Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] June 2022 to 31[st] May 2023
Charity name: Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir
Charity registration number: 1189111
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the CIO are:- (1) the study and practice of choral music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance. (2) to assist and support such charitable institutions or purposes in the county of derbyshire as the trustees shall from time to time determine. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Rehearsing and performing male voice choral concerts across the county of Derbyshire to raise awareness of male voice choir singing in Derby and Derbyshire. Donating funds raised by the choir to local charities. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the relevant guidance. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The charity performed in a number of concerts during this financial year culminating in a massed male voice concert at Derby Cathedral with 6 male voice choirs from across the county performing. The charity also donated nearly £1,000 to its charity of the year. The charity also held a singing workshop to the public on how to improve your singing voice. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity made a surplus of £1,987. It holds assets worth £10,339. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees resolved to hold at least one full performing season in reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,339 is approximately £3,000 above the performing costs for a season, however further expenses out of this amount are expected early into the next financial period. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no concerns about the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
Details of fund materially in deficit Para 1.24 Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.23 |
N/A There are no concerns about the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | By election of the members at the AGM |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Derbyshire Community Male Voice Choir |
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| Other name the charity uses | DCMVC |
| Registered charity number | 1189111 |
| Charity’s principal address | 4 Taplow Close Mickleover Derby Derby County DE3 0RP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Paul Freestone | Chair | |||
| Mark Kohrs | Treasurer | |||
| Kenneth Levasseur | Secretary | |||
| Ellis Pugh | ||||
| Tom Fleming | 1stJune 2022- 1st September 2023 |
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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 for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) |
Exemptions 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 (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Ellis Pugh | Paul Freestone | |
Trustee |
Chair | |
| 17thAugust 2024 | ||
| 17thAugust 2024 |
| £ | |
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| Collections | 1,139 |
| CDS | 79 |
| Tickets | 1,787 |
| Subscriptions | 1,765 |
| Dinner | 744 |
| Lottery | 186 |
| Donations | 155 |
| Bar | 45 |
| Grant | 700 |
| Concert | 500 |
| Fund Raising | 19 |
| Refreshment | 71 |
| Expenditure | £ |
|---|---|
| Music | 77 |
| Accountant | 50 |
| Stationary/Stamps | 52 |
| Flower/Gifts | 45 |
| Food and refreshment | 688 |
| Insurance | 90 |
| Clothing | 205 |
| Concert Sundries | 169 |
| Expenses | 152 |
| Room Hire | 965 |
| Advertising | 190 |
| Printing | 47 |
| Aspire | 986 |
| Honorarium | 800 |
| Nac subs | 53 |
| Web Site | 245 |
| Cathedral | 100 |
| Donation | 79 |
| CIMVF Fee | 160 |
| Deposit entertainment | 50 |
| 5,203 |
| 1 Accumulated Funds | Year ended | Year ended |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2023 | 31/05/2022 | |
| Balance B/fwd | 8,352 | 7,109 |
| Less/plus for period | 1,987 | 938 |
| W/off unpresented chqs early years | 305 | |
| C/Fwd Accumulated Funds | £10,339 | £8,352 |