Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 19[th] December 2024 To 31[st] August 2025
Charity name: Loughborough Male Voice Choir
Charity registration number: 1211491
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation to the public of choral concerts and recitals and by such other means as the choir may decide upon 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 |
Regular meetings for rehearsal purposes, presentations of performance at concerts and other engagements. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Guidance has been issued to all trustees so that they are aware of the requirements. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The choir invites applications for grants from the Gerald Morling Fund, set up from the legacy of a former member to encourage young musicians aged between 11 - 19 to improve their music skills. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 |
Other
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 | Maintaining and increasing membership of the choir, with a focus on the social and fellowship aspects of its regular meetings. Recruitment and retention of members within the last 12-month period, practising inclusive access and financially supporting members by request. Maintaining the financial and artistic viability of the choir through member activity Providing opportunities for improved physical and mental health through association and choral activity, as indicated by many scientific studies. Performances given which fulfil the stated purposes. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
During the year September 2024 to August 2025, the Choir has given concerts at: Trinity Methodist Church, Loughborough (26 October); Yoxall Parish Church (7 December); All Saints Church, Loughborough (12 December); Emmanuel Church, Loughborough (19 December); Sileby Methodist Church (5 April); Trinity Methodist Church, Loughborough (17 May); Baginton Road United Reformed Church, Coventry (21 June); Queen’s Park, Loughborough (13 July). The Choir has also attended to sing at the Remembrance Service and the Christmas Lights Switch-on in Loughborough, and sang Christmas carols in the town centre on 14 December. The Choir has provided two sessions in its“Bringing the Choir to You” |
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| programme, in which the public is invited to attend a rehearsal at a venue away from out usual rehearsal space. These were held at Quorn Village Hall and Gorse Covert Community Centre. The Learn to Sing Harmony course was held over six weeks in January and February, providing free tuition for inexperienced singers. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Please see the enclosed Statement of Account |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held to ensure we can meet our commitments, since many members pay monthly |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £10,350 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No fund in deficit |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No uncertainties |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| 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 | The charity is governed by a Constitution, together with Local Rules |
| 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 elected at each annual general meeting of the charity. A new trustee may also be appointed by the members or the existing trustees. The Music Director is an ex officio trustee unless he/she gives notice of being unwilling to fulfil this role. |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Loughborough Male Voice Choir |
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| Other name the charity uses | LMVC |
| Registered charity number | 1211491 |
| Charity’s principal address | 72 Tiverton Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2RY |
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 |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| AnthonyKay | Secretary | |||
| Victor Wooding | Treasurer | |||
| Robert Isaac | DeputyTreasurer | |||
| Peter Hughes | Welfare | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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) Victor James Wooding Full name(s) Anthony Kay
Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Treasurer Chair, etc) Date 25[th] September 2025
Loughborough Male Voice Choir
Treasurer's Report 2024/2025
(Account period 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025)
CURRENT ACCOUNTS 2024/2025
Current Accounts
Brought forward from 2023/24 £10,213.47
INCOME
| £ Members subscriptons 5430.00 Gif Aid 1080.00 Concerts and Rafes 2756.00 Grants 1250.00 Donatons 250.00 Ebay 320.00 Metal/Cartridge Recycling 313.00 100 Club' income 348.00 Total Income £11,747.00 EXPENDITURE £ Professional Fees 5,400.00 TMC Room Hire 2,053.00 Expenses 1,803.82 Uniforms 650.00 Library 433.00 Tour subsidies 1,100.00 100 Club' prizes 170.00 Total Expenditure £11,609.82 Balance to be carried forward £10,350.65 |
Expenses 2023/24 £ Music 979.00 Insurance 313.00 Printng/postage/posters 449.00 Bank charges 62.82 Total Expenses £1,803.82 £ £10,350.65 TOTAL FUNDS 10350.65 |
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V J Wooding 1st September 2025
Loughborough Male Voice Choir
Treasurer's Report 2022/23
(Account period 1st September 2022 to 31st August 2023)
CURRENT ACCOUNT 2022/23
No. 1 account
Brought forward from 2021/22 £4,486.62
INCOME
| INCOME | |
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| £ Members subscriptons 3382.00 Gif Aid (£450+£540) 990.00 Concerts and Rafes 935.00 Aucton 641.70 Donatons 390.00 Uniform contributons 330.00 Metal/cartridge Recycling 275.00 100 Club' income 252.00 Total Income £7,195.70 EXPENDITURE £ Professional Fees 3,300.00 TMC Room Hire 1,709.00 Expenses 946.05 Uniforms 640.00 Library Project 318.88 Polo/Sweat shirts 393.96 Lapel Pins 318.90 100 Club' prizes 126.00 Total Expenditure £7,752.79 Balance to be carried forward £3,929.53 V J Wooding 1st September 2023 |
Expenses 2021/22 £ Music 515.95 Insurance 197.00 Web hostng and sofware 89.26 Printng and postage 63.84 Bank charges 80.00 Total Expenses £946.05 TOTAL FUNDS £ No. 1 account £3,929.53 No. 2 account £1,670.45 Total 5599.98 |
| No. 2 ac | count | ||
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| £849.01 | |||
| INCOME | £ | ||
| ShantyFol | k | 1,867.00 | |
| Total | 1,867.00 | ||
| EXPENDIT | URE | ||
| Air ambula | nce | 500 | |
| Loros | 500 | ||
| Bank charg | es | 41.03 | |
| Total | 1041.03 | ||
| £1,670.45 |