Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Donaghadee Male Voice Choir
We report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 3 to 4.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act.
Our examination included as review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning any such matters.
Independent examiner’s statement
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
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We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to (4) listed above and, in connection with following the Trustees of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Broad Street Advisory Ltd
Chartered Accountants
94 Hamilton Road
Bangor
Co Down
BT20 4LG
14th May 2025
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Donaghadee Male Voice Choir
General Fund
Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at 1 April 2024 | 26,386.68 | |||
| Add | ||||
| Receipts: | ||||
| Members’ donations | 12,140.00 | |||
| HMRC gift aid | 3,245.73 | |||
| Concert | 8,120.00 | |||
| Legacies | 6,500.00 | |||
| Hire of hall | 1 |
4,704.00 | ||
| Charity | 1,548.00 | |||
| Interest received | 64.54 | |||
| Other income | 920.00 | |||
| 37,242.27 | ||||
| Less | ||||
| Payments: | ||||
| Salaries | 4,950.00 | |||
| Accompanist | 3,250.00 | |||
| Professional fees | 720.00 | |||
| Advertising | 180.00 | |||
| Charity | 1,050.00 | |||
| Hall expenses | 2 |
3,343.67 | ||
| Light & heat | 945.87 | |||
| Concert | 12,013.78 | |||
| Bank charges | 190.99 | |||
| Music library | 5,000.00 | |||
| Sundry expenses | 5,341.72 | |||
| (36,986.03) | ||||
| Surplus for year | 256.24 | |||
| Balance at 31 March 2025 | 26,642.92 |
Presented by Mr David McAlpin (Hon. Treasurer DMVC) on 14[th] May 2025
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Donaghadee Male Voice Choir
Notes to Statements
These statements are prepared on a Receipts and Payment basis and, as such, simply represent the cash receipts and cash expenditure in the period. They do not necessarily reflect the receipts and costs pertinent to that period i.e. no attempt is made to assess accruals and prepayments at the period end.
1. Hire of hall
Yoga £2,190.00 Line Dancers £1,109.00 Camera Club £300.00 Community Choir £240.00 Other £425.00 £4,264.00
2. Hall expenses
Cleaning £275.00 Insurance £1,222.93 Repairs £1,845.74 £3,343.67
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