2023-07-31-accounts - The Birmingham Bach Choir

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Objectiv	es and	Activ	itie	s
				SORP reference
Summary	ofthe purposes		of	Para 1.17	The objects ofthe CIO are to advance the
the charity as set out		in its			art and science of choral music by its study,
governing	document				practice and performance, and to foster
					public appreciation ofthe art and science of
					music through the preparation and
					presentation of musical events and concerts,
					and by such other means as the trustees
					ma from time to time determine.
Summary activities	ofthe main in relation to those			Para 1.17and 1.19	Concerts were held in December 2022 and April, June and July 2023, and our Come 8
purposes	for the public				Sing event in February 2023.A service of
benefit, in particular,		the			Nine Lessons and Carols took place in
activities,	projects or	services			December 2022.
identified	in the accounts.
Statement	confirming			Para 1.18	Trustees are aware ofthe Charity
whether the trustees		have			Commission guidance on public benefit and
had regard to the guidance					have been reminded ofthis.
issued by	the Charity
Commission on public
benefit

		SORP reference
			The main achievements ofthe charity	were
			the four concerts, our Come and Sing	event,
			and service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity,		Para 1.20	Audiences for these events benefitted being able to listen to live choral music	from of a
identifying	the difference the		high standard, with tickets available at
charity's	work has made to		accessible prices (with the exception ofthe
the circumstances of its			service of Nine Lessons and Carols, which is
beneficiaries and any wider			always free).
benefits to society as a
whole.

Achievements against	Para 1.41
objectives set
Performance offundraising activities against objectives	Para 1.41
set
Investment performance	Para 1.41
against objectives
Other

Financ	ial Review	ial Review	ial Review	ial Review	ial Review	ial Review
Review	ofthe charity's								Para 1.21	The total choir funds stood at F'58,635 which
financial		position		at		the	end			included the General fund off44,153,and
ofthe period										designated funds for future projects
										comprising Special concerts ofE9,317,and
										Tour and Recording ofE5,165.Activities
										during the year had added to the choir's
										funds by 84,288 and the trustees consider
										that the choir is in a good position financially
										to fulfil its aims and objectives for the coming
										season.
Statement			explaining			the			Para 1.22	The choir has a policy of holding reserves
policy for holding				reserves						equivalent to 12months concert plus fixed
stating	why they			are		held				overhead costs. This represents mitigation	of
										the costs of putting on concerts even with no
										concert income. Some reserves are also
										held for specific purposes (designated funds)
										for which future expenditure is anticipated.
Amount		of	reserves			held			Para 1.22	The balance of general funds is considered
										sufficient to cover reserves held in line with
										our policy, and the overall level held will be
										kept under review by the trustees.
Reasons		for holding				zero			Para 1.22	Not applicable
reserves
Details	offund materially							in	Para 1.24	Not applicable
deficit
Explanation			of any						Para 1.23	Trustees have no uncertainty about the choir
uncertainties about						the				continuing as a going concern.
charity	continuing				as a going
concern
Additional			information				(optional)
You ma		choose		to	include			further statements		where relevant about:

The charity's principal sources offunds (including	Para 1.47
any fundraising)
Investment policy and objectives including any	Para 1.46
social investment policy
adopted,
A description ofthe principal	Para 1.46
risks facing the charity
Other

tructure, Governance	and Mana	gement
Description of charity's
trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	Constitution	(dated	24'"	May 2021)
(trust deed, royal hatter)
How is the charity	Para 1.25	Charitable	Incorporated		Organisation
constituted?
Ie.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods	Para 1.25	Elected by	members	at	AGM
including details ofany
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees

	Trustee	name	Office (ifany)	Office (ifany)	Dates acted if not for whole ear
1	Philip Bellshaw		Chair
2	Pauline	Hygate	Treasurer
3	Graham	Stroud	General Secretary		Elected 23 November 2022
4	Corinna	Gregory	Concert Secretary
5	Hilary Boszko		Marketing	Officer
	Barbara	Hathaway	Choir and	Social
			Secretary
7	Heather	Gay	Ticket Secretary
	Eike Ritter		Ordinary	Committee	Elected 23 November
			Member		2022
	Ela Claridge		Ordinary	Committee	Elected 23 November
			Member		2022

ames and	addresses ofa	dvisers (Optiona
Type of	Name	Address
adviser

			Annual accounts for the period 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2023	Annual accounts for the period 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2023
Note 2			Accounting policies
2.1 INCOME
Recognition		of income	These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
			the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
			~ it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;	and
			~ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Offsetting			There has been no offsetting ofassets and liabilities, or income and expenses,		unless
			required or permitted by the FRS 102SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and		donations	Grants and donations are anly included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
			criteria are met.
Tax reclaims		on	Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration	from	the donor.
donations	and gifts		Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered ta be part of	that gift end is
			treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the	danar	or the
			terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
2.2 EXPENDITURE			AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition			Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal ar
			constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount af the
			obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Creditors			Creditors are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts

Note	7		Debtors and	prepayments
7.1	Analysis	of	debtors		This year	Last year
Prepayments		and	accrued income		5,349	3,745
Other	debtors				3,540	2,674
				Total	:i6'.8'8'9