SECRETARY REPORT
In 2023 Dowlais Male Choir performed 17 times raising money for good causes through paid appearances, ticket sales and sponsorship. Member subscriptions were increased to help cover the increased costs of running the choir.
A future of the Choir is paramount in the organisation.
N Heuval (Choir Secretary)
CÔR MEIBION DOWLAIS MALE CHOIR
REGISTERED CHARITY No 503685
Income and Expenditure Account For The Year Ending 31 December 2023
| EXPENDITURE £ Management and Administration Costs Officers Expenses and honoraria 10,265 Purchase of Music Scores - Rent of Practice Hall 1,800 Insurance (3) Lotteries Reg 20 W A M F/ W A M C 40 Printing & Stationery 664 Goodwill and Presentations 7,604 Annual Dinner (228) Clothing & Badges 576 Purchase of Equipment 1,946 Bank Charges 186 Donations and Charitable activites Donations 445 DT Davies Bursary - Total Expenditure INCOME Members Subscriptions 1st Tenor 1,260 2nd Tenor 1,140 1st Bass 1,170 2nd Bass 1,260 Voluntary donations and Sponsorship Donations 4,105 Sponsorship 12,900 DT Davies Bursary - Income from Charitable Activities Concerts Annual 3,686 Other (813) Sale of CDs Income from Fund Raising 200 Club 655 Bonus Ball 1,460 Sale of assets Inland Revenue Gift Aid Refund Bank Interest Total Income Surplus of Income over Expenditure on normal activities |
£ 10,265 - 1,800 (3) 20 40 664 7,604 (228) 576 1,946 186 |
2023 £ 22,870 445 |
£ 7,845 - 600 36 - 40 446 1,342 - 484 565 106 |
2022 £ 11,464 1,085 |
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| 445 - |
1,085 - 1,350 1,080 930 1,590 |
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| 1,260 1,140 1,170 1,260 |
23,315 | 12,549 | ||||
| 4,830 17,005 2,874 2,115 5,750 2,755 1,118 |
4,950 9,907 1,593 1,967 1,876 40 |
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| 4,105 12,900 - |
7,857 2,050 - |
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| 3,686 (813) |
681 798 114 |
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| 655 1,460 |
781 1,186 |
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| 36,447 13,132 |
20,333 7,784 |
CÔR MEIBION DOWLAIS MALE CHOIR
REGISTERED CHARITY No 503685
Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
| Assets Cash at Bank Current Accessible Deposit Account Fixed Term Deposit Liabilities Creditors Travel deposits Collections for Mayors Appeal Deposits for future tours Accumulated Fund Opening Balance Surplus of Income over expenditure for the year |
74,294 13,132 |
2023 £ 34,639 11,748 41,039 |
8415 605 - |
2022 £ 42,112 1,202 40,000 |
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| 87,426 | 83,314 | |||||
| 87,426 | 9,020 74,294 |
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| 66,510 7,784 |
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| 87,426 | 83,314 |
The Choir Accounts have been prepared using Bank Statements together with records and information provided by individual choristers
C. Price Hon Choir Treasurer 27/06/2024
We have examined the books and records of the Choir together with information and explanations given and we can confirm that the accounts are in accordance therewith
| C. Marshallsea | Hon Choir Auditor | 27/06/2024 |
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| A. Williams | Hon Choir Auditor | 27/06/2024 |
AUDITOR’S REPORT
Can I thank Andrew Williams for his assistance again this year and hopefully he will agree to continue.
We have examined the accounts and records of the Choir together with the information and the explanations given. We can confirm that they are in accordance herewith.
We had a very good audit with a very well-kept set of computerised accounts, prepared by our Treasurer. He is more than ably assisted by his Deputy Treasurer.
Our balance sheet shows that we have no outstanding debtors and no external creditors
Our profit and loss account show a profit of £13,132 for the current year. The accumulated fund stands at £87,426 and shows an increase on the 2022 figure, due to tour deposits. A remarkable effort in difficult circumstances.
The Choir also supported the Ireland tour and thank Merthyr Motor Auctions for their continued support.
The Bonus Ball is performing well unfortunately the 200 Club is stagnant Please support these initiatives.
We have maximised the use of internet banking, thus reducing unnecessary costs of paper transactions and correspondence and reducing the workload of the financial teams.
Our thanks to all choristers involved in the financial issues of the Choir. We are satisfied that the Choir’s finances are in very safe hands and funds are spent wisely with the long-term future of the Choir paramount in any decision making.
Our thanks to the Treasurer and his Assistant for their time allocated, to answer account queries and to the Choir for their contribution and attentiveness.