Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2022 To 31[st] December 2022
Charity name: Paragon Singers
Charity registration number: 1164545
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the Society shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Society’s main activities were the performance of four concerts over the year. Three of these were public_a capella_ performances in Lacock, Bath and Bradford on Avon, very much in the nature of the Society’s normal concert programme. The fourth concert was a major undertaking entitled Messiah 250, staged performance of Messiah with Paragon Singers supported by a professional stage director, soloists and orchestra. The undertaking was funded through an Arts Council Grant and a major private donation, as well as smaller donations and crowdfunding. The concert and some of the associated rehearsals were filmed by students of Bath Spa University as part of their media degrees. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that the activities of the Society are consistent with the Charity Commission’s definition of public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Society fully achieved its objectives as stated in its constitution through its normal concert programme. In addition, the Messiah 250 project benefited the general public through the presentation of a novel and illuminating performance of Messiah. In addition, students from Bath Spa University gained invaluable experience of event filming and film production. We also held educational workshops as well as presenting ‘sing- along’ events at a local charity for the homeless. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity is in a healthy financial position at the end of 2022, with an account balance of £2,552, and no creditors. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The Society has no policy for holding reserves, other than ensuring that the bank account remains in the black. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Zero |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | All our funds are directed at rehearsing and performing concerts. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity is not materially in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | None |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The Society’s principal source of funding for normal concert programmes is via membership subscriptions and ticket sales. For 2022, the Messiah 250 project required additional funding from the Arts Council, private donations and crowdfunding. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Membership vote at AGM |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Paragon Singers |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1164545 |
| Charity’s principal address | 86, Bloomfield Avenue Bath BA2 3AD |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| TonyShield | Chair | |||
| Gareth Somerset | Treasurer | |||
| Margaret Graham | ||||
| MaryHenderson | ||||
| Gill Clarke | ||||
| Julia Draper | ||||
| Remi Castaing | ||||
| Kate Petty | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
K Petty |
M Henderson |
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K Petty |
M Henderson | |
Trustee |
Trustee | |
| 22/9/23 | ||
| 22/9/23 |
| Paragon Singers |
Paragon Singers |
Paragon Singers |
1164545 | |
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| For the period from |
1/1/2022 | To | 12/31/2022 |
| Section A Receipts and payments | ||||
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| A1 Receipts Arts Council Grant - Clarke'sgrant - Crowdfunding - Gift Aid 4,609 Guest tuition donations 222 Member and Friends subscriptions 4,505 Miscellaneous 11 Concert takings 7,637 Donation to Paragon 2,000 18,984 - - Sub total - Total receipts 18,984 A3 Payments Music director fees 5,177 Stage director fees Venue fees 1,884 Orchestra and soloist fees 9,453 Accompanists 293 1,384 PRS fees 149 Music scores 676 Filmproduction Miscellaneous 788 MakingMusic membership/ insurance 186 Sub total 19,990 - - Sub total - Total payments 19,990 Net of receipts/(payments) - 1,006 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end 3,558 Cash funds this year end 2,552 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ Sub total(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Concert posters, programmes, refreshments A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) |
to the nearest £ 13,401 15,000 612 - - - - - 29,013 - - - 29,013 4,350 5,967 2,662 12,407 910 - - - 1,941 776 - 29,013 - - - 29,013 - 0 - - - 0 Restricted funds |
to the nearest £ Endowment funds |
Total funds to the nearest £ 13,401 15,000 612 4,609 222 4,505 11 7,637 2,000 47,997 - - - 47,997 9,527 5,967 4,546 21,860 1,203 1,384 149 676 1,941 1,564 186 49,003 - - - 49,003 - 1,006 - 3,558 2,552 |
Last year to the nearest £ |
| - - - - - - - - - |
13,401 | - | ||
| 15,000 | - | |||
| 612 | - | |||
| 4,609 | - | |||
| 222 | - | |||
| 4,505 | - | |||
| 11 | - | |||
| 7,637 | - | |||
| 2,000 | - | |||
| 47,997 | - | |||
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- | |||
| - | - | |||
| - | - | |||
| - | 47,997 | - | ||
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9,527 | - | ||
| 5,967 | - | |||
| 4,546 | - | |||
| 21,860 | - | |||
| 1,203 | ||||
| 1,384 | - | |||
| 149 | - | |||
| 676 | - | |||
| 1,941 | ||||
| 1,564 | - | |||
| 186 | - | |||
| 49,003 | - | |||
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- | |||
| - | ||||
| - | - | |||
| - | 49,003 | - | ||
| - 0 | - - - - |
- 1,006 | - | |
| - | - | - | ||
| - | 3,558 | - | ||
| - 0 | 2,552 | - |
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Details Cash fund Details Details Details Details Signature G Somerset J Draper Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) |
to nearest £ to nearest £ 2,552 - - - - - 2,552 - OK OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name G Somerset J Draper Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) |
to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| OK | |||
| to nearest £ Endowment funds |
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| Current value (optional) |
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| When due (optional) |
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| Date of approval |
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| G Somerset | G Somerset | 9/20/2023 | |
| J Draper | J Draper | 9/22/2023 |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Paragon Singers members of On accounts for the year 31[st] December 2022 Charity no 1164545 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report 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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:[Mark Richardson ] Date: 20[th] October 2023
Name: Mark Richardson Relevant professional ACA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 Maple Grove, Bath BA2 3AF
Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
October 2018
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Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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