Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024
Charity name: Walton Voices
Charity registration number: 277148
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 objects of the society shall be to promote, improve and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the Society through its committee shall determine from time to time. |
| 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 |
The society holds rehearsals to learn music and performs that music in termly concerts. It also takes part in other musical events in the local community. |
| 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 had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit and concluded that, in teaching and presenting choral music, and through not requiring auditions for members, having a policy of equal opportunities and making its performances available to the public. the charity provides a public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP
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Summary of the main In preparing for and performing its three termly
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| Summary of the main | In preparing for and performing its three termly | |
| 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 | concerts, the society has pushed its members to learn an exciting variety of music and to perform at a level that some may not have thought they could achieve. It has also inspired the next generation of choral singers by having the children of a local primary school choir join in two of these concerts, and brought a variety of music to its members and audiences, including the exciting ‘Misatango’ by Martin Palmeri and the jazzy ‘Freedom’ by Alexander and Joanna L’Estrange. Walton Voices’ choice of music in the period made a point of giving representation to female composers and emphasised living composers, something made very rewarding by a workshop led by the composer Alexander l’Estrange, which the society shared with the children’s choir partly with thought to its educational purpose. As well as its own concerts, Walton Voices takes part in local community events with a broader audience and appeal. It has become the regular headline act leading Christmas carols at Walton’s Festival of Light and took part alongside other local choirs in the RC Sherriff Trust’s choir festival. In order to be accessible to its members, Walton Voices does not require auditions and, as well as keeping its standard membership subscriptions at a level lower than those of many similar choirs, offers a reduced rate for students and those on low incomes. To increase its beneficial impact on society, during the period Walton Voices raised £1,643 for charities, mainly local ones, with collections during its concerts. |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At 31 July 2024, the charity had cash of £15,012. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The charity has a reserves policy of holding at least £10,000, the purpose of which is to act as a buffer that permits the trustees to take remedial action in the event that the charity suffers difficulties or to permit its orderly closure. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At 31 July 2024, the charity had cash of £15,012. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | The trustees do not presently consider that there is any uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern. |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is governed by its constitution. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is an 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 | Under the charity's constitution; (1) The Society in a general meeting shall elect the trustees and may elect the officers. (2) The trustees may appoint any person who is willing to act as a trustee. They may also appoint trustees to act as officers. (3) At each annual general meeting a third of committee members shall retire and be eligible for re-election up to a fixed number of three-year terms as set out in the Society's rules and regulations. (4) In case of a vacancy arising on the committee, the committee may co-opt a new trustee who shall then stand for election by members at the next annual general meeting. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Walton Voices |
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| Other name the charity uses | n/a |
| Registered charity number | 277148 |
| Charity’s principal address | Bell Farm Primary School, Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 5NB |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole
Trustee name Office (if any) body) entitled to
year
appoint trustee (if any)
1 David James Chair
2 Katherine Simpson Secretary (joint) From 1 November 2023
3 Stephanie Madden Secretary (joint) From 13 December 2023
4 John Bowden Treasurer
5 Tim Willetts
6 Carol Robbins
7 Pamela Pitcher
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Declarations
Signature(s) Full name(s) David James Position Chair Date 11 September 2024
WALTON VOICES Ch•rlty 277141 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 31 2024 20W202J 2023/2024 RECEiprs 13.675.((I 8.252.r 528.42 Mernber Trktt & Proy•n¥M S lelreshments WV Lrary Musk Rental 17.043. 55.00 933.56 83.50 Ico. rh)Nibon Inland RebwueTax AepayTrnnt Member Musk Hlre Summ•t Tour 571.00
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