Charity registration number.. 516921
The Derbyshire Singers
Aniiual Report ￿]d FIn￿]cIal Stateiiients
for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL

The Derbyshire Singers
Contents (continued)
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees, Report
2to5
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
8t09
Balance Sheet
io
Notes to the Financial Statements

The Derbyshire Singers
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Pauline Holden. Chairman
Chrisiine Baker. General Secretary
Elizabeth Cramp. Treasurer
HeleT] Stafford. Concert Secretary
Shelley Towe. Librarian
516921
Charity. Registration Number
Principal Office
The Hennitage
Old Hackney Lane
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 2QL
John O'Brien. employee of
Community Accounting Plus
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talboi Sireet
Noltingham
NGI 5GL
Independent Examiner
Page I

The Derbyshire Singers
Trustees. Report
The trustees present the annual report together with the financial ststements of the charity for the year ended 31
August 2024.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
The objects of the Charity shall be to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and
apprecialion of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the tnjslees see fil including through
the presentation of public events.
Objectives, strategies and activities
The Derbyshire Singers is a SATB choir of around 70 voices with members from North Derbyshire. We hold
regular weekly rehearsals and perforni at least 3 concerts each year B".ith professional soloists, groups and
orchestral players.
Publie benefit
All of our concerts are open to the public and serve to maintain public education and appreciation of music.
The trustees confirni that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to
have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Structurej governance and management
Naturé ofgoverning document
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 26 September 1985, and most recently
amended on 21 March 2023.
Page 2

The Derbyshire Singers
Trustees, Report (continued)
Recruitmenl and appoinlmenl oftruslees
l ) Elcctcd Trustccs..
a) At each Annual General Meeting, the members of the Charity shall elect the follo￿,ing officers who shall hold
the otlice from the conclusion of ihat meeling unlil ihe conclusion of the nexi Annual General Meeting and shall
then be eligible for re-election
. Chairman
. General Secretary
• Treasurer
• Concert Secretary
• Librarian
b) All other Trustees not in the Officer roles set out aEK)ve shall Serve a three-year tenn after which they Shall
retire and be eligible for Te-election up to a fixed number of three, three-year teTms.
(2) Co-opted Trustees
(a) In case of a N'acancy arising on the committee. the trustees Tnay co-opt a new trustee from the membership of
the Charity who shall then stand for eleclion by members ai the next annual general meeting.
(b) Where relevant the existing trustees n]ay also appoini Co-opted tn￿teeS who are not a member of the Charity
to provide additional expertise or experience, provided tliat
(i) any Co-opted trustees do not represent more than one-third of all trustees
(li) any such Co-opted trnstees serve no more than nvo Consecutive three-year lemis.
(3) The trustees may appoint Cfropted trustees as officers provided that no more than one-third of officers are
Co-opted trustees.
Achievements and perforn￿nce
Chaimian's r¢port
Our 50th and Golden Anniversary Season started full of promise with a wonderful programme put together by
Lynne and Joe, including the long-aw'aited return of our celebrated Christmas Cracker.
Unfortunately, late October brought torrential rain and flooding, so our concert on 2 1st October was cancelled
due to the significant risk in tral'elling. We had looked fornvard to welcoming back six soloists narnely Louise
Collett, Andrew Mackenzie-Wick5, Tim Mirfin and Rowan Pierce together ￿11th accompanists George Parsons
and John Keys. It proved imEX)ssible to Teschedule Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle to Ixter in the season but
we are considering x performance in the future.
Happily, however, our Chri5tTnas Cracker remrned after a five-year absence albeit now at Lady Manners School,
Bakewell. The evening was illutninated by fairy lights with a colourful light show provided by Nic Wilson. We
thank Roger Jepson, whose generous donaiion supported ihe delayed return to Bakewell of the world class
Foden's Band, British Champions in 2023, conduLted by Michael Fowles and Roger. We were also fortunate
enough to be accompanied by the always popular Eleanor Korn&s on piano and organ. A snowy evening of
terrific music-making was enjoyed by all.
In January, Lynne and Joe broke the news 10 membas that they had both decided to retire at the end of the
season. Joe started The Derbyshire Singers 50 years previously and Lynne had been associaied with the choir
for at least 40 year5. They had already informed the Trustees of their intentions in the previous terni, so that we
could start the task of appointing a ne￿ Music Director in time for the following season.
Page 3

The Derbyshire Singers
Trustees, Report (continued)
Our next concert in March featured the peerless Catherine Wyn-Rogers singiT]g Elgar's The Music Maker5 and
other Elgar works, and we were pleased to welcome cellist Miriam Brown who played Bruch's Kol Nidrei so
beaUti￿lly. We were thrilled that Neil Ferris agreed to conduct the concert in addition to coming to Matlock on
24th February to run a workqhop preparing the choir for the concctt. Many thanks to thogc members who
brought yummy eakcs and bakc% on the da),. Following on from thc choir day Ncil kindly a￿anged for %cvcral
experienced choral singers to come and support us at the perfonnance, for which we thank them.
On¢ of the highlights of this special season ￿'aS the delicious meal al Santo's Higham Farn] Restaurant in May
attended by 62 menibers and lriends in celebration of our Golden Anniversary. The opportunity lo socialise with
other m¢mb¢rs was mosi ¢njoyabl¢ and the Trusl¢¢s ar¢ k¢¢n to consid¢r similar ¢v¢nts in th¢ future.
The Trustees were pleased to receive six applications for the post of Music Director from ll,hich ￿Te shortlisted
four candidates. The four candidates were interviewed on the afternoon of April 16th and we were delighted that
Neil Ferris joined the interk'iewers on Zoom, participating in each interview and providing us with his invaluable
knowledge and experience throughout the process. Thank you to all members who supported the rehearsal that
evening and for singing the pieces from the European Sacred Music Collection so beautifully in response to
each candidate's half hour directing the choir. Thank you, Chris Baker and Helen Stafford, for videoing the
rehearsal so that Neil could also be involved in the selection process 2t that level.
On 18th April we w'ere pleased to be able to inforni choir members that the success￿] candidate Jonathan
Allsopp had accepted our offer of the post of Music Director and would be joining us in September 2024.
Jonathan has been Assistant Director of Music at Southwell Minster since 2019 and is an accomplished organist.
He is also in￿.01VCd in conducting Ihc Cathedral Choir and is Director of the Minster Choralc, thc Cathcdral's
adult voluntary choir. Jonathan was previously Otgan Scholar al Wcstminstcr Cathcdral, also conducting thc
Cathedral Lhoir.
Subsequenily the Truslees were pleased lo be able io meel wilh Jonny in June lo begin the process of planning
the Season 51 programme and we looked forward to his r￿st season as Music Director.
Our AGM was held on th¢ 30th April 2024. Two Trnsl¢¢s, nam¢ly Angela Read and Helen Greer did not stand
for re-election and ￿'ere thanked for their valuable contributions to the Committee over the previous three years
and their offers of support towards the summer Venetian concert. Jonathan Francis was also thanked for his
expertise in both production and perforniance. after slanding dow￿ as a Tnjstee earlier in the year. The
remaining Trustees, Chris Baker- Secretary, Liz Cramp - Treasurer, Helen Stafford - Concert SecTetary, Shelley
Towe - Librarian and myself ivere duly re-elected by the members en-bloc to serve a further year. My thanks go
to them for their contributions and support throughout a very busy season. Although further Trustees were not
elected. members were encouraged io consider taking on responsibilities which would help the Committee run
smoothly with an ell￿11 outlining such roles to follow.
The Trnstees thanked Liz for her hard WOTk in both securing an insurance payment for the cancelled concert in
October 2023 and also for transferring choir fimds to accounL% with higher interest. This is vital to protect funds
to enable us to continue working with high quality Tnusicians in the future. Liz also Tnanaged the increase in
subscriptions at the beginning of the season, including the incorporation of all Tnusical score TequiremeT]ts,
which is working well.
In May, following our email appeal Ruth Slaler and Denise Bryanl volunleered to work with Ihe Committee,
mainly in the area of publicity, including press releases. posler conienl and dislribution. We thank them for this
and look fonvard lo working together.
Brian Kay our President sen( his best wishes for our Golden Jubilee year. He also Mentioned that possibly the
time had come for him to retire. After thanking him for his tenure as President the Trnstees were unanimous in
the decision to approach Neil Ferris and ask him to consider becoming our President from September 2024. We
were honoured that he enthusiastically agreed and look forward to a long and happy collaboration.
Page 4

The Derbyshire Singers
Trustees, Report (continued)
Our thanks go to all members for their generosity in contributing to the gifts we gave to Lynne and Joe at our
last rehearsal with Ljmne on the 2nd July.
Wc also thankcd Amanda Kornas with a gift Ls she retircd from hcr rolc as our rcheargal accompanist, having
kindly dcferred hcr dcparturc until the cnd of the 5(hh season.
The cherry on the Golden Anniversary cake was Lynne's final concert with us in which we revisited the
w¢ll_lov¢d music of Venice and ivel¢om¢d back His Majesiys Sagbutts and Cornetts togetheT with the superb
Anna Dennis, Louise Colleii and Andre￿. Mackenzie-Wi¢ks al Derby Cathedral. A iyonderful final celebration
of Joe and Lynn¢'s combined 90 y¢ars of glorious music making with Th¢ D¢rbyshir¢ Singers. An ¢v¢ning to
remember.
Financial revie
The primary sources of revenue this year remained membership subscriptions and concert ticket sales. Despite
an increase in Monthly membership fees from £12 to £16 in September 2023, 01'erall subscription re￿enue did
not rise proportionalely due to a decrease of I I paying members.
Primary expenses continue to be professional fees for soloists and orchestraslgroups, along with venue hire for
rehearsals.
The choir recorded a net loss of £19,417 for the year, after earning £1,697 IT] interest from savings accounts.
While we had to cancel the October 2023 concert due to the weather conditions and re￿nd ticket sales, a
successful insurance claim provided £3,742 to offset Costs incurred.
Income Breakd0Th￿ (£32,513 total)-
Subscriptions including gift aid.. £14.648
Ticket sales: £12,240
Interest.. £1,697
. Other income.. £3,928
Expenditure Breakdo￿￿ (£51.930 total):
Concert costs= £43.802
. Rehearsal costs: £4.214
Other expenses.. £3,914
Analysis reveals that all events this year operated at a loss. The March 2024 Elgar concert was particularly
significant, showing a loss exceeding £18,000, primarily due to substantial orchestra and artist fees. Given
current audience numbers and revenue streams, we recognize this level of deficit is unsustainable, and we are
adjusting our approach accordingly.
Year-end cash position stood at £33,639, do￿Tr from £50,824 at the prel'ious year-end. While reduced, this still
represents a relatiN'ely strong financial position.
Policy on reserves
Reserve funds are held to cover 12 monihs operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet the
high cost of holding concerts. Thi5 has allowed the charity to remain in a strong financial position despite
increasing costs and cancelled concerts.
The main financial risks to th¢ charity is the costs of staging high quality concerts compared to revenue obtained
through tickets sale5 and reduced membership fee5 as 8 result of reduced choir numbers.
Page 5

The Derbyshire Singers
Statement of Trustees, Responsibiifities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial %tstements in RccordAnce with the
United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Gcncrnlly Acccptcd Accounting Practice) and
applicable lam. and regulations.
Thc law applicablc to charitics rcquircs thc tnjstces to prepare financial statcmcnts for each financial vear which
g￿ve a tn]e and fair view of the slote of 8ff2irs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of
resources of the cbarity for that period. In preparing these financial stat¢m¢nts, the trustees are required to:
select suitablc a¢¢ounting poli¢i¢s and then apply them consi5t¢ntly"
observe th¢ rn¢th(Kts and principles in the Charities SORP;
makc judgcmcnts and ¢5timat¢s that a￿ r¢asonabl¢ and ptudcnt"
statc whcih¢r applicablc accounting stsndards have kcn follow¢d, subjcct to any Inatciial d¢paitur¢s
disclosed and explained in thc financial slatcmcnts; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern b&sis unle&8 it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue Rn business.
The trustees are responsible fnr keeping pmper accoiinting records that disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any
timc th¢ fthancial posttion of the charity and enable thcm to ¢nsure that thc financial statcnients coinply with die
Charities Act 2UII, the Lhanties (Accounts and Kepons) Regulaiions 2008, and the provisions of the
consti￿110n. The trnstees are also r¢gponsible for safeguarding the &ssets of the charity and hence for taking
rcasonablc st¢Ps for the pmcntion and d¢Ecciion of fraud and uthri i[￿gUlarItIcS.
The truste¢5 are responsible for th¢ maintenance and inlegri(y of thc corporale and financial inforniaiion
included on the chariiable company's w'ebsite. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of
fmancial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdi¢tions.
Approved by the trnstees of the clwity on 0910412025 . and siLmed nn its hehAlf by:
Puuline Holden
Trus*e
Page 6

The Derbyshire Singers
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Derbyshire Singers
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Derbv5hire Singers
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Derbyshire Singers (the Charity) for the year
ended 31 Augllst 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examinalion of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 201 l Act
and in carrving out my exainination I have followed all the applicable direction5 given by the Charity
CoTMmission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirni that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to belieTr'e that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of tbe Charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or
2. the accounts do not aLcoTd with those records: OT
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the fonn and content of accounts
set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulatiop.< 2008 other than any requirement that the
accounts give a "true and fair, view which is not a matter consideied as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no oiher matters in connection ￿'1th the examination to which attention
should be draThTh in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
John O'Brien Msc, FAIA, FCIE, ¢mploy¢¢ of Community Accounting Plus
F¢llow of th¢ Association of Charity Ind¢p¢nd¢ni Examiners
Units l & 2 North West
41 Talbot Street
Nottingham
NGI 5GL
Date-..
0910412025
Page 7

The Derbyshire Singers
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
(As restated)
Total
2023
Total
2024
Unrestricted
Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable acti￿.itieS
Investment income
2.808
28,008
1,697
2,808
28,008
1.697
14.042
21,482
729
Total Income
32,513
32,513
36,253
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(51.930)
(51,930)
(42,116}
Total Expcnditurc
(51.930)
(51,930)
(42,116)
Net movement in funds
(19,417)
(19,417)
(5,863)
Reconeiliation of funds
Total ￿ndS brought fonvard
55.547
55,547
61,410
Total funds carried forward
13
36,130
36,130
55,547
All of thc charity's activities derivc from continuing opcrations during the abovc two periods.
The fibnds breakdow￿ for the period is shown in note 13.
The notes on pages I I to 17 fonn an integral part of these financial statements.
Page 8

The Derbyshire Singers
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes
Total
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Note
Income and Endojvments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
4,042
21.482
729
10,000
14,042
21.482
729
Total Income
26,253
10,000
36,253
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
(32,116)
( i 0,000)
(42.116)
Total Expenditure
(32.116)
( 10.000)
(42,116)
Net moveTnent in funds
{5.863)
(5,863)
Reeoneiiiation of funds
Total funds brought forward
61,410
61,410
Total ￿ndS carried fonvard
13
55.547
55,547
The notes on pages I I to 17 fonn an integral part of these financial statements.
Page 9

The Derbyshire Singers
(Re2isiration number: 516921)
Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
£ (As restated)
Fixod *ss*t&
Tangible assets
2.385
2.901
Current gssety
Debtors
Cash at bank and ill hand
io
1.900
5,321
50,824
35,539
56,145
Credltors: Amounts fallfing due wlthln one year
12
(1.794)
(3.499)
Nel current assets
33,745
52.646
et asset5
36,130
55,547
Funds of the eharity:
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricred funds
36.130
55,547
Total fvnds
13
36.130
55.547
The financial slatc￿entS Ull Pil¥¢S 8 tv 17 w￿¥ appivvul by th¢ Itublwi. authvriwj fur uu
0910412025 and signed on their behalf by:
Elizabeth Cramp
Trustee
The notes on pages I I to 17 form an integral part of these financial statements.
Page 10

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024
l Aecounting policies
Statement of compliance
Th¢ finaneial .%tatement% have been prepared in a¢LOTdanee with the geL'ond edition of the ChaTities Statement of
Recommended PTactice issued in OLtobei 2019, the Financial Reporting st￿dard applicable in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
The Derbyshire Singcrs mccls the definition of a public bcncfit cntity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilitics arc
initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othenvise SL2ied in the relevant accounting
policy notes.
Exemption from preparing a cash flo)v statement
Under the exemption aw'ailable lo smaller charities ihe Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement
of Cash Flows within the financial statements.
Going Concen]
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material
uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to
continue as a going concern. The trustees tnake this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date
of approval of the financial statements.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donation5, gifts. legacie5 and grants that provide core ￿ndIng or are of a general
nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable thal the income will be
received and the amount can be Tneasured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis ivhen receipt is probable and the amount can be
reliably measured.
Deferred income
Deferred income represents amounts received for futu￿ periods and is released to incomiT]g resources in the
period foT which. it has been received. Such income is only defe￿ed ￿,he￿..
The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or
- The donor has imposed conditions wkn"Lh must be met befote the charity has unconditional entitlement.
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once (he dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend
due.
Pagell

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that eXpendI￿re, it is probable
settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable
expenditure heading that aggregates similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to
particular headings they have been allocaled on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with cenlral staff
costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Other support costs are allocated based on ihe spread of staff costs.
Charilable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services
for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and ihose costs of an
indiTect nathre necessary to support them.
Taxation
The charity is considered to pass the lesls set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the FinaT]ce Act 2010 and
therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the
charity is potentially exempt from laxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories
covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 201 O or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable
Gains ALt 1992, to the cxtent that suLh incomc 01 gdins drc applicd cxclusivcly to charitable purposes.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual furniture and equipment costing £500 or moTe are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent
accumulated depreciation and 8ub8equent aceumulated impairnient losses. All musiL libTary purLh&8es are
initially recoTded al cost, less any subsequent a¢cumulaled depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairnient
losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated
residual value, over their expected use￿1 economic life as follows:
Asset class
Furniture and equipment
Music Library
Depreciation method and rAte
20 % straight line
10 /0 siraigbi line
Trade debtors
Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary
course of business.
Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaclion price. They are subsequently measured at amortlsed cost
Using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A proTri5ion for the impairnient of debtOTS 15
established ivhen there is objective ¢i'idence that the charity ivill not be able to collect all avnounts due
according to the original teTtns of the receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and ca.sh Cqllivalcnis ¢omprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid
investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to av] insignificant risk of
change in value.
Page 12

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Trade ereditors
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an
unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period. to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve
months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least tWel￿e months
after the Teporting date, they are presented as non-current liabililies.
Trade creditors are reCO￿lSed initially at the transaclion price and subsequently measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest meihod.
Fund structure
Unrestricted incorne fund5 are general ￿ndS that are available for use at the trustees, discretion in furthernnce of
the objectives of the charity.
2 Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrieted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Donations and legacies-
Legacies
Gift aid reclaimed
11,000
3,042
2,808
2,808
2.808
2.808
14,042
3 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
Memberships
Advertising and concert income
Music sales
Sundry income
Insurance claim
11.840
12,380
11,840
12,380
10,769
9,863
740
110
46
3,742
46
3.742
28.008
28,008
21,482
4 Investment income
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
202.1
Interest Teceivable and similar illCQTne-
Interest receivable on bank deposits
1.697
1,697
729
Page 13

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
5 Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
Total
2024
Total
2023
£ (As restated)
28,851
287
1,038
888
Artists, fees
Conlractors
Depreciation
Drinks & food
Equipment - rcntcd and cxpcnscd
Gifts
Room hire
Making Music fees incl insurances
Lieenses
Mis¢¢llan¢ous
Music hir¢
Music purchases
Postage
Printing
Refreslllnents
Software
Legal & professional fees
36.650
36.650
441
987
787
987
787
1.588
1.588
84
879
165
5.478
636
42
5.478
636
42
5,898
396
63
256
256
420
420
510
644
19
2.290
557
2,290
557
1,164
iio
528
1,186
528
1,186
565
624
51,930
51.930
42,116
6 Net ineomingloutgoing resources
Net outgoing resources for the year include=
2024
2023
Depreciation of fixed assets
987
1,038
7 Independent examiner's fees
During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity's independent eX￿niller Community
Accounting Plus are analysed as follows..
2024
2023
Indep¢nd¢nt ¢xaminalion
Other financial services
580
520
280
860
520
Page 14

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
8 Taxation
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
9 Tangible fixed assets
Furniture and
equipment
Music Library
Total
Cost
At I September 2023
Additions
2,334
5,708
471
8,042
471
At 31 August 2024
2.334
6,179
8,513
Depreciation
At I September 2023
Charge for the year
934
467
4,207
520
5,141
987
At 31 August 2024
1.401
4,727
6,128
Net book value
At 31 August 2024
933
1,452
2,385
At 31 August 2023
1.400
,501
2,901
Page 15

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
l O Debtors
2024
2023
Prepayments
Other debtors
1.083
817
2,167
3,154
1.900
5,321
I I Cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash on hand
Cash at bank
39
33,600
39
50.785
33,639
50.824
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
371
624
2,504
696
1,098
1,794
3,499
13 Funds
Balance at I
September
2023
Incoming
resour¢es
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
August 2024
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
55,547
32,513
(51,930)
36,130
Page 16

The Derbyshire Singers
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2024 (continued)
Balance at I
September
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at 31
August 2023
£ {As restated)
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
61.410
26,253
(32,116)
55,547
Restrieted
Mozart concert bequest
10,000
( i 0,000)
Total funds
61,410
36,253
(42,116)
55,547
14 Analysis of Thet assets between funds
Unrestricted
2024
Total funds
General
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
2,385
35.539
(1,794)
2,385
35,539
(1,794)
Total net assets
36,130
36,130
Unrestricted
2023
Total funds
General
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
2.901
56.145
(3,499)
2,901
56,145
(3,499)
Total net assets
55,547
55,547
15 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the year.
16 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No truslees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the
year.
No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during ihe year.
Page 17

The Derbyshire Singers
Financial Activities by Concert
September 2023 - August 2024
ADMIN
CANCELLED OCT 23 CHFIISTMAS 23
ELGAR MARCH 24 VENICE JULY 24
TOTAL
Income
Adverts in programmes
Gift Aid Repayment
Insurance claims
Membership Dues
Miscellaneous Income
Ticket Sales
Total Income
50
50
£140
£2.808
£3,742
£11.840
£46
£12.240
f80.816
£30.816
2.808
3.742
11.840
6.017
£6.057
£6.057
2,952
£3.002
£3.002
3,212
£3.262
£3.262
£14.694
£14.694
TOTAL
Expenditures
Artist Fees
Concgrt Presentation Gifts
Contract Labour
D8pr8ciation Expens8
Drinks and food lor resale
2.045
4.250
2.471
18,967
8,917
30
£36.650
£84
£441
£987
£787
987
765
22
Equipment Rental
Expensed Equipment
Hire ol RoomlPremises
90
683
661
916
£773
£815
£5.478
£42
£636
£56
£420
£2.290
£1,186
£121
£557
£80
153
2,169
1,237
21
1,155
Licenses and Permits
Making Music lee and Insurance
Miscellaneous
Music Hire
Printing and Reproduction
Professional Fees
Raffle Prizes
Refreshments
Royally lees
Software Expense
Total Expenditures
NET OPERATING INCOME
21
636
16
28
38
254
527
70
1,186
469
5&3
121
138
157
35
80
528
£528
£8.128
£4.896
£6.837
£21,151
£-18.148
£10,917
£51,929
£-7.655 £-21.114
£-1.097
Other Income
Interest Income
1,697
£1.697
£1,697
£1.697
Total Other Income
NET OTHER INCOME
£1.697
£8.263
£0
£1.697
£-7,655 £-19,417
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUFtEI
£-1.097
£-780
£-18,148
111