2023-06-30-accounts

						SORP reference
Summary		ofthe purposes			of		Toeducate the public in the arts and
the charity as set			out	in its			sciences and in particular the art ofscience
governing		document					ofmusic by the presentation ofconcerts
							and other activities.
Summary activities		ofthe main in relation to those				Para 1.17and 1.19	Cumbria Rural Choirs is made up of singers from local choirs and individuals
purposes		for the public					living in rural communities across North
benefit,	in	particular,		the			Cumbria. The long-term strategy continues
activities,		projects	or				to be the development ofthe choral singing
services	identified		in	the			techniques to achieve the highest possible
accounts.							standard ofperformance. The choir's
							repertoire focuses on large scale, complex
							choral works which, often, would be too
							demanding for the local choirs to undertake
							on their own. Its engagement ofan
							internationally renowned music director to
							lead the rehearsals and conduct the
							concert, enables all participants to broaden
							and develop their musical skills. Italso
							provides the opportunity for audiences to
							hear choral music, accompanied by a
							professional orchestra and soloists, rarely
							performed outside large urban
							conurbations. Cumbria Rural Choirs
							represents a unique professional / amateur
							partnership which enhances Cumbria's
							music scene and provides enormous
							benefits for the Cumbrian community,
							through the high standard that it achieves.
							It helps to counteract rural isolation and the
							lack ofaccess to high quality educational
							and cultural provision in rural communities.
Statement		confirming				Para 1.18	The Trustees confirm that they have
whether	the trustees			have			referred to the guidance contained in the
had regard to the			guidance				Charity Commission's general guidance on
issued b		the Chari					ublic benefit when reviewin the Chari 's

chieve	men	ts	and Per	formance
				SORP reference
					The Choir held its AGM in November 2022
					having started the season in September
					following a successful 'Come and Sing' day
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity,				Para 1.20	in June which enabled several people to experience singing choral music for the first
identifying	the	difference the			time to participate and then, subsequently,
charity's	work	has made to			join the choir for the 2022-23 season. This
the circumstances			of its		was the first year under the new format of
beneficiaries and			any wider		the guest conductor also being the guest
benefits to society as a					musical director. This year the post was
whole.					filled by Dr Andrew Padmore. Rehearsals
					were changed to 4 full days on Saturdays
					which resulted in longer and more
					concentrated periods oflearning and
					singing. This was supported by on-line
					material supplied by Andrew enabling
					members to improve their singing
					technique and also to leam their part. This
					greatly enhanced the learning experience.
					The outcome was a very successful
					performance In Carlisle Cathedral in April
					of Haydn's 'The Creation'. Itwas attended
					by about 350 people ranging in ages from
					10 - 90+years, many ofwhom provided
					very positive reviews via e mail following
					the performance.

inancial Review	inancial Review	inancial Review
Review ofthe charity's			Para 1.21	The Trustees decided that the newly
financial position	at the end			reformed Cumbdia Singers, making a post
ofthe period				Covid 'come back', should aspire to holding
				a 'big sing' with a professional conductor,
				orchestra and singers. Due to the increase
				in membership, it had been expected that
				the choir would 'break even', but a very
				steep and unexpected increase in the cost
				ofstaging for the concert resulted in a loss.
				The Charity, however, 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 Chadity
				afloat in emergencies, such as Covid-19,
				and to enable the commissioning of new
				work to take place in advance ofincome
				comin in.
Amount ofreserves		held	Para 1.22	Unrestricted funds held of811,865

ou ma cho	ose to include fur	ther statement	s where relevant about	s where relevant about
			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 risk is the return ofCovid-19
			and government restrictions		on meetings
A description	ofthe 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	and
			audiences would not be able		to attend
			concerts.

Description	ofcharity's	ofcharity's
trusts:
Type ofgoverning		document	Para 1.25	Constitution
		cjvj'1!=.'l j
How is the	charity		Para 1.25	CIO Association
constituted?
	In!( l '2	pc
Trustee selection		methods	Para 1.25	Trustees are appointed	by the members	at
including details ofany				the AGM.
constitutional provisions e.g.				Trustees may co-opt people as Trustees.
election to	post or name of
any person	or body entitled
to appoint one or		more
trustees

Chari	name			Cumbria	Rural Choirs
Other name the chari			uses	CRC
Re istered charit		number		1168081
Charity's	principal	address		16Byrnes Close
				Plumpton
				Penrith
				CA11 BPE

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81 Cash funds		BeckCurrscl	Account		1sits
			Total cash funds		12&119
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82Other monetary assets
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83 Investment	assets
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84Assets retained for the charity's
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85 Liabilities
Signed byone or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees			Signature		Print	Name		Date of a revel