THE CHISWICK CHOIR REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES 2020-21
The Chiswick Choir is a registered charity, number 278765, whose objectives are ‘to educate the public in the arts and sciences, and in particular the art and science of music, by the presentation of concerts and other activities’.
The trustees for the year were A Speakman (Chair, appointed October 2016), S Everton (Hon Secretary, appointed Sept 2015) and S Richards (Hon Treasurer, appointed October 2011). Other committee members were Mary Fei, C Williams, A Mercer, A Krajewski, G Cuming, M Violentano, B Barker, C Ashford-Russell and J Rolt. The rehearsal accompanists was Maria Struckova, and the Music Director was Hilary Campbell.
Concert Programme
Once again, the Covid pandemic disrupted our programme. Thirty members of the choir sang in a socially-distanced concert of Chilcott’s On Christmas Night in December at St Michael & All Angels W4 1TT. This was streamed to the choir. We were unable to hold either of the remaining two concerts.
Non-Concert Choir Activities
Government guidelines relating to the pandemic meant that most of our rehearsals continued on Zoom, although we were able to hold a few live rehearsals prior to the December concert, with members socially distanced and singing in masks.
Financial Report
The choir’s bank account is held with Santander, with a deposit account with the COIF Charities Deposit Fund. We received two generous legacies from deceased choir members, and shall use one to fund a Composition Competition and the other towards recording a CD in the next financial year.
Scholarship Scheme
Four annual scholarships worth £900 each and open to singers aged 18-30, or students in full or part time music education were offered. As the scholars had not had their usual opportunities, the holders continued in post for a further year.
Friends of the choir are our regular supporters, receiving the benefit of tickets for each concert and an invitation to the annual Chiswick Choir and Friends’ party for paying an annual subscription.
Sponsors in 2020/21 were Killik & Co (platinum sponsor), Horton and Garton, Fuller Smith & Turner plc, Cote Brasserie and Chiswick Herald. Several of the sponsors assisted the choir through provision of services rather than cash.
Members’ subscriptions remained at £195 if paid once a year, £200 for members paying twice yearly and £210 if subscriptions are paid each term.
The choir finished the year with funds of £60,418. The membership and Friends’ subscriptions for 2021/22 will be unchanged.
We are most grateful for the generosity of all our friends, sponsors and members of the choir.
Sheila Richards, Hon Treasurer
September 2021
The Chiswick Choir
Summary of Accounts for year ended 31 July 2021
| Income Members subscriptions Gift Aid & Bank Interest Friends subscriptions & donations Legacies Sponsorship & programme advertising Sale of music to members Choir Tour Bruges Workshop Fundraising Sundry income incl rehearsal refreshments Expenditure Rehearsal halls Fees rehearsal pianist Fees conductor Making music, prs, insurance Purchase of music for resale Scholarships Choir Tour Bruges Workshop Sundry expenditure incl Christmas party Fundraising Surplus before concert account CONCERT ACCOUNT Income Ticket sales & refreshments Grants Expenditure Soloists Orchestra Venue hire Music hire Instrument hire Print & Publicity Refreshments Sundry expenses Concert Account Surplus / (deficit) Surplus before concert account Concert account deficit Surplus/(deficit) for year Funds in hand at 1st August Funds in hand at 31st July REPRESENTED BY (Statement of assets and liabilities) Cash at bank (Santander + CCLA) Less uncleared cheques Plus uncleared deposits Less deferred income Plus accrued income Plus deferred expenditure Less creditors & accrued expenditure |
2021 12,435 2,187 796 44,514 1,975 - 9,800 469 191 636 73,003 1,088 3,680 9,345 467 210 3,685 8,075 300 2,640 - 29,490 43,513 - - - - 300 105 - - - - 7 412 (412) 43,513 (412) 43,101 17,317 60,418 59,162 - - - 2,186 - (930) **60,418 ** |
2020 18,620 3,145 1,655 - 2,525 498 - 1,845 122 236 |
|---|---|---|
| 28,646 1,221 4,059 9,254 627 825 2,950 - 2,934 776 - |
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| **22,646 ** | ||
| **6,000 ** | ||
| 3,408 300 |
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| 3,708 1,575 5,100 571 - - 363 280 948 |
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| **8,837 ** | ||
| (5,129) | ||
| 6,000 (5,129) 871 16,446 |
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| **17,317 ** | ||
| 16,574 - - (9,800) 3,384 8,025 (866) |
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| **17,317 ** |
The Chiswick Choir
CONCERT ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 July 2021
| Income Tickets, programmes & refreshments Grants Expenditure Concert soloists Concert orchestra Venue hire Music hire Instrument hire Programmes/publicity Refreshments Sundry Total expenditure Surplus/(deficit) |
Total - - - - 300 105 - - - - 7 412 (412) |
Dec-20 - - - - 300 105 - - - 7 412 (412) |
Apr-21 - - - - - - - - |
Jul-21 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - - |
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| - | ||||
| - |
Programme for season 2020-21
Dec-20 Chilcott On Christmas Night (streamed) Apr-21 Concert Postponed Jul-21 Concert Postponed
Note - Other Assets
The choir owns a touch-sensitive Roland electronic keyboard. It is available for hire by responsible persons. It was purchased as an ex-demonstration model in 1996 for £1200 It is insured for a replacement value of £6000
The choir has a library containing various items which are available for hire. It is insured for £1000
THE CHISWICK CHOIR INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REpoirrTO THE TRusfEES OF THE CHISWICK CHOIR I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chiswick Choir for the year ended 315r July 2021. Responslbllities and basls of report As the Chafitys trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 ('the Acrf). I report In respert of my examination of the Tru5Ys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Att and in carrying out my examinatlon I have followed all the applicable Directions glven bv the Charity Commission under sertlon 14515)Ib) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon in connettion with the examination 8iving me cause to belleve that, In any materlaS respect.. the accountln8 records were not kept in accordance with secdon 130 of the Charitles Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21YJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come auoss no other matters In connection with the examination to whlch attentlon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Chrfstopher J Wrfght 80 Sylvan Road. Crystal Palace, London SE19 2RZ 9th September 2021
The Chiswick Choir
Summary of Accounts for year ended 31 July 2021
| Income Members subscriptions Gift Aid & Bank Interest Friends subscriptions & donations Legacies Sponsorship & programme advertising Sale of music to members Choir Tour Bruges Workshop Fundraising Sundry income incl rehearsal refreshments Expenditure Rehearsal halls Fees rehearsal pianist Fees conductor Making music, prs, insurance Purchase of music for resale Scholarships Choir Tour Bruges Workshop Sundry expenditure incl Christmas party Fundraising Surplus before concert account CONCERT ACCOUNT Income Ticket sales & refreshments Grants Expenditure Soloists Orchestra Venue hire Music hire Instrument hire Print & Publicity Refreshments Sundry expenses Concert Account Surplus / (deficit) Surplus before concert account Concert account deficit Surplus/(deficit) for year Funds in hand at 1st August Funds in hand at 31st July REPRESENTED BY (Statement of assets and liabilities) Cash at bank (Santander + CCLA) Less uncleared cheques Plus uncleared deposits Less deferred income Plus accrued income Plus deferred expenditure Less creditors & accrued expenditure |
2021 12,435 2,187 796 44,514 1,975 - 9,800 469 191 636 73,003 1,088 3,680 9,345 467 210 3,685 8,075 300 2,640 - 29,490 43,513 - - - - 300 105 - - - - 7 412 (412) 43,513 (412) 43,101 17,317 60,418 59,162 - - - 2,186 - (930) **60,418 ** |
2020 18,620 3,145 1,655 - 2,525 498 - 1,845 122 236 |
|---|---|---|
| 28,646 1,221 4,059 9,254 627 825 2,950 - 2,934 776 - |
||
| **22,646 ** | ||
| **6,000 ** | ||
| 3,408 300 |
||
| 3,708 1,575 5,100 571 - - 363 280 948 |
||
| **8,837 ** | ||
| (5,129) | ||
| 6,000 (5,129) 871 16,446 |
||
| **17,317 ** | ||
| 16,574 - - (9,800) 3,384 8,025 (866) |
||
| **17,317 ** |
The Chiswick Choir
CONCERT ACCOUNT for the year ended 31 July 2021
| Income Tickets, programmes & refreshments Grants Expenditure Concert soloists Concert orchestra Venue hire Music hire Instrument hire Programmes/publicity Refreshments Sundry Total expenditure Surplus/(deficit) |
Total - - - - 300 105 - - - - 7 412 (412) |
Dec-20 - - - - 300 105 - - - 7 412 (412) |
Apr-21 - - - - - - - - |
Jul-21 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - - |
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| - | ||||
| - |
Programme for season 2020-21
Dec-20 Chilcott On Christmas Night (streamed) Apr-21 Concert Postponed Jul-21 Concert Postponed
Note - Other Assets
The choir owns a touch-sensitive Roland electronic keyboard. It is available for hire by responsible persons. It was purchased as an ex-demonstration model in 1996 for £1200 It is insured for a replacement value of £6000
The choir has a library containing various items which are available for hire. It is insured for £1000
THE CHISWICK CHOIR INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REpoirrTO THE TRusfEES OF THE CHISWICK CHOIR I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Chiswick Choir for the year ended 315r July 2021. Responslbllities and basls of report As the Chafitys trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Art 2011 ('the Acrf). I report In respert of my examination of the Tru5Ys accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Att and in carrying out my examinatlon I have followed all the applicable Directions glven bv the Charity Commission under sertlon 14515)Ib) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon in connettion with the examination 8iving me cause to belleve that, In any materlaS respect.. the accountln8 records were not kept in accordance with secdon 130 of the Charitles Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 21YJ8 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come auoss no other matters In connection with the examination to whlch attentlon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accounts to be reached. Chrfstopher J Wrfght 80 Sylvan Road. Crystal Palace, London SE19 2RZ 9th September 2021