Annual Report 2021
Registered Charity Name: The Trust for Sing for Pleasure Charity Registration Number: 270384 Principal Office: c/o Bolton Music Service Meer Hall, Meerhall Street Bolton BL1 2QT
Trustees:
Miles Wallis-Clarke (Chair) Sarah Tenant-Flowers Lynda Parker Katharine Pinfold David Jones Jane Hampson Catherine Beddison
Accountant:
Ian Hampson
Management Team:
Steve Gregson Chief Executive Manvinder Rattan Head of Conductor Training Jennifer O’Neill Head of Finance and Operations Ula Weber Head of Events Don Gillthorpe Head of Publications Katy Cooper Head of Marketing
The Board of Trustees had only one change in 2021:
- Sarah Tenant-Flowers was re-elected as a Trustee
The Management Team also had some changes in 2021:
Steve Gregson became CEO
Imelda Shirley covered a 6 month sabbatical for Manvinder rattan as head of Conductor Training
2021 was still impacted significantly by the Covid pandemic.
The Board met in person once during the year on 17th November in London and on another six occasions by Zoom:
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12th March
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28th April
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12th May
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2nd June
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2nd July
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2nd September
Courses resumed but attendance was still impacted by Covid cases. A summer School was held at Jesus College in Cambridge. There were courses in London, Bromsgrove and Manchester. There was also a children’s week during the Summer holidays.
Aims of Sing for Pleasure
Sing for Pleasure is a charity that aims to encourage people of all ages to enjoy singing and conducting. It delivers programmes, events and publications that develop choral and musicianship skills aimed specifically at singers, conductors and teachers. The comprehensive programme of activity for 2021 is covered in the Management Team report.
Principal Funding Sources
Membership fees and income from events and publications provide income to the charity. The charity continues to receive support from the John Lewis Partnership to support bursaries for those working with primary aged children, participating in vocal leadership and conducting courses, and children’s singing courses. Donations from other organisations, trusts and individuals support the Young Conducting Scholarship programme.
During 2021 Sing for Pleasure worked with Marla Cunningham from Esmy Fundraising to develop a strategy for fundraising and to make funding applications.
Investment and Reserves Policy
The charity has a small amount invested in a Charity Equity Fund which increased in value in 2019. The Trustees ensure that the reserves of the charity are sufficient to cover the cost of its major event the annual Summer School.
Links with A Coeur Joie
Links with A Coeur Joie Internationale continue.
Miles Wallis-Clarke Chair of the Board of Trustees September 2022
SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021
| GRANT INCOME FUNDING BURSARIES EVENTS Childrens Events 1589.69 0.00 1000.00 Community Showcase -39.23 0.00 0.00 Workshops 0.00 0.00 1239.49 Virtual Choral Conference 0.00 0.00 0.00 Webinars 1316.31 0.00 0.00 5 day London 0.00 0.00 0.00 5 day Glasgow 0.00 0.00 0.00 London 5126.21 0.00 2935.00 Summer school 59093.82 0.00 16085.00 Manchester 5352.14 0.00 2785.00 72438.94 0.00 24044.49 Shop Income Costs Stock (Decrease)/Increase Postage & Carriage Rent Membership Fees Donations received Grants and Fundraising income Bursary Fund Transfer Investment income Other income Management Honorariums Training Insurance Management meeting costs Staff Conference Vocalise Website expenses Website redevelopment Costs Marketing Events & Advertising Office Stationery Consultancy fees - Fundraising C Sindall Consultancy fees - Fundraising Emsy Consulting Credit card charges Covid cancelled events cost (net) Sundry expenses Surplus for the Year (Loss)/Gain on Value of investments TOTAL Surplus for the Year |
2021 EXPENSES NET -1813.19 776.50 0.00 -39.23 -1293.49 -54.00 0.00 0.00 -786.00 530.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -6064.98 1996.23 -75525.64 -346.82 -6925.25 1211.89 -92408.55 4074.88 11332.10 -4028.78 -412.42 -797.36 -2127.22 3966.32 10225.93 0.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 10.63 19177.76 0.00 1010.00 1070.58 1953.68 0.00 1150.00 1413.32 1297.50 1393.57 334.83 7200.00 1166.00 0.00 0.00 301.53 18291.01 886.75 3852.61 4739.36 |
2020 0.00 0.00 145.15 389.09 3550.00 557.94 390.64 1547.23 0.00 0.00 6580.05 8469.13 -5066.67 4357.40 -694.00 -1460.40 5605.46 8969.25 3617.40 20676.57 0.00 279.63 0.00 45728.36 0.00 0.00 1060.48 791.29 4530.40 0.00 111.07 10168.55 3016.88 295.84 5100.00 0.00 1793.44 321.49 35.00 27224.44 18503.92 -2904.55 15599.37 |
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SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2021
| INVESTMENTS Schroders Charity Inv Fund - at valuation CURRENT ASSETS Stock Sundry debtors Prepaid expenses Cash at bank -Bursary Fund Cash at bank -General CURRENT LIABILITIES Income received in advance Creditors & Accruals NET CURRENT ASSETS CAPITAL AND RESERVES General Reserves brought forward (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year General Reserves carried forward DESIGNATED BURSARY FUND |
2021 19030.39 32054.86 0.00 10080.00 15525.59 45671.24 103331.69 3546.00 1850.00 5396.00 97935.69 116966.08 96701.13 4739.36 101440.49 15525.59 116966.08 |
2020 15177.78 32467.28 1060.00 19964.80 27000.00 30152.32 110644.40 0.00 2121.05 2121.05 108523.35 123701.13 81101.76 15599.37 96701.13 27000.00 123701.13 |
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SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2021
Notes
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1 Income is now stated net of credit card charges. Hence there is no cost shown in expenses this year.
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2 There is an decrease in the surplus for the year - £4,739 (2021 - £15,599)
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There is UNDERSTANDABLY an increase in SFP turnover in the year - £93,997 (2020 - £68,647)
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Investment valuation surplus - £3,852 (2020 - loss £2,905) n.B. reduction in value since year end £1,521 ( @ 13/07/22)
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3 Publications margin has decreased dramatically - this is believed to be as a result of inaccurate stock figures in the past. In addition the shop income this year is stated net of credit card fees which will have reduced the gross profit percentage.
NOTE The stock figure at 31/12/2020 was ESTIMATED
Previous years figures are :
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Turnover Gross Profit 2016 12761 1815 2017 17561 11584 2018 19059 9309 2019 19064 9293 2020 8469 5606 2021 11332 3966 Prepayments Keele 2020 Summer school deposit London Showcase deposit Sienna trip deposit Sienna trip balance BAME workshop expenses c/fwd DESIGNATED BURSARY FUND Balance brought forward Transfer from General Reserves Interest received Grants and Donations Less Event Bursaries Other Bursaries Transfer General Fund Balance carried forward |
Gross profit % 14.2% 66.0% 48.8% 48.7% 66.2% 35.0% 2021 2020 0 10622.80 840 0.00 1500 1500.00 7740 7740.00 0 102.00 10080.00 19964.80 27000.00 0.00 27000.00 5.01 13965.07 40970.08 27000.00 -24044.49 -500.00 -900.00 15525.59 27000.00 |
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SING FOR PLEASURE
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EVENTS BREAKDOWN 2021 2020
GRANT GRANT
INCOME BURSARIES FUNDING EXPENSES NET INCOME BURSARIE FUNDING EXPENSES NET
Childrens Events 1589.69 1000.00 -1813.19 776.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
Community Showcase -39.23 -39.23 0.00 0.00
Workshops 0.00 1239.49 -1293.49 -54.00 420.00 -274.85 145.15
Virtual Choral Conference 0.00 6530.00 -6140.91 389.09
Webinars 1316.31 -786.00 530.31 6565.00 -3015.00 3550.00
5 day London 0.00 1060.00 0.00 -502.06 557.94
5 day Glasgow 0.00 720.00 -329.36 390.64
London 5126.21 2935.00 -6064.98 1996.23 10780.00 1610.00 840.00 -11682.77 1547.23
Summer school 59093.82 16085.00 -75525.64 -346.82 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Foreign Events 0.00 0.00 0.00
Manchester 5352.14 2785.00 -6925.25 1211.89 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
72438.94 24044.49 0.00 -92408.55 4074.88 26075.00 1610.00 840.00 -21944.95 6580.05
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Bursary Fund allocations
| Children's events Workshops 5 DAY LONDON Summer school BOLTON/MANCHESTER BIRMINGHAM Allocated Bursaries |
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 1000.00 3000.00 3000.00 3590.00 1239.49 640.00 320.00 1280.00 2935.00 1610.00 1810.00 1930.00 1410.00 16085.00 8290.00 8450.00 7630.00 2785.00 760.00 670.00 1090.00 500.00 630.00 24044.49 1610.00 15000.00 15000.00 15000.00 |
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| Grants and Donations | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| John Lewis | 4160.00 | 15000.00 | 15000.00 | 15000.00 | 15000.00 |
| Other donations | 7055.07 | 3617.40 | 6042.61 | 1923.69 | 3805.08 |
| CAF | 2375.00 |
| UOR Fidelio Kleinwort Hambros D'Oyly Carte Neil Webster 1961 Committee Angus Allnat Foundation Sylvia Waddilove Foundation Hope Pilkington Trust |
1050.00 3000.00 2650.00 2750.00 3000.00 2626.57 350.00 300.00 2750.00 2750.00 1590.00 2500.00 1000.00 13965.07 26743.97 24817.61 25873.69 23895.08 |
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SING FOR PLEASURE
| Turnover | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
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| EVENTS | 72438.94 | 26075.00 | 129094.8 | 116421.15 | 127726.91 | 111918.14 | 74503.20 |
| Shop | 11332.10 | 8469.13 | 19064.13 | 19059.00 | 17561.67 | 12760.49 | 11256.90 |
| Membership Fees | 10225.93 | 8969.25 | 8162.99 | 7414.00 | 7149.00 | 7146.00 | 7909.00 |
| Donations received | 0.00 | 3617.40 | 6042.61 | 1923.69 | 2785.08 | 7399.19 | 1385.28 |
| Allocated grant Funding | 0.00 | 840.00 | 9760 | 6350.00 | 300.00 | 1700.00 | 6545.00 |
| Grants and Fundraising income | 0.00 | 5676.57 | -5985 | 2600.00 | 5090.00 | 2515.00 | 7775.00 |
| JLP Bursaries | 0.00 | 15000.00 | 15000 | 15000.00 | 15000.00 | 15000.00 | 840.00 |
| 93996.97 | 68647.35 | **181139.6 ** | **168767.84 ** | **175612.66 ** | **158438.82 ** | 110214.38 |
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure Charity Registration Number 270384 Independent ExamIneS Report to the TteeS of Tntst For Sing for Pleasure, l pOrt on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021. which comprise the statement of finaneAal activitles, statement of financial position. statement of cash flows and the related notes. RespectEve responslbllltles of t0$ arKI examlner The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the finanaal statements. The trustees consider that an audlt Is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts under sectSon 145 of the 2011 Act; to follow the procedures laid down in the general Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commisslon under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether partlcular matters have c£)me to my attention. Basls of Indopondent •xamlnarfs report My examination was carried out In accordan with the general Directions given by the Charfty Commisslon. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evid8nce that Vuld be requlred In an audit and consequently no opinion Is glven as to whether the aco)unts present a Irue and fair view and the report is Ilmited lo those matters set out in the next statement. Independent examlnerfs statement In connectlon wlth my examination, no matter has txjme to my attentlon: (1) which gives m8 reasonable cause to belleve that In any materlal respect the requlrements: to keep accounling records in aco)rdance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply wlth the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been mec or (2) to which, In my oplnk)n, attention strK)uld be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndiThJ of the accounts lo be reached. ArKlrew M Nicholls FCA 42 Holmeswood Park, Rossendale, Lancs. BB4 6HZ. 22nd July 2022
Th• Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudlted Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Chari istration Number 270384 Statement of Financial Activitles Unrestrfcted Funds National Dèsig- General natgd Total 2021 Total 2020 Notes Incomlng resources Events Publicallons Membership subscfiplions Other income 96,483 11.332 10.226 11 118.052 96A83 11,332 10,226 11 118.052 28,525 8.469 8,969 45,963 280 24,294 24.574 Investrnenl income Grants and donations 13.965 13.970 13 970 132 922 Intll rnsources from generaled fvnds Tolal incoming rnsourGes 900 118952 R•sources expendgd Events Publications Membership newsletters. maillngs. admlnlstration Charilats 8CtNths 92.409 92A09 7,366 21.945 2,864 26,164 50.973 1.060 17.220 116.995 1.071 118065 116,995 1.071 Govemance costs 887 3.853 4.739 13.970 14,857 3.853 18.709 18,504 2.905 15.599 Galnsnosses on Investment assets Net movementin funds 13,970 (25.4441 27,000 123.701 15.526 116966 Bursarfes and Admln to General Fund Total funds brought forward 96,701 101.440 108,102 123 701 Total fvnds caldI8n Statement of Financlal Position 2021 2020 Flxed assets Tangible assets Investments Tot8lfix8d assats 15.178 Current assets Stock Dgblors Cash at bank and in hand 32,055 10,080 61.197 103,332 32.468 21.025 Tolal currenl assets 110.645 Liabiliti0$ Credilors.. amounts falllng due Vlithin one year 10 2.121 108.524 Net cuffentassets 97.936 Total assets less cwrentlMbRtties 123 701 Funds General unrestricled funds Designated unrestricted funds 11 101,440 96.701 27,000 123 701 Totsl funds These financial statements approved by the b08rd of trustees and authorised for issue on the ...................................... ned on behalf of all the trusiees Slgnature Namè Miles Wallis-clarke Trustee
The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Statement of Cash Flows 2021 2020 Cash flows from operating activitses Nel income 14,857 18,504 Adjuslments tr.. Depreciation of tangible fixed assets Dividends and interest fmm investsnents Transfers from Bursary Fund (280) 125,444) Changes in.. StoGk5 Trade ond other dgbtors Trade and other creditors 413 10,945 3275 (4,357) (11,925) (6,650) Cash generated from operations 4,708 Net $h from i)perating aGIltio$ Cash flows from Investlng actmtles Dividends and interesl from investments Purchase of tangible assets 280 Net osh used in investing edivits 280 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and equlvalents at beglnnlng of year 4,428 61,581 57.152 Cash and equivalents at end of year 61.197 57.152
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited F5nancial Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Notes to the Flnancial Statements General Informatlon The charlty Is a reglslered ¢harity in England and Wal88 and 1$ unlcorporalad. The addre88 of the principal office 1$ ¢10 8olton Muslc SeNlce. Mere Hall, Merehall Street, Bolton BL12QT. 8a818 of proparatlon The$6 flnanclal 8tatemen18 have been Prepared In compllance th FRS 102, 'The Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In tho UK and the Republlc of Ir81and'. th& Statement of Re¢ommandad Practice 8ppllcable lo charftles preparfng Ihelr accounts In aGcordanGe wllh tho Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appli¢abl$ In the UK and Rapubli¢ of Ireland {FRS 102) ICharltle8 SORP {FRS 1021) and the Charities Act 2011. countlng pollcl Ba81• of pr•paratlon The flnanclal 8tstemenl8 have been prepared on the hl8torical Cost basis, as modlfied by tha r•valu4llon of ¢ortain financi8188sel8 and Ilabllltle8 m•a8ured at falr value through Income and oxpendllure. Golng conc•rn Thora ara no malorl81 uncertaintie8 about the charfty8 abS11ty lo conllnue. Judg•m•nts and k•y 8our¢M of •stlmatlon unc•rtalnty Tho preparallon of the financlal statements requlres management lo make ludggmenls. tIMat8$ and a8sumption5 that affe¢l thg amount$ reported. The8e e8llmale8 and judgements are conllnually revlowad and ara b888d on experience and othor facl¢x8, InGludlng expectatlons of future events that are belleved lo be r888onabla undar th8 cSrcum6tance$. Fund accountlng G6n8ral Unre8tr1cted Fund8 are avallablè for u80 at the dlscretion of the trusleas to further any of Ihg charftys purposes. Oeslgnated funds are unrestriGed funds eam)8rked by the tru8tee8 for particular future prolect or commltment.
The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements AGGountlng pollcios (continued) Incomlng resourcos Sales in¢ome is accounted for on the basis of invoices raised for goods and servi&9$ provided. Subscriptions and donations are includèd then receNed. Donations or grants intended to 8UPPOrt a particular acvIty are Included within the inwke ofthat aGbwty. All incoming re50urces are Wuded in the statement of financial aCkntieS l)en entillement ha$ passed lo the charity. it is probable that Ihe en0M[C benefits associated rylh Ihe transactlon will ow lo the charlty and the amount can be reliably rneaswed. The followng specific polic4es are applied to P8rticul8r categories of income: • inctyne from donations gfdnts is recognised thore is lence of entillom8nt to Ihe gi rep1 Is probable and its amount Gan be mèasured reliab. • legacy income Is recognised en receipt is prcabl6 and entill8ment is estsblished. • Income from donated goods is measure¢J at the fair value of the goods unless this is impracUcal to measure reliably, in which case the Value is derived from thè cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated faciltbes and servKes are recognised in the acwunts en received rf the value Gan be Tdiabjy measured. No am(wnts are inded for the contribution of general volunteers. income from contracts for the suppty of services is rec£MJnised wllh the defrffj of the contracted seTrryce. This is dasstfied as unrestricted funds untess there is a o)ntraGtual requirement for it to be spent on a parttcular purposè and r•knm•d rf unsp( In which case tt may b8 regarded as restricted. Re80urces exponded Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basls as a liabilty is ncurred. Expenditurè indudes any VAT wthiGh Ganrt be fvlly rectrmed. Tangibla assets and investments Flxed assets (excluding inveslments) are stated at cost 88 accumulated depreciation. The costs of minor additions or Ihose costin9 below £1.OLW) are not capitalised. Invèslm8nts hdd as fixed assets are revalued at mld-mwket value at the baknce sheet date and the galn or loss is tsken to the Stalement of Fin8rKial Activitses. Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estlmated sdfing pe less costs to complete and sell. Cost Includes all costs of purchasé. costs of conversion and other costs Incurred In bringing the stock to its present locauon and Cond1. Ev•nts 2021 Costs 92.409 2020 Costs 21.945 Income 96.483 Not 4.075 Income 28.525 Net National Total 6,580 National events income incbjdes Bursary Alocallons of £24.044 (2020- £2.450)
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudfted Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements Rgstrl¢tsd grnnts and donations 2021 4160 2750 2020 15,000 2.750 2,750 6.244 John Lewis Pathershlp - Bursaries Granl 1961 Committee D'oyly Carte Donatlons 7055 Tanglbl¢ ass¢ts Balance 1.121 dftlonsl Deprnclation Dis osals Balance 31.12.21 All Tanglble Assets are fully depre¢iated. Flxed asset Investments (at market value) SchrodeTS Charity Equity Fund Ballr PurclAs•sl Movement Balance {Sales) In yoar 31.12.21 Debtors Trade debtors and prepayTnents 2021 10,080 2020 21.025 Cash at Bank and Sn hand National Current account 2021 61.197 2020 57.152
Tho Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudlted Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements 10 Credltor8 A¢cru8ls & daferred income 2021 5.396 2020 2.121 11 General unrestrfcted funds Balance 1.121 96.701 Movement in year 4.739 Balance 31.12.21 101,440 National fund It is the view of the Trustees Ihat a minwnum General Unrestricted frjnd of £60,000 should be hdd to meet any Gontin9gncy dernands on the TrusL 12 Oeslgnaled unrestrlGted funds Balanco Movement inr 11,474 Balan 31.12.21 15.526 1.121 27,000 Bursaryfund 13 Staff costs There no emplo mgmbérs of staff dwing the J*ar. {2020: n. 14 Trustee remun•ration and expenses No remuneration or othér benefils from empkr1 with the charity or a related entity r8ceived by the trustees. 15 Independent oxamlnatlon fees There were no fees paid in the year to the Independent Examiner (2020: £nil}.