Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2022 Period start date To 31/08/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Thames Philharmonic Choir
Charity registration number: 274247
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by public performance. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Rehearsing for, organising and promoting public concerts at which choral music is performed by members in conjunction with professional soloists and instrumentalists as appropriate. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have complied wit the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. |
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Members acting on a voluntary basis undertake the overall management of the choir (elected committee and officers) and the organisation of all its main activities (concerts, rehearsals, cathedral residencies, fundraising, publicity). |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | During the financial year the choir gave three concerts. Two at Kingston Parish Church (December 22 and June 23) and one in Cadogan Hall (March 23). Those at Kingston were without orchestra but with professional soloists. The concert at Cadogan Hall was with orchestra and professional soloists. All conducted by our Music Director. The choir provided music at Lichfield Cathedral in July for four services. Choir members played a part in fund raising efforts which with external sponsorship, subscriptions and donations contributed to non concert income of £26,320 |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Funds increased by some £12,000 due to good ticket revenues at all concerts and exceptional fund raising efforts by members. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The society holds a restricted strategic reserve of £15,000 to provide insurance against unexpected deficits arising in the course of the Choir’s normal activities. The committee is restricted from using any part of this reserve without agreement of members in a General Meeting. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £53,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | none |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
Members’ subscriptions, general fund raising, donations, external sponsorship. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution (Thames Philharmonic Choir Rules) as amended |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated Association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Elected by members of the society in a General Meeting or co-opted by the elected Committee. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Thames Philharmonic Choir |
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| Other name the charity uses | none |
| Registered charity number | 274247 |
| Charity’s principal address | 24 Lancaster Park Richmond Surrey TW10 6AB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Katharine Knox | Treasurer | Choir Members | ||
| Sandra Macniven | Chairman | Choir Members | ||
| Veronica Tuffrey | Secretary | Choir Members | ||
| Nick Crossley | Choir Members | |||
| Julie Kendrick | Choir Members | |||
| Lyn Keay | From 13/09/22 | Choir Members | ||
| Angela Bryant | Choir Members | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for Na/ safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Full name(s) Sandra Macniven Katharine Knox Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Chair
Date
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