The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra CIO (1165359)
Trustees Report for the period 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022
The Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra Charity has as its main object the advancement of the art of symphonic music making for the public benefit in particular by bringing this music and the art form to audiences in Cheltenham and to towns and villages within Gloucestershire and bordering counties and beyond.
The orchestra were pleased to return for a full series of concerts during the year performing five concerts. Four of these took place in Cheltenham with the fifth, in support of the Farmers Overseas Action Group charity, taking place in Pershore. It was pleasing to see audiences returning to live performance after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The charity trustees of the CIO who served during the period were:
David Banks Catherine Billington Paul Broekman Ben Lewis Janet McKechnie Tessa Pemberton Michael St.John David Todd
In addition the following elected members served on the orchestra committee:
Lindsay Jack Nicky Jee Michael Omer
Also the Musical Director, David Curtis and orchestra leader, Caroline Broekman served on the orchestra committee as ex-officio members.
At the Annual General Meeting Trustees, David Banks, Catherine Billington and David Todd retired by rotation in accordance with the constitution. All were duly re-elected for a further period of three years.
Nicky Jee retired by rotation and was duly re-elected for a further period of three years,
The Trustees met on seven occasions during the year to discuss the affairs of the charity
Income for the year increased to £20,021 reflecting ticket receipts from concerts and increased financial support from members. After expenses of £19,140, the surplus for the year was £880. Net assets as at 31 August 2022 totalled £33,920.
theltenham Symphony Orthestra Income and E¥PendIve accountsforth? period to X A ao Ref 1165359 12 Monthsto 31 2022 00 Ref 1165359 12 M4)nths to ai August 2021 Notes Income I Concert proceeds Grants and Donations Cheltenham Arts Countil Member Donations Income tax rectaimed 9,23&37 43).C 9.175.C(¥ 1.177.74 5.499. 1.714.&) 10.782.74 7.213.80 Experlture 4 Performers fees aThl Expen Hire of Halls PRS fees Hire of Music Printing linc proErammesl Web site Adverttsing Subscription & Insuran Sundry Expenses 11.601.f 6,C4X).(X) 216.59 2,175.C#) 760.C IgJ.c(¢ 655.66 61.19 610.53 235. 407.(L¢ 175.43 19.140.52 4.127.% Surplus for the period 8W.58 3,085.84 Balan eet A55ets 5 Bank Attount Cash float Debtors 6 Prepayments 34,973.63 92.60 32,432.93 156.50 150.IX) 710.63 300.C Total Assets 35.776.86 33.039.43 Liabilities 7 Deferred Income 8 Creditors Total Liabilities 495.¢X) 1,361.85 1,856.85 Net Asset5 33,920.01 33,039.43 Ineomè and Expendire ArUrt Net Assets at start of peric<l Surplus for the perlod 33.039.43 .58 29,953.59 3,085.84 9 Net Assets at end of period 33,920nl 33,039.43 Examined by: Prepared by: Andrew J Ellis FCA Paul BroekmBn FCCA 191IoA02209.Q8