## **Annual Report 2024**
**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 Jason Ching Nic Chalmers **Accountant:** Ian Hampson
## **Management Team:**
Paul Cutts CEO (until July 2024) Imelda Shirley Head of Learning Jennifer O’Neill Head of Finances Ula Weber Head of Programme And Management Team Convenor (from October 2024) Don Gillthorpe Head of Publications Katy Cooper Head of Marketing
The Management Team had a couple of changes in 2024:
- Paul Cutts was left the role of CEO to take up the post of CEO at Temple Church Trust.
- Ula Weber took on the role of Management Team Convenor in October 2024
The Board held formal meetings on:
- 4[th] March in London
- 28[th] May
- 3[rd] June
• 9[th] September
- A summer School was held at Keele University. There were weekend courses in London, Bromsgrove and Manchester and a 4 day course in Glasgow. A major Diamond Jubilee Conference was held in Manchester in November to celebrate the 60[th] anniversary of Sing for Pleasure – this was a national gathering of choir leaders, singers, and educators with a vast range of workshops led by 25 workshop leaders and speakers.
## **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. A grant of £30,000 was awarded by the Foyle Foundation towards core costs – particularly the role of head of Programme.
Owen McNeir, Director of Sixth Voice Consultancy worked with the Management Team and Trustees to develop a comprehensive and robust fundraising strategy which will guide us through the next few years. Funding remains a top priority for the future viability of the organisation.
## **Investment and Reserves Policy**
The charity has a small amount invested in a Charity Equity. The Trustees ensure that there are sufficient reserves to meet the needs of the charity – experience during the Covid pandemic prompted us to review reserves.
## **Links with A Coeur Joie**
Links with A Coeur Joie Internationale continue.
Miles Wallis-Clarke
## **Chair of the Board of Trustees**
July 2025
The Management Team reports presented at the AGM are attached as an appendix as they provide more details on the activities of Sing for Pleasure during 2024.
## Apologies for Absence
**Trustees, management Members: and staff:**
Stephen Gregson Cathy Roberts Daniel Felipe Rodriguez Tijaro Sioned Foulkes Yvonne Renouf Susan Hollingworth Kate Trett Elaine Lowe Penny Morton
Lynda Parker Sarah Tenant-Flowers Jason Ching Mark Jordan Carolyn Muggleton Hilary Griffiths
Jill Brown Clare Coleman Susan Cox Sioned Foulkes Tony Harvey Judy Preece Georgina Biddle Louisa Denby
## FY24 Income Summary
## **Total Income: £229.4k**
## **Main Income Sources:**
- Events Sales: £133k
- - Shop Sales: £18.1k
- Memberships: £15.6k
- - Grants: £30.2k
- _£30k Foyle Foundation_
- _£0.2k Hull City Council_
- Fundraising: £30.1k
- _£6.4k Member Donations = Bursary Funds_
- _£4.3k £60 for 60 Campaign, Twelve Trees Publication_
- - _£19.4k transfer to general account_
- Other Income: £2.2k
- _Library rentals, copyright income, interest on savings_
## FY24 Expenditure Summary
## **Total Expenditure: (£229.6k)**
## **Breakdown:**
- Events Costs: (£137.6k)
- - Shop Costs: (£13.1k) - _£9.7k Products/Publication Creation_
- - _£3.4k Postage/Carriage/Fees_
- - Admin/Overheads: (£45.9k) - _Management costs, Marketing, Website, Sundry Expenses_
- - Designated funds allocated: (£34.5k) - _£15.1k Bursaries_
- _£19.4k Head of Programme_
## **Other FY24 Funds:**
- Investment income: +£1.5k
Financial History- FY20 to FY24
£250
0 £2(X)
j £150
£1
£50
2020
2021
2(Y22
2023
2024
IrKome *ExperKliture
Pleasure
## Surplus/Deficit & Reserves
## **FY24 Surplus/Deficit: (£0.2k)**
**General Reserves: £150k Net Current Assets: £165.8k** - Cash: £123.3k - **Restricted Reserves: £15.8k** Stock: £33.6k - - £5.2k Investments: £21.6k Bursary Fund: - - £10.6k £4.3k Head of Programme Fund: Debtors/prepayments: - Liabilities: (£17k)
## Summary
- Income & spending balanced responsibly
- Reserves are healthy
- Future outlook is cautious but proactive
## Any Questions?
**finance@singforpleasure.org.uk**
Personal Giving
Suggested
monthly
amount
Purpo80
Benefits
eekend
Bursary
upporter
To offer bursaries to eligible indlvtduals
attending the weekends, such as teachers,
community choir leaders, professionals in social
prescrfblng, and pr(Mnlsing young conductors.
Vlsit to one of the Sing for Pleasure weak8nd8 (London,
Bromsgrove, Manchester, Inv8mess)
Monthly newsletter
£10
Visit to Surner School to see the course in action hosted
by a trustee or member of the manag8m8nt tsam -
induding a concert and the SIP AGM
Monthly newsletter
ummer
Bursary
upportar
£30
To provlde a bursary for someone meetlng the
criteria for Summer School
To contrlbute to an aspect of the charity. E.g.
Publications
Conductor Tralning
Events
An annual conversation with the most approprfata
member of the management team
Invitation to SS recepts'on hosted by Chalr of Trust888
Copi88 of new publications
Monthly newsletter
Benefactor
£50
Invitation to the Manchester weekend hosted by a Trustee
to meet the scholar at the beginning of their programme
Invitation to Summer School to meet the scholar and
discuss their progress
Reception hosted by the Chair of Trustees
Attend SS concert
Monthly newsletter
cholarshlp
Benefactor
To fully fund 8 Young Conductor Scholarshlp - a
tsllored year4ong wogramme designed for
tslented young musicians aged 18-25.
£250
These examples can be adjusted to matth a supporterfs speofic interests in SIP, or the financial commitrnent they wish to make
Pleasure
## 2024 Events
## **Conducting Course Numbers**
**London and Bromsgrove Weekends** - Dramatic increases in participant numbers, partly due (in Bromsgrove) to a new singers course.
**Manchester Weekend** - Decline in participant numbers due to the Diamond Jubilee Conference happening in the same month.
**4-Day Course** in Glasgow and **Summer School** were similar to previous years.
New trend emerging - people booking very late
## **Other Activity**
Attendance at **Music and Drama EXPO** and **MTA Conference**
Workshops and training courses for **Tenebrae** , **Magdelene College School** , Oxford and **Newcastle Sings** .
## Diamond Jubilee Activity
**Diamond Cuts & Diamond Heritage -** Videos, stories, letters and other memorabilia from SfP members past and present.
**SfP60 Gin -** Specially bottled by The Great Glen Distillery by Loch Ness.
## **Commissioned music:**
- Katy Lavinia Cooper and Suzzie Vango (more in Don's presentation)
**Anniversary Dinner -** SS24
## Diamond Jubilee Activity
## **Stoller Hall, November 2024**
-
- **The Big Diamond Sing!** - Hundreds of local primary school children singing together, accompanied by live band. Recorded songs for future use.
-
- **Diamond Jubilee Conference** - National gathering of choir leaders, singers, and educators. Vast range of workshops led by 25 workshop leaders and speakers.
## What Else?
**Redbridge Music Service VLTP** - For music service staff and local teachers, starting September 2025
**Partnership with the Royal School of Church Music -** Training for church musicians and church choir leaders, spring 2026 (led by Don Gillthorpe)
## **Scottish expansion:**
- Glasgow 4-Day Courses
- 2nd Inverness Weekend with Gaelic singing course, April 25 & 26
- "Echo In The Glen” choirs festival - Feb 28
For more information about these and other courses, visit www.singforpleasure.org.uk
## Any Questions?
## **events@singforpleasure.org.uk**
## Publications 2024
- **Twelve Trees (Katy Lavinia Cooper)**
- A large-scale work for choir with flexible accompaniment options, including full orchestra.
- Commissioned for the SfP sixtieth anniversary and premiered at Summer School 2024.
- Multiple further performances across the UK.
- Print publication and digital download.
- **When I sing with You (Suzzie Vango)**
- Available in two formats: three-part flexible and SATB.
- Commissioned for the SfP sixtieth anniversary and premiered at the Conference in Manchester.
- Digital download.
## Marketing and Communications
## **2024 team members (and current)**
Katy Cooper – Head of Marketing Shivani Rattan, then Adam Hilton – Marketing and Communications Assistant Carol Porter – Technology Lead Hilary Bremner – Vocalise Assistant Editor
Dan Salisbury – Website
## **We look after:**
- Social Media/Marketing
- Member Communications
- Website (including shop and events, bursary and YCS applications)
## Marketing and Communications
**Social media:** 2024 continued growth in page/post reach and engagement. Facebook – 4.1k followers, Twitter 4.18k, Instagram 1.4k
**Other marketing** – press releases, ads in printed magazines, digital ads on websites and platforms, recipricol advertising with other organisations
Our biggest asset is you – word of mouth
## Marketing and Communications
## **Member and newsletter communications**
- E-comms: Monthly newsletter to mailing list subscribers: 1617 at end of 2024 (via Active Campaign)
- Member emails for member-only offers, news etc.
- Vocalise – we didn’t issue an edition of Vocalise in 2024, due largely to focus of activity on 60[th] anniversary. We are currently reviewing how to proceed with this aspect of our communications.
## 2024 Summary
## **Young Conducting Scholars:**
- 23-24 cohort completed: Sarah Carroll, James Greechan, Oliver Heath, Andrew Moore, and Katie Santi
- 24-25 cohort appointed: Pip Alpin, Chloe Chatburn, Gabriel Prasadam-Halls, Charlotte Wysall
- Funding: We are deeply grateful to the individuals whose generosity has supported this year’s programme. Their contributions have helped make a lifechanging opportunity possible.
## 2024
• **Trainee Tutors** Rebecca Berkley & Vic Henshall
## • **Bursary Support Scheme**
Widened to encompass four main categories:
1. Talent Development
2. Teachers/Education
3. Community
4. Singing for Health
- **Assistant to Head of Learning** Jenny Porter
• - **Trainee Conductor Tutor Training Programme** a significant and comprehensive review and update of this process for transparency and accountability
## Future Strategy Headlines
- 2025 - 2026 YCS cohort
- Launching and rolling out revised conductor training programme
- Alumni conductors scheme
## **SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**GRANT**
**INCOME**
**BURSARIES**
**FUNDING**
**EVENTS**
**Childrens Events**
0.00
0.00
0.00
**SFP60**
7269.86
0.00
0.00
**Choir Events**
828.52
0.00
0.00
**Workshops**
1620.00
0.00
0.00
**York singing trip**
0.00
0.00
0.00
**4 Day courses**
0.00
0.00
0.00
**London**
13322.49
2850.00
0.00
**Summer school**
76932.54
7599.00
0.00
**West Midlands weekend**
10584.93
2530.00
0.00
**VLTP**
687.98
0.00
0.00
**Manchester weekend**
6725.54
2165.00
0.00
117971.86
15144.00
0.00
**Shop**
**Income**
**Costs**
**Stock (Decrease)/Increase**
**Postage & Carriage**
**Rent**
**Membership Fees**
**Donations & Grants**
**Bursary Fund Transfer**
**Investment income**
**Other income**
Management Honorariums
Training
Insurance
Travel & Management meeting costs
Brand Events/Expo
Vocalise
Website expenses
Website redevelopment Costs
Marketing Events & Advertising
Office Stationery
Consultancy fees - Programming
Consultancy fees - Fundraising
Consultancy fees - Communications
Consultancy fees - Finance
Consultancy fees - C.E.O.
Consultancy fees - Other
Sundry expenses
**(Deficit)/Surplus for the Year**
**(Loss)/Gain on Value of investments**
**TOTAL (Deficit)/Surplus for the Year**|**2024**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**
0.00
**0.00**
-27354.09
**-20084.23**
-436.69
**391.83**
-1464.20
**155.80**
0.00
**0.00**
0.00
**0.00**
-10900.37
**5272.12**
-80749.42
**3782.12**
-8923.26
**4191.67**
-553.28
**134.70**
-7266.00
**1624.54**
-137647.31
**-4531.45**
18126.37
-17653.16
7914.05
-1764.68
-1663.20
**4959.38**
**15623.75**
**23892.91**
**0.00**
**1054.77**
**1220.25**
**42219.61**
**0.00**
**300.00**
**742.40**
**2112.35**
**1445.58**
**0.00**
**1554.85**
**0.00**
**3760.99**
**249.31**
**9250.00**
**7862.00**
**3360.00**
**7800.00**
**5000.00**
**0.00**
**2427.26**
**45864.74**
**-3645.13**
**1508.29**
**-2136.84**|**2023**
243.80
1827.85
1441.90
171.23
1818.52
4558.63
335.94
2487.63
0.00
4387.23
17272.73
17298.47
-5090.74
-3597.89
-955.39
-1663.20
**5991.25**
**14774.55**
**0.00**
**2750.00**
**773.27**
**445.42**
42007.22
**0.00**
**750.00**
**686.12**
**1379.53**
**2031.18**
**1928.25**
**1588.13**
**591.00**
**806.75**
**283.29**
**0.00**
**4480.00**
**4800.00**
**8320.00**
**10000.00**
**1700.00**
**2707.84**
**42052.09**
**-44.87**
**1809.96**
**1765.09**|
|---|---|---|
## **SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**2024**
**INVESTMENTS**
Schroders Charity Inv Fund - at valuation
21590.19
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Stock
33630.68
Sundry debtors & prepayments
4314.47
Prepaid expenses
Cash at bank
-Savings Account
63190.64
Cash at bank
-Current Account
60103.74
161239.53
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
Income received in advance
2346.84
Creditors & Accruals
14690.40
17037.24
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
144202.29
165792.48
**CAPITAL AND RESERVES**
General Reserves brought forward
152104.62
**(Deficit)/Surplus for the Year**
-2136.84
General Reserves carried forward
149967.78
**DESIGNATED BURSARY FUND**
5181.70
**DESIGNATED HEAD OF PROGRAMME FUND**
10643.00
165792.48|**2023**
20081.90
25716.63
356.54
62588.28
68635.96
157297.41
4275.97
7081.52
11357.49
145939.92
166021.82
150139.53
1965.09
152104.62
13917.20
0.00
166021.82|
|---|---|
## **SING FOR PLEASURE (INCLUDING REGIONS) INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Notes**
- **1** Income is stated net of credit card charges.
- **2** There is a deficit for the year - a DEFICIT of £2,136 (2023 - SURPLUS £1,765)
There is an increase in SFP turnover in the year £183,243.64 (2023 - £1647842) Investment valuation gain - £1508 (2023 - gain £1810 )
- **3** Publications margin has reduced.
Previous years figures are :
|2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024|Turnover
12761
17561
19059
19064
8469
11332
12924
17298
18126|Gross Profit
1815
11584
9309
9293
5606
3966
5835
5991
4959|Gross profit %
14.2%
66.0%
48.8%
48.7%
66.2%
35.0%
45.1%
34.6%
27.4%|
|---|---|---|---|
|**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|**2024**
**2023**
**2022**
**2021**
**2020**
13917.20
16376.76
15525.59
27000.00
0.00
27000.00
23.60
5.01
6408.5
19495.44
26987.57
13965.07
20325.70
35872.20
42536.76
40970.08 27000.00
-15144
-18205.00
-22770.00
-18205.00
-1000.00
-1765.00
-500.00
-2750.00
-1625.00
-900.00
5181.70
13917.20
16376.76
21365.08 27000.00|
|---|---|
## **4 DESIGNATED BURSARY FUND**
- **5 DESIGNATED HEAD OF PROGRAMME FUND**
## **2024**
Grant received - Foyle Foundation
Less Programming expenditure Balance carried forward
30000.00
-19357.00 10643.00
|**SING FOR PLEASURE**
**EVENTS BREAKDOWN**
**2024**
**GRANT**
**INCOME**
**FUNDING**
**BURSARIES**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**
**Childrens Events**
0.00
**0.00**
**SFP60**
7269.86
-27354.09
**-20084.23**
**Choir Events**
828.52
-436.69
**391.83**
**Workshops**
1620.00
-1464.20
**155.80**
**York singing trip**
**0.00**
**4 Day courses**
0.00
**0.00**
**London**
13322.49
2850.00
-10900.37
**5272.12**
**Summer school**
76932.54
7599.00
-80749.42
**3782.12**
**West Midlands weekend**
10584.93
2530.00
-8923.26
**4191.67**
**VLTP**
687.98
-553.28
**134.70**
**Manchester weekend**
6725.54
2165.00
-7266.00
**1624.54**
**0.00**
117971.86
15144.00
0.00
-137647.31
**-4531.45**
**Bursary Fund allocations**
**2024**
**2023**
**2022**
**2021**
Children's events
0.00
1000.00
1000.00
1000.00
Workshops
1239.49
4 day courses
480.00
LONDON
2850.00
2470.00
3630.00
2935.00
Summer school
7599.00
9345.00
12330.00
16085.00
West Midlands
2530.00
2035.00
2360.00
MANCHESTER
2165.00
2875.00
3450.00
2785.00
BIRMINGHAM
Allocated Bursaries
15144.00
18205.00
22770.00
24044.49
**Grants and Donations**
**2024**
**2023**
**2022**
**2021**
Foyle Foundation
30000.00
John Lewis
15000.00
15000.00
4160.00
Other donations - Bursary Fund
6408.50
2995.44
2725.47
7055.07
£60 60 Campaign
4310.91
Practise Pal
4800.00
European Choral AS
1712.10
Hull Council
225.00
Diocese of Leeds
1500.00
1961 Committee
2750.00
2750.00
40944.41
19495.44
26987.57
13965.07|**2023**
**GRANT**
**INCOME**
**BURSARIES**
**FUNDING**
**EXPENSES**
**NET**
0.00
1000.00
-756.20
**243.80**
7068.78
-5240.93
**1827.85**
1809.00
-847.10
**961.90**
8283.94
-8112.71
**171.23**
2976.52
480.00
-1158.00
**2298.52**
11736.75
2470.00
-9648.12
**4558.63**
64471.79
9345.00
-73480.85
**335.94**
7124.45
2035.00
-6671.82
**2487.63**
**0.00**
9774.88
2875.00
-8262.65
**4387.23**
0.00
0.00
0.00
113246.11
18205.00
0.00
-114178.38
**17272.73**|
|---|---|
## **SING FOR PLEASURE**
|Turnover
EVENTS
Shop
Membership Fees
Legacy received
Donations received
Allocated grant Funding
Grants and Fundraising income
JLP Bursaries
Other Income|**2024**
117971.86
18126.37
15623.75
151721.98
0.00
6408.50
0.00
23892.91
0.00
1220.25
**183243.64**|**2023**
**2022**
**2021**
**2020**
**2019**
**2018**
**2017**
113246.11
98117.92
72438.94
26075.00 129094.83 116421.15 127726.91
17298.47
12923.79
11332.10
8469.13
19064.13
19059.00
17561.67
14744.55
11881.04
10225.93
8969.25
8162.99
7414.00
7149.00
145289.13 122922.75
93996.97
43513.38 156321.95 142894.15 152437.58
51663.15
2995.44
2725.47
7055.07
3617.40
6042.61
1923.69
2785.08
0.00
0.00
0.00
840.00
9760.00
6350.00
300.00
1500.00
9262.10
2750.00
5676.57
-5985.00
2600.00
5090.00
15000.00
15000.00
4160.00
15000.00
15000.00
15000.00
0.00
**164784.57 201573.47 107962.04**
**68647.35 181139.56 168767.84 160612.66**|
|---|---|---|
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure
Charity Registration Number 270384
Independent Examiner'3 Report to the Trustees of 'The Trust For Slng for Pleasure,
I report on the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024, which comprise the
statement of financial activities, statement of financial position. ststement of cash flows and the
related notes.
Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examlner
The trustees are responsible ft)r the preparation of the financial ststements. The trustees consider
that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011
Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility 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 examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
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
conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next
statement.
Independent examlnerfs Statsmont
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable 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 aChed.
fyiJ2q4
Andrew M Nicholls FCA
42 Holmeswood Park,
Rossendale.
Lancs.
BB4 6HZ.
7th August 2025
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited Flnancial Ststements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Ch
ri
Re
istration Number 270384
ststement of Financial Activitles
Unrèstrlcted Funds
National
Deslg-
Goneral
nat
Total
2024
Total
2023
Notes
In¢omlng resources
Events
Publications
Membership subscriptions
Other income
133.116
18,126
15.624
1,220
168,086
1,055
133,116
18,126
15,624
131,451
17,298
14.775
445
163 970
773
Incoming resources from ¢hanlable acti118$
168 086
1,055
36,409 60 301
36.409
36 409 229 442
Inve5trnent income
Grants and donalons
Incoming resourc8s from geneIed funds
Total incoming resources
23,019
Regource8 expended
Events
Publications
Membership newsletters, mailings. adminislr8tion
Ch8rit8ble activities
137,647
13.167
45,122
195.937
742
196679
137,647
13,167
114.178
11.307
195.937
742
196 679
166.652
686
167 338
Governance costs
Total resources expended
Nel Incominutg0ing resources
Galn811osse5 on investment assets
(3,645)
1.508
(2,1371
36.409
32,763
19,651
1,508
1,810
36.409 34.272
21,461
134.5011 134,501) { 21.955)
13,917 166,022
166.516
15 825 165792
Net movement in funds
Designated Funds transfer io General Fund
Totsl funds brought forward
152.105
149 968
Tolal funds c8n7ed forward
ststement of Flnancial Position
2024
2023
Not88
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
21.590
20,082
Total fix8d assets
Current assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
33.631
4,314
25.717
357
131.224
1S7.297
Total Cuffenl assets
161,240
Llabllltles
Creditors: amounts falling due wilhln one year
10
11.357
145,940
Net current assets
Tol818&8ets le&8 current liabilllies
165 792
166 022
Funds
General unrestricted funds
Designated unreslricted funds
11
149,968
152,105
13.917
2 166 022
Total funds
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and aulhonsed for issue on the ............................
ned on behalf of all the trustees
SignatLtr&
Name
Miles Wallisllarke
Truslee
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statemants
Year ended 31 December 2023
Statement of Cash Flows
2024
2023
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltl
Nel ineomo
32,763
19,651
Adjustmenls for..
Dopreciation of lan9ible fixed assets
DIVendS and interest from Inve$trnents
Transfers from Bursary Fund
11,055)
(34,501)
{773)
(21,955)
Changes In .'
Stocks
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other creditors
(7,914
(3,958)
5.680
3,598
12451
{2,1821
Cash generated from operations
Net cash from operatin9 actlvlties
-1,906
Cagh flows from Investlng a¢tlvltle8
DivKlends and interest from investments
Purchase of langlble assets
1,055
773
Net cash used In Investsng aciivltlès
773
Net Incr•a80 In ca8h and cash oqufval•nts
Cash and equlvalonts at beglnnlng of year
-7,930
131,224
-1,132
132,356
Cash and •qulvalents al end of year
The Trust For Sing For Pleasur• . Unaudited FinancSal Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
General Infomiatlon
The charity is a registered charity In England and Waks is unwporated. The address of the
principal office Ss do Bolton Music SeThi¢e. Mere Hall. Merehall StreeL Bolton BL12QT.
Basls ol preparatlon
These financial ststements have been wepared in Complia with FRS 102. The Fwwicial
Reporting Standard applicab in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,. the Statement of
Recommended Practice applicab to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicatye in the UK 8rKI Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 ICharitl8s
SORP {FRS 10211 and the Charities Art 2011.
Ac¢ounUng pollcl•8
Ba81• ol pr•paratlon
The financrdl statements have been prepared On the histor1 Cost basis. as mc4Jlfied by the
revaluation of certaln financial assets and liabiliti&s mèasured al falr value through income and
expendrture.
Golng eon¢•m
There are no materfal uncertalnties atthit the chaiivs ability to ¢tinUe.
Judg•m•nl8 and koy •oure•• of èstlmatlon uncertalnty
The preparation of the flnandal statements requires management to make judgements, eslmates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgèments are conb'nual
reviewed and are based on experiencè and other factors. including expectatlons of future events
that are believed to be rea8onabl8 under the circumstances.
Fund •c¢ounllng
General Unresldcted FurKls are avallable lor use at the dlscretlm of the trustees to further any
of the charilvs purposes.
Designated fund$ are unrestriced funds eam)¥ked by the trustees for particular futurè project or
commltment.
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unauditsd Flnancial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
Ac¢ountlng policles {contlnuedJ
In¢omlng resourc
Sales income is accounted for on the basis of KNoi¢es raised for gTh)ds and services provided.
Subscriptions and donations are included when recerved. Donalions or grants intended to
support a parbcular actP4ity a included within the irtome of that actsvity.
l incoming resources are included in the statement of financral actNitie$ when entiuement has
passed to the charity.. it is probable thal the economi¢ benefits associated with the transaction will
ow to the charity and the amount can be reliabty measured. The folbw.ng specific pollcies are
appl to particular Categories of Irorne:
income from donations or grants is recognised lthen there is evidence of entitlement to the gi
receipt is probable and its amount ¢art be measured reliaw.
• legacy income is recognised when receipt is probab and entiuernent is eslablished.
income from donated gcw)d$ is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical
to measure reliably, in which case the value is dertved from the cost to the donor or the
estimated resale value. Donated fa¢iltbes and services aTr recc*Jnised in the accounts when
received if the value Can be relrabty measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of
general volunteers.
income from contracts for the suppty of services is recognised vath the delNery of the contracted
5eNice. This is classified a5 unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it lo
be spent on a particuLar purp)se and rned if unsp8nL in vthich case it may be regarded as
Resources 0xnded
ExFenditure 15 recognised on an aecruais basis as a IHbility is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT whh cannot be fully recovered.
Tanglble assets and Invégtments
Fixed assets lexthding invesknentsl are stated at cost less accumulated depreci8tson. The costs
of minor addit5 or those costing below £1.(h)O are not capitalised.
Irwesthlents held as fL¥ed assets are revalu at mid-market value * the balance sheet date
and the gain or loss is taken to the Statement of Financial Actiwtses.
Stocks
stocks ar8 measured at the Ier of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and
sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase. costs of conversion and other costs ineJJTred in bringing
the stock to its present to¢abon and conditon.
Events
2024
Costs
137.647
137 647
2023
Costs
114.178
114178
Income
133.116
133 116
Net
Incom•
131,451
131451
Net
National
Totsl
17,273
Nadonal events income includes Bursary Allocations of £15.144 { 2023 - £18.205)
Thé Trust For Slng For Pleasure . Unauditsd Finan¢lal Statements
Year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
Ro8trfcted grants and donallcns
2024
2023
Foyle Foundation - Head of Programme Fund
John Lews Partnershw) - Bursanes Grant
Diocese of Leeds
Donatlons
15,000
1,500
8409
Tanglbl• 188•ts
8alan¢e
1.1.24
Addltlon•l Depreclatlon
Dls
sals
for
ear
Bal•n¢o
31.12.24
All Tangibl6 Assets are lulty deprlated.
Flx•d a888t Inve•tm•nt•
{al market value)
Schroders Charity Equlty Fund
Balance
1.1.24
Pur¢ha8esl Mov•mont
(Salm)
In year
Balance
31.12.24
0obtor•
Trade debtors aTrJ propayments
2024
2023
357
357
112
Cash at Bank and In hand
National Currenl acnt
2024
2023
131,224
131 224
The Trust For Sing For Pleasure . Unaudited Financial Statsments
Year ended 31 December 2024
Notss to the Financlal Statements
10 Crodltors
Accruals & deferred Income
2024
2023
11,357
11
Gon•ral unrèstrictod funds
Balan¢e
1.1.24
152.105
152 105
Movement
In year
2,137
Balan¢e
31.12.24
National fund
149 968
It is the view of the Trustees that a minimum General Unrestricted fund of £60,000 should be held
io m88t any contingency demands on the Trust.
12
Deslgnated unre8trfct¢d funds
Balance
1.1.24
13,917
Movement
in year
18.735)
10.643
8alance
31.12.24
5,182
10,643
Bursary fijnd
Head of Programme fund
13 Stsff costs
There wére no empbyed members of staff during th8 year.12023: nill.
14
Trust•a ramuneratlon and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were
received by the trustees.
15 Independent exarnination fe08
There ware no fees paKI in the year to the Independent Examiner {2023'. £nil}.