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2023-12-31-accounts

Annual Report 2023

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)
Lynda Parker
Katharine Pinfold
David Jones
Jane Hampson
Catherine Beddison
Accountant: Ian Hampson
Management Team:
Steve Gregson Interim CEO (until April 2023)
Paul Cutts CEO (from April 2023)
Manvinder Rattan Head of Conductor training (until December 2023)
Imelda Shirley Head of Learning and Participation (until December 2023)
Jennifer O’Neill Head of Finance and Operations
Ula Weber Head of Events
Don Gillthorpe Head of Publications
Katy Cooper Head of Marketing

At the AGM Sarah Tenant Flowers stood down from the Trustees after many years of valuable service.

The Management Team had some changes in 2023:

The Board held formal meetings on:

There were also several meetings concerned with the appointment of a new CEO including a day of carousel interviews involving the Management Team and a day or in-person interviewing in London on 1[st] March with 4 trustees present.

A summer School was held at Keele University. There were weekend courses in London, Bromsgrove and Manchester.

During the year Sing for Pleasure underwent a rebranding. This involved revisiting the aims of Sing for Pleasure and looking at the long-term vision of the organisation. The new branding was launched at the AGM in October.

Aims of Sing for Pleasure

Sing for Pleasure champions the transformative power of the human voice. We foster high-quality singing in schools and choirs, provide unrivalled training for conductors, teachers and vocal leaders, work in community and healthcare settings, publish outstanding choral resources and commission new music. Everyone who recognises the life-changing joy of singing has a home with us - regardless of their skills or background.

Principle Funding Sources

Membership fees and income from events and publications provide income to the charity. John Lewis announced in 2023 that it would no longer be funding many organisations including Sing for Pleasure. During 2023 the MT worked closely with Janet Reeve preparing an application for funding for the Foyle Foundation which was submitted before the end of the year. This was a big piece of work, much of which will be useful for future grant and 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

October 2024

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudltsd Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Chari istratlon Number 270384 Statement of Financial Activities Unrestricted Funds Natlonal De81g- Genaral nated Total 2023 Totsl 2022 Note8 In¢omlng rnsources Events Publicatlons Membership subscrlptlons Other Income 131,451 17,298 14,775 445 163970 773 131,451 17,298 14,775 120,888 12,924 11,881 InGomlng re8ourc8s from chantab18 actiwti8S 163 970 T13 Investment Income Grants and donations 24 InGomlng rasources from generated fvnds Total Incoming resources 187493 19 495 186 988 225 995 R080ur¢•$ •xp•nd•d Events PubllcallorK8 Membershlp new818tler8, malllngs, admln18trallon Gh8rll8ble 8¢tlvltles 114,178 11,307 114,178 11.307 117.503 7.089 166,652 166,652 148,424 Governance c08ts Total resources expendgd 33 149 528 Nel incom1￿oUl90lng rnsour¢•s GaIn811088￿ on Inv￿trn•nt a8•0ts 155 1,810 1,965 19.495 19,651 76.469 1,810 759 19.495 21,461 75,710 121,955) 121,955) (26,1601 16,377 166,516 116,966 13917 166022 Net movement In funds Bursarles and Admln lo General Fund Total funds brought forward 150,140 152 105 Total fvnds C4ffthl fonvard Statement of Flnanclal Posltlon 2023 2022 Note• Flx•d as8•ts Tangible assets Investments 18,272 Total fixed assets Currnnt a88Ot8 Stock Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 26,717 357 131224 157.297 29,315 112 132 356 161,783 Tolal cuffent 8SSOt$ Llabllltlès Creditors.. amC￿nts falllng due v￿thIn one year 10 Net current assets Total ass8ts18ss cuffent liabMille$ Funds General unrestrlcted funds Deslgnaled unreslricled funds 11 152.105 150,140 16.376 Total fvnd$ 166 022 These financial slatem8nts Mre approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on the ...................................... ned on behalf of all the trustees Signature Name Miles Wallis-clarke Trustee

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaud5ted Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 ststement of Cash Flows 2023 2022 Cash flows from operatlng actlvlties Nel income 19,651 76,469 Adiu$lments for.. Depreclatlon of tangible fixed assets Olvldends and Interest from Inve8trnent8 Transfer$ from Bursary Fund 1773) 121,9551 {241 -26160 Changes In ." Stocks Trade and other dèbtors Trade and other credltors 3,698 (245 {2,182) 2,740 9,968 8,143 Cash generated from oporallons Net cash from operating 8cli¥illes Cash flow8 from Invostlng actlvltlè8 Dlvldends and Interesl from Investments Purchase of18nglble assets 773 24 Net cash used In Inv8$tlng ac￿VIlla$ 773 24 Not Incroa80 In cash and cash equlvalents Cash and equlvalents at beglnnlng of year -1,132 132,356 71,160 61,196 Cash and equlvalents at and of yoar 131,223 132,356

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudlted Flnancial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Generdl Inforniatlon The charity is a registered charity in Ervjland and Waes and is unl¢orporated. Th8 address of the princip8i office Is clo 8ollon Musk ServKe. Mere Hall. Muehal Streel. Bolt￿ BL12QT. Basls of pr•paratlon These financial statements have been prep￿$ In L7)mpllance lth FRS 102. The Financial RekThXtlng Stsndard appllcable In the UK and the Republic ot Ireland,, the Statement of Recommended Pra¢tirA appli¢able to ¢haritles preparing their a¢¢(￿nts In a¢c(Kdanc8 Wth the Flnanclal R8pcvting Standard applicable in the UK and ReputAic of Ireland (FRS 102) {Charlli88 SORP IFRS 102)) and the Charibes Act 2011. A¢¢ountlng pollcl Bas1• of pr•paratlon The flnanclal statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, a8 Modffi￿ by the revaluation of certain finarKial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through Inwme and expendrturn. Golng ¢on¢•m There are no matwlal uncertainties ab(xrt the chity$ abilty to continue. Judg•mants and k•y 8ourc•s of •8tlmatlon Uncert￿nty The preparation of the ffinan¢ial statements Nutros management to make ludpm6nt8. e8timates and assumptbns Ihat affect the amwnts repryted. These eslimales ludgemenls a￿ ¢onJnually reviewed and are based on experience arKI other factors, induding expeGtatlons of fijture events that are belleved to be reas￿able undw the circumslarw. Fund accounllng General Unrestricted Funds are available for use at the dlsrydion of Iru81999 to fvrther any of the tharltys purposes. De51gnated furyjs are unrestriced funds earniarked by the Iru$tees for partlcular future proie¢t or commSlmenl.

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudited Flnancial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Accountlng pollcles (Contlnued) Incomlng resources Sales Income is accounted for on the basi5 of invoKes raised for good5 and services provided. Substriptions and donations are included when received. Donations or grants intended to support a particular actwity aro inclLKled vrithin the income of that activity. l incoming resources are included in the statement of financial actNities when entiuement has passed to the charity.. it is probable that the economic benefits associaled wilh the transaction vlll flow lo the charity and the amount ¢an be reliably measured. The following SpeC￿tC pollcies are appl¢ed to particulaT categories of income.. income from donalion$ or grants 1$ re¢ognised ￿en Ihere 1$ evidence of entillemenl to the gifL receipt is probable and ils amount can be m&asured reliably. • legacy income is recognised when receipt is probablg and entitlement is established. • Income from donated goods is measured at the f8ir value of the goods unless this is impracti￿1 to measure ￿lIablY, in whi¢h case the value is derived from the ¢ost to the dorK)r or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accthnts ￿en recelved ￿ the value can b8 rellably measured. No amounts are included for the Gontribution of general volunteers. • income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised ￿th the delivery of the contracted servlce. Thls Is classlffied as unrestrlcled funds unless there Is a contractual requirement for11 to be spent on a particular purpose and relurned if unspent, in whi¢h case it may be regarded as restricted. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basts as a liabilty is incurred. ExpendSture Includes any VAT which cannot be fully re¢overed. Tanglblo assets and Invostments Fixed assets (excludin9 investments) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. The costs of mlnor additions or those costing below £1.000 affj not Capitalis￿. Investments held as fixed assets are revalued at mid-market value at the balance sheet date arKI the gain or Ioss is tsken to the Statement of Financial Activities. Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated sellirwJ price less costs to complets and sell. Cost includes all Costs of purthase. costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to ils present location and condition. Events 2023 Costs 114,178 114178 2022 Costs 117.503 Incomg 131.451 131451 Net 17.273 Income 120,888 Net National Total 3.385 National events income inGludes Bursary Allocalions of £18,205 (2022 - £22.770)

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Restrlcted grants and donations 2023 2022 15.OlX) 2,750 Johrb Lewis Partnership- Bursaries Grant 1961 Committee Practice Pal Europ8an Choral AS Diocese of Leeds Donations 1.712 2995 2.725 Tanglble assets Balance Additionsl Depreclatlon 1.1.23 Dls als for Balance 31.12.23 Al Tangible Assets are fvI￿ dep￿lated. Flxed assèt Investmènts (at market value) S¢hroder5 Charity Ewty FuThJ Balance Purchasesl Movgmont 1.123 (Sales) In year Balaneo 31.12.23 Dèbtors Trade debtors aThJ prepayynents 2023 2022 357 357 112 112 Cash al Bank and in hand National Current a¢o)unt 2023 131.223 2022 132,356 132356

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudlted Flnancial Ststements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements 10 Crédltorn Accruals & deferred income 2023 2022 13,538 11 General unre8trlcted funds Balan 1.1.23 Movément In year Balance 31.12.23 152,105 152 105 Nauonal fund 11 Is the vlew of the Truglees that a mlnlmum General Unrestrlcted fijnd of £80.000 Should be held to meet any conllng8ncy demand8 on the Trust. 12 De8lgn•t•d unro•trlctod fund• Balanco 1.1.23 Movamont In yoar BalanG• 31.12.23 Bursary lund 13 Staff co8ts There W￿re no employed member5 of staff durlng the y8ar.12022: nlll. 14 Tru•to0 r•munoratlon and oxponsej No remuneratlon or other b8nefits from employmènt the Charfty or a related enlty were T￿￿ed by tho trust8e8. 16 Indep•nd•nt •xamlnatlon f There weffj no fees pal¢J In the year to the Independent Examln8r12022'. £nlll.

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure Charity Reglstration Number 270384 Independent Examlner's Report to tha Trustees of Yhe Trust For Sing for Pleasure, I report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, whlch comprise the ststement of financial actlvltles, statemenl of financial position, statement of cash flows and the related notes. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The trustees are responsible for the preparatlon of the financial statements. The trustees consider that an audit 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 responsiblllty to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act: to follow the procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act" and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examlnation was carried out in accordan￿ wilh the general Di￿¢t10nS given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparlson 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 conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and falr view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next stalement. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me ￿8$onable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, or (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 1)ffl5 Andrew M Nicholls FCA 42 Holmeswood Park, Rossendale. Lancs. BB4 6HZ. 9th October 2024

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Chari istration Number 270384 Statement of Financial Actlvltles Unrestflctgd Funds National Dèsig- General nated Total 2023 Total 2022 Notos Incoming resources Events Publicatlons Membershlp subscrlptions Other income 131,451 17,298 14.775 445 163,970 773 131,451 17,298 14,775 445 163.970 773 19.495 22.245 19,495 23.019 19495 186 988 120,888 12.924 11,881 Incoming resources from charitable activities 145,695 24 80.276 Investm￿1 income Grants and donations Incoming resources from g6n•rated funds Total incoming resources 3,523 167493 225 995 Resources expended Everits Publications Membership newsletters, malllngs, adminlstralion Charitable acliwlies 114,178 11,307 41,166 166,652 114,178 11,307 41,166 166,6S2 686 167 338 117,503 7,089 23.832 148,424 1,102 149 526 Governance costs Tolal resour¢e$ ex￿nd&d Net incomi@outgoing resources Galnsllosses on Investmont assets 155 1,810 1.965 19.495 19,651 76.469 1,810 17591 19,495 21,461 75.710 (21,955) (21,955) 126.1601 16,377 166,516 116,968 13917 166022 166516 Net ￿￿ven￿nI in fvnds BUr￿lIeS and Admin to General Fund Total funds brought forward 150,140 152105 Total fvnds camed forn8rd Statement of Flnancial Position 2023 2022 Notes Flxed assots Tangible assets Invesknenls 20,082 18,272 18,272 Total fixed 8ssets Current assets Stock Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 25.717 357 29,315 112 132,356 161,783 Total current assets 157.297 Llabllttles Creditors". amounts faNlng due within one year 10 N&1 Gunpnt assels 145,940 148,244 Totsl assels less Gurrent liabilltles 166 516 Funds General unrestricted funds Designated ￿n￿StrICted funds 11 152.105 150,140 Total fund$ 166 516 These financial statements were approvod by thg board of trustees and authorised for issue on the ...................................... ned on behalf of all the trustees Signature Name Mlles Wallls-clarke Trustee

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudlted Flnancial Statements Yéar ended 31 December 2023 Statement of Cash Flows 2023 2022 Cash flows from oporatlng actlvltlos Net income 19,651 76,469 Adiustm•nts for.. Deprecialion of tsnglble fixed assets Dlvidends and interest from Inveslments Transfers from Bursary Fund 1773) {21,95S) {24) -26160 Changgs In.. Stocks Trade and other debtors Trade and other credltor8 3,598 (245 {2,182) 2,740 9,968 8,143 Cash generated from operallons -1,906 Nel ca8h from operatlng actlvllles -1,906 71,138 Cash flows from Investlng actlvltle8 Dividend8 and Interest from inve81men18 Purchase of tanglble assets 773 N81 ca8h used In Inve8llng acllvlli88 773 Net Increase In ca8h and cash oqulvalont8 Cash and equlval•nt8 at beglnnlng of year .1,132 132.356 71,180 61.196 Cash and equlvalgnts at end ol year 131,223 132,356

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudlted Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Gonoral inft>miation The charity is a regtstered chity ￿ E￿nd Wales aNI is unK>xporaied. The aldress of the prI￿paI office is do Bdton Music Serv￿, Meffj Hall. M¥ehall Str& Bdton BL12QT. Basls of preparatlon These financial statements have been prepargj in compliance with FRS 102. The Finan(?a ReportirKJ Standard ap￿￿ble in Ihe UK arml the Republ￿ of Ireland, the Statement of Recommended practi￿ applicable to ¢haritL% preparing their aCt￿nIS in aCt£Ydan￿ with the FinarKial Reporting Standard ap￿￿ble in the UK and Rewblic of Irdand (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 1021} and the Charsbes Act 2011. Accountlng pollcle8 Basls of preparatlon The finan¢ial statements have been prepared on the histoital cost basls. as modffjed by the revaluation of cwtain fina￿al assets and liabilit￿ measured at fair value thr(￿gh income and expenditure. Going conc•m There are no material uncertanties ab(Krt the chariws ability to continue. Judgements and koy sources of ostlmatlon unc¢rtatnty The weparation of the financial Stat￿nents requires managem￿1 to make judganents. estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts repC￿￿J. These estimates and judgements are LY)ntinually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, in(Jding exp#&tion$ of fijIu￿ events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstartes. Fund aa￿untIng General Unrestricl•J Funds are avalable use al the discretTh of thg trustees to fvrthar any of the chariV$ wrposes. Designated furKls a￿ unwtri¢ed fund$ eamiartsy by the trustees for p¥licwlar future project or mmltmenL

The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudltsd Flnanclal Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements Accountlng pollcles (contlnued) Inct)ming resources Sale5 in¢ome is accc4Jnted for on the basis of invoices raised for goods and servlces provided. SubsrJiption$ and donations ￿ included when received. Dongtions or grants intended to supwi a particular activity are in¢luded wlhin the in¢ome of that activity. I Incomlng resources are included In the statement of ffinanclal activitss when entitlement has passed to the charity,. il is probable that the economi¢ benefits a$s￿lated the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular ¢alegories of in¢ome'. income from donalions or grants is re¢ogni$ed when there 1$ evidence of entiuement to the gi receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is establlshed. Income from donated goods is measured al the fair value of the g¢xJds unless thls Is Impractlcal to measure ￿lIablY$ in which ¢ase the value is derived from the cost lo the doFK)r or Ihe estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received rf the value Can be ￿liablY measured. No amounts are induded for the contribution of general volunteer5. income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. Thls Is classlfied as unrestricted funds unless there is 8 contractual requirement for It to be spent on a particular purpose ar￿ retUrn￿j if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted. Rasources expended Expenditu￿ is re¢ognised on an aGGruals basi5 as a liability is incurred. Expenditure inGludes any VAT which cannot be fttlly recOv￿9d. Tanglblo assets and Investments Flxed assets (excludlng Investments) are stated al cosl less a¢cumulated depwiatlon. The costs of mlnor 8ddltlons or those costing below £1,000 are not capitalised. Investments held as fixed assets are revalued at mid-markel value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss Is taken to the Statement of Finanoal A¢tivities. Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated $elling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase. costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present locallon and condluon. Events 2023 Costs 114,178 114178 2022 Costs 117,503 Income 131.451 131451 Net 17,273 Income 120,888 Net Nallonal Total 3,385 National events Income Indudes 8ursary Allo¢*ions of £18,205 { 2022- £22.770)

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Financial Statamants Ro8trlGtsd grants and donatlon8 2023 15000 2022 15,000 2,750 4,800 1,712 John L￿5 Partnershlp- Bursarles Grant 1961 Committee Pracllce Pal European Choral AS Diocese of Leeds Donatlons 1500 2995 2.725 Tanglbl• a88ét• Bal8nc• 1.1.23 Addltlonsl Depr¢¢latlon Dl8 o$als for oar BalanrA 31.12.23 l Tangible Assets are fijlly deprecl8ted. Flxod a88•t Inv•slmant• (at markel value) Schroders Charlty Equlty Fund Balanc• 1.123 Purchase81 Movom•nl {Sal•i) In year 8alanc• 31.12.23 Dèbtors Trade debtors end prepayments 2023 2022 357 357 112 112 Co•h at Bank and In hand Natlonal Current account 2023 131223 131223 2022 132,358

The Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statements Year ended 310ocember 2023 Notes to the Financial Statements 10 Credltorn Acuuals & deferred Income 2023 11.357 2022 13.538 11 Gen•ral unr•strfct•d funds Balanco 1.1.23 1￿>,140 Mov•m•nt In year Balance 31.12.23 152 105 152105 National furKI 11 is the viwN of the Trnsle￿ that a mlnlmum G￿￿al Unrestrki￿l fund of £60.0(M) ShO￿d be held io meet any ConUn￿cY demands on the Tru8L 12 Do8lgnated unro•trl¢t•d fund• 8alanc• Mov•m•nl In y•ar Balan 31.1223 &Jr8ary fund 16,377 13 Staff co•t• There rK) emplosffjd members of staff durlng the sear. (2022.. nll). 14 Tru81•• rnrnunorntlon and •xp•n No remunwatkin w other benefits from employThgnl knlth ts tharlty or a related entity were rerAved by the trustees. 16 Ind•p•nd•nt •xarnlnatlon f•00 There V•*ro no fees paid in the ytar to the IrKlepW￿l Exami￿ (2022: £nll).