Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Registered Charity No. 801597
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period ending 31 August 2022
Trustees’ Annual Report
for the period from 1[st] September 2021 to 31[st] August 2022 Charity name: Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society
Charity registration number: 801597
Objectives and Activities
The objects of Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society (the choir) are the study and practice and the concert performance of choral works, and the furthering of interest in choral music generally, and in particular:
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To rehearse and perform choral music of all kinds;
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To extend the musical knowledge and technique of the choir by instruction and practice;
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To foster and develop friendly relations between choir members;
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To assist other charitable organisations.
These objects are met by:
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Weekly rehearsals, based on school terms, of defined programmes of music;
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Three public concerts each year of those programmes;
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Additional community events including ‘Come and Sing’ days and ‘Awaydays’;
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Fund-raising through singing, including Christmas carol singing.
Achievements and Performance
The Autumn of 2021 saw the welcome relaxation of restrictions on participation in amateur performing arts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the return to the normal cycle of inperson weekly rehearsals and concerts.
The choir performed its normal three public concerts during the year to 31 August 2022:
- At our Christmas 2021 concert we performed Vivaldi Gloria together with a selection of carols, including What Child is This?, set to music composed by our accompanist Tom Fetherstonhaugh, at St Gabriel’s Church, Pimlico;
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Registered Charity No. 801597 Trustees’ Annual Report for the period ending 31 August 2022
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In Spring 2022 we performed Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem together with Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs, at St Paul’s Church, Wimbledon;
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The Summer 2022 concert was on the theme of Music for a Coronation to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which included performances of Handel Zadok the Priest, Parry I was Glad and Elgar The Banner of St George at St Mary’s Church, Battersea.
Our Christmas carol singing at Trafalgar Square, raised £140 for Royal Trinity Hospice in addition to supporting the Friends of Fulham Palace for their popular annual carols in the Tudor courtyard.
In February, the choir was able to resume its extremely successful “Come & Sing” Days, open to all comers, singing Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem, attended by over 120 singers of whom more than half were not choir members. This event raised £408 for Glass Door, a charity for the homeless. There was no ‘Away Day’ this year.
This year saw an average membership of 76, a rapid and slightly surprising return to pre-COVID levels - with Summer Term membership at 70, a record in recent years. Concert ticket sales were 35% lower than in normal previous years, attributable to COVID-19 infection rates, especially at the Spring concert, and not helped by a train strike on the day of the Summer concert.
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Registered Charity No. 801597 Trustees’ Annual Report for the period ending 31 August 2022
Financial Review
This year, with the resumption of normal operations, the trustees were able to resume the standard practice of setting budgets and reviewing the finances - spend against budget - to ensure that there is sufficient subscription income to cover both rehearsal costs and the shortfall of income against expenditure normally seen for concert performances – and considering the need to maintain reserves at the desired level.
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
The choir ended the period with total reserves of £15,565 (£12,485 in 2021) after showing a surplus of £3,080 (£2,281 deficit in 2021) on annual expenditure of £28,672. This contrasts with a budget forecast deficit of £213.
The principal cause of the surplus was that the budget had anticipated that COVID-19 concerns would depress membership and associated income whilst, in practice, numbers returned to prepandemic levels. This, combined with a £1,000 legacy, meant that there was a surplus of subscription, donation and rehearsal income, after rehearsal costs, of £4,775. Our community singing events generated a surplus of £1,576, reflecting the increasing popularity of our Spring Term ‘Come and Sing’ Day.
Poor ticket sales meant that the public concerts showed a higher than forecast deficit of £2,518. Other expenses amounted to £753.
Reserves policy
It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to the costs of a public concert with orchestral support. This amount, in 2022, is assessed as £9,500.
Amount of reserves held
The unrestricted reserves at the end of the period were £15,565 (£12,485 in 2021).
The trustees recognise that this reserves position is both in excess of the reserves policy target as well as more than 25% higher than was anticipated at the start of the period. The trustees expect to reduce this surplus by some £5,000 in 2022-23 and budget accordingly, including deferring membership fee increases.
Principal sources of income
The choir does not actively raise funds from external grants and continued to raise income through two primary sources which contributed this year as follows:
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Membership income and associated Gift Aid Tax relief which together raised £19,150;
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Concert income – with ticket sales of £5,314 and refreshment income of £1,495.
Structure, Governance and Management
The choir is an unincorporated association governed by its Constitution, dated 30[th] April 2007, which defines its objects, membership, administration and finance. This definition includes the arrangements for the election of its officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer) and other committee members, all of whom are trustees.
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Registered ChorltyNo. 801597 Trustees, Annual Report for the period ending 31 August 2022 Reference and Administrative details Charity name Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Other name the Charity uses Registered charity number 801597 Charity's principal address 64 Seymour Avenue Epstsm Surrey KT17 2RR Ivames of the eharity trustees uyho manage the charity Trustee name Office Ilf any) Dat¢$ a¢tsd If not for whole year Susan Hill Chairman Robert Quinn Treasurer Barbara Zanin Amblard Secretary Librarian Carol Quinn Charles Scott Paula Lambe Concert Manager Patrick Pierron Jane Cllffe Francesca Fennemore Until 23 March 2022 io Griselda Kellie-smith From 23, March 2022 There was no person lor body) entitled to appolnt trustees. Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charl5 trustees- Slgnature{sl Full Narnes Susan Hill Robert Quinn Posltlon Chairman Treasurer *e Page 4
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustee81 members of Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society On accounts for the year ended 3181 August 2022 Charity no (If any) 801597 Set out on pages 6t011 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust°} for the year ended 31 August 2022. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance wilh the Charities Ad 2011 {"the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no material matters have examinerf8 Statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to beliéve that in, any malerial respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 ofthe Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no wncerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a prop8r understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Helen Colyer Relevant professional qualificationls) or body (if any): Address: l.C.A.E.W. 5 Mill Hill Road Nojwich NR2 3DP IER Page 5 October 2018
Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society Registered Charity No. 801597
Financial Statements for the period ending 31 August 2022
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 August 2022
| Notes | £ 31 Aug 2022 Total funds |
£ 31 Aug 2021 Total funds |
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| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities Rehearsals 3 Concerts 4 Community engagement 5 Investments(deposit interest received) Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities Rehearsals 6 Concerts 7 Community engagement 8 Other 9 Total Net income / (expenditure) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
20,300 1,931 6,893 2,627 1 31,752 17,457 9,411 1,051 753 28,672 3,080 3,080 12,485 15,565 |
1,079 - - - 1 1,080 2,930 - - 431 3,361 (2,281) (2,281) 14,766 12,485 |
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society
Registered Charity No. 801597
Financial Statements for the period ending 31 August 2022
Balance Sheet
at 31 August 2022
| Notes | £ 31 Aug 2022 Total funds |
£ 31 Aug 2021 Total funds |
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| Fixed Assets Tangible assets 10 Current Assets Cash at bank Prepayment of expenses Stocks held Total Current Assets Liabilities Amounts falling due within 1 year: Accrued expenses payable Total Liabilities Total Net Assets |
32 15,684 - 92 15,776 243 243 15,565 |
56 11,916 356 209 12,481 52 52 12,485 |
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society
Registered Charity No. 801597
Financial Statements for the period ending 31 August 2022
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 August 2022
1. Accounting policies
Basis for preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - second edition: 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: 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' and 'FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements have been prepared, on an activity basis, under the historic cost convention.
Going concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees are of the view that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern and the accounts continue to be prepared on that basis.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are expressed as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost relating to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the annual rate shown below in order to write off the asset over its estimated useful life.
Kitchen equipment - 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes in accordance within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
There were no restricted funds held by the charity during the year ending 31st August 2022, nor for the year ending 31st August 2021.
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society
Registered Charity No. 801597
Financial Statements for the period ending 31 August 2022
| 2. Donations and legacies Membership subscriptions Donations and legacies Gift aid tax rebate 3. Rehearsals income Sales and hire out of music scores Rehearsal tea income Social evening income 4. Concerts income Concert ticket sales Concert refreshment income Other Concert income 5. Community engagement income (Come and sing days, scratch concerts and other public events) Community engagement ticket sales 6. Rehearsals expenditure Rehearsal venue hire Music Director's and Accompanist's fees Music scores purchased and hired in Social evening costs and other rehearsal expenses 7. Concerts expenditure Concert venue hire Concert equipment hire Concert conductor and accompanist Concert soloists and choral scholars Concert musicians Concert programme & ticket production Concert refreshment expenditure Other concert expenses |
31 Aug 2022 £ 15,950 1,150 3,200 20,300 31 Aug 2022 £ 1,013 829 89 1,931 31 Aug 2022 £ 5,314 1,495 84 6,893 31 Aug 2022 £ 2,627 2,627 31 Aug 2022 £ 5,873 10,120 1,035 429 17,457 31 Aug 2022 £ 1,905 1,415 1,935 875 1,225 1,003 413 640 9,411 |
31 Aug 2021 £ 810 66 203 1,079 31 Aug 2021 £ - - - - 31 Aug 2021 £ - - - - 31 Aug 2021 £ - - 31 Aug 2021 £ - 2,930 - - 2,930 31 Aug 2021 £ - - - - - - - - - |
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Fulham and Hammersmith Choral Society
Registered Charity No. 801597
Financial Statements for the period ending 31 August 2022
| 8. Community engagement expenditure (Come and sing days, scratch concerts and other public events) Other singing, venue hire Other singing, conductor Other singing, accompanist Other singing, soloists Other singing, other expenses 9. Other expenditure Insurance Making Music membership Bank / Card Processing fees Depreciation Other expenditure 10. Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 September 2021 Additions At 31 August 2022 Depreciation At 1 September 2021 Charge for the year At 31 August 2022 Net Book Value At 31 August 2022 |
31 Aug 2022 31 Aug 2021 £ £ 200 - 440 - 200 - 160 - 51 - 1,051 - 31 Aug 2022 31 Aug 2021 £ £ 95 132 98 275 288 - 24 24 248 - 753 431 Kitchen Equipment £ 120 - 120 64 24 88 32 |
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11. Trustees and related parties
None of trustees or any persons connected with them received any remuneration, expenses or other benefits from the charity during the year ending 31 August 2022, nor for the year ending 31 August 2021.
12. Employees
The charity has no employees.
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