Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 2023-09-01 Period start date To 2024-08-31 Period end date
Charity name: Opera Viva Merseyside
Charity registration number: 1177385
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Objectives and Activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity To advance education in the operatic and dramatic
as set out in its governing document arts for the benefit of the public, in particular …, by
developing skills in musicianship and performance,
and by developing appreciation of music and drama
through the presentation of public performances.
Summary of the main activities in During this period we were able to put on the
relation to those purposes for the public following events:
benefit, in particular, the activities,
projects or services identified in the
Concert: Opera Magic
accounts.
St Mary’s College, Crosby 04/11/23
Heswall Methodist Church, Heswall 11/11/23
Masterclass: Robert Alderson
St Mary’s College, Crosby 10/02/24
Opera: The Magic Flute
Ukrainian Welcome Centre, Crosby 17/05/24
Neston Civic Hall 18/05/2024
St Anthony of Padua Church, Queens Drive 19/05/24
Concert: Operatic and Show-tunes Highlights
St Helen’s Church, Crosby (As part of Crosby
Community Choir Festival) 03/07/24
St Mary’s College, Crosby 19/07/24
Statement confirming whether the All trustees have received and read the Charity
trustees have had regard to the guidance Commission guidance on public benefit and have
issued by the Charity Commission on regard to it when taking decisions.
public benefit
Additional Information
Policy on grant making The charity does not make grants.
Policy on social investment including The charity has no social investment program
program related investment
Contribution made by volunteers The charity’s activities are almost entirely carried out
by volunteers, who (a) improve their own knowledge
and skills in music and drama, and in stage production
skills under the guidance of, and through the example
of, professional conductors, pianists and singers,
while (b) providing accessible public performances in
community venues.
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Achievements and Performance
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Summary of the main achievements of The charity brought high-standard classical opera and
the charity, identifying the difference the operetta, and other art music, in low-cost and fully
charity’s work has made to the accessible informal performances to several local
circumstances of its beneficiaries and any venues in Merseyside. One of these performances was
wider benefits to society as a whole given at a local cultural festival promoted by a
community choir. The amateur performers ranged in
age from under 20 to over 70. The important and
unusual opportunity we provide is demonstrated by
the journeys made to take part: from as far as Bolton,
North Wales, and Preston. During the opera, our
amateur and emerging professional performers were
accompanied by a professional pianist and directed
and trained by professional conductors of a very high
standard. We additionally promoted a masterclass for
singers which was led by a professional singer and
teacher of international standard.
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position The charity made a deficit of £353.47 over the period,
at the end of the period and remains solvent.
Statement explaining the policy for Reserves policy agreed by Opera Viva Committee on
holding reserves stating why they are 24/4/19: Opera Viva aims to have a reserve of £2,000,
held available to spend at short notice to cushion us against
any financial problems. This represents the
approximate cost of having to cancel a major
production for uninsurable reasons. Each year our
annual budget will allocate up to £250 to go into the
reserve fund until the £2,000 target is reached.
Amount of reserves held £1500 is allocated to reserves as at 31/8/24.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where
relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds • Earned income: 55%
(including any fundraising) • Corp & Personal donations: 17%
• Subscriptions: 18%
• Grants: 11%
A description of the principal risks facing Sudden unavailability of key volunteer performers,
the charity requiring professional replacement (extra expenditure)
or abandoning a planned performance (reduced
income).
Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document Constitution
How is the charity constituted? CIO Association
Trustee selection methods including Trustees are appointed by the existing Trustees or
details of any constitutional provisions members. Trustees are subject to re-election by
e.g. election to post or name of any members in rotation every three years (after the CIO’s
person or body entitled to appoint one or first year).
more trustees
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Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Opera Viva Merseyside
Other names the charity uses Opera Viva
Registered charity number 1177385
Charity’s principal address c/o 18, Esplen Avenue, Crosby, Merseyside L23 2SS
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for Name of person (or body)
whole year entitled to appoint trustee
(if any)
Doreen Whitlow
Peter McColgan Chair
Douglas Ligertwood
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OPFRA VIVA INcOLE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024 INCOME Ma5t¢rclass Ticket sales Raffles Programn)es Bar Plf)tits Retre5hments Sub5¢ription5 DollatioRs Bonu8 ball P H Holt grant 357.46 3615.911 378.111 75.50 175.00 86.0 4687.97 1588.40 1500.00 285.00 1000.00 EXPENDITURE Sin8ing Coach expenses Singers Pianists Singing masteTlmistres5 cOstt)es. props etc Hall rent Caretaker 8t Marvs Subsctiptions Insurance SundTies Storage l.i¢ences Printlllg Caterino Web h05ting 90.ofl 600.OD 2850.00 2649.00 487.87 470.00 300.00 88.00 522.97 55.00 480.00 42.00 510.00 90.00 180.00 £9414.84 EXCESS OF EXPENDITURE OVER INcofrfiE