# **Harrow Choral Society Charity Number:  262070** 

# **Trustees' Annual Report for the Period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024** 

## **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 Sam Hill Gill Moss Olwen Moss Mary Myzer Lesley Smith Mark Sutherland Anna Tribick Gwen 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 2024 to be satisfactory.  Reserves at 31 July 2024 amounted to £22,734 (31 July 2023: £28,020). 

## **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 

3 December 2024 



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