Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date 01 07 2024 30 06 2025 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name The Kingdom Choir Foundation
Other names charity is known by
KCRL Foundation
Registered charity number (if any) 1193306 Charity's principal address 23 Kathleen Road
Battersea London Postcode SW11 2JR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Paulette Long Chair (acting)
Karen Muriel Cecile Trustee 10 [th] May 2021 onwards
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Gibson
3 Lyn Newell Trustee 10 [th] May 2021 onwards
4 Paul Chudleigh Trustee 10 [th] May 2021 onwards
5 Justine Lesforis Trustee 10 [th] May 2021 onwards
8 James Bramwell Trustee 10 [th] May 2021 onwards
Christopher Morris Trustee 20 [th] August 2025
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Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document
Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted
Community Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Every trustee must be appointed for a term of two years by a resolution Trustee selection methods passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.
(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
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Section C Objectives and activities
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The relief of those in need by reason of their age, mental health, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage, and in particular women who have suffered domestic abuse and or sexual abuse, and those experiencing racial discrimination, or social injustice through the provision of workshops, mentoring, education and training, and by using the medium of Gospel and Inspirational Music, and such other ways as the Trustees may from time to time, think fit.
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To act as a resource for young people, providing advice and
Summary of the objects of the assistance and organising programmes of arts and creativity, charity set out in its educational and other activities as a means of a) advancing in life governing document and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities, to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; b) advancing education; c) relieving unemployment; d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area in need with a view to improving their conditions of life.
- The advancement of education for the benefit of the public through the provision of courses and support for those engaged in the teaching or conducting of Gospel music.
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Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main Our pilot project was launched in October 2024 with a focus on supporting achievements of the charity young people who were disengaged from education, experiencing low self- during the year confidence, and demonstrating poor school attendance. Through participation in a structured programme of singing and performance opportunities, students quickly became more engaged and motivated. The project fostered a strong sense of achievement, encouraging personal growth, teamwork, and increased self-confidence among participants. The choir took part in a range of school performances and was subsequently invited to perform at the Barbican Centre, where the students performed exceptionally before an audience of approximately 800 people. In addition, the group performed at a national educational conference, where they received a standing ovation from an audience of educators and professionals in recognition of both their musical achievement and personal development. The choir also collaborated with a leading Christian charity at St Paul's Cathedral, performing alongside a nationally recognised Christian recording artist known for his appearance on the television programme The Voice UK. Feedback from teachers, parents, and the students themselves highlighted significant positive outcomes arising from the project. These included increased confidence, improved behaviour, stronger school engagement, and enhanced attendance and participation within the wider school community.
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Section E Financial review
None noted.
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially Not applicable in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Karen Gibson Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee etc) Date 30.04.26
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KINGDOM CHOIR FOUNDATION
INCOME & EXPENDITURE A/C 01/07/24-30/06/25
| Income Funds B/Fwd Donatons Received - restricted Donatons Received - unrestricted Charity Actvity Income Total Income Expenditure Fundraising / website Event costs/hospitality Workshop Tutor costs Total Expenditure Funds C/fwd |
£ 2873.85 0.00 3021.06 6515.00 |
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| 12409.91 200.00 322.19 550.00 |
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| 1072.19 | |
| 11337.72 |
The Kingdom Choir Foundation to be audited under Drt in respect of my ie Charities Act 2011 )ns given by the Charity
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Charity Name
Recei ts and a ments acco p p y
For the period from To
7/1/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
| A1 Receipts | |
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| Donations | 3,021 |
| TeachingIncome | 6,515 |
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| Sub total(Gross income for AR) | 9,536 |
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). - - Sub total[ - ]
Total receipts 9,536
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to the nearest £ |
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A3 Payments
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| Branding/ Website | 200 |
| Studio Room Hire | - |
| Other expenses | 322 |
| Tutor Costs | 550 |
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| Sub total | 1,072 |
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| Total payments 1,072 Net of receipts/(payments) 8,464 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 8,464 |
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the peri
Categories Details
Barclays Bank
B1 Cash funds
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))
Details
B2 Other monetary assets
Details B3 Investment assets
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 11,338 - - 11,338 Agreement Error Unrestricted funds
to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs
Details
Fund to which asset belongs
B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use
Details
Fund to which liability relates
B5 Liabilities
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
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Total funds Last year
to the nearest £
to the nearest £
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| 6,515 | - | |
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| 200 | - | |
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| 322 | - | |
| 550 | - | |
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Date of Name approval