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 


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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**<br>Membership fees<br>Refreshments<br>Clothing and Merchandise<br>Trips and Tour<br>Concerts and ticket sales<br>Donations and Grants<br>fundraising<br>Interest received<br>**Less: Expenses**<br>Music<br>Merchandise<br>Tutors<br>Food and canteen supplies<br>Printing costs<br>Licenses<br>Insurance<br>Gifts<br>Trips and Tour<br>Concert and Rehearsal costs<br>Coach hire<br>R&R<br>Fundraising costs<br>**Net Surplus/(Deficit)**|**2021**<br>25<br>-<br>-<br>89<br>-<br>-<br>290<br>-<br>-<br>226<br>200<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>200<br>-<br>150<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>550<br>**324**<br>**-**|**2020**<br>4,370<br>532<br>280<br>489<br>1,746<br>578<br>-<br>1<br>7,996<br>866<br>522<br>600<br>692<br>814<br>765<br>150<br>140<br>-<br>4,251<br>-<br>18<br>-<br>8,818<br>**822**<br>**-**|
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**Chordis Caerllion** 

**Registered number - 1178750** 

## **Year ended 31 August 2021** 

|**Balance Sheet**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Equipment balance b/f<br>Equipment additons<br>Equipment balance c/f<br>**Current assets**<br>Current account<br>Saver account<br>Cash in hand<br>**Total assets**<br>**Financed by**<br>Funds balance b/f<br>Current year surplus/(deficit)<br>Funds balance c/f|**2021**<br>6,419<br>6,419<br>604<br>2,001<br>84<br>2,689<br>**9,108**<br>9,432<br>324<br>-<br>**9,108**|**2020**<br>6,203<br>216<br>6,419<br>428<br>2,501<br>84<br>3,013<br>**9,432**<br>10,254<br>822<br>-<br>**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<br>Eventz - Music stands and box x25<br>09/07/2018<br>Eventz - Music stands purchase x 50 and 2 x boxes<br>**2019 Additions**<br>02/10/2018<br>Eventz - Bar chimes<br>04/10/2018<br>D James - Mic pic ups<br>20/10/2018<br>Eventz - Drum kit<br>21/11/2018<br>Eventz - Cahone purchase<br>21/11/2018<br>Xylo purchase<br>21/11/2018<br>Glock<br>27/06/2019<br>Eventz - clash cymbals<br>**2020 Additions**<br>23/12/2019<br>Eventz - Wind Chimes<br>19/03/2020<br>Eventz - Cymbal Stand<br>**Total assets**|610<br>1,220<br>1,830<br>97<br>641<br>1,180<br>165<br>1,260<br>640<br>390<br>4,373<br>130<br>86<br>216<br>**6,419**|
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