LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
Report of the Trustees and
Financial Statements
For the Year Ended
31st December 2020

LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(C(>r Meibion Cymry Llundain)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020
The Trustees of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir present their annual report for the year ended
31st Decernber 2020 under the Charities AGI 2011. together with the independently examined
accounts forthe year, and confimi that the latter comply with the requirements of the Act, Constilulion
and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard appliG9ble in the United Kingdom
and Republic ot Ireland (FRS102).
1. OBJECTIVES AND ACTMTIES
Charltable Objects
The objects of the Choir are to benefit the public in such charitable m8nner as the Charily Tnjslees
in their absolute discretion shall determine, and in particular..
1) To advance the education of the public by promoting artistic activities and performing as part of
such activities. particularly performing works composed andlor written by those of We15h origin
andlor the Welsh language (Welsh Works).
21 To promote public education and training in choral music. particularty in Welsh works.
Activitias
In 2020, the choir was abl@ to perfomi only 4 tim8s in public - bebN8en January 2nd early March.
From the end of March and throughout the remainder of 2020 the choir functioned by convening on-
line rehearsals every week. In addition. several virtual recordings were rnade and released by the
choir, one of which was released lo help raise funds for a charity we were due to have been singing
for in concert.
Despite these conditions, the choir continued to encourage people to take up choral singing and to
enjoy the repertoire that the Choir perfomis. During the year we recruited 6 new members, as part
of our continuing drive to attract a new gen8ralion of choristers.
Publi¢ Bonofit
Th& trustees have complied wilh their duty lo have due regard to the guidance on public benefit
published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
2. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
In the exrxptional GtrGumstanGe¥ of 2020, the fundamental objective and primary aGhievement ofthe
choir was lo keep the choir logetheff. This was despite not being able to meet in person. We now
look forward to retuming to somethin9 like nomiality in late 2021 and into 2022.

LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(Cor Meiblon Cymry Llundain)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- DECEMBER 2020
3. FINANCIAL REVIEW
2020, by iiefauEt. Was a relatively inactive year. There was a net movement (deGrease) in
unrestrlctad funds by year end 2020 of £18,150 from the year before to a figure of £81,898.
In 2019. the Choir received a bequest of £30,000 which is held as restrtcled fvnds. With interest,
as at end of 2020 this fund stands at £30,067
Voluntary income (subscriptions and donats'onsl for the year was £6,482.
Income from product sales in 2020 was £737. Stock is estimated in the accounts at £3.125. The
financial statements set out herein have been prepared from Xero software records maintained by
the Choirfs Financ8 team.
Reserves Pollcy
The trustèes review the choirfs requirements for rese￿eS in accordance with the main risks to Ihe
organisation. 11 ha5 estsblished a policy of maintaining reserves of £50,000 which are considered
sufficient to meet the working capital requirements of the choir lo cover expenditure for a period of 1
year.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govemlng Document
The Choir was first registered a Charity on 1st July 1971. As an unincorporated association under
the 1968 rL¢les that were applicable at the lime there was no requirement for a Trust Deed as the
Charity is govemed by its constitution and rules which were amended in 1989, February 2008,
December 2009 and December 2014. At the end of 2016, the Choir converted to a Charilable
Incorporated Organisation.
Gov8rning Body
The structure of the Charity comprises of a Committee of 10 Trustees and a Managing Committee
of the Trustees plus co-opted members.
Appolntment and Tralnlng of Trustees
The Trustees are elected by the Choir at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a 12 M￿th period
or by the Choir at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGMI for Ihe period from the date of the EGM
until the date of the next AGM. Nominations are submitted lo tho Choir Secretary in accordance with
the Choir Constitution. It is the policy of Ihe Choir to appoint Trustees who ar¢ mature individuals
with considerable experien￿ in fields such as Administration, Education, Finance, Man(et*ng and
Human Resources gained by holding responsible positions outside the Choir. It is Consequently not
ne¢e$8ary for them to have extensive training apart ensurin9 they are up to date with any new
developments in the field of Charity Adminislralion.

LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020
Oryanlsatlonal Managoment
The Trustees are legally responsible for the overall management of the Choir and meet as the
Managing Committee normally once a month (usually on the first Monday of the Monlh) with the Co-
opted members in attendance if required present but not entitled to vote. The Trustees meet on an
"as required" basls to deal wrth such matters as the Approval of Accounts and the remuneration of
professionals.
The work of implementing tha policies agreed by the Managing Committee is delegated to the
members of the Managing Committee and lo nominated Subwcommittees. Each Sub-committee
Chairman on request submits a reportlminutes of meetsngs to the Managing Committee for their
consideration and approval.
Risk Manag•mant
The Trustees are responsible for the management of risks faced by the Choir. Detailed consideration
of the risks is delegaled lo the members of the Managing Committee and Chaimen of the Sub-
Committees who are assisted by Committee or Choir members with expertise in particular fields.
Identification, monitoring and recommended mitigation measures are embodied in the monthly
reports submttted to the Managing Committee. Discussions take place with the Insurance Brokers
spelling out risks and an Insuranc8 Policy arranged to ensure risks are covered. In addition, an
independent Financial Risk Oversight Working Group is in place to review any major project
{currenlly where potential expenditure is greater than £10,000,. (figure kept under reviewll.
5. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Name of Charity- London Welsh Male Voice Choir (Other title known as- LWMVC and Cor
melb￿)n Cymry Llundainl
Charity Registration No: 1170727
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS..
The London Welsh Centre
157-163 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8UE
Website '. www.londonwelshmvc.o
TRUSTEES
The Truslees of the Choir have been elected by the Choir Members at the Annual General Meeting
of the Choir or if necessary al an Extraordinary General Meeting. They all served in office throughout
2020 uniess shown othe￿ise below.

LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020
Chairnian
David Jone8
Vlce£halmian
Paul Bunford (Resigned AGM 20201
Richard Snowdon (Appointed AGM 2020)
Secretary
Mark Chonofsky (Resigned AGM 20201
Richard Griffiths (Appointed AGM 2020)
Treasurer
Alun Edwards
Concgrt Sacretary
David Sorton
Registrar
Brian Johnson
Voice Repr¢sentatlves
Julian Davies (Resigned AGM 20201
Nick Jones (Appointed AGM 20201
Keith Owen (Resigned March 20201
Rhodri Morgan (Appointed AGM 20201
John Edwards
John lacona (Resigned AGM 2020)
Eryl Davies (Appointed AGM 20201
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing an annual report 2nd financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Th8 law applicableto charities in England and Wales requires the charitytrustees to prepare financial
statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of
the incoming resources and the application of resources for Ihal period. In preparing the financial
statements.
The trustees a￿ ￿qUIred to..
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and prinThples of the Charities SORP",
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
Stale whelher applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjeGt to any material
departures d¢sclosed and explained in the financial statements..
Prepare the financial ststements on the going conGem basis unless it Is Inappropr18te to
presume that the charity will continue in business.

LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR
(Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2020
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wth reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial posrtion of the charity and to 8nabl& them to ensure that the
finanGial statements cornply with Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations
2008 and the provisions of the Constituts'on and Rules. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the charity and hence tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection offraud
and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the rna1ntenan￿ and integrfty of the charity and financial infomiation
incltsded on the charity's website.
Approved by the Trustees of th8 London Welsh Male vol￿ Choir on 13 September 2021 and
signed on its behalf by..
DAVID JONES
Chalrman

London Welsh Male Volce Cholr{C6rMolbion Cymry Llundalnl
Statemont of financial activitles
for the year ended 31 December 2020
Notss
2020
2019
Unr¢¥triGt•d Rastricted
funds
Total
fund5
UMe8trtGted R•$t*ict•d
Total
fun
fvnds furK
I￿oMe
Donaknons and legacie$
Ch8ritsble aetivitigs
0th6rtrading ac*vities
6.482
4.871
713
6,482
4,871
737
11.731
31.450
2.413
45.594
30.000
41,731
31,450
2,456
75,637
24
43
Total kKomÈ
12.086
24 12,090
30.043
ExpondS￿r
Raising tynds
Charitsble acti￿*8$
Othercosts
7,665
15,803
6,728
30,216
7,685
15.803
6.728
30216
4,478
33,855
11,777
50,110
4.478
33,855
11,777
50,110
Totaloxpor¥lliure
N•t Incomg1(?xp8rwJSturel
118.ISOI
24 {18,1261
14,5161
30.043
25,527
Total fvnds broughtfDrward
Totalfunds carfbd forward
100.048
61,898
30,043 130,091
30,067 111,965
104.564
100,049
104,564
30,043 130,092

London Welsh Male Voice Choir (Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
Balance sheet
as at 31 December 2020
Notes
2020
2019
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,135
1.645
118,773
3.135
2.762
135,561
Total current assèts
Creditors: amounts falling
due within one year
Net ¢urrent assets
123.553
141,458
11,587
111,966
111,966
11,366
130,092
130,092
Total assets1088 current Ilabllltles
Funds
Restricted ￿nd
Unrestricted ftjnds
Totsl charity funds
30,067
81,899
111.966
30,043
100,049
130.og2
These financial statements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in
accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United
Kinodom and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).
On behalf of the Trustees of London Welsh Male Voice Choir {COr Meibion Cymry
Llundainl
Chairman David J
TreasurerAlun Edwards
Approved by th8 Trustees on13th September 2021

London Welsh Male Voice Choir {C6r Meiblon Cymry Llundaln)
Notes to the financial statements
forthe year ended 31 December 2020
Financial statements
These are the financial statemerlts ofThè London Welsh Mal& Voice Choir (Cor
Meibion Cymry Llundainl Ithe Charity), a tharitable incorporated organisation
conslituled on 28 November 2016 and registered with Ihe charib.es Commission
number 1170727. The Charity is a publicbenefil entity.
1 Accounting poltCiOS
Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention
and indude the results of Ihe Charitys operatsons whith are described in Ihe
Trustses, Report and all ofwhich are continuing.
As required by FRS 102 Ihe Trustees hav8 reviewed the going concem ststus oflhe
Charity. especially taking accoijnt of the effects ofthe Covid 19 pandemic. The
Trustees arè of Iha oplnion Ihe Charity will remain a going Con￿rn for at least 12
months from Ihe date they have approved these financial statefflents.
Incomè
Voluntary income and donab.ons are accounted for 8$ re￿iVed by the charity. The
in(x)me from frjnd raising venlures is accounted for in the perfod in which the seNice
is provided and is shown gross, with Ihe associated costs included in tundraising
sts.
stocks
stock 18 valu8d at the lower of costand net reali88bl8 valua. after making due
allowan￿ forobsoleie and slow movlng items.
IA
Costs of raising funds
Costs of raising fvnds are expenditure on goods purchased for resale.
Costs of ¢haritablg acliYitie$
Costs of charitsble actsviles principally indudo expenditMre on stsging Concerts and
otherfund raisino events and are a(Lounted for on an acGrual basis.
othèr ¢osts
other costs indudè gov&m8nce. marsagement and administration expenditure not
dlredy related lo the charitable acuvity offvndraising ventures and are a￿￿unts￿ fr)r
on an accrual b8SIS.

London Wolsh Malg Voico Choir IC6r Molblon Cymry Llundainl
Notes to the financial statgm?nts
for the year ended 31 December 2020
2 D(Thtton$ al￿ Ipgw¢Jok
2020
2019
Subscripkn'ms and donalons
Legacy- see note 9
6,482
11,731
30,LIOO
6A82
41.731
The Chartybenefits grealjyfrom Ihe InVo￿er￿entand enthu￿a$•G supportof rf5 rnanyvolunteet3. delai15 of
which are given in ouranlluai reporL Thè Wnotnic wnknbution of vdunts8rs is not r8cognlsed in the
8c¢ounts.
3 Charttabfe 8Cthtttl&8
2020
2019
t>os¥ inwrre from (x>ncg
4071
31.450
4 Q￿rtra￿lI¥j acifvStt88
2020
ZQ19
Produ¢t88188
737
2,45fj
5 Tot81 expendhure
Basi$ of
81kn- RaÈsing
othar
aflon furKls ac￿111￿& Costs
Ch#rM-
2020 Total 2019Toial
Costs dtre¢Jy alloB4ted toa¢¢W￿¢S
Costof$tsging rx)ncertS8nd knurs
Coslofproducing goods
Dir8Ct
Direct
15.803
15,803
7,685
33,855
4,478
7.685
Supwt costs
Accounts axamination
Bookkeeping
ChE>n3let¥' unifonng and
presentstioft$
Publicity, markebng,
adverbsing and donations
prtntinu end (a)mmunicalion
Cth8radministr8tsv8 r4)8ts
2,100
14801
2.100
14801
1,500
3,440
128
250
426
4.432
250
426
4.432
1.873
262
4,574
7.685
15,803
6,728
30,216
50,110

London Walsh Male Voice Choir (Cor Meibion Cymry Llundain)
Notes to the financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2020
2020
2019
6 St¢xk$
Goods for resal8
Stock of cloth for unifonns
2.500
635
2,500
635
3.135
3,135
7 Debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
1,634
642
2,120
2,762
1,645
8 Credttor8 - amounts due within one year
Other creditors
Accruals
8,242
3,345
11,587
8,366
3.000
11,366
9 Re8trlcted fund
Legacy received
Interest income
30,000
67
30,000
43
30.067
30,043
In 2019 the Trustees received £30.000 under a will whose terms require the l&gacy
remain anonymous. The legacy, both capiL91 and income, is only to be used to
support the promotion ofthe Choir and is subject to the Objects ofthe LWMVC. The
fijnds are to be separated from the'operational finance" ofthe Choir.
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## **LONDON WELSH MALE VOICE CHOIR** 

## **Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of London Welsh Male Voice Choir** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and related notes 1 to 8. 

## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** 

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.  The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; 

- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and 

- state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.  An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.  It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters.  The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: 

   - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and 

   - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 

have not been met; or 

- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Zahid Hussein For and on behalf of Z group Chartered Accountants 162-164 Arthur Road Wimbledon London SW19 8AQ 24 September 2021 

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