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2022-06-30-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para f.fr To educate the public in the sits and
the charity as set out in its sciences and in particular the art ofscience
governing document of music by the presentation
ofconcerts and
other activities.
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation tothose		 Para 1.17and
1.19		 Cumbris
Rural Chairs is made up oflocal
choirs snd individual
singers from rural
purposes forthe public communities
across North Cumbria.
The
benefit, in particular, the long-term
strategy ofyour trustees
remains
activities, projects or services the development
ofthe choral singing
identified in the accounts. technique to the highest possible standard,
The choir repertoire focuses on large scale,
complex choral works which would be too
demanding
for the local choirs to undertake
on their own and its use ofs professional
orchestra
and conductor for the final Concert
enables those local performers
to broaden
snd develop their musical
skills and provide
the opportunity
for our audiences to hear
music rarely performed
outside large urban
conurbations.
Cumbria
Rural Choirs
represents s unique
professional
/ amateur
partnership
which enhances
Cumbris's
music scene and provides enormous
benefits for the Cumbrian
community,
helping to counteract
rural isolation and the
lack ofaccess to high quality educational
and cultural
provision
in the rural community.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have referred
whether the trustees have to the guidance
contained
in the Charity
hsd regard tothe guidance Commission's
general guidance
on public
issued by the Charity benefit when reviewing
the Charity's
aims
Commission
on public		 and objectives and in planning
future
benefit activities.

Achiev eme nts
and Pe		 rformance
SORP reference
The Choir held its AGM in September 2021
but did not recommence
singing
until
January 2022. Given the reduced
numbers
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,		 Para i.20 who were prepared to come back, itwas
decided to still celebrate
William and
identifying the difference the Dorothy Wordsworth
by performing
the new
charity's work has made to works commissioned
from local and national
the circumstances
of its		 composers,
but to change the format ofthe
beneficiaries
and any wider		 concert soas to include music from other
benefits to society as a local groups. This allowed a wider variety of
whole. people to come together for the event
increasing
community
involvement.
The
Choir also held a successful
'Come and
Sing' day which resulted
in a large number
of new people being exposed to choral
singing
with many ofthem signing
up forthe
new season 2022-23. While the registered
name ofthe choir will remain
Cumbria
Rural
Choirs,
in order to maintain
the relevance of
the society in the promotion
of vocal
activities for the public good throughout
the
North Cumbria
Region, and to recognise the
far greater role of 'independent'
singers, the
Choir will trade under the name 'Cumbria
Singers'.

Review ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The Trustees decided that activity had to
financial position at the end recommence
and a concert performed
due
ofthe period to commitments
to composers and grant
providers. As a result they accepted that
there was likely to be a deficit this year, but
this would be partly offset by using a legacy
received during the lockdown. The Charity
still has a healthy
bank balance which
exceeds the minimum
reserve.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 The Trustees have set a minimum
target for
policy for holding reserves unrestricted
reserves of6 months
running
stating
why		 they are held costs.
They are held so as to keep the Charity
afloat in emergencies,
such as Covid-19,
and to enable the commissioning
of new
work to take place in advance ofincome
comin
in.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Unrestricted
funds held of214,992.
Explanation ofany Para 1.23 No going concern issues
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
Additional information (optional)
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The Charity receives income from the
following sources:
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including		 Para 1.47 Members subscriptions
Donations
any fundraising) Grants
Income from events held
Legacies
The principal
dsk isthe return of Covid-19
and government
restrictions
on meetings
A description of the principal Para 1.46 which means that renewed
activity would
risks facing the charity once more go into abeyance
and/or
members
would feel unable to continue.

Structure, Governance and Man agement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning
document		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO Association
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the members at
including
details ofany
constitutional
provisions e.g.		 the AGM.
Trustees		 may co-opt people as Trustees.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

Charit name Cumbria Rural Choirs
Other name the charit uses CRC
Re istered charit number 1168081
Charity's principal address 16Byrnes Close
Plumpton
Penrith
CA11 9PE
mes ofthe charity trus tees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (ifany) Dates acted
ear		 ifnot forwhole Name
to a		 ofperson (or body) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
1 Mrs A Bishop Secretary
2 Mr G Bowles
3 Ms A. Blackburn Resigned 11-4-22
4 Miss G Brinkmann Appointed 27-11-21
5 Mrs E Dunning
6 Mrs M Ferriby Booking Secretary
7 Mr D Opperman Resigned 6-9-21
8 Mrs K. Purvis Resigned 10-1-22
9 Mr C N Riches Treasurer
10 Dr M Riches Chair
11 Mrs SSapsford Appointed 27-11-21
12 Mrs JStewart Librarian Resigned 6-9-21
13 Mrs J Swinburne Resigned 6-9-21
14 Mr SWagstaff Appointed 27-11-21
15 Mrs JWright Appointed 27-11-21
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ate, ate, Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO 1168081
Receipts and pa ments accounts CC&sa
Forthe period 01-Jul-21 Tc 30-Jun-22
from
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Unrestricted
funds		 Restricted
funds		 Endowment
funds		 Total funds Last year
to the nearest
6		 to the nearest 6 to the neere*t 2 to the neareet6 to the nearest 6
A1 Recei ts
Donations 1,152 1,152 1,558
Legacy received
Gift aid 125 125
Fundraising 53
Glacis 1,000
Singers Subscriplions 1,620 1,620
Music for a Summer evening 525 525
Ticket Sales 1,044 1,044 (242)
Choir Day 1,180 1,160
Programme Sales and Adverssing 114 114 38
Ukraine appeal 412 412
Other
u tots ross mcome r 8,213 8,213 2,359
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see
table .
r er ee~s&a~~~~
A3pa
ments
Launch event 1,287 1,287
Come and sing day 127 1,000 1,127
Choral director 1,917 1,917
Orchestra/Singers/Soloists 900
Accompanist 841 841
Performance and Rehearsal Halls 1,147 1,147 18
Music Hire 169 189
Adverbsing, Publicity, pnnbng and stabonery 1,831 1,831 399
Bank Charges ae Ta
Insurance 280 280
Donabon 412 412
Other 627 827 719
Sub total 9,834 1,000 10,834 1,214
A4 Asset and investment purchases,
Sub total
r I Ip rm rr~r. 634 1,000 10,634 1,214
Net ofrace/pter(paymentsl (3,421) (1,000) (4,421) 1,145
As Transfers
between funds
AS Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this		 year end 18,413
14,992		 1,000 19,413
14,892		 1,2SS
16,413
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
DctegcrIes Details funds
to nearest f		 to funds
nearest 2		 funds
to nearest 2
Bi Cash funds Bank Current Account 14,992
Total cash funds 14,992
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest 9 to cearestf to nearest 9
B2Other monetary assets
Details Fund towhich
asset halos
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B3Investment assets
Details Fund towhich
asset helen
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B4 Assets retained forthe charity's
own use
Fund towhloh Amount due When due
Details I(aha
relates		 o tlonal o tional
BSLiabilities
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the trustees		 two trustees on behalf of all Signature Print Name Date of
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