## **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**
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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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|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.|
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|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.|
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## **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|
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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**
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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|
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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|
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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||Mr George Jefferson||
2024-2025|
||Miss Hannah Le
Poidevin||2024-2025|
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||Mr Anthony Ryan||2024-2025|
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## **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.|
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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**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
||
|04/10/2024|St Cuthberts 10010|||£|315.00
|£|635.00
||
|07/10/2024|Direct debit 34sp.com|||£|30.00
|£|605.00
||
|10/10/2024|Membership Cleary R|£|85.00
|||£|690.00
||
|14/10/2024|Membership H Tomlins|£|85.00
|||£|775.00
||
|14/10/2024|Membership Clay R|£|85.00
|||£|860.00
||
|15/10/2024|Membership H Le Poidevin|£|85.00
|||£|945.00
||
|15/10/2024|Membership E Smith|£|85.00
|||£|1,030.00
||
|16/10/2024|Membership Alastair FH|£|85.00
|||£|1,115.00
||
|16/10/2024|Membership Clara A|£|85.00
|||£|1,200.00
||
|18/10/2024|Membership Gabriel FF|£|85.00
|||£|1,285.00
||
|24/10/2024|Membership A Bowers|£|85.00
|||£|1,370.00
||
|25/10/2024|Membership Society of Jesus (ALUBEGA)|£|85.00
|||£|1,455.00
||
|28/10/2024|Membership Maddenletiss|£|85.00
|||£|1,540.00
||
|30/10/2024|Membership Ruien MA|£|85.00
|||£|1,625.00
||
|30/10/2024|Membership B Magnusson|£|85.00
|||£|1,710.00
||
|01/11/2024|Membership J Laczko-Schroeder (A/C 777339|£|85.00
|||£|1,795.00
||
|04/11/2024|Membership T Calvert|£|85.00
|||£|1,880.00
||
|04/11/2024|Membership V Faehling|£|85.00
|||£|1,965.00
||
|05/11/2024|Membership K Braman|£|85.00
|||£|2,050.00
||
|12/11/2024|Membership S Wade|£|85.00
|||£|2,135.00
||
|15/11/2024|St Cuthberts 10010 and 10096|||£|345.00
|£|1,790.00
||
|15/11/2024|St Cuthberts 5|||£|60.00
|£|1,730.00
||
|27/11/2024|Membership L Riana Asfar|£|85.00
|||£|1,815.00
||
|03/12/2024|Membership Hornby T|£|85.00
|||£|1,900.00
||
|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
||
|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
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£ 7,597.06 £ 6,802.37
Totals
Balance brought forward 2025-26 £ 794.69