles
E3syFundr3isinglAma20n Smile
Rehearsal CD sales
Bring & buy
Sale of Cards
Mich3el's Quiz
Concert recordings / CD S3l&s
Totals
783.74
898.50
344.05
227.70
682.03
548.50
120.86
100.00
355.00
355.00
450.00
36.35
300.00
89.88
90.80
775.80
316.53
97.70
0.00
52.00
175.00
139.13
54.00
0.00
43.00
0.00
3671.02
100.00
2497.52
486.35
480.68
Surplus Ideficitl
3184.67
2016.84
3. Workshop
No workshops were held during 202212023
4. Donatlons, Glfts, sponsorshlpi Gift Ald
Donations were received with grateful thanks
Sponsorship of £275 is included in Concert Income and another £75 will be put towards the Christmas Concert.
We received Gift Aid of £1,191.02
We collected £286 for Kevin & Bob at Christmas- £143 each
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Atherstone Choral Society CIO
Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st July 2023
5. Admlnlstratlon
2022
2023
Receipts
2021
2022
Receipts
Paymènts
Payments
Making Music- subscription, insurance, PRS
Postage, stationary, raffle tickets
ZOOM
PAT testing
Website tOSts
Small Asset purchases.
Music purchases and sales
Planning Meeting
Lottery License
Paper & Ink cartridges
Social Event- 8th July 2022
Hire of Manchetter Hall
Refreshments
Hand Sanitation and Wipes
Bank Charges
Return of float
Events- Sum-up machine, Stall at Planters
Audit gift for 2021122 accounts
299.00
193.00
16.IXI
26.40
229.43
0.00
68.32
171.67
53.93
0.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
51.97
28.92
90.08
45.00
205.00
0.00
97.60
150.00
122.27
85.00
67.23
40.00
74.80
13.90
884.96
190.00
85.00
989.56
694.96
904.56
2 flash lights, keyboard cover & keyboard PSU & 2 vac flasks
The Soci31 Event on 8th July 2022 was funded from 3 donation from a past member
**• £150 was received by the Tre3surer for 2 further complaints made to HSBC
We collected £286 for Kevin & Bob at Christmas- £143 each, totaling £286
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6. Tanglble assets
The Society owns a keyboard, keyboard stand, keyboard stool, Conductor rostrum and stand, all of which are used
for rehearsal purposes and stored at Racemeadow School. A small cupboard is used for general storage at the school.
The Society has a 4 drawer filing cabinet for the storage of music etc at Racemeadow School.
Two microphones and lights are stored at the home of a committee member, plus bottle lights purchased this year.
The Society owns a laser printerlphotocopier. A new notiteboard was purchased last year.
The Society owns two 'dollies' Iflatbed trolliesl for the movement of heavy items.
The music library is currently in the process of being eomputerised by a member and now linked to the website.
For accounting purposes, we do not need to provide a value on any of these assets.
7. Interest Recelvèd on thè Buslness Money Makèr IHSBC Savlngs Atcountl
During this financial year, ACS has received £93.46 in gross interest.
Download of Business Money Manager (HSBC Savings Account)
Date
Type
20-Jul-23
INT
20-Jun-23
20-May-23
20-Apr-23
03-Apr-23
20-Mar-23
20-Feb-23
20-Jan-23
20-Dec-22
09-Dec-22
20-Nov-22
20-Nov-22
01-Nov-22
20-Oct-22
20-Sep-22
20-Aug-22
AIC no. 22119838
Description
GROSS INTEREST TO 19JUL2023
GROSS INTEREST TO 19JUN2023
GROSS INTEREST TO 19MAY2023
Amount
Balance
10498.38
10484.94
10471.96
13.44
12.98
12.07
INT
INT
INT
GROSS INTEREST TO 19APR2023
402818 62051206 FUNDS TRANSFER
GROSS INTEREST TO 19MAR2023
GROSS INTEREST TO 19FEB2023
GROSS INTEREST TO 19JAN2023
GROSS INTEREST TO 19DEC2022
402818 62051206 INTERNET TRANSFER
402818 62051206 INTERNET TRANSFER
GROSS INTEREST TO 19NOV2022
402818 62051206 INTERNET TRANSFER
GROSS INTEREST TO 190CT2022
GROSS INTEREST TO 19SEP2022
GROSS EREST TO 19AUG2022
11.99
-iooo
10.23
10.19
8.37
7.06
-2000
3000
3.81
5000
1.56
1.07
10459.89
10447.90 transferr to current alc
11447.90
11437.67
11427.48
11419.11
11412.05 transferr to current alc
13412.05 transferr from current a/c
10412.05
10408.24 transferr from current a/c
5408.24
5406.68
TFR
INT
INT
INT
INT
TFR
TFR
INT
TFR
INT
INT
INT
Ik
0.69
5405.61
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This Is a print screen to show the balances on both HSBC accounts at 6th August 2023- there were no transactions
betsleen the 31stJuly and the 6th August.
ILHY
Good evening PETER
A¢G¢unt ovtryiew
10.498.38
GBP 1.￿￿
897.*
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