2024-12-31-accounts - Monmouth Male Voice Choir

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Trustees' Annual Report for the period

Period start date Period end date Day 01 Month 01 Year 2024 Day 31 Month 12 Year 2024

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Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name MONMOUTH MALE VOICE CHOIR Other names charity is known by N/A Registered charity number (if any) 1172588 ~~———~~ Charity's principal address The Old Nag’s Head Granville Street Monmouth, Gwent Postcode NP25 3DR ~~————~~

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany)
1 Richard Mitchle	1 Richard Mitchley	Chairman	AGM
2 Clive Weatherb	2 Clive Weatherby	Vice-Chairman	AGM
3 Stuart Baber	3 Stuart Baber	Secretary	AGM
4 David Richards	4 David Richards	Treasurer	AGM
5 Peter Watts	5 Peter Watts		AGM
6 Rh	6 Rhys Pritchard		AGM
7	Tim Warmington- Gardner		AGM
8 David Evans	8 David Evans		AGM
9 Iain McInt	9 Iain McIntyre		AGM
10 John Cowle	10 John Cowley		AGM
11 Shaun Martin	11 Shaun Martin		AGM

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A ~~————>~~ TAR 1 Oct 2025

Oct 2025

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)	Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
N/A

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts

Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Association How the charity is constituted

(eg. trust, association, company)

Elected by vote at the AGM Trustee selection methods

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

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Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)	1) To foster the public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the Welsh male-voice choral tradition, through the study and practice of choral singing and by means of public performances and choral competitions; 2) To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit.
	1) Public performances of choral music in churches, community buildings and community events. 2) Performance of choral music at weddings, funerals and civic events. 3) Rehearsal of choral music repertoire under the guidance of experienced professional musicians. 4) Donations to local and national charities using funds raised at choral concerts. 5) Touring to and performing in areas of the UK where Welsh male- voice choral music is not readily available. 6) Participation in festivals and events with other choirs and musical groups. These activities are consistent with the Public Benefit requirement of charities in that they: •Are beneficial and not detrimental; the enjoyment and appreciation of the Welsh male-voice choral tradition is demonstrated by the number of and attendance at public performances, and; •Benefit the public in general; most performances are attended by members of the general public and funds raised are donated to charities which operate to benefit the general public. These aspects are routinely considered by the Committee of Trustees when making decisions on future activities.

Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)

1) To foster the public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of
the Welsh male-voice choral tradition, through the study and
practice of choral singing and by means of public performances
and choral competitions;
2) To further such charitable purposes as the trustees in their
absolute discretion shall think fit.

1) Public performances of choral music in churches, community
buildings and community events.
2) Performance of choral music at weddings, funerals and civic
events.
3) Rehearsal of choral music repertoire under the guidance of
experienced professional musicians.
4) Donations to local and national charities using funds raised at
choral concerts.
5) Touring to and performing in areas of the UK where Welsh male-
voice choral music is not readily available.
6) Participation in festivals and events with other choirs and musical
groups.
These activities are consistent with the Public Benefit requirement of
charities in that they:
•Are beneficial and not detrimental; the enjoyment and
appreciation of the Welsh male-voice choral tradition is
demonstrated by the number of and attendance at public
performances, and;
•Benefit the public in general; most performances are attended by
members of the general public and funds raised are donated to
charities which operate to benefit the general public.
These aspects are routinely considered by the Committee of Trustees
when making decisions on future activities.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

Volunteers are an indispensable part of the charity’s activities in the following areas: • governance of the charity • logistical responsibilities at public performances • health and safety • safeguarding
You may choose to include • catering and social event management further statements, where • fundraising relevant, about: • publicity • policy on grantmaking; In all cases, these duties are carried out by suitably-qualified people who
• policy programme related policy programme related are provided with appropriate training.
policy programme related policy programme related investment;
contribution made by Most volunteer roles are undertaken by active members of the choir or members of their immediate families.
volunteers.

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Section D Achievements and performance

19 performances carried out, including 9 public performances for
Summary of the main charity fundraising. These are carried out at cost, so that the
achievements of the charity amounts raised for charities are maximised.
during the year • 3 performances at civic events in Monmouth: Carnival, Mayor’s inauguration, Christmas Lantern Parade.
• Successful tour to Devon with public performances at church venues in Torquay, Exeter and Plymouth and public engagement at each location.
• Over £8000 raised by charities at events where the choir performed.
Singing membership increased from 76 to 80.
Addition of new repertoire pieces including original arrangements by the choir music team.

Section E Financial review

In September 2023 the Committee of Trustees approved a proposal to Brief statement of the set a minimum level of financial reserves at £10,000. charity’s policy on reserves This was proposed to cover:

Short term fluctuations in cash flow
Cover for financial risks and opportunities

Details of any funds materially None in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

Approximately 1/3 of the choir’s core income (income not related to shortYou may choose to include term one-off deposits for tour costs) comes from regular donations from additional information, where members of the choir. Approximately ½ of the core income comes from relevant about: fees and ticket sales for concerts and other performances. The remainder • the charity’s principal comes from grants and individual donations. sources of funds (including any fundraising);

These funds enable the choir to continue to deliver its objects, by funding • how expenditure has experienced professional musicians to conduct and accompany rehearsals and performances, to stage public performances, to rent a supported the key objectives venue for rehearsals, to provide transport to long distance concert of the charity; commitments, and to publicise the events at which the choir performs.

investment policy and objectives including any The choir has no investments. ethical investment policy adopted.

Section F Other optional information

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Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) David George Richards Stuart Baber ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) ~~e~~[Treasurer ] Secretary ~~e~~ Date 27 October 2025 ~~PO~~

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Monmouth Malo Voice Choir 1172 Statsment of Financial Accounts: 2024 Cash accounting tjasis Oponing bank balance lat 1 Jan 20241 '. £ 14.20&54"i i 2wzs: £ 19.24127 ', Membetship Sub0 HM4C GIrtNid Gala Concert other Concertfees WeddintyEvtnlfee5 (>ants IR8stricW FLwthI Q)onions lislneoU .. £ 10.591.00 .81 at&0 i £ 8,440.[ '73sriw) 1 £ 1.9.C :. 1 £ 3.21y).LKI :. 1 £ 2.580.(K> 1 £ 2.045.(Q 718.19 ', £ 16.792.T2 j TLwleP £ 461.88 £ 3.S53. Total Re¢e5pts Profession Fees.. MugKal tirector £ 6.4451KI AssiartNkn(xl Director i £ 1.770.O) 1 Acwftynist £ 5.637 49 Gala cOnrt Eyrws.. 1 £ 985.27 Vgrwe Hire.. COjrtVenues £ 1.884. Bapli8t Chur £ 6.120.I¥J 1 £ 1.410(h) e 4.6571K) 1 £ 941.76 L£ 849 25 Gal 1 £ 3,020 IN) 151 (K) Irtsurance. Cknline hearSal *ds Sheet Mus £ 2,075.00 Y24 64 FqulFO.' Coach HI.. Memberships PerformirvJ Rrghts Sfee5 Printing. Publi DBS Ch8ck8 £ 1.6n.45 ,. £ 3.811.W', T 281.69 ' 244.83 '. £ 1.773.66 '. rtxty £ 1.544.25 i ,' £ 1.orKJ.(x) I £ 948.88 .' 101.95., £ 3.129.64 ' E 14.254.63 T¢xJriktsr 9eo.29 1 Bank Cha Uniforrn mis113r£oS £ 3.258: Thptya Total Expondityres i £ 27967.03 1.720.08 i 5.033.73 Closiny bank balance lat 31 2024) i:. £ 11488A6 . 31 DB¢ 202&. , ..1 £ 14.208.51 j Tr•a$urfrr Chairnmn 13th Febnwy2025 TAR Oct 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examinerfs report on the FOR ENGLAND AND WALE5 accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteos MONMOlml MALE VOICE CHOIR On accounts for the year ended 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charity no (rf any) 1172588 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examinab.on ofthe accounts ofthe above charity {Ihe Trusfl for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibililies and basis of report As the charitys trustees, you are responsible for the preparabon of trte accounts in accordance with the requirernents of the Charities Act 2011 (Yhe A). I report in respect of my examinatM)n of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in catrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions grven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my exarninatron. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in ¢xJnnection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respwL the accourrting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charitses Act,. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not mplY with the applicalJe requirements conMIng the form and content of awunls set out in the Charities (Accounts and Rewrtsl Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and f8iW view whith is not a matter considered as part of an indeperKJent examinati¢)n. I have no concems and have come asS no other matters in conneth'on th the examination to which attention shoutd be draym in this report in order to enable a FKoper uThJerslanding of the accounts to be reathed. Signed: Name: 08E£I hJEIL Relevant professlonal qualification{s) or body lif any): Address: IER Oct 2018 TAR Oct 2025