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2022-08-31-accounts

SORP reference
Summary ofthe purposes of Para 1.17 The choir's objectives are to:
the charity as set out in its ~ advance, improve, develop and
governing document maintain
public education
in, and
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; and
~ further such charitable
purpose or
purposes as the Trustees
in their
absolute discretion
shall think fit but in
particular
through the making ofgrants
and donations
Summary
ofthe main
activities
in relation to those
purposes
for the public
benefit,
in particular,
the
activities, projects or
services identified
in the
accounts.
Para 1.17and
1.19
The choir:
~
helps choristers to study, practice and
perform traditional
and modern songs
and other four-part
mixed choral
works, thus improving
their singing and
performing
abilities;
~ promotes communal
singing at rugby
matches and events where all
individuals
in the local community
have
the potential to benefit;
~ promotes the Welsh language
by
performing
primarily
in both Welsh and
English
in a variety ofsettings;
~ hosts concerts and events which are
open to the local community;
~ as a registered
charity we raise money
to fund our own activities and raise
money forother local and National
charities
Statement confirming Para 1.18 In setting the objectives and planning
activities,
whether the trustees have the Trustees give careful consideration
to the
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Charity
Public
Commission's
general guidance
on
Benefit.
Commission
benefit
on public Examples ofhow the charity conforms to the
public benefit requirement
ofthe Charity
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SORP reference
NA
Para 1.38
Policy on grani making
Para 1.38 No Social Investment
has been made since the
Policy on social investment pandemic.
This area will be
revisited once the
including program related choir is back to full strength.
investment
The charity trustees are responsible
for the
Para 1.38 management
ofthe charity
and give their time
Contribution made by freely and receive no remuneration
or other
volunteers benefits. Trustees meet monthly
and are
responsible
for all decisions
taken in relation to
running
and managing
the charity. Decisions
are made through
simple majority voting.
Minutes are recorded ofall the proceedings at
all meetings. The trustees are compliant
with
the charity constitution.
The charity adheres to
GDPR regulations
and has a
designated
GDPR
officer who is independent ofthe committee.
Other

Achieve ments
and Per
formance
SORP reference
Cor y Gleision carries out numerous
activities
in
pursuance
ofits charitable objectives. Such
activities benefit members ofthe choir, the
Summary
ofthe main
achievements
ofthe charity,
Para 1.20 public and the wider community.
identifying
the difference the
charity's
work has made to
the circumstances
of its
beneficiaries
and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Membership
numbers
picked up during this
period, and a full rehearsal
schedule resumed.
Members who had previously
been reluctant
attend returned
and the positive impact of
participating
in choral singing was evident.
to
Performance
opportunities
remained
restricted
in the early part ofthe year, but the choir
resumed
singing at rugby matches and took
part in the Bangor Festival, Northern
Ireland,
in
April and took first prize in all three categories
entered.
The standard
and reputation
ofthe choir
continued to improve
under the highly talented
and dedicated guidance ofthe Musical Director
and Assistant Conductor/Accompanist.
As a celebration ofa return to normality
the
choir commission
our Musical Director, Richard
Vaughan, to compose a new piece ofwork. It
will be a Gloria to be performed
at a later
stage
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The choir maintains
membership
and financial
stability and compliance
with GDPR
Achievements against Para 1.41 regulations.
objectives set
Throughout
the year the choir raised
and
donated f429 for local and National charities.
Performance
offundraising
activities against objectives
Para 1.41 During the financial year 2018/2019 we
set fundraised
for
a Choir tour to Ireland in 2020.
The fundraising for the planned,
but
cancelled,
Irish tour April 2020, was been ringfenced and
applied tothe April 2022tour.
Agrant off1000was received from Ty Cerdd
as a contribution
towards the new
commissioned work.
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's Para 1.21 The Financial Statement
isattached
financial
position at the
end
ofthe
eriod
Statement
explaining
the
Para 1.22 The Reserves policy is to hold at least six
policy for holding reserves month's
expenditure
in hand in the Choir's
stating
why they are held
Bank Accounts
Amount of reserves
held
Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details offund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation
ofany
Para 1.23
uncertainties
about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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information
(optional}
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choose to include
further statements where relevant about:
The majority ofthe choir's income isfrom
membership fees and gift aid, however,
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including
Para 1.47 fundraising
choir funds.
activities also raised money for
The income covered the cost of
any fundraising) rehearsals, purchasing music and allowed the
choir to perform numerous
activities to achieve
its key objectives, as well asto fund workshops
to enhance choir development and
performance.
NA
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any
Para 1.46
social investment
policy
adopted
A description
ofthe principal
Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
NA
Other

Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing
document
The charity is registered
as a CIO and is
governed
by the constitution.
How is the charity Para 1.25 The choir is managed
by an elected Committee
constituteD' ofTrustees
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Trustees are elected or re-elected annually at
including
details ofany
the Annual
General Meeting held in
constitutional
provisions
e.g. September/October.
Nominations
are made
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
and seconded
by members,
and a secret ballot
is held for each office.
to appoint one or more
trustees
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information
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choose to include further statements
where relevant about:
Trustees are signposted to charity commission
site and are asked to read/sign
any required
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
Para 1.51 documentation.
and training
oftrustees
We engage with Making Music who provide
online tools and resources to support the
The charity's
organisational
structure
and any wider
Para 1.51 Choir.
network
with which the
charity works
We have sought independent
advice in order
to implement
GDPR regulations
and have
appointed
an independent
GDPR officer.
We continue to liaise with both Cardiff Rugby
and the Welsh Rugby Union regarding
rugby
related Choir performances.
The charity has links with the local community
and other local choirs through
competitions
or
Relationship
with any
Para 1.51 joint events. We collaborate from time to time
related parties with other choirs, including
Bechgyn BroTaf
and CF1.
Other

Charity's principal address 46Pant Glas,
Cardiff,
CF23 7EU
ames ofthe charity trus ofthe charity trus tees who manage th e charity
Trustee name Office {ifany) Dates acted ifnot forwhole
ear
Name
to a
ofperson {orbody) entitled
oint trustee
ifan
Alexandra Chairperson
Wakefield
2 Andrew Thomas Vice Chairperson
3 Wynford Williams Secretary
4 Gwenno Williams Treasurer
5 Janice Rees
6 Kathryn Llewelyn
7 Barbara Holt
8 Gareth Davies
9 John Davies
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13
14
15
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20
Funds held as custodian Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf ofothers
Description ofthe assets NA
held in this capacity
Name and objects ofthe NA
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
fails within the custodian
chanty's objects
Details ofarrangements for NA
safe custody and
segregation
ofsuch assets
from the charity's
own
assets

Names an d addresses ofadv isers (Optional
information)
Type of Name Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names ofsenior staff members (Optional information)

CHARITY CHARITY CHARITY COMMISSIONI COMMISSIONI COMMISSIONI
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AND WAI Epr y Gtetston/Card% Slues Choir 1102400
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
Forthe period
from
1/9/2021 To 31/8/2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds Last year
to the nearest tothe nearest 8 tothe nearest F. tothe nearest R
A1 Receipts
em
rs ip
6,613
1,574
ni
rm
585
n
e
ormances 400
oce events
747
oir tour 38,315 3$,$44
onasons
nterest
Prize money 700
Grants 1,180 1,180
Other income 35 35
rmance ees 8SO
Funds received from 1149847C R
YGLEISION/CARDIFF
CHOIR
Bl UES 25,510
e tors 3,100
Sub total(Gross income
forAR) 50,811 20.723
A2 Asset and investment
sales, (seetable).
St/b total
Total receipts 50,811 29723
A3 Payments
Musical director/accompanist
fees 8,200 3,188
Membershi
Room hire 1,880 1,8$0
Purchase ofmusic 500
insurance and subscri tions 502
Uniform 523
Website 105
Concert/ rformances 2,600
Corn
tition en
fee
Social events
Fundraisin costs 8
Donations to chari
Choir tour 3&,740 2,S03
Bank fee
Travel &accomodation Travel &accomodation Travel &accomodation 1,710 1,710 1,710
Other costs
2, 0
Sub total 00,$25 2,503 03,428 0,033
A4Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Sub total
Total payments 80,025 2,503 83,428
tet ofreceiptsl(payments) 2,175 12,81?
A5 Transfers between fund
ASCash funds lest year end 5,304 24,800
Cash funds this year end 8,043 12,072 24,800
e s t a e r ~ e e ~ e e e e
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
to nearest R to nearest t. to nearest R
B1 Cash funds CAFCash Account 1,05' 3,12$
CAFGold Account 10,000
Total cash funds
{agreebatances with race pts and
payments account{s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds flinda Funds
Details to nearest R to nearest E tonearest F.
B2Other monetary Debtors 3,1$$
assets
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belon s o tionsl
83Investment assets

Travel
lt' accomodation
1,710
Other costs
2,8/0
Sub total 80,925 2,503 83,428 5,033
A4Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Sub total
Total payments 2,503 83,428 5,033
let ofreceiptsl(payments) 10,¹43 2,$75 'I2,$17 24,800
AS Transfers between fund
A8Cash funds last year end 5,304 24,800
Cash funds this year end 12,072
~ e e r 4 ~ i ~ ~ e e
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Gets i l 's funds funds funds
to nearest 8 to nearest F to nearest R
81Cash funds CAFCash Account 1,057 3,129
CAFGold Account 10,000
8,043
(agree balances with race pts and
payments account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest 8 to nearest 8 tonearest t.
82Other monetary Debtors 3i199
assets
Details Fund to which
asset belon s
Cost (optional} Current value
o tional
83Investment assets