al Free Sin er Objects The Society, a registered charity (No 292972), is governed by Rules of tts Constitution which state: The object of the Society shall be to advance. improve. develop and mantain public education in and appreciation of the art and Scien of music in ail its aspects. by the presentation of public concerts. Address The registered address of the Charity is-. 5 Hearne Drive. Holyport, SL6 2HZ which is the address of the person currently as the Charity's correspondent with the Charity Commission Membership Affiliation The Charity is affiliated to Making Music Trustees The trustees of the Charity are members of the Committee. which consists of 3 officers and ordinary members. all of whom are elecled by the Society at the Annual Generd Meeting held in November each year. The following were the Trustees during this year.: Bob Tavinor (Chair), Maria Crawford-smith (Secretary). Ray Bowyer (freasurer), Helen Archibald (Concert Secretary). Ros Middleton (Marketing), Linda Chanan (Membershiplsubscription secretaryladmin), Frankie Stringer {RehearsalslEventthefreshments), Chris Shepherd (DataBase), Martin de Vries (Webmaster) Management The Society is administered and managed by the Committee of Trustees. There were seven Committee members during the year. The AGM was held on 61h November 2025 Flnance The Charity's bank account is held by CAF Bank Ltd. 25 King's Hill Avenue, King's Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JW Independent examination of the accourrts has been carried out by Mr John Seymour, Bray For the financial year 1st August 2024 - 31st July 2025 the income was £42,715, the Expenditure was £41,238 Reserves Policy: the Committee has agreed to maintain a Resenie Fund to cover liabilities incurred in the unlikely event of concerts not taking place or not earning any income. The sum in the Reserve Fund is equal io the average annud expenditure for three main concerts. The Reserve Fund currently stands at £28.543 The Chari Activities The first rehearsal in Septetnber was an open evening, giving prospective members a chance to try us out, at no cost and hopefulty gain a few new members.
Concerts Autumn Concert: Windsor Parish Church Handel Messiah, a favourite ot many people. which helped swell the audience attendance Carol Concert at United Reform Church, Windsor This is an annual FOC event, with a retiring collection made for a charity which the church supports. 2025 February, a workshop was held with our Patron Composer, Jonathan Wilcocks. to work through his, O Joyful Soul. Spring Concert: Windsor Parish Church Haydn: Nelson Mass, a lovely piece and dways enjoyable to lislen to Willcocks: O Joyful Soul, a specially commissioned ple set to p salms and poems. which is both celebratory and prayerful Summer Concert: Windsor Parish Church RFSIChiltern Concert Band, launching the church NEXT200 Project This was a marvellous mix of choir and band music, vthich the audience really appreciated. And Éo top it off on a nice summer evening, a glass of bubbles and a few nibbles were enjoyed afterwards outside. Social and fundraising events: New Year Paty, book sales. raffle and 100 Club Summer outing to visit Wallingford and concert in Ewelme Church There were 101 members during the year. including 4 people with life membership ers and Tasks. In addition to the Committee, many members took part in running the choir and Related events. This included Membership Secretary, Music Librarian, Front of House Team, Friends of RFS and Box offi Team Conductor and Accompanist: Ben Gunner was our conduclor and Musicd Director. John Chantrey was OUT Accompanist. And on occasions. locums were brought to help out.