## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
From **1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021** Period end date **31 March 2021**
Charity name **: Knot Another Choir CIO**
Charity registration number: **1182311**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the Para 1.17 The objects of the charity KAC are:
purposes of the charity 1. To advance, improve, develop and
as set out in its maintain public education in, and
governing document appreciation of, the art and science of
music in all its aspects by any means
the trustees see fit, including through
the presentation of public concerts
and recitals;
2. To provide facilities which promote
the practice or enjoyment of the art of
music for recreation or other leisure
time occupation and to make them
available in the interests of social
welfare to individuals who have need
of such facilities by reason of their
youth, age, infirmity or disablement,
financial hardship or social and
economic circumstances or for the
public at large with the object of
improving conditions of life.
3. To support such general charitable
purposes according to the laws of
England and Wales as the trustees
may in their absolute discretion
determine through the provision of
grants
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and 1. Singing together weekly as a
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activities in relation to Community Choir benefitting the
those purposes for the mental health of members,
public benefit, in promoting friendship and enabling
particular, the activities, members to gain new singing skills
projects or services or improve their existing skills.
identified in the 2. Providing entertainment for the
accounts. local community through holding
concerts
Statement confirming Para 1.18 In accordance with S17 (5) of the
whether the trustees Charities Act 2011, the Trustees refer
have had regard to the to the guidance contained in the
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Charity Commission on
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Commission’s
general
guidance on public beneft in planning
future activities. In particular, the
Trustees consider how planned
activities will contribute to the
objectives of the Charity.||
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## **Additional information (optional)**
Volunteers support us by joining our Para 1.38 Committee (as a non-Trustee). They Contribution made by also help Trustees at our rehearsals volunteers and workshops by serving refreshments, setting out chairs, welcoming new members, taking registers and many other tasks.
## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
KAC is a Community Choir, based in
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. We
meet weekly for rehearsals led by our
Summary of the main Musical Director and Accompanist. We
Para 1.20
achievements of the take part in concerts and festivals in
charity, identifying the the local area, and sometimes
difference the charity’s elsewhere in the UK. We also hold
work has made to the singing workshops primarily for
circumstances of its members, sometimes with guest
beneficiaries and any visitors invited to join us. We are fully
wider benefits to society inclusive and have members of all
as a whole. ages and backgrounds. We do not
hold auditions, and anyone within the
community is welcome to join, subject
only to a waiting list for places if
applicable at the time. We are aware
that some may face financial
difficulties which may prevent them
joining KAC and therefore offer
subsidised membership where
appropriate.
We are a friendly choir, welcoming
new members of all singing abilities.
The benefits to mental health of
singing in a choir are well proven. In
addition, the friendships that
members form are invaluable for
many. We would also like to think that
our singing benefits the wider
community when we hold concerts!
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At 31 March 2021 our Reserves were
financial position at the £5,133, all of which represents
end of the period Unrestricted Funds. Income is
primarily derived from membership
subscriptions and fees for workshops.
Our principal costs are fees for our
self-employed Musical Director and
Accompanist and also venue hire for
rehearsals, workshops and concerts.
We do not directly employ any staff.
Statement explaining Para 1.22 Reserves are held for the purposes of
the policy for holding ensuring that KAC can continue to
reserves stating why operate in times when our income
they are held may fall (such as the pandemic in
2020/21) or to fund reduced
subscriptions for those in financial
difficulty. In addition, we may
sometimes use these reserves to fund
some part of the cost of singing
related trips for KAC members such as
attendance at choir festivals or
workshops.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Our Free Reserves at 31 March 2021
are £5,133.
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 n/a
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 The Trustees consider that the
uncertainties about the Charity’s assets are adequate to fulfil
charity continuing as a its obligations and continue to
going concern operate as a going concern.
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## **Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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Member Subscriptions and Workshop
Fees
The charity’s principal
sources of funds Para 1.47
(including any
fundraising)
n/a
Investment policy and
objectives including any Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted
The main risk that we may face is a
significant fall in KAC membership.
A description of the Para 1.46 However, we assess this be a low risk
principal risks facing the and our experience is that we have a
charity growing membership. In addition, if
numbers were to fall significantly, we
could take action to reduce our costs
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accordingly because none of our costs
have any long-term contractual
commitment.
Although the lockdowns due to Covid
19 meant that we were unable to
meet in person to rehearse, we
continued to “meet” on Zoom
throughout the year. We continued to
have enquiries from people interested
in joining KAC despite the fact that we
only sang on Zoom.
KAC is committed to the positive
Equality promotion of equality and opportunity
in all aspects of its training. KAC
promotes a learning environment that
is free from discrimination and
prejudice and provides equality of
opportunity for all. It operates an
Equal Opportunities Policy and trains
people of all backgrounds regardless
of age, gender, sexual orientation,
physical ability, marital status,
religion or ethnic origin
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## **Structure, Governance and Management**
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Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation
constituted? (Foundation Structure)
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection Para 1.25 Individual members of KAC are invited
methods including to become a Trustee following
details of any agreement by all existing Trustees.
constitutional provisions Trustees serve a maximum term of 3
e.g. election to post or years after which they must retire but
name of any person or are eligible for re-appointment (for a
body entitled to appoint maximum of 3 consecutive terms).
one or more trustees Selection of individuals invited to
become a Trustee is based on the
skills required and the experience
that the individual can bring to KAC
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## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Knot Another Choir
Other name the charity n/a
uses
Registered charity 1182311
number
Charity’s principal 125 Manor Road
address Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 0BB
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
whole year
(if any)
Julie Bradbury- Trustee/Events
1
Sharp Co-ordinator
John Bradbury- Trustee/Treasurer
2
Sharp
3 Julie Dodson Trustee/Chair
Jane Rutledge Trustee/Secretary 1 April to 26 October
4
2020
5 Rachael Bolton Trustee
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name n/a**
## Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
n/a
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## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity
Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements n/a for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser n/a**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
n/a
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **No staff employed by KAC**
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.**
**Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees**
**Signature(s)** Julie Bradbury-Sharp John Bradbury-Sharp **Full name(s)** Julie Bradbury-Sharp John Bradbury-Sharp **Position (eg** Trustee Trustee/Treasurer **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 17 May 2021**