This is in some ways the hardest report I’ve had to write in my capacity as Chair of the Chordis Caerllion trustees. Hard because during the last year the students have missed out on so much, not only in terms of their musical journey but also educational and other associated social activities. I would go as far as to say; the last 18 months has had a devastating impact on all social clubs and charities throughout the country. It is amazing what we all take for granted to suddenly find we are unable to do it.
In other ways, it is the simplest report as I have nothing to reflect on. As you are all aware, we were in complete shutdown due to the UK and Welsh devolved administration passing legislation to protect us from the health issues which challenged the world and cost so many lives.
There are however a few points which I need to mention, one of which will help substantiate the treasurers report.
As we were in complete shutdown, we as Trustee’s decided not to charge the yearly fee for membership, firstly because it went against the ethos of what we were trying to achieve and secondly, as we were unable to meet we thought it to be very unfair to charge for something which we were unable to deliver. Through the careful planning of our Treasurer we have been able to provide the finances to remain viable for the financial year, paying all bills and retainers where needed. A truly amazing achievement when so many charities rely on donations, events and sponsorship just to provide the basics of what they represent.
Secondly and I throw it open for any ideas – How do Chordis Caerllion motivate and reenergise the students whilst trying to bring any new students into the orchestra to cement its long-term future. We as trustee’s deliberate over this every year and still haven’t come up with a definitive solution. The main supply currently are school children who Mr James teaches in his peripatetic teaching role, but this has also been put on hold as schools battle with juggling priorities and virtual teaching.
The last year has been exceptionally hard on everyone and I truly believe things can only get better.
Thank you one and all for your continued support, it is something Chordis Caerllion do not take for granted but I can assure you, we very much appreciate it.
William Beese
Chair
@ccaerllion Chordis Caerllion
Registered Charity Number 1178750
Registered number- 1178750 Chordis Caerllion Annual accounts for the year ended 31 August 2021
Registered number - 1178750
Chordis Caerllion Year ended 31 August 2021
Profit and Loss account
| Income Membership fees Refreshments Clothing and Merchandise Trips and Tour Concerts and ticket sales Donations and Grants fundraising Interest received Less: Expenses Music Merchandise Tutors Food and canteen supplies Printing costs Licenses Insurance Gifts Trips and Tour Concert and Rehearsal costs Coach hire R&R Fundraising costs Net Surplus/(Deficit) |
2021 25 - - 89 - - 290 - - 226 200 - - - 200 - 150 - - - - - - 550 324 - |
2020 4,370 532 280 489 1,746 578 - 1 7,996 866 522 600 692 814 765 150 140 - 4,251 - 18 - 8,818 822 - |
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Chordis Caerllion
Registered number - 1178750
Year ended 31 August 2021
| Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Equipment balance b/f Equipment additons Equipment balance c/f Current assets Current account Saver account Cash in hand Total assets Financed by Funds balance b/f Current year surplus/(deficit) Funds balance c/f |
2021 6,419 6,419 604 2,001 84 2,689 9,108 9,432 324 - 9,108 |
2020 6,203 216 6,419 428 2,501 84 3,013 9,432 10,254 822 - 9,432 |
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The accounts have been agreed and signed off by the Trustees
David James FCCA Treasurer
9th September 2021
Chordis Caerllion Year ended 31 August 2021
Registered number - 1178750
2018 Additions
| 18/07/2018 Eventz - Music stands and box x25 09/07/2018 Eventz - Music stands purchase x 50 and 2 x boxes 2019 Additions 02/10/2018 Eventz - Bar chimes 04/10/2018 D James - Mic pic ups 20/10/2018 Eventz - Drum kit 21/11/2018 Eventz - Cahone purchase 21/11/2018 Xylo purchase 21/11/2018 Glock 27/06/2019 Eventz - clash cymbals 2020 Additions 23/12/2019 Eventz - Wind Chimes 19/03/2020 Eventz - Cymbal Stand Total assets |
610 1,220 1,830 97 641 1,180 165 1,260 640 390 4,373 130 86 216 6,419 |
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