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2022-05-31-accounts

CATHEDRAL CONCERT SOCIETY

(T/A Ripon Concerts)

Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the year ended

31 May 2022

Patron

Julius Drake

Charity No 1163277

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

Trustees’ Annual Report .................................................................................................................. 3 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report ....................................................................................................... 7
Statement of Receipts and Payments ............................................................................................... 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities ................................................................................................... 9
Notes to the Financial Statements..................................................................................................... 10 - 12

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

The trustees present their report and financial statements together with the independent examiner’s report for the year ended 31 May 2022.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Name Cathedral Concert Society (T/A Ripon Concerts)
Charity No 1163277
Contact Address Little Orchard
Mickley
Ripon
HG4 3JE
Website Address www.riponconcerts.co.uk
Current Trustees Roger Higson Chair
Michael Furse
Judith Hooper
Brian Kealy
Charles Monck
Anthony Ogus
Other Trustees who served during the year
John Appleyard Resigned 07/03/2022
Bankers Unity Trust Bank plc
4 Brindley Place
Birmingham
B1 2JB
Independent Examiner Michael Brougham
3 Lyne Grove
Crossford
Dunfermline
KY12 8YB

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

Cathedral Concert Society ("the Society") is a charitable incorporated organisation (“CIO”) granted charitable status by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 2015.

It is governed by its constitution which was last updated in September 2021 to enable trustees to serve for more than three consecutive terms of office without a break.

Appointment of Trustees

At each Annual General Meeting, one third of the trustees shall retire from office but will be eligible for reelection. The vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the AGM. At the AGM held on 06 September 2021, Brian Kealy and John Appleyard resigned and both offered themselves for re-election for a further three years.

John Appleyard resigned as a trustee on 07 March, but continued to fulfil the responsibilities as treasurer, including preparation of the annual accounts until the financial year end on 31 May 2022, whilst handing over to Michael Furse as interim treasurer. During his three years as treasurer, he made a significant contribution to the Society’s financial and administrative systems.

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

The objects of the charity are:

In furtherance of these objects, but not otherwise, the Society provides six chamber concerts a year to its members and ticket purchasers. It not only engages experienced and acclaimed musicians but also encourages local and younger performers. Young people attend concerts at heavily discounted prices and children of school age attend free of charge.

Public Benefit

The six concerts in our season give the opportunity for the audience to experience high quality live chamber music locally.

For some people, this is a first time experience and even for seasoned concert goers there will be the opportunity to hear unfamiliar repertoire and new compositions.

In preparing this report, the trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

It was with a sense of relief that the Society was able to promote a full season of six concerts after the cancellation of the 2020-21 season because of the Covid 19 pandemic. All the artists who were cancelled were rescheduled and able to perform (with the exception of Eric Lu, who cancelled because of indisposition). The Society had a membership of 128. Overall audience numbers were less than previous seasons, as we had to operate according to Covid guidelines with regard to social distancing. Average attendance at concerts was 105.

As there were no concerts in the 2020-21 season, membership fees were carried forward to the current season at no extra fee. Prices for a subscription for all six concerts and ticket prices for individual concerts were unchanged. Previously agreed fees for performers were likewise unchanged.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

All concerts were held in Holy Trinity Church and Covid risk managed in accordance with guidance from Making Music and the venue. Audience members were advised not to attend if they had symptoms of illness and to do lateral flow tests before attending (as were performers). Our safety precautions included:

Six concerts were held. All were of a high standard and well received by audiences appreciative of the return of live music. Musicians were clearly delighted to be playing together and performing once more in front of real people.

Concert 1

Anna Tilbrook returned with her Marlborough Ensemble to perform Mozart’s piano concerto no 12 and Dvorak’s piano quintet no 2.

Concert 2

Katherine Bryer, a fine young oboe player, supported by The Countess of Munster Trust, together with a trio of young string players, performed works by Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Britten and Grime.

Concert 3

This was something different! – the classics met Latin America with Classico Latino, a group led by cellist Graham Walker and pianist Ivan Guevara and supported by violin, vocals, percussion and bass players.

Concert 4

Pianist Ian Tindale returned to Ripon with Ensemble Kopernicus and playing with various combinations of instruments, performed works by Faure, Schubert and Walton.

Concert 5

Mezzo Soprano Lotte Betts-Dean, accompanied by pianist Joseph Havelat (young artist platform winners at the 2019 Oxford Lieder festival) gave a very special song recital for Valentine’s day, with love songs from, Britain, France, Germany , Russia, Norway, Czechoslovakia, and the USA.

Concert 6

Eric Lu, the winner of the 2018 Leeds International Piano Competition, was to have given a recital but was indisposed. His place was taken by Ariel Lanyi, third prize winner in the 2021 competition. Playing a massive programme of works by Schumann, Albeniz and Beethoven superbly well, he was a worthy stand-in.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Overview

Income has come from membership subscriptions, ticket sales, concert sponsorship, advertising in concert programmes, and donations from individuals. Principal items of expenditure have been artists' fees, venue costs, piano hire and publicity material.

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Our aim has always been to try to cover our operating costs with regular income from membership subscriptions, additional ticket sales at individual concerts and regular donations from members. This year we are again grateful for sponsorship by Maunby Investment Management Ltd, Property Maintenance Yorkshire Ltd and J M Finn & Co Ltd.

Historic donations by the Liz and Terry Brammall Foundation and the Mayor of Harrogate’s Ball fund, have enabled us to continue to secure the future with an adequate operating reserve.

Summary of Receipts and Payments

Operating receipts
Operating payments
Net receipts/(payments) for the year		 2022
2021
£
£
22,062
5,775
(23,150)
(1,993)
(1,088)
3,782

Reserves Policy

Given that membership fees, ticket sales and donations from members may not cover the costs of concerts, the trustees consider that it is appropriate to hold sufficient reserves to underpin a complete season of concerts. Reserves at the year-end, excluding bank term deposits held to generate income, were £24,947 (2021: £16,450) which is close to the target range.

FUTURE PLANS

The Society aims to continue promoting high quality chamber music concerts in Ripon by:

APPROVAL

This report, which has been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, was approved by the trustees on 28 June 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Roger Higson

Chair

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Cathedral Concert Society

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2022, which are set out on pages 8 to 12.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act).

You are satisfied that the charity is not required by charity law to have its accounts audited and you have chosen to have an independent examination instead of an audit.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Having completed by examination, I confirm that no matter came to my attention giving me cause to believe in any material respect:

I confirm there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Michael Brougham, MCBI FCIE

3 Lyne Grove Crossford Dunfermline KY12 8YB 30 June 2022

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

Receipts
Donations
Investment income
Trading receipts / Concerts
Payments
Trading payments / Concerts
Administration
Governance costs
Net receipts/(payments)
Balance as at 01 June 2021
Balance as at 31 May 2022		 Note 2022
2021
6
7
8
9
10
11		 £
£
6,303
5,279
427
496
15,332
-
22,062
5,775
17,995
-
4,805
1,693
350
300
23,150
1,993
(1,088)
3,782
54,737
50,955
53,649
54,737

All funds are unrestricted.

The above statement excludes funds raised for other charities as shown in Note 12

The Notes on pages 10 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts.

AS AT 31 MAY 2022

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

Bank & cash Balances
Bank term deposits
Bank deposit account
Bank current account
Debtors
Gift Aid
Liabilities		 2022
2021
£
£
28,702
38,389
24,463
11,348
484
5,000
53,649
54,737
-
102
-
-

All funds are unrestricted.

The Notes on pages 10 to 12 form an integral part of these accounts.

These accounts, which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, were approved by the trustees on 28 June 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

Roger Higson Chair

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Preparation

These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.

2. Fund Accounting

Currently all of the charity’s funds are unrestricted.

3. Taxation

4. Trustee remuneration and benefits

5. Trustees expenses

Travelling expenses 2022
2021
No of
Amount
No of
Amount
Trustees
£
Trustees
£
3
314
1
5

6. Donations

Donations from members
Membership fees
Corporate sponsorship
Gift aid		 2022
2021
£
£
4,086
3,528
416
1,036
1,000
45
801
670
6,303
5,279

7. Investment income

Bank interest 2022
2021
£
£
427
496

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

8. Trading receipts (Concerts)

Advertising
Concert subscriptions
Refreshments and CD sales
Ticket sales		 2022
2021
£
£
2,230
-
10,135
-
17
-
2,950
-
15,332
-

9. Trading payments (Concerts)

Advertising and publicity
Agency charges
Performers' fees and expenses
Piano hire
Programmes
Refreshments and hospitality
Venue hire		 2022
2021
£
£
606
-
106
-
8,870
-
3,855
-
1,320
-
380
-
2,858
-
17,995
-

10. Administration

Bank charges
Insurance
Postage and stationery
Social media
Subscriptions
Travelling expenses
Website
Governance costs
AGM costs
Donation in lieu of independent examiner's fee		 2022
2021
£
£
72
87
158
69
634
333
1,073
648
98
365
314
5
2,456
186
4,805
1,693
2022
2021
£
£
50
-
300
300
350
300

11. Governance costs

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2022

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

12. Funds raised for other charities

Help Musicians UK (Charity No 228089) 2022
2021
£
£
35
2,900