TRUSTEES’ Annual Report 01/05/2026
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 31-8-2024 Period start dateTo31-8-2025 Period end date
Charity name:Louth Male Voice Choir
Charity registration number:512252
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The objects of the LMVC as set out in the Rules and Constitution: 2 (a) To advance the public knowledge and appreciation of choral music by means of concerts and other public performances. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
:2(b) In furtherance of the above purpose the Choir may provide facilities, including premises and the purchase of music and other equipment, for the purposes of rehearsing and practising as a Male Voice Choir |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | : 3(c) L.M.V.C. is a not for profit organisation. Any income and property of the group shall be applied solely towards promoting the objects and aims of the group. The division of profits or assets among group members is prohibited. |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | See accounts submitted also: 3(c),The day to day running and management of the Choir shall be , and is hereby delegated to an Executive Committee consisting of the Chairman, Chairman Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Musical Director, Librarian, Media Officer and Concert Secretary to be elected at the AGM,( herein after referred to as the “Executive Committee”). |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Covered already in Accounts & verified by external Auditor |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | ditto |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | ditto |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | ditto |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | ditto |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | ditto |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Rules and Constitution of the L.M.V.C. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | ditto |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Paul Williams – Secretary Robert Etty –Treasurer John Kennedy Chairman |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Louth Male Voice Choir |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 512252 |
| Charity’s principal address | Louth Town Hall Eastgate LN11 9NH |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| John Kennedy | Chairman | |||
| Graham Nigel Burrell |
Musical Director |
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| Alan John | Trustee | |||
| Richard Keeble | Trustee | |||
| Paul Fox | Trustee | |||
| Martyn Furnish | Chair Elect | |||
| Peter Mills | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signedon behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) John Kennedy
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chairman Chair, etc)
Date 28/04/2026
| Income and Expenditureyearendin | Income and Expenditureyearendin | Income and Expenditureyearendin | g 31 8 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| cr income | 2023/24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Concert Fees | 1225 | 1148 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Members Subscriptions | 7172 | 6068 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Donations | 2854 | 1131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tape/CD/Brochure sales | 10.00 | 150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| StJames's Concert | 2492.00 | 1628 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| YoungMusician | 2616.00 | 2415 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Albatros visit | 5650.00 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 choirs concert | 2655 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CINreceipts | 949.00 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Addinterest from Deposit A/C | 186.00 | 76 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| sundryincome | 0.00 | 5530 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Giftaid | 2934.00 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 28743.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draw | 520.00 | 290 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rent | 960.00 | 971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Music | 271 | 113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Insurance | 107 | 191 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 Choirs concert | 2561 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MusicDirector& accompanist | 8310 | 7150 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| YoungMusicianCompetition | 2842 | 2670 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uniform/Clothing | 31.00 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| StJames's Concert | 1687 | 1518 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tape/CD/Photo costs | 0 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ITcosts | 337 | 567 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MusicLink Advertising | 50 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SundryExpenses | 368 | 5862 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Albatros visit | 8422 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CIN costs | 989 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 322 | 593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit | 966 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28743.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LOUTH MALE VOICE CHOIR
Independent Examiners Report for the year ended 31[st] August 2025
The committee consider that an audit is not required and an independent examination is needed.
I have examined the accounting records and accounts for the year ended 31[st] August 2025, in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under s.145 of the Charities Act.
No matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable reasonable cause to believe that the requirement to keep accounting records in accordance with s.130 of the Charities Act,
and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the Charities Act
have not been met.
No matter has come to my attention to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
R B Howard FCA
12[th] November 2025