Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
From
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
The Chichester Singers
Other names-charity Is known by
Rogistered charity number (If any)
264683
3 The Square
Compton
West Sussex
Postcode
P018 9HA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustèè namfr
Offic• lif any)
Oates acted rf notfor Twhole
Chair
Treasurer
Treasurer
Secretary
Secretary
Name of person lor body) entitled
inl trustee
Ifan
Louise Bru
David Swayne
Linde Morgan
Izabela Mayne
Julia Mansergh
Wendy Bray
Chrissy Harbroe-
Bush
Rob Spring
Colin Westwood
Kate Whiffield
NA
Up to 15111123
From 15111123
Up to 15111123
From 15111123
NA
NA
NA
NA
From 15111124
10
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Names of the trustees for the charity, If any. (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Inf0m￿lon)
of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executfve or names of senior staff members (Optlonal Infornlatlon)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity's trusts
Constitution
Type of goveming document
LJ
J. cofjstitub-
How the charity is ￿nstitUted
Trust
TnJstee selection methcKIs
ie¥. appointed bv. elected
Election by member5
Addltlonal governance Issues (Optlonal inforniation)
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant, about:
Trustees are etected by the members and serve for three years. They are
infomHI of the trustees. dub'es by the Chaimian. This information is
available on the website. The Chichester Singers (The Choir) is run by an
ele¢ted commtttee. the trustees, with a Chair, Secretary and Treasurer
who are officers of the organisation. The committee meets four times a
year to plan policy. musical activity and strategy for development plus they
oversee ￿ financial activity and management. Occasionally, the Choir
appoints soloists from charitiÈs such as the Josephine gaker Trust tho
Countess of Munster Musical Trust and perfom)s regulady with Southem
Pro Musica. The Chichester Singers has approprtate Public Liability
Insuran￿ organised through Making Music. There are risk management
procedures for concerts and rehearsals and the trustees ensure that there
are SLrffiaent financial reserves to cover financial risk from cancelled
COn￿rts.
The Trustees have rewewed their responsibilities, policies & procedures.
As a result, the Trustee for safeguarding and ED&I, now also has
responsibility for Bullwng and Harassment. A Serious Events & Actions
Analysis is reported to the cJ)mmittee ￿lce a year. Tighter financial
govemants is ensured by an additional trustee having sight of all bank
accounts and
ments.
policies and procedures
adopled for the induction and
training of trustees.
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
ne￿Ork with which the charity
relationship with any related
parties-
trustees. (fjnsideration of
major risks and the system
and prO￿ureS to manage
thom.
Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
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The public benefit offered by The Chichester Singers is the high-quality
performance of a range of major choral works to the general public at an
affordable price. The costs of stsging such Con￿rtS, in collaboration with
professional orchestras, soloists and musical director. are met partly
through ticket sales and paruy by members, annual subscriptions and by
donations from supporters. The con￿rtS allow increased awareness of
assical and choral music throughout the South East of England.
The Trustees have had regard to the public benefit guidance issued by
the Charty Commission. The main activities undertaken are weekly
rehearsals for members under the instruction of the Musical Director.
This leads to the performance of four con￿rtS per year, usually in
Chichester Cathedral, with a professional orchestra and soloists.
Con￿rtS are open to all members of the public upon purchase of a ticket.
Ticket prices range from £5 to £30. Children under 12 have free tickets
and there are concessions for students and those wtth a disability.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document
A bursary scheme has been y￿1Comed by Chichester University
Conservatoire to support 3 younger, aspiring singers to join our
members. This will be paid for out of legacy funds and will begin in the
coming season.
Summary of the maln
actlvltles undertaken for the
public benefit In relatlon to
Ihese objects (Include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guldance
Issued by the Charity
Commisslon on publk
benefit)
Addftional delalls of obJe¢tlves and activities (Optional infom￿tIOfi)
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In a sense all members of The Chichester Singers are volunteers. They
pay an annual subscription, in 2023- 2024 of £150. which pays for a
professional musical director and accompanist as well as rehearsal costs
such as the hire of a ￿hearSal hall. Members hire or purchase their own
music scores. No members derive any financial benefit from the activity
of The Choir. Subscription income, plus that of a few regular donors. also
contribLrtes to the cost of presenting con￿rtS which is not wholly covered
by ticket revenue. As a result of careful programming and sound financial
managemenL in most years The Choir 'makes ends meet, and in recent
years the succossful year*nd outcome has been aided by bequests and
the occasional more substantial donatTron by a retiring member of the
Choir.
You may choose to include
further statements, where
levant, about=
policy on grantmaking-
policy programme related
investrnent,.
contribution made by
volunteers.
Section D
Achievements and performance
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main
achievements of Ihe charlty
during the year
We welcy)med 16 new members across all voice parts.
Significant wotk C￿tinUeS to improve fijrther the governan￿ agenda,
particularly in the areas of ED&1 and safeguarding. In this way, we can
attract and WelCon￿ a greater diversity to our membership. Additional
digitisation of our systems wntinues to maximise efficiency and data
protection.
ThroughoLrt the Season. we perforn￿d 4 extremely su￿Ssful concerts, ,
as below.-
Saturday 11 November 2023 in Chichester Cathedral
JS Bach
Mass in B Minor
Saturday 14 December 2023 in St Paul's Church Chichester
Quartet
A Winter Day
Vaughan Williams
Fantasia on Christmas Carols
Saturday 24 March 2024 in Chichester Cathedral
Bemstein
Chichester Psalms
Haydn
Te Deurn
Willcocks
A Great and Glorious Victory
Saturday 15 June 2024 in Chichester Calhedral
Ramirez
Misa Criolla
Shearing
Songs and Sonnets
Rutter
Birthday Madrigals
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Section E
Financial review
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
The choirfs reserves policy is that reseNes should be no less than one
season's concert costs. In 2023124 our total {x)n￿rt costs were £43.200.
Our current reserves are £78,000
Details of any funds materially
in deficit
None
Further flnanclal revlew detalls (Optlonal inforniation)
You may choose to include
additional information. where
relevant about-.
the charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key objedives
of the Gharity-
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
The Chica￿ter Singers, principal sources of fvnds are members,
subscriptions and small donations from friends, sponsors and patrons.
The financial activity is managed by the treasurer and overseen by the
committee. Virtually all expendtture supports the rehearsal of major
choral w0￿S arKI their perforynance in Chichester Cathedral with
professional orchestra and soloists. This includes rehearsal venue costs.
cOn￿rt venue costs. modest publicity for ¢oncerts and the printing of
hIgh￿Uality programmes (the productron of the programme is executed
by a member at no mst to The Choir). The sale of programmes and a
small amount of local business advertising in the pwramme, covers the
printing costs. The Chichester Singer5 hold a CAF bank current account
and a CAF Gold account which pays minimal interest. There are no
investsnents.
The Charity is expecting around £4,000 in Gift Aid receipts for the year,
which will be claimed wthin the next few months.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of lh8 charity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
Louise Bru
Julia Mansergh
Chalr
Hon Secretary
Date
18th October 2024
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THE CHICHESTER SINGERS
Regi5tergd Chaiity no. 264683
114COIAE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOLINT
forth• y•ar •nded 31sL Juty 2024
INCOME
2023
Ticket sales for concerts (Net)
Concert programmes
Programme advertssing
Members, subscriptions
Patrons, subscriptions
Music sales and hire
Grft Aid recovery
27,599
1.743
540
20.214
29,224
1,834
615
19,091
3,080
3,922
3,684
3,722
i JJ
Bank interest
Sale of folders and scarves
Sale of perKilslold scores
Social Income (70th. Party)
Sundries
Donations I grants {ind. JBTI
Total Incom•
1,979
iio
133
665
225
5,152
li
1,738
63,474
14,442
81,995
EXPENSES
Hire of concert venues
Hire of rehearsal hall
Orchestra fees
Sc*loists' fees
Conductors fees
Accompanist's fees
Voice Coaching
Concert publicty
Concert pfogrammes
St John Ambutance
Miscellaneous concert costs
Perfomiing Rights fees
Subscriptions and insurance
Music purthase and hi
FolLlers and Scarves purchased
Administration expenses
Social expenses {Xmas and 70th. Pty)
Website and IT
Tour exF4nses
Depreciation of 5010ists' platfoms
Bank Charges
Tota5 expenses
10,519
1.860
14.261
5,746
9,680
4.070
13.020
2,040
21,256
5.511
8,800
3,648
250
799
1,706
484
309
682
669
879
391
836
1.116
259
3,582
528
312
2.173
523
3,661
374
341
4,803
240
106
106
57,046
68,612
SURPLUSIIDEFICIT)
6,428
£13,383

THE CHICHESTER SINGERS
RegIStsr￿ Charity M. 264683
STATEMEKf OF ASSEfs AND UABILMES
31sL Juty 2024
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Platfomis (purchased 2020)
533
639
CURRENT AsS￿s
Balances at CAF Bank
CAF Cash hjc.
CAF G(4d Al¢.
1,319
76,335
77.654
476
70,643
71,120
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£78,187
£71,759
RESERVES
bl￿d.
SurplusllDeficitl for year
RESERVE FUND clfwd.
71.759
6,428
£78,187
58,376
13,383
£71,759
NOTES TO THE Accoul￿s 31 JULY 2024
l The Accounts are prepar8J on a Ra￿1[￿$ and PayrrErrts b8SiS.
2 The ch(Mr places no asset value on MLtsic, Foklers, ScaNes, CDS and Pens.
3 Fixe(l Assets a￿ depreciated over 10 years.
5 Reserves Policy.. the choirfs Oicy is that Reserves shouba be no Iov•tr than one
season's cOn￿rt costs. In 2024 ojr tolal ￿ne•rt cosls vEre
6 The￿ vEre no ￿$t￿"cted nor endowAnent funds.
7 Gfft Aid claim f￿ this year is ex[￿xed to rnise r£4,000
43,2￿.00
APPROVED by the Committee on
18th October 2024
ChaTh
Hcffl. Treasurer
LM

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
THE CHICHESTER SINGERS
On accounts for the year
ended
31ST JULY 2024
Charity no
(if any)
264683
Set out on pages
1&2
(remeinber to InclLJ.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended I
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
('the Act").
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charty Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent rrhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to
examiner's statement undertake the examination by being a qualified member of [insert name of
applicable listed body]]. Delete [ ] if not applicable.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below ') which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Signed:
Date:
Name:
N JAME
MARTYN FCA
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT IN IRELAND
IER
Oct 2018

Address:
60 BOWES HILL
ROWLANDS CASTLE
HAMPSHIRE P09 6BS
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete rf the examiner needs to highlight materBI matters of concem
(see CC32. Independent examination of chanty &counts: directK)ns and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
NONE
IER
Oct 2018

THE CHICHESTER SINGERS
Reglstered Charfty no. 264683
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31sL July2024
INCOME
2024
2023
Ticket sales for concerts (Net)
Concert programmes
Programme advertising
Members, subscriptlons
Patrons, subscriptions
Music sales and hire
Gift Aid recovery
Bank interest
Sale of folders and scarves
Sale of pencilslold scores
Social Income (70th. Party)
Sundries
Donations I grants (ind. JBT)
Totsl Income
27,599
1,743
540
20,214
2,840
3,722
29,224
1,834
615
19,091
3,080
3,922
3,684
665
1,979
110
133
225
5,152
11
1,738
63,474
14,442
81,995
EXPENSES
Hire of cOn￿rt venues
Hire of rehearsal hall
Orchestra fees
Soloists, fees
Conductorfs fees
Accompanist's fees
Voice Coaching
Concert publicity
Concert programmes
St John Ambulance
Miscellaneous concert costs
Perfomiing Rights fees
Subscriptions and insurance
Music purchase and hire
Folders and Scarves purchased
Administration expenses
Social expenses (Xmas and 70th. Paty)
Website and IT
Tour expenses
Depreciation of soloists, platfomis
Bank Charges
Totsl expenses
10,519
1,860
14,261
5,746
9,680
4,070
13,020
2,040
21,256
5,511
8,800
3,648
250
799
1,706
484
309
682
523
3,661
374
341
4,803
240
669
879
391
836
1,116
259
3,582
528
312
2,173
106
60
57,046
106
60
68,612
SURPLUSI(DEFICIT)
£6,428
£13,383

THE CHICHESTER SINGERS
Reglstered Charlty no. 264683
STATEMENT OF ASSEfs AND UABIUTIES
31sL July 2024
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Platforms (purchased 2020)
533
639
CURRENT ASSETS
Balances at CAF Bank
CAF Cash Alc.
CAF Gold AJC.
1,319
76,335
77,654
476
70,643
71,120
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£78,187
£71,759
RESERVES
b/fwd.
Surplus/(Deficit) for year
RESERVE FUND c/fwd.
71,759
6,428
£78,187
58,376
13,383
£71,759
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 JULY 2024
l The Accounts are prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis.
2 The choir places no asset value on Music, Folders, Scarves, CDS and Pens.
3 Fixed Assets are depreciated over10 years.
5 Reserves Policy: the choirfs policy is that Reserves should be no lower than one
season's concert costs. In 2024 our total concert costs were
6 There were no restricted nor endowment fvnds.
7 Gift Aid claim for this year is expected to raise c£4,000
43,200.00
APPROVED by the Committee on
18th October 2024
Chainnan
Hon. Treasurer
Hon.Secretary