Side by Side-TTUStee Report 20225
Trustees, Annual Re
ort for the Period
From:
To:
Chari
name:
Charity registration
number:
OIA
ril 2024
31 March 2025
Side b Side
1186481
Period Start Date
Period End Date
Objectives and Activities
Establish and manage a community choir in one or more areas.
To provide facilities whtch promote the prdttice or enjoyment of the art of music
for recreation and other leisure time occupation and to make them available in
the interests of social welfare to individuals who have need of such faclllties 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.
To further such exclusively charitable purposes for the public benefit according to
the law of England and Wales as the charity trustees shall in their absolute
discretion determine.
To advance, improve, develop and maintsin public education in, and appreclatlon
of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see
fit, Including through presentstion of public concerts and recitals.
Achievements and Performances
In this period Side by Side:
Received a £25,000 donation from the Marus Trust. Thls money has been used
to develop a 5-year financial budget plan.
Has grown in members from 8 to 14 regular rehearsal attendees.
Has established an annual summer and annual festive concert in which we invite
other acts with similar ethos to ours to showcase their tslents. We have also
performed at a choir memberfs birthday.
Has been able to increase payments for musical direttor and assistant musical
director to move closer to industrial standards.
Reformed the committee In order to help wlth event organisation and to consult
with on the layout and strurture of choir sessions to rnt the needs of all choir
members.
Ran a workshop in the Summer Holidays to colncide with the Little Cheese whlch
is an annual event taking place in Caerphilly.
Were featured on the BBC Radio Wales Roy Noble show.
We have faced some challenges in designating someone to manage social media and so
this is currently being managed by the CEO until the position Is filled.
Side byside
Charity Numb8r: 1186481
Side by Side-Trustee Report 2024-25
Financial Review
Side By Side is looking financially stable and viable with a balance of £21,294.76 in the
bank account and £100 in the petty cash tin. It is certain that Side by Side can
continue to operate under Its current provisions.
Structure, Governance and Management
Side by Side has a small board of trustees consisting of 5 people, recruitment for new
trustees Is on-golng. Side by Side hold a Constitution as the Governlng Document and
Is Constituted as a CIO. To appoint trustees, we open an appllcation period for all to
apply and then select an appllcant based on sklll. experience and passlon. In Instances
Whe a trustee Is to be appolnted, the trustees at that tlme tske a vote based on the
informatlon held at that time.
Reference and Administrative details
Charlt Name
Other names the charl
Re
isters charl
number
Chari
's Princi
al Address
Slde b Slde
uses
1186481
33 Commerclal Road Abercarn NPII SAH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee Name
Office (if any)
Dates
acted If not
for whole
ear
Name of person
(or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
Ifan
Mlchael Charles
Hannah Hawkins
Kathryn Gower
Kathy Orriss
Hefln Davld
Chairperson
Vlce Chalrperson
TreaSUr
Secretary
10
Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date
the report was approved
Dirertor name
Rikki Pullen
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Charity Number". 1186481
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Exemption from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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)
Full name(s)
Position (e.g.
Secretary, Chair etc.)
Date
I aLIL CHA4Le5
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CharityNumber: 1186481
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Side by Side – Record of Accounts 2024–25
## Record of Accounts 2024–25
## Income
## **Income Breakdown**
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£653.11 £244.35
£25,000.00
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Donations (Cash & Online) Fundraising Income Trusts & Grants
Income for 2024–25 was dominated by a one-off £25,000 award from the Marus Trust, with additional income from regular donations and community fundraising giving a total income of £25,897.46.
## Expenditure
## **Expenditure Breakdown**
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-£726.38
-£805.00
-£41.01 -£3,652.49
-£497.03
-£94.96
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Freelance Invoice Hospitality & Social Insurance Subscriptions Venue Hire Website & Marketing
Expenditure for 2024–25 was mainly venue hire and freelance musician payments, with smaller costs for insurance, website/marketing, and hospitality giving a total expenditure of £5,816.87.
Side by Side
Charity Number: 1186481
www.raisingourvoice.co.uk
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Side by Side – Record of Accounts 2024–25
## Income vs Expenditure
## Income vs Expenditure
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30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000 Sum of Income
0
Sum of Expenditure
-5000
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Overall income exceeded expenditure in 2024–25, largely due to the oneoff £25,000 trust award. This created a surplus to support future activities.
## Conclusion
These figures provide a clear overview of Side by Side’s financial activity during 2024–25. They highlight both the generosity of our supporters and the importance of grant funding in enabling the choir to thrive. Alongside the one-off trust award, regular donations and community fundraising remain vital for meeting our ongoing costs. The committee and trustees will continue to monitor income and expenditure carefully to ensure the charity remains sustainable, resilient, and able to deliver high-quality, inclusive opportunities for members in the years ahead.
These accounts form part of the Side by Side Trustee Report for 2024–25. The Trustee Report, including these accounts, has been reviewed, approved, and signed by the charity’s trustees in accordance with Charity Commission requirements.
Side by Side
Charity Number: 1186481
www.raisingourvoice.co.uk
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