Celebrate Voice
Charity no. 1204454
Trustees' report and unaudited accounts For the period from 23 August 2023 to 31 December 2024
Celebrate Voice
Legal and administrative information
| Trustees | The Countess June Marijke Chichester (appointed 26 February 2023) |
|---|---|
| Lynsey Docherty (appointed 26 February 2023) | |
| Jeremy Hughes (appointed 26 February 2023) | |
| Susan May Kent (appointed 26 February 2023) | |
| James Johnson (appointed 26 February 2023) | |
| Caroline Frances D'Cruz (appointed 23 September 2023) | |
| Charity number | 1204454 |
| Principal address | 56B, The Close |
| Salisbury | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SP1 2EL | |
| Independent examiner | Craig Henderson FCCA |
| S&W Partners Audit Limited | |
| Chartered Accountants | |
| Old Library Chambers | |
| 21 Chipper Lane | |
| Salisbury | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SP1 1BG | |
| Accountants | S&W Partners LLP |
| Accountants | |
| Old Library Chambers | |
| 21 Chipper Lane | |
| Salisbury | |
| Wiltshire | |
| SP1 1BG |
Celebrate Voice
Contents
| Page | |
|---|---|
| Trustees' report | 1 - 3 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Statement offnancial activities | 5 |
| Balance sheet | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 - 9 |
Celebrate Voice
Trustees' report for the period ended 31 December 2024
The trustees present their report and accounts for the period from 23 August 2023 to 31 December 2024, being the fi rst accounting period of the Charity. Celebrate Voice CIC was given Charitable status on 23 August 2023.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (e ff ective January 2019).
This fi rst set of accounts is for a 16 month period, covering two Festivals (October 2023 and October 2024) and, as such, the level of turnover is not representative of the annual accounts to follow and should not be treated as indicative of annual activity.
Structure, governance and management
Governance
The charity was incorporated on 23 August 2023. It is a charitable incorporated organisation and is registered with the Charity Commission, charity number 1204454. The activities undertaken by the charity were previously carried out by Celebrate Voice CIC (Company No 09060478) which was incorporated on 28 May 2014 and which ceased on the creation of the charity. A surplus of £17,823 was transferred to the CIO from Celebrate Voice CIC.
Trustees
There is a Board of Trustees (chair Lady Chichester) which includes the Artistic Director and the Company Manager. The other Trustees have a wealth of professional experience in Law, Financial Management and Arts Administration.
The trustees who served during the period were: The Countess June Marijke Chichester (appointed 26 February 2023) Lynsey Docherty (appointed 26 February 2023) Jeremy Hughes (appointed 26 February 2023) Susan May Kent (appointed 26 February 2023) James Johnson (appointed 26 February 2023) Caroline Frances D'Cruz (appointed 23 September 2023)
There must be at least four charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. The maximum number of charity trustees that may be appointed to the CIO is 12. Apart from the fi rst charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the e ff ective administration of the CIO.
Risk factors
The trustees have reviewed the risks to the charity's assets and income and are satis fi ed that adequate controls are in place.
Objects and activities
The charity's objects are to promote, maintain, improve and develop public education and appreciation of the art of vocal music in multiple genres, including (but not limited to) opera, jazz, music theatre, choral, cabaret, folk and to relieve the needs of children and others with special needs or disabilities, and older people with dementia in particular by creating and delivering public musical concerts and workshops.
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Celebrate Voice
Trustees' report for the period ended 31 December 2024
Public bene t
The trustees con fi rm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public bene fi t.
Achievements, performance and nancial review
Financial review
The fi nancial activities are summarised on page 5 of the accounts. During the period the charity received donations of £65,702. Income for the period also included Gift Aid to be claimed on the donations of £15,109, Grants and Sponsorship totalling £36,750, interest receivable of £204, Theatre tax credits of £12,678 and donated services of £44,000. There was also income received from events including ticket sales of £111,952 and bar and picnic sales of £11,845.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the charity to hold reserves which are su cient to allow future events to be organised at the discretion of the trustees. At 31 December 2024 total reserves held amounted to £54,589. The Reserves are reviewed by the Board at regular intervals. At the most recent review, the trustees agreed that they intended to build reserves to at least £25,000 by the year end.
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Celebrate Voice
Trustees' report for the period ended 31 December 2024
Trustees' responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the accounts in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each fi nancial period in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable regulations). Under that law the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satis fi ed that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period.
In preparing the accounts, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts; and
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prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which are suf fi cient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the fi nancial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the fi nancial information complies with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the board of trustees
Lynsey Docherty
..........................................................................Lynsey Docherty (Sep 12, 2025 16:46:14 GMT+1)
Lynsey Docherty
Trustee
Date: 12/09/2025
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Celebrate Voice
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Celebrate Voice
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Celebrate Voice for the period ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of fi nancial activities, the balance sheet and the notes to the accounts, including a summary of signi fi cant accounting policies.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeds £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I con fi rm that I am quali fi ed to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certi fi ed Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I con fi rm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Craig Henderson
Craig Henderson (Sep 15, 2025 09:44:18 GMT+1)
Craig Henderson FCCA
S&W Partners Audit Limited Chartered Accountants Old Library Chambers 21 Chipper Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1BG
15/09/2025 Date:
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Celebrate Voice
Statement of nancial activities for the period ended 31 December 2024
| Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|
| funds | ||
| 2024 | ||
| Note | £ | |
| Income | ||
| Donations and gifts | 2 | 125,015 |
| Grants and sponsorship | 36,750 | |
| Other income - Theatre Tax Credits | 12,678 | |
| Income from events | 3 | 123,797 |
| Total income | 298,240 | |
| Expenditure | ||
| Charitable activities - event costs | 4 | 196,778 |
| Charitable activities - support costs | 5 | 64,696 |
| Total expenditure | 261,474 | |
| Net expenditure and net movement in funds | 36,766 | |
| Fund balances at 23 August 2023 | 17,823 | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2024 | 54,589 |
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of the accounts.
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Celebrate Voice
Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 9 Net current assets Net assets Income funds Unrestricted funds |
£ 34,239 28,154 62,393 (7,804) |
2024 £ 54,589 |
|---|---|---|
| 54,589 | ||
| 54,589 | ||
| 54,589 |
12/09/2025
The accounts were approved by the Trustees and authorised for issue on ..........................................
Lynsey Docherty Lynsey Docherty (Sep 12, 2025 16:46:14 GMT+1) .......................................................................... Lynsey Docherty Trustee
All funds held are unrestricted
The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of the accounts.
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Celebrate Voice
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024
1 Accounting policies
1.1 General information
Celebrate Voice CIO is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (No. 1204454). The address of the registered o ffi ce is 56B The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL.
1.2 Basis of preparation
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The accounts are also prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The trustees con rm that the charity is a public bene t entity as de ned by FRS 102.
The charity's presentational currency is GBP.
1.3 Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the fi nancial position of the charity and consider that the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. There are no material uncertainties in relation to the going concern status of the charity.
1.4 Income
Donations and gifts are credited to the Statement of fi nancial activities in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to the respective asset, receipt is probable and the value can be measured.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
No grants were payable.
1.6 Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
1.7 Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet as soon as a constructive obligation resulting from a past event can be reliably measured. Current liabilities represent those liabilities which are expected to be settled within the next 12 months from the balance sheet date.
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Celebrate Voice
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024
| 2 Donations and gifts Cash donations and Friends scheme Interest Gift Aid recoverable Donated services 3 Income from events Ticket sales Bar and picnic sales 4 Expenditure Charitable activities - event costs Production costs Charitable activities - support costs Support costs (see note 5) 5 Support costs Accountancy fees General admin costs and misc expenses Insurance Management expenses Advertising, printing and PR Subsistence, travel and accommodation Finance costs |
2024 £ 65,702 204 15,109 44,000 |
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| 125,015 | |
| 2024 £ 111,952 11,845 |
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| 123,797 | |
| 2024 £ 196,778 64,696 |
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| 261,474 | |
| 2024 £ 2,791 7,219 1,403 35,170 13,153 2,830 2,130 |
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| 64,696 |
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Celebrate Voice
Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 December 2024
6 Trustees
During the period, two of the Trustees received money from the Charity:
Lynsey Docherty – Management Fees £30,100, Performance fees £7,400 Caroline D’Cruz – Management Fees £5,000, Performance fees £1,465
As this fi rst set of accounts is for a 16 month period, covering two Festivals, the level of management and performance fees above is not representative of the annual fi gures expected going forward.
7 Employees
There were no employees during the period.
8 Debtors
| Debtors | |
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| Theatre Tax Credits - Celebrate Voice CIC Theatre Tax Credits Gift Aid receivable Winchester Theatres - production income Sundry debtors |
2024 £ 5,015 12,678 9,059 1,350 52 |
| 28,154 |
9 Creditors
| Accountancy fees Production costs Sundry creditors |
2024 £ 2,791 3,240 1,773 |
|---|---|
| 7,804 |
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