UK Harmony Brigade: Treasurer’s Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
As the Treasurer for the UK Harmony Brigade, I am pleased to present this report on our financial activities for the year ending 30 June 2025. This was a productive year for our charity, characterized by the successful delivery of our two primary events: the UK Harmony Brigade (Mixed) and the UK Treble Harmony Brigade (UKTHB). Our financial strategy remains focused on ensuring each event is selfsustaining while maintaining a healthy reserve to support the long-term future of these singing programs.
Financial Overview and Performance The charity remains in a solid financial position, concluding the year with net assets of £20,612, which represents an 18% increase over the previous year. While our overall turnover rose to £54,110, we saw a slight decrease in our net surplus to £2,892. This shift was largely driven by a 29% increase in venue costs, reflecting broader economic trends in event hosting. Despite these rising costs, we successfully managed our resources to ensure both brigades remained in the black.
Our operational model continues to rely entirely on the dedication of our volunteers. No salaries or professional fees were paid during this period, ensuring that the maximum amount of our income goes directly toward the singing experience. Much of our turnover—specifically £41,342—is comprised of "pass-through" income for hotel accommodation and merchandise, which we collect from members and pay out directly to our suppliers.
Event Tracking and Scholarship Funds To maintain clear oversight, we continue to use Xero tracking to monitor the UKHB and UKTHB events as distinct entities. For the 2025 cycle, the UKHB event generated a net profit of £682, while the UKTHB event contributed £2,210. These funds are reinvested into our reserves to protect against future cost fluctuations.
A core part of our mission is accessibility, which we support through our dedicated Scholarship Funds. These funds allow us to provide financial assistance to singers who might otherwise be unable to attend. This year, the UKHB Scholarship Fund supported members with £1,141 in assistance, leaving a healthy closing balance of £1,018. Meanwhile, the UKTHB Scholarship Fund grew significantly to £1,036, ensuring we have the resources to support more singers in the coming year.
Balance Sheet Notes At the close of the financial year, our cash position was strong, with £21,106 held across our various bank and PayPal accounts. There are two minor administrative items to note on the balance sheet: a credit balance of £242 on a member’s account and a £348 credit note with a supplier. Both of these are standard accounting entries; the supplier credit was settled shortly after the year-end cutoff.
In summary, the UK Harmony Brigade remains a financially stable, volunteer-driven organization. We have navigated a year of rising costs effectively and have maintained the necessary reserves to continue providing high-quality harmony singing opportunities well into the future
Ruth Howe
| Income and Expenditure | Income and Expenditure | Income and Expenditure |
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| UK Harmony Brigade , year ended 30 June 2025 | ||
| Account | UKHB UKTHB Total |
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| Feb event April event |
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| Turnover | ||
| Brigade income | ||
| Income - HarmonyBrigade Subscription | 6,590.00 6,178.18 12,768.18 |
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| Total Brigade income | 6,590.00 6,178.18 12,768.18 |
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| Income collected(to bepaid) | ||
| Income - Hotel Accommodation | 22,213.42 18,978.71 41,192.13 |
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| Income - Shirt Sales | 150.00 0.00 150.00 |
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| Total Income collected (to be paid) | 22,363.42 18,978.71 41,342.13 |
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| Other income | ||
| Interest Income | 0.16 0.00 0.16 |
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| Total Other income | 0.16 0.00 0.16 |
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| Total Turnover | 28,953.58 25,156.89 54,110.47 |
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| Cost of Event | ||
| Cost of Venue | 25,411.50 20,000.00 45,411.50 |
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| Cost of Shirts | 202.19 0.00 202.19 |
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| Cost of Risers/Room hire | 350.00 0.00 350.00 |
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| Event consumables and awards | 234.77 617.82 852.59 |
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| Total Cost of Event | 26,198.46 20,617.82 46,816.28 |
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| Gross Profit | 2,755.12 4,539.07 7,294.19 |
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| Brigade Fees | ||
| Cost of Music | 1,387.40 1,200.60 2,588.00 |
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| Bank Fees | 30.08 72.48 102.56 |
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| Insurance | 283.00 283.00 566.00 |
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| IT Software and Consumables | 172.80 172.80 345.60 |
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| Postage,Freight & Courier | 12.00 0.00 12.00 |
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| Subscriptions | 187.56 0.00 187.56 |
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| Arranger's Bursaries | 0.00 600.00 600.00 |
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| Total Brigade Fees | 2,072.84 2,328.88 4,401.72 |
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| Surplus | 682.28 2,210.19 2,892.47 |
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| Balance sheet | ||
| Account | 30 Jun 202530 Jun 2024 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | ||
| Metro Bank | 0.00 8,705.58 |
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| Nationwide | 0.00 4,278.23 |
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| Paypal | 6,725.78 4,503.24 |
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| Virgin | 14,380.16 0.00 |
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| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 21,105.94 17,487.05 |
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| Accounts Receivable | (242.00) 0.00 |
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| 20,863.94 17,487.05 |
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| Accounts Payable | (348.00) 0.00 |
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| Accruals | 600.00 0.00 |
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| 252.00 0.00 |
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| Net Current Assets (Liabilities) | 20,611.94 17,487.05 |
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| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | 20,611.94 17,487.05 |
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| Net Assets | 20,611.94 17,487.05 |
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| Reserves | ||
| UKHB | ||
| UKHB Brigade Reserve | 13,781.55 13,099.27 |
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| UKHB Scolarship fund reserve | 1,017.74 1,535.82 |
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| Total UKHB | 14,799.29 14,635.09 |
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| UKTHB | ||
| UKTHB Brigade Reserve | 4,777.15 2,566.96 |
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| UKTHB Scolarship reserve | 1,035.50 285.00 |
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| Total UKTHB 5,812.65 2,851.96 |
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| Total reserves 20,611.94 17,487.05 |
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| Charity number 1176276 |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
| Report to the trustees | UK Harmony Brigade | UK Harmony Brigade | UK Harmony Brigade |
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| On accounts for the year ended |
30 June 2025 | Charity no (if any) |
1176276 |
| Set out on pages | 1 and 2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) |
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30 / 06 / 2025.
Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed: Catherine Phillipson
Date: 29 Apr 2026
Name: Catherine Phillipson
Relevant professional None qualification(s) or body (if any):
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