Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 31/07/2024 To: 31/07/2025
Charity name: UL Chamber Choir
Charity registration number: 1209428
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 for the public benefit to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as UL Chamber Choir through its trustees shall determine from time to time. |
| 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 |
During the annual period the charity has provided 25 rehearsals and 3 concerts to its members, the latter of which were open to members of the public. In addition, the charity has engaged with members of the public through Christmas carol singing and other ad hoc events in London. The charity has also engaged in singing a monthly Choral Evensong at St Mary Le Strand Church and an annual choral evensong at SalisburyCathedral. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity does not operate a grant‑making programme. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The charity does not currently hold or make any social investments, including programme‑related investments. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are fundamental to the running of the charity. These are primarily members of the elected "committee" who contribute by: organising rehearsal venues and concerts, updating the website and social media, designing programs, setting up rehearsal and concert venues, organising the choir’s library. |
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Achievements and Performance
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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 | During the annual period the charity has provided 25 rehearsals and 3 concerts to its members, the latter of which were open to members of the public. In addition, the charity has engaged with members of the public through Christmas carol singing and other ad hoc Christmas events in London. The charity has also engaged in singing a monthly Choral Evensong at St Mary Le Strand and an annual choral evensong at Salisbury Cathedral. |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As reported, the charity has fulfilled its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects. The charity has achieved this by providing 25 rehearsals and 3 public concerts, engaging in Christmas events in London. The charity has also engaged in singing a monthly Choral Evensong at St Mary Le Strand and an annual choral evensongat SalisburyCathedral. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | The charity achieved its fundraising objectives by ending the reporting period with £794.69 in its current bank account. As mentioned the charity does not hold funds in reserve and these funds were immediately used to secure rehearsal and concert venues for the following reporting period. |
| Investment performance | Para 1.41 | |||
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| Other | ||||
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the annual period the charity had an operating surplus of £794.69 |
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Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Na |
Amount of reserves held |
Para 1.22 | £0 (these funds were immediately used to cover overhead costs in the next reporting period). |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | The charity is small and all income is immediately used for service delivery |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | The charity held no funds that were materially in deficit at the end of the reporting period. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The charity’s principal sources of funding are as follows: Membership fees, public ticket sales, public donations. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The charity adopts a low‑risk investment policy. Funds are held in bank accounts to ensure capital security and liquidity. The objective is to safeguard the charity’s income and support operational cash‑flow. The charity does not make social or programme‑related investments. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | 1. Financial risk ●Falling membership subscriptions ●Higher venue hire costs ●Insufficient reserves to cover cancellations 2. Dependence on key individuals ●Musical director leaving ●Lack of rehearsal accompanists ●Over‑reliance on one or two volunteers 3. Operational risk |
| ● Sudden loss of rehearsal venue |
● Sudden loss of rehearsal venue
● Not enough singers to perform planned concerts ● Illness of multiple choir members before an event 4. Compliance risk ● Failing to meet safeguarding responsibilities for young or vulnerable participants ● Poor record‑keeping ● Missing reporting deadlines 5. Reputational risk ● Poorly attended concerts ● Negative audience or community feedback ● Performance issues affecting public image 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 | Foundation Model 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 | Trustees are selected from among previous or current members of the choir who have experience of the skills and knowledge necessary to be a trustee. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
Trustees are selected during January or February of the previous reporting period. They then spend 6 months shadowing the current trustees before taking responsibility as full trustees in August of the next reporting period. |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The charity is organised as follows: a board of trustees oversee the running of the charity and day-to-day tasks are delegated to a “committee” formed from elected members of the choir. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | The charity has a relationship with the churches of St Mary Le Strand and latterly, St Giles in the Fields, diocese of London, where rehearsals and public concerts are held. Members of the choir also sing monthly evensong at St Mary Le Strand as previously mentioned. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | UL Chamber Choir |
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| Other name the charityuses | Universityof London Chamber Choir(ULCC) |
| Registered charitynumber | 1209427 |
| Charity’s principal address | St Giles in the Fields High Street, London WC2H 8LG |
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 Nam e of pers on (or bod y) entit led to app oint trust ee (if any) |
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| Mr George Jefferson | 2024-2025 |
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| Miss Hannah Le Poidevin |
2024-2025 | ||
| Mr James Lackzo-Schroeder |
2024-2025 | ||
| Mr Anthony Ryan | 2024-2025 | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
The charity holds no funds as custodian trustees on behalf of others. |
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
The charity holds no funds as custodian trustees on behalf of others. |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
The charity holds no funds as custodian trustees on behalf of others. |
Additional information (optional)
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
Na
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) George Jefferson Position (eg Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc) Date 23/05/2026
| Date | Description | Paid in | Paid in | Withdrawn | Withdrawn | BALANCE | BALANCE | Notes |
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| 02/08/2024 | Brought forward 2023-24 | £ | 1,150.00 |
£ | 1,150.00 |
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| 19/08/2024 | St Cuthberts 10096 | £ | 200.00 |
£ | 950.00 |
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| 04/10/2024 | St Cuthberts 10010 | £ | 315.00 |
£ | 635.00 |
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| 07/10/2024 | Direct debit 34sp.com | £ | 30.00 |
£ | 605.00 |
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| 10/10/2024 | Membership Cleary R | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 690.00 |
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| 14/10/2024 | Membership H Tomlins | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 775.00 |
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| 14/10/2024 | Membership Clay R | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 860.00 |
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| 15/10/2024 | Membership H Le Poidevin | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 945.00 |
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| 15/10/2024 | Membership E Smith | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,030.00 |
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| 16/10/2024 | Membership Alastair FH | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,115.00 |
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| 16/10/2024 | Membership Clara A | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,200.00 |
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| 18/10/2024 | Membership Gabriel FF | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,285.00 |
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| 24/10/2024 | Membership A Bowers | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,370.00 |
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| 25/10/2024 | Membership Society of Jesus (ALUBEGA) | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,455.00 |
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| 28/10/2024 | Membership Maddenletiss | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,540.00 |
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| 30/10/2024 | Membership Ruien MA | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,625.00 |
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| 30/10/2024 | Membership B Magnusson | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,710.00 |
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| 01/11/2024 | Membership J Laczko-Schroeder (A/C 777339 | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,795.00 |
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| 04/11/2024 | Membership T Calvert | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,880.00 |
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| 04/11/2024 | Membership V Faehling | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,965.00 |
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| 05/11/2024 | Membership K Braman | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 2,050.00 |
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| 12/11/2024 | Membership S Wade | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 2,135.00 |
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| 15/11/2024 | St Cuthberts 10010 and 10096 | £ | 345.00 |
£ | 1,790.00 |
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| 15/11/2024 | St Cuthberts 5 | £ | 60.00 |
£ | 1,730.00 |
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| 27/11/2024 | Membership L Riana Asfar | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,815.00 |
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| 03/12/2024 | Membership Hornby T | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,900.00 |
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| 03/12/2024 | Membership Stanier CD | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 1,985.00 |
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| 03/12/2024 | Membership Namutebi GE | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 2,070.00 |
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| 04/12/2024 | Fundraising WWHP H Le Poidevin | £ | 19.20 |
£ | 2,089.20 |
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| 05/12/2024 | HEALS 1810 | £ | 350.00 |
£ | 2,439.20 |
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| 10/12/2024 | Membership C Cremer | £ | 85.00 |
£ | 2,524.20 |
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| 17/12/2024 | SUMUP PAYMENTS ACC | £ | 88.48 |
£ | 2,612.68 |
concert revenue door sales | ||
| 23/12/2024 | O SHOTTON ULCC2autumn2024 | £ | 1,150.00 |
£ | 1,462.68 |
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| 23/12/2024 | G Joseph Lim Zhi L | £ | 200.00 |
£ | 1,262.68 |
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| 23/12/2024 | Jacob Ewens | £ | 100.00 |
£ | 1,162.68 |
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| 30/12/2024 | DONATIONS H Le Poidevin | £ | 11.50 |
£ | 1,174.18 |
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| 06/01/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 954.68 |
£ | 2,128.86 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 06/01/2025 | C Akkerman approved concert expense | £ | 70.23 |
£ | 2,058.63 |
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| 06/01/2025 | St Mary le Strand ULCC Concert 16/6/24 | £ | 300.00 |
£ | 1,758.63 |
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| 06/01/2025 | St Mary le Strand ULCCautumn2024 | £ | 350.00 |
£ | 1,408.63 |
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| 09/01/2025 | HEALS 1810 | £ | 350.00 |
£ | 1,758.63 |
Backpay from 2023 | ||
| 21/01/2025 | UNDERBELLY | £ | 150.00 |
£ | 1,908.63 |
Winter Wonderland fee | ||
| 22/01/2025 | The Back Choir | £ | 89.57 |
£ | 1,819.06 |
Music rental | ||
| 21/02/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 79.20 |
£ | 1,898.26 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 03/03/2025 | 606015 03 Mar | £ | 200.00 |
£ | 2,098.26 |
Petty cash deposit | ||
| 06/03/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 167.28 |
£ | 2,265.54 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 17/03/2025 | Membership A McWilliam | £ | 45.00 |
£ | 2,310.54 |
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| 20/03/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 199.55 |
£ | 2,510.09 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 24/03/2025 | DONATIONS H Le Poidevin | £ | 113.80 |
£ | 2,623.89 |
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| 24/03/2025 | SUMUP PAYMENTS ACC | £ | 253.71 |
£ | 2,877.60 |
concert revenue door sales | ||
| 24/03/2025 | C Akkerman approved concert expense | £ | 153.43 |
£ | 2,724.17 |
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| 28/03/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 834.22 |
£ | 3,558.39 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 04/04/2025 | Oliver Ruthven 10230325 | £ | 350.00 |
£ | 3,208.39 |
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| 04/04/2025 | St Clement Danes 107/24-25 | £ | 50.00 |
£ | 3,158.39 |
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| 22/04/2025 | O Shotton ULCC2spring25 | £ | 1,350.00 |
£ | 1,808.39 |
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| 28/05/2025 | B Newlove | £ | 100.00 |
£ | 1,708.39 |
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| 30/05/2025 | Jacob Ewens | £ | 100.00 |
£ | 1,608.39 |
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| 02/06/2025 | Tickets H Le Poidevein | £ | 40.00 |
£ | 1,648.39 |
concert revenue prebooked | ||
| 02/06/2025 | SUMUP PAYMENTS ACC | £ | 49.16 |
£ | 1,697.55 |
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| 09/06/2025 | EVENTBRITE OPERATI | £ | 586.28 |
£ | 2,283.83 |
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| 03/07/2025 | St Mary le Strand ULCC spring 25 | £ | 550.00 |
£ | 1,733.83 |
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| 11/07/2025 | H Le Poidevin approved concert expenses | £ | 179.59 |
£ | 1,554.24 |
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| 14/07/2025 | O Shotton ULCC2SUMMER25 | £ | 629.95 |
£ | 924.29 |
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| 28/07/2025 | WIX.COM | £ | 129.60 |
£ | 794.69 |
£ 7,597.06 £ 6,802.37
Totals
Balance brought forward 2025-26 £ 794.69