## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From** 1[st] August 2024 **To** 31[st] July 2025 **Charity name:** Walton Voices **Charity registration number:** 277148 ## **Objectives and Activities** |**Objectves and Actvites**||| |---|---|---| ||SORP reference|| |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 educaton in, and
appreciaton of, the art and science of choral
music in all its aspects through weekly
rehearsals open to all and by presentaton of
public choral concerts and by such other ways as
the Society through its commitee shall
determine from tme to tme.| |Summary of the main actvites
in relaton to those purposes
for the public beneft, in
partcular, the actvites,
projects or services identfed in
the accounts.|Para 1.17 and 1.19|The society holds weekly rehearsals to learn
music and performs that music in termly
concerts. It also takes part in other musical
events in the local community.| |Statement confrming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
beneft|Para 1.18|The trustees have had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity Commission on public
beneft and concluded that, in teaching and
presentng choral music, and through not
requiring auditons for members, having a policy
of equal opportunites and making its
performances available to the public. the charity
provides a public beneft.| ## **Achievements and Performance** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identfying the diference the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider
benefts to society as a whole.|Para 1.20|In preparing for and performing its three termly
concerts, the society has encouraged its
members to learn a challenging and excitng
variety of music and given those members
exceptonal opportunites to learn from living
composers.
In each term this year we have organised for the
composer of one of the pieces we are
performing to meet our members, answer their
questons about the piece and the composer’s
approach, and learn directly from the composers
as to how they would like the choir to perform
their piece.
Donna Deam joined one of our rehearsals during
the autumn term to guide us through her BBC
Radio 3 Carol Competton fnalist carol;
Mathew Coleridge and Joanna Forbes
L’Estrange both ran full day workshops, which
we opened to members of the public for their
Requiem (in the spring term) and A Season to
Sing, based on Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (in the
summer term) respectvely.
One atendee stated the Joanna Forbes
L’Estrange workshop was “the best day of his
life”. The choir not only brings learning, a sense
of achievement and pride to its members and
the wider community, but also a profound joy.
The events brought together other choirs in the
local area and expanded our sense of
community.
Walton Voices has also supported the local
community, lending our voices to the Walton
Town Centre Armistce Day service; performing
in the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, providing
entertainment during their open day to raise
awareness of the theatre and to raise funds; and
collaboratng with the Woking Symphony
Orchestra in their performance of the Habanera.
All our concerts ofer an incredible opportunity
for members to work with a wide range of
professional musicians, uplifing their
performance and providing musical inspiraton.
In order to be accessible to its members,
Walton Voices does not require auditons and,| as well as keeping its standard membership subscriptions at a level lower than those of many similar choirs, offers a reduced rate for couples from the same household, students and those on low incomes. Increasing its beneficial impact on society, during the period, Walton Voices raised over £2,100 for mainly local charities with collections during its concerts. ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s fnancial
positon at the end of the
period|Para 1.21|At 31 July 2025, the charity had cash of
£14,153.94.| |Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves statng why
they are held|Para 1.22|The charity has a reserves policy of holding at
least £10,000. The purpose of this is to provide
a bufer that allows the trustees to take
remedial acton in the event that the charity
sufers difcultes or to permit its orderly
closure.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|At 31 July 2025, the charity had cash of
£14,153.94.| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund materially in
defcit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanaton of any
uncertaintes about the charity
contnuing as a going concern|Para 1.23|The trustees do not presently consider that
there is any uncertainty about the charity
contnuing as a going concern.| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Descripton of charity’s trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)|Para 1.25|The charity is governed by its consttuton.| |How is the charity consttuted?
(e.g unincorporated
associaton,CIO)|Para 1.25|The charity is an unincorporated associaton| |Trustee selecton methods
including details of any
consttutonal provisions e.g.
electon to post or name of any
person or body enttled to
appoint one or more trustees|Para 1.25|Under the charity's consttuton; (1) The Society
in a general meetng shall elect the trustees and
may elect the ofcers. (2) The trustees may
appoint any person who is willing to act as a
trustee. They may also appoint trustees to act
as ofcers. (3) At each annual general meetng
a third of commitee members shall retre and
be eligible for re-electon up to a fxed number
of three-year terms as set out in the Society's
rules and regulatons. (4) In case of a vacancy
arisingon the commitee,the commitee may| co-opt a new trustee who shall then stand for election by members at the next annual general meeting. ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|Walton Voices| |---|---| |Other name the charityuses|N/A| |Registered charitynumber|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** |1
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7|**Trustee name**|**Ofce (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Name of person (or body) enttled to**
**appoint trustee(if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Emma Heard|Chair|06/11/2024|| ||Katherine Simpson|Secretary (joint)||| ||Stephanie Madden|Secretary (joint)||| ||John Bowden|Treasurer||| ||Tim Willets|||| ||Carol Robbins|||| ||Pamela Pitcher|||| ## **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)** Emma Heard **Position (eg Secretary,** Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 12/09/2025 wAtTON VOKES Charity No. 277148 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 31 Juty 2025 l. Recelpts & Payments *xcwrt {G•wal Fund) 202312024 202412025 REcBvrs 17,043.00 9,055.00 933.56 83.50 Membersubsuiptions Tlcket & Programme Sales Refreshments ' WV ￿brary Muslc Rentsl Returned Deposit Donation Inland Revenue Gfft Ald Payment Member MUSK pU￿aSe Workshops Bank Inte￿t Xmas Sodal TOTAL NEf RECEIPTS 16,177.(Y) 7070. 793.9) 363.SXI l(M). 571.(Kl 3,054.75 23&00 29)2.75 925.50 90.00 196.73 197.57 300. 3L576.38 29.718.88 PAYMENTS 11987.12 9.611.70 855.02 3,208.52 79.00 456.(Kl 501.47 392. Rehearsals Concert Payments PrIntIn￿PublldtylAdyertl$lna Muslc Hlre/Purchase Makin8 Music lin5uran¢e) Refreshments Supplies Membershlps Xma5 IEaster Sodals PRS Workshop5 Petty cash Publlclty 8enenl New Composltlon Commis51on payff￿t Web Domaln Renewal 13.332.92 7,648.05 833.93 4.828.61 81.cll 3%.88 137.00 411.Q) 218.75 1,499.40 335.50 2.220.35 36.03 177.40 131.11 30.645.09 138.64 30.577.31 TOTAL PAYMEpirs 931.29 NEf RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 1858.43) 14.081.08 15,012.37 93129 Monetary Assets at be8Fnnln8 of Year {UnrestrlLted Funds) Monetary Assets as at year end IUnrestrKted Funds) 15.012.37 14,153.94 (85&43) Chan8e In receivables and payab {118.86) 1.017.29 In Nel Assets 1977.29) WALTON VOICES Charfty No. 277148 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 31 July 2025 2. Ststement ol Assets & Uabllttlts •t end 202312024 Cash hand Bank Current Account as at31 July Bank Deposlt Account as at 31 July 1,010.84 14.001.53 15,012.37 955.68 13,198.26 14,153.94 Music wrthased fwthe autumn 2025 temi Commission Payment for Composltton 181.14 3CKI. 18L14 AccTualslDeferred In¢¢yme To Members of Walton Volces I have examlned the Recelpts and Payments Account (General Fund and Concert Fynd) and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and found them to be in accordance wlth the books and records of the Society and Wbth the explanatiorts gv4en to me. Roblnshlll 3 Trotsworth Avenue Wirginia Water GU25 4AL L Atht4r Independent Examkn Dated: WALTON VOICES Charity No. 277148 AccouKfs FOR YEAR TO 31 Juty 2025 3. Receipts & Payments Account analysls by concert Herita8e Chrbtmas Day Concert Easter Concert Summer Concert Total RECEIPTS Tickets Programme Sponsorship Refreshments 2.669.CKI 2,287.fy) 2,114. 7,070.Tr) 298.80 2967.80 237.49 2524.49 257.61 2371.61 793.90 7863.90 PAYMENTS Soloists & other performers CondLFCtor OrchestralAccompanlst Refreshments Publicity Sundries & Admlnlstration Hlre of Church & Hall 150.00 435. 550.00 150 435.CK) 2.429.C 181.10 303.04 276.CN) 350.IXI 435.CK) 1.029.CiJ 126.60 129.44 140.74 1,455.lJO 3,812.(M) 396.88 125 229.LY) 89.18 401.45 833.93 274.31 350. 691.05 1,140.00 275.(Ki 1928.94 4374.14 23(Kl.78 8878.86 SURPLUS/(DEFicrr) (275.(KI) L038.86 11.849.65) 70.83 11,014.96) wAtTON VOKES Charity No. 277148 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 31 Juty 2025 l. Recelpts & Payments *xcwrt {G•wal Fund) 202312024 202412025 REcBvrs 17,043.00 9,055.00 933.56 83.50 Membersubsuiptions Tlcket & Programme Sales Refreshments ' WV ￿brary Muslc Rentsl Returned Deposit Donation Inland Revenue Gfft Ald Payment Member MUSK pU￿aSe Workshops Bank Inte￿t Xmas Sodal TOTAL NEf RECEIPTS 16,177.(Y) 7070. 793.9) 363.SXI l(M). 571.(Kl 3,054.75 23&00 29)2.75 925.50 90.00 196.73 197.57 300. 3L576.38 29.718.88 PAYMENTS 11987.12 9.611.70 855.02 3,208.52 79.00 456.(Kl 501.47 392. Rehearsals Concert Payments PrIntIn￿PublldtylAdyertl$lna Muslc Hlre/Purchase Makin8 Music lin5uran¢e) Refreshments Supplies Membershlps Xma5 IEaster Sodals PRS Workshop5 Petty cash Publlclty 8enenl New Composltlon Commis51on payff￿t Web Domaln Renewal 13.332.92 7,648.05 833.93 4.828.61 81.cll 3%.88 137.00 411.Q) 218.75 1,499.40 335.50 2.220.35 36.03 177.40 131.11 30.645.09 138.64 30.577.31 TOTAL PAYMEpirs 931.29 NEf RECEIPTS FOR THE YEAR 1858.43) 14.081.08 15,012.37 93129 Monetary Assets at be8Fnnln8 of Year {UnrestrlLted Funds) Monetary Assets as at year end IUnrestrKted Funds) 15.012.37 14,153.94 (85&43) Chan8e In receivables and payab {118.86) 1.017.29 In Nel Assets 1977.29) WALTON VOICES Charfty No. 277148 ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR TO 31 July 2025 2. Ststement ol Assets & Uabllttlts •t end 202312024 Cash hand Bank Current Account as at31 July Bank Deposlt Account as at 31 July 1,010.84 14.001.53 15,012.37 955.68 13,198.26 14,153.94 Music wrthased fwthe autumn 2025 temi Commission Payment for Composltton 181.14 3CKI. 18L14 AccTualslDeferred In¢¢yme To Members of Walton Volces I have examlned the Recelpts and Payments Account (General Fund and Concert Fynd) and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and found them to be in accordance wlth the books and records of the Society and Wbth the explanatiorts gv4en to me. Roblnshlll 3 Trotsworth Avenue Wirginia Water GU25 4AL L Atht4r Independent Examkn Dated: WALTON VOICES Charity No. 277148 AccouKfs FOR YEAR TO 31 Juty 2025 3. Receipts & Payments Account analysls by concert Herita8e Chrbtmas Day Concert Easter Concert Summer Concert Total RECEIPTS Tickets Programme Sponsorship Refreshments 2.669.CKI 2,287.fy) 2,114. 7,070.Tr) 298.80 2967.80 237.49 2524.49 257.61 2371.61 793.90 7863.90 PAYMENTS Soloists & other performers CondLFCtor OrchestralAccompanlst Refreshments Publicity Sundries & Admlnlstration Hlre of Church & Hall 150.00 435. 550.00 150 435.CK) 2.429.C 181.10 303.04 276.CN) 350.IXI 435.CK) 1.029.CiJ 126.60 129.44 140.74 1,455.lJO 3,812.(M) 396.88 125 229.LY) 89.18 401.45 833.93 274.31 350. 691.05 1,140.00 275.(Ki 1928.94 4374.14 23(Kl.78 8878.86 SURPLUS/(DEFicrr) (275.(KI) L038.86 11.849.65) 70.83 11,014.96)