Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] November 2023 Period start date To Period end date 6[th] November 2024
Charity name: the Croydon Bach Society
Charity registration number: 276843
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Providing choral services to the local community |
| 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 |
Concerts for the public 3 times each year, and choral music workshops |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | yes |
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SORP reference Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Not applicable Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Trustees are all volunteers Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | Musical performances for the public each year. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| 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 | Independent examiner confirmed CBC was financially sound |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | To enable any unexpected issues to be covered, within the remit of the choir. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Under £10k |
| 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 |
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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 |
| 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 | By proposal and seconding at the AGM |
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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 | The Croydon Bach Society |
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| Other name the charity uses | Croydon Bach Choir |
| Registered charity number | 276843 |
| Charity’s principal address | St Matthew’s Church, Chichester Road, Croydon CR0 5NQ |
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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| Linda Volti | Chair | |||
| Elizabeth Kuipers | General Secretary | |||
| Joe Hague | Treasurer | |||
| Moira O’Donnell | Social Media, refreshments |
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| Marion Padgham | Membership | |||
| Chris Roseberg | Tickets | |||
| Alan Longhurst | Librarian | |||
– 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 held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
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
Other optional information
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) Professor Elizabeth Alice Kuipers Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Chair, etc) Date 19[th] November 2024
CROYDON BACH CHOIR RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| INCOME General Income Membership subscriptions Bank interest Donations1 Fine reimbursed by member for loss of score Gift Aid2 Grant from Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust Raffles Social events Concert and Workshop Income Ticket sales Total Income EXPENDITURE General Expenditure (Overheads) Music director (rehearsals) Accompanist (rehearsals) Venue hire (rehearsals) Banking fees National Association of Choirs annual membership subscription Making Music annual membership subscription Annual insurance (via Making Music) Making Music platform (membership management) Website Social Refreshment purchases Printing and marketing Charitable donations3 Concert and Workshop Expenditure Music director Accompanist Orchestra Soloists Venue hire Score hire or purchase Refreshment purchases Printing and marketing Total Expenditure Net Surplus/Deficit |
2023-2024 £ 10,757 29 10,000 - - 3,000 344 - 24,130 5,668 5,668 29,798 4,500 2,320 1,576 60 53 219 104 248 243 25 - 855 250 10,453 2,200 1,170 - 2,700 1,407 1,060 241 893 9,670 20,123 9,674 |
2022-2023 £ 10,020 29 36 10 1,040 3,000 346 469 |
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| 14,950 | ||
| 4,946 | ||
| 4,946 | ||
| 19,896 | ||
| 4,200 2,360 1,556 60 - 200 99 234 449 - 78 - |
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| 9,235 | ||
| 2,000 1,040 2,403 3,000 1,281 842 221 1,091 |
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| 11,878 | ||
| 21,113 | ||
| 1,217 - |
Notes relating to 2023-2024
1. Living legacy for soloists, £300 used, leaving £9,700
2. Claim for 2023-2024 not yet submitted
3. Defibrillator for St Matthew's Church (rehearsal and concert venue)
CASH AT BANK
| Balances brought forward from previous year to 31st August Net surplus/(deficit) Balance carried forward to next year beginning 1st September |
14,822 16,039 9,674 1,217 - 24,496 14,822 |
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
I have examined the above accounting records of the Croydon Bach Society in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. In the course of my examination no matter has come to my notice to which, in my opinion, particular attention should be drawn for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I hereby certify that the accounts properly reflect the financial activities of the Society for the year ended 30[th] August 2024 and the total funds of the Society at that date.
Reviewed by: Michael A Harling, Independent Examiner, 10 October 2024
CROYDON BACH CHOIR RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
| INCOME General Income Membership subscriptions Bank interest Donations1 Fine reimbursed by member for loss of score Gift Aid2 Grant from Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust Raffles Social events Concert and Workshop Income Ticket sales Total Income EXPENDITURE General Expenditure (Overheads) Music director (rehearsals) Accompanist (rehearsals) Venue hire (rehearsals) Banking fees National Association of Choirs annual membership subscription Making Music annual membership subscription Annual insurance (via Making Music) Making Music platform (membership management) Website Social Refreshment purchases Printing and marketing Charitable donations3 Concert and Workshop Expenditure Music director Accompanist Orchestra Soloists Venue hire Score hire or purchase Refreshment purchases Printing and marketing Total Expenditure Net Surplus/Deficit |
2023-2024 £ 10,757 29 10,000 - - 3,000 344 - 24,130 5,668 5,668 29,798 4,500 2,320 1,576 60 53 219 104 248 243 25 - 855 250 10,453 2,200 1,170 - 2,700 1,407 1,060 241 893 9,670 20,123 9,674 |
2022-2023 £ 10,020 29 36 10 1,040 3,000 346 469 |
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| 14,950 | ||
| 4,946 | ||
| 4,946 | ||
| 19,896 | ||
| 4,200 2,360 1,556 60 - 200 99 234 449 - 78 - |
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| 9,235 | ||
| 2,000 1,040 2,403 3,000 1,281 842 221 1,091 |
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| 11,878 | ||
| 21,113 | ||
| 1,217 - |
Notes relating to 2023-2024
1. Living legacy for soloists, £300 used, leaving £9,700
2. Claim for 2023-2024 not yet submitted
3. Defibrillator for St Matthew's Church (rehearsal and concert venue)
CASH AT BANK
| Balances brought forward from previous year to 31st August Net surplus/(deficit) Balance carried forward to next year beginning 1st September |
14,822 16,039 9,674 1,217 - 24,496 14,822 |
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
I have examined the above accounting records of the Croydon Bach Society in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commissioners. In the course of my examination no matter has come to my notice to which, in my opinion, particular attention should be drawn for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. I hereby certify that the accounts properly reflect the financial activities of the Society for the year ended 30[th] August 2024 and the total funds of the Society at that date.
Reviewed by: Michael A Harling, Independent Examiner, 10 October 2024