Harrow Choral Society Charity Number: 262070
Trustees' Annual Report for the Period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023
Address: 14 Le Corte Close Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 9PS
Names of Trustees of the Charity
Name Office Margaret Davies Chairman Rhona Taylor Secretary Roy Farrant Treasurer Olwen Moss Anna Tribick Mark Sutherland Gil Moss Mary Myzer Colette Quirke Lesley Smith Gwendolyn Wolf
Structure, Governance & Management
Type of Governing Document:
Constitution
How the Charity is Constituted:
Unincorporated Association
Trustee Selection Methods:
Elected by and from the members
Objects
Summary
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public
concerts and recitals.
Statutory Declaration on Public Benefit
In planning activities for the year the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. We aim to encourage the local community to attend our concerts, all competitively priced and with concessions available, to hear, appreciate and enjoy the huge variety of choral music that has been written. New members of the society are always welcome. The society always aims for the highest possible standard in its concert presentations, to give attendees the best possible experience.
Activities, Achievements & Performance
The society presents typically four public concerts each year, all of which are widely publicised and admission to which is open to all. Where suitable venues are available these public concerts are given in the local (Harrow) area. A wide repertoire of choral music is presented, from 16th to 21st century. Regular tours to other UK or European venues are undertaken, aiming to share our performances with other local communities.
The choir meets together weekly for practice.
Financial Review
Review of the Charity’s Financial Position
The society believes its financial position at 31 July 2023 to be satisfactory. Reserves at 31 July 2023 amounted to £28,020 (31 July 2022: £34,426).
Statement of the Charity's Policy on Reserves
The society aims to maintain reserves broadly equivalent to six to nine months' normal payments, to ensure that funds are available to meet commitments as they arise.
Details of Any Funds Materially in Deficit
There are no funds which were materially in deficit at the date of the statement of assets & liabilities.
Particulars of Any Outstanding Debt
There are no outstanding debts which are secured by an express charge on any of the assets of the charity at the date of the statement of assets & liabilities.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the above report.
Roy Farrant Treasurer
On behalf of the trustees
13 December 2023
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