## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **ACCOUNTS 31 JULY 2022** 

**Charity Number 511629** 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** 

**YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

The trustees present their report and the unaudited accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2022. 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

**Registered charity name** The Chapter House Choir **Charity registration number** 511629 **Principal office** c/o Adrian Fuller CHC Treasurer 19 Bilsdale Close York YO30 5TT 

## **The trustees** 

The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows: 

_Chairperson_ Richard Long _Secretary_ David Frith _Treasurer_ Adrian Fuller Christina Sanderson (Resigned October 2021) Christopher Davies Natasha Morris (Resigned October 2021) Sarah Hewlett Anna Burr (Appointed January 2022) **Independent examiner** Stephen Douglas, _Ll.B.(Hons), M.Phil.(Cantab), F.C.A_ . Cornwell House, Amotherby, Malton, YO17 6UN 

## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

The Charity's object is to promote, develop and maintain public education and appreciation of music - particularly choral and _a capella_ works - by the presentation of concerts, recitals, etc. The Charity is administered by a Committee, the members of which during the financial year are as shown above. 

## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** 

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. 

## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** 

Following the relaxation of restrictions imposed by the Government to control the spread of Covid the Choir have been able to resume their normal programmes this year. Regular rehearsals recommenced at the beginning of September. On 13[th] November in the Nave of York Minster the Choir were at last able to perform the piano version of “Ein Deutches Requiem” by Brahms and “Comfort”, a newlycommissioned work by Lillie Harris (originally planned for March 2020 but deferred because of Covid). 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** _**(continued)**_ 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

The Choir gave their traditional “Carols by Candlelight”, also held in the Nave this year, on 15[th] December, joined by the Youth Choir, and a further concert in St Michael-le-Belfry on 18[th] December. 

The Spring 2022 concert was given on 19[th] March at St. Olave’s, the main works performed being Bach’s “Komm, Jesu, Komm” and Victoria’s 1605 “Requiem”. On 4[th] June the Choir joined with the Ebor Singers for a gala concert to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee organised by York Minster as part of the weekend of celebrations. The final concert of the season was given, with the Youth Choir, at Boston Spa on 25[th] June. On 5[th] July the Choir sang Compline in the Quire of York Minster and it is hoped this will be repeated regularly. 

The Youth Choir started the season joining with several other youth choirs and the Gabrieli Consort in a performance of Haydn's "Creation" in York Minster on 6th November 2021. On 19th March 2022 they Youth Choir sang "A Fantasy of Folk Songs" in St Helen's Church, York. A singing day for Boys was organised on 25th March 2022, led by Stuart Overington, director of the Halle Youth Choir and supported by York Music Hub. On 6th April 2022 the Youth Choir joined English Touring Opera in a performance of Bach's "St John's Passion". 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

The accounts show a small deficit this year of £2,569 (a deficit of £552 last year). 

The principal cause of this was the costs incurred in the performance of Brahms German Requiem and Comfort, which included hire of the Minster Nave, hire of a Piano and three professional soloists. Costs were more than would have been incurred in 2020, due to the use of the Nave and the need to hire the Piano, and revenue was lower due to continuing Covid anxiety. 

However, the shortfall on this concert could be funded from past surpluses and the event gave a wonderful musical restart to the Choir after a break of 20 months due to Covid. The surplus on the Minster Nave Carols, and the contribution from York Minster of a share of their surplus on the Jubilee Concert offset part of this deficit. Costs and revenue for the other concerts during the year were considerably lower. 

The deficit on the Youth Choir was due to a large extent to lower membership than planned, combined with the absence of ticketed concerts from the Choir. However, the families of the Youth choir contributed to ticket income both at Christmas and at Boston Spa, which is recorded against those concerts. An increase in membership costs has been agreed for 2022, and the Youth Choir will also continue to seek grant income. 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT** _**(continued)**_ 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

## **PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS** 

The 2022/23 season will start with a concert alongside the Chelys Consort of Viols on 5th November 2022, followed by a concert of “Carols by Candlelight” in the Nave of York Minster on 17th December 2022. 

The programme for later in the season has yet to be finalised but the spring concert will provide a welcome return to the Chapter House on 1st April 2023. The season will end with a concert in Bolton Abbey on 24th June 2023. This was originally planned for Summer 2020. 

The Youth Choir will be involved in a project exploring the impact of Covid-19 pandemic through song and spoken word with composer Michael Betteridge, spoken word artist SAF, and other choirs. They will also be singing with the Gabrieli consort and other youth Choirs in “Praetorius - A Christmas Spectacular” in York Minster on 3rd December, and joining with the senior choir in our “Carols by Candlelight” concert on 17th December. Plans for 2023 have yet to be finalised. 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** 

Stephen Douglas has been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year. 

…………………………………………. 

Signed on behalf of the trustees 

11[th] October 2022 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2022 which are set out below. 

## **RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 

It is my responsibility to: 

- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and 

- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT** 

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act 

have not been met; or 

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

Stephen Douglas, _Ll.B.(Hons), M.Phil.(Cantab.), F.C.A._ Independent Examiner Cornwell House, Amotherby, Malton, YO17 6UN 

11[th] October 2022 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

|||**Total Funds**|Total Funds|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**2022**|2021|
||**Note**|<br>**£**|£|
|**INCOMING RESOURCES**||||
|Incoming resources from generating funds:||||
|Voluntary income|**2**|**11,124**|9,288|
|Investment income|**3**|**2**|3|
|Incoming resources from charitable activities|**4**|**20,966**|-|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES**||**32,092**|9,291|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**RESOURCES EXPENDED**||||
|Charitable expenditure|**5**|**(34,661)**|(9,843)|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED**||**(34,661)**|(9,843)|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR THE**||||
|**YEAR**|**6**|**(2,569)**|(552)|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||||
|Total funds brought forward||**34,552**|35,104|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**||**31,983**<br>`═════════`|34,552<br>`═════════`|



The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. 

All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities. 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## **31 JULY 2022** 

|||**2022**||2021|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Note**|**£**|**£**|£|
|**FIXED ASSETS**|||||
|Tangible assets|**8**||**14,891**|15,675|
|**CURRENT ASSETS**|||||
|Debtors|**9**|**746**||2,116|
|Cash at bank and in hand||**16,627**||17,511|
|||`───────`||`───────`|
|||**17,373**||19,627|
|**CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one**|||||
|**year**|**10**|**(281)**||(750)|
|||`───────`||`───────`|
|**NET CURRENT ASSETS**|||**17,092**|18,877|
||||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**|||**31,983**|34,552|
||||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**NET ASSETS**|||**31,983**|34,552|
||||`═════════`|`═════════`|
|**FUNDS**|||||
|Unrestricted income funds|**11**||**31,983**|34,552|
||||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|**TOTAL FUNDS**|||**31,983**<br>`═════════`|34,552<br>`═════════`|



These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime. 

These accounts were approved and signed by the member of the committee and authorised for issue. on 11[th] October 2022. 

……………………………. 

Signed on behalf of the Trustees 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of accounting** 

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006. 

## **Fixed assets** 

All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Fixed assets comprise the choir’s stock of music, instruments and equipment. 

## **Depreciation** 

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset at 5% per annum. 

## **2. VOLUNTARY INCOME** 

|**VOLUNTARY INCOME**|||
|---|---|---|
||**Total Funds**|Total Funds|
||**2022**|2021|
||**£**|£|
|**Donations & Grants**|||
|General donations|**38**|-|
|Donation to Youth Choir|**1,007**|-|
|Subscriptions from members|**4,824**|4,379|
|Subscriptions from Patrons|**1,778**|1,570|
|Gift Aid claims|**1,482**|2,071|
|Subscriptions from youth choir|**1,995**|1,268|
||`───────`|`───────`|
||**11,124**<br>`═══════`|9,288<br>`═══════`|



## **3. INVESTMENT INCOME** 

||**Total Funds**|Total Funds|
|---|---|---|
||**2022**|2021|
||**£**|£|
|Bank interest receivable|**2**|3|
||`════`|`════`|





## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

## **4. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** 

|||**Total Funds**|Total Funds|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**2022**|2021|
|||**£**|£|
||CD Sales|**105**|-|
||Royalties|**-**|-|
||Income from concerts|**20,803**|-|
||Income from Youth Choir concerts|**58**|-|
||Sundry income|**-**|-|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|||**20,966**|-|
|||`═════════`|`═════════`|
|**5.**|**CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE**|||
|||**Total Funds**|Total Funds|
|||**2022**|2021|
|||**£**|£|
||Concert & rehearsal expenses|**19,742**|140|
||Online Concert expenses (Chapter House Choir)|**-**|1,261|
||Online Concert expenses (Youth Choir)|**-**|750|
||Music|**980**|258|
||Music Director's fees|**5,800**|3,320|
||Music Director's fees Youth Choir|**4,035**|1,941|
||Subscriptions & insurance|**532**|523|
||Sundry expenses|**35**|297|
||Choral Bursaries|**500**|-|
||Computer & website costs|**72**|33|
||Depreciation|**784**|825|
||Commissions of new music|**-**|-|
||Net charity donations (£500 - £491)|**9**|-|
||Printing & advertising|**-**|-|
||Sundry expenses Youth Choir|**2,172**|495|
|||`─────────`|`─────────`|
|||**34,661**|9,843|
|||`═════════`|`═════════`|
|**6.**|**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES FOR**|**THE YEAR**||
||This is stated after charging:|||
|||**2022**|2021|
|||**£**|£|
||Depreciation|**784**|825|
|||`════`|`════`|



## **7. STAFF COSTS AND EMOLUMENTS** 

No salaries or wages have been paid to employees, including the member of the committee, during the year. 



## **THE CHAPTER HOUSE CHOIR** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2022** 

## **8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

|||||**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**COST**||||
||**At 1 August 2021**||||
||**&**||||
||**At 31 July 2022**|||**26,058**|
|||||`═════════`|
||**DEPRECIATION**||||
||At 1 August 2021|||**10,383**|
||Charge for the year|||**784**|
|||||`───────`|
||**At 31 July 2022**|||**11,167**|
|||||`═══════`|
||**NET BOOK VALUE**||||
||**At 31 July 2022**|||**14,891**|
|||||`═════════`|
||At 31 July 2021|||15,675|
|||||`═════════`|
|**9.**|**DEBTORS**||||
||||**2022**|2021|
||||**£**|£|
||Payments in advance||**-**|-|
||York Minster||**746**|2,116|
||||`═══════`|`════`|
|**10.**|**CREDITORS**||||
||||**2022**|2021|
||||**£**|£|
||Receipts in advance & Creditors||**-**|(750)|
||Accrued expenses||**(281)**|<br>-|
||||`════`|`════`|
|**11.**|**UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS**||||
|||**Balance at**|**Outgoing**|**Balance at**|
|||**1 August 2021**|**resources**|**31 July 2022**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|
||General Funds|**34,552**|**(2,569)**|**31,983**|
|||`═════════`|`════`|`═════════`|