Doire Calg•ch Singers
Flnan¢ial Statements and Trustees. Report
for the year ended 30 June 2021

Doire Calgach Singers
Content$
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Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Stslemenl of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2021
Balance Sheet as al 30 June 2021
Notes lo the Accounts
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Doire Calgach Singers
Logal and Admlnlstratlve Informatlon
Status
The organisalion is an unincorporated charity and is recognised as a charity with the Northem Ireland
Charities Commission and Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Conslililion.
Management Comrnittee:
Musical Oirector
Mr Trevor Bum5ide
Chalrperson
Mr Gerard Brady
Vice Chalr
Mr Michael Barr
Secretary
Mrs Margaret Brown
Treasurer
Miss Paddy Quinn
Assistant Treasurer
Mr Paddy Canning
Offleer
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon Boast
Conductors
Mr Michael Barr
Accountants .
Fergus McAteer & Co.
Chartered Accounlanls
31133 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
Main Bankers .
First Trust Bank
Meadowbank
Derry
BT48 7TN
Offlee..
32 Maybrook Park
Derry
BT48 7TP
Inland Revenue Charity Reference Number:
XR 26250
Charlty Comml88lon of Northern Ireland Number".
NIC 100833
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees. Annual Report
forthfr Year Ended 30 June 2021
Roport of the trusteos for the year gnded 30 June 2021
The Iruslees are pleased lo present their annual report logeth8r with the financial statements of the Chafity for
the year ended 30 June 2021.
The financial statements comply with the Char41iès Act INI) 2008. the Charities IAccounts and Reports)
Regulations INI) 2015. and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practise
applicable to charities preparing their ac¢ounls in ac¢ordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019.1
The charity 1$ governed by a conslitulion. Il's office 1$ al 32 Maybrook Park, Derry, BT48 7TP.The company is
a registered Northern Ireland charity. The charity number is NIC 100833.
Trust•e8
The Iruslees during the year and al 30 JLsne 2021 were as follows..
Mr Gerard Bradley
Mr Michael Barr
Mrs Margaret Brown
Miss Paddy Quinn
Mr Paddy Canning
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon Boast
Chalrf8 rnport
As a result of Covid 19 pandernic the choir Ceased lo function behveen March 2020 and June 2021.
Govefnmenl reslriclions prohibited all such activity and as the majority ol choir members are elderly and In
vulnerable groups, Trustee5 look all possible precautions lo protect the members by putting on hold all group
activity. However during the pandemic, the choir did maintain close with one another. enjoyed singing online
with other community groups using zoom and sooial media, which helped lo reduce social isolation and
protect members. mental health.
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees. Annual Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2021
Our purposes and activities
In normal circumstances, Doire Calgach Singers is a cross<ommunily choir, with approximately 27 memters
who continue lo meet regularly lo leam the art of choral singing and organise and assi51 in the organising of
performances for the benefit of public. We work in partnership with other musical, church and charity groups
lo provide opportunities for the general public lo leam and appreciate music.
The open membership provides equal opportunities for Individuals from different cultures, religions, 8ge5 and
disabilities lo come together. In this Covid reslricled year, we represented our City by continuing performing
with other choirs in About Us" hence continuing lo work in partnership with other musical organisalions lo
promote choral singing in the City, UK and Ireland.
In norrnal circumstances we would have taken part in the International Choral festival and Jazz festivals..
however these were cancelled or were delivered online due lo the pandemic.
Outside the pandemic we would normally introduce the general public lo choirs. choral singing and music of
different genres by singing in public venues such as shopping cenlres, church halls, hotels and in the local the
railway slalion. We would normally support local churches and charities by providing music for various
services and function5.
The intention is to return lo full operation as soon as possible in the coming year.
In shaping our objeelives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit requirement IPBR11. We endeavour lo encourage a range of people
and organisalions lo take advantsge of our expertise and promote within our community use of our services
and to respond posilively lo requests lor us lo perform.
We normally would have pul these slrale9ies into action through various programmes however this year o*Jr
focus was In supporting one another and other choral groups through the use of Social media and Zoom.
Volunteers
Trustees and members voluntsrily continued to support choir members through development of social media
groups and use of IT lo ensure regular contsct and updates for members.
Achlevements and performance
As described above the choir had lo cease activity from March 2020 through to June 2021 however main
achievements were lo support Ouf members by reducing the potential for social isolation as described above.
Financial review
Due to Covid, income for the year was only £52. Costs for the year were £1,110 which resulted In a deficit of
£1.058 Costs included depreciation of £122 this year Ignoring depreciation the cash deficit was £936 which
was funde(J from availatsle reserves. The reserve5 at the end of the year were £6. 127 which were all
unreslncted.
The Trustees were pleased with the results for the year. Al reserves al the year end are free reserve5.
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Dolre Calgach Singers
Trusteès, Annual Rèport
for the Year Ended 30 June 2021
R68erYe8 pollcy and goin9 concorn
Reserves are needed lo bridge the gap befyveen the spending and receiving of income and lo cover
unplanned emergency costs. Due to the nature of the Charity, no activities are stsrted or costs Incurred until
ftjnds are secured from members. The Management committee consider thal only nominal reserves are
necessary lo meet future costs.
The trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the Charity and consider that there is secured funding in
place that is adequate to fund activities for the foreseeable lulure. The Iruslees are of the view that the Charity
is a going ¢oncern.
Plan$ for future periods
To re51art the choir as soon as possible so that we can continue our choir practices and endeavour lo perform
at as many events as we can manage Including charity performances and anywhere we can encourage
peoplfr with our music.
Statemont of trujteos respon8lbllltles
The Charity Iruslees are responsible for preparing a Iruslee's annual report and financial 51alementS ln
accordan¢e with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Pra¢ti$el.
The Iruslees are required lo prepare financial slalemenls lor each financial year which give a Ifue and fair
view ol the slate of affairs of the charitable company and of the profil or loss of the ¢ompany for that yoar.
In Preparing these the Iruslees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consislenlly..
4)bserve the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
-make judgements that are reasonable and prudent..
-slate whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed, subje¢l to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial stalemenls.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
organisalion will continue in business.
The Iruslees are re$pon51ble for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
al any time the financial position ol the company and are also responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the
company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
This report was approved on 17 May 2024 antj signed on ils behalf by
Mi88 Paddy Qulnn
Trea8urgr
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Doir8 Calgach Slngers
Company limited by guarantee
Independent examinerfs report to thè charity trustee8 of Doire Calga¢h Slngors
Year ended 30 June 2021
We ￿pOrt 501ely the the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2021
To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assurne responsibility lo anyone other than Doire
Calgach Singers and its Iruslees as a body for our work or for this report. As a praclising member firm of
Chartered Accountants Ireland, we are subject to Its ethical and other professional requifemenls which are
detailed al www.charteredaceounlanls.ie.
Respectlvo rgsponslbllltles ol charfty trustees and examlnor
As the charity Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation of the attounls in accordance with the
quiremenls ol Ihe Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity Is not
subject lo an audit and is eligible for independent examination, il is our responsibility lo.
xamine the accounts under section 65 01 the Charities Act.
-follow the procedures laid down in gener81 Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under se¢lion 6519llbl ol the Charities Act.
-stsle whether particular mallers have come lo our attention.
Ba•1$ of indopendent examlnerfs report
We have examined your charity accounts a$ required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our
examination was carried out in accordance with the 9eneral Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the accounts presented with those records. 11 also
included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from
you as charity Iruslees concerning any such mallers.
Our role is to slate whether any material matters have come lo our attention givin9 us concem to believe..
1. that a¢¢ounling records were not kept as required by with section 63 of the Charities Act.,
2 that the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.,
3. that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements ol the Charities Act and with rnelhods
and principles ol the Charities Slalement ol Recommended Praclise applicable to charities preparing their
accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK and Republic 01 Ireland.
4. that there is further Information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached.
Indgpondent examlner'8 8tatem•nt
We have completed our examination and have no Concerns In r85pecl of the matters11110141 above and, in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no
mallers Ihat require drawing lo your attention
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Fergus McAteer & Co
Chartèred Accountants
31133 Clargndon Str••t
Derry
BT48 7ER
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GuiifAMts
17 May 2024
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Dolre Calgaeh Singers
Statement of Financial Activities
Ilncluding income and expenditure account)
for the Year Ended 30 June 2021
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2021
Totsls
2020
Notes
In¢omg
Income from charitable activities
Investment income
50
50
3,943
Total
52
52
3,948
Expendlture
Charitable activities
1,110
1,110
3,979
Total
1.110
1,110
3,979
Net income
11.0581
11.0581
1311
Net movement in funds
11,0581
11.0581
1311
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward al 1 July 2020
7,185
7,185
7,216
Total funds carried forward at 30 June 2021
6,127
6,127
7,185
The statement of financial aclivities includes all gains and losses reco9nised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
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00Sre Calgach Singers
Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2021
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Fund$
Funds
Totals
2021
Totals
2020
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
486
608
Current Assets
Cash al bank and in hand
Totsl current assets
6,727
6,727
6,727
6,727
6,698
6,698
Creditors: amounts falling due
wlthin one year
11,0861
11,0861
11211
Net current assets
5,641
5,641
6.577
Total assets less current liabilities
6.127
6,127
7.185
Creditors: amounts falling due
aftor one year
Net assets
6,127
6,127
7,185
The Funds ofthe Charlty
Funds
6,127
6,127
7,185
The notes at pages 8 - 11 form part of these acwunls.
These financial statements were approved by tru51ees and aulhorised for issue on 17 May 2024, and are
signed on behalf of the committee by.,
l_o
Miss Paddy Quinn
Director
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Dolre Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial staternents
Year ended 30 June 2021
General Informatlon
The charity is registered in Northern Ireland. The office address is 32 Maybrook Park, Derry, BT48 ThP.
Accounting policies
Ba818 of prep•r4tion
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in
8¢cordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reportsng Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021
Doire Calgach Singers meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised al hisloTi¢al ¢o$l or transacbon value unless otherwise slated in the
relevant accounting policy nolelsl.
Turnover
Turnover represents the total value of income afising from other operating and fundraising activitie5
during the year. Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or ￿CeiVable for
goods supplied and services rendered.
Taxation
During the curenl year the company has only been involved in charitsble activities in furtheran￿ of ils
haritsble objects and is not liable lo Income Tax or Corporation Tax
Tangible assets
Tangible assets a￿ initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stsled al cost less any accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses.
Depreeiatlon
Depreciation Is calculated so as lo write off the cost or valuabon of an asset, less its residual value,
over the useful economic life of that asset as follows".
Financial instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the company ￿comeS a paty lo the
contractual provisions of the instrument
Basic financial Instruments are inilia11y recognised al the transaction price, unless the arrangement
conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where Il Is recogn15ed at the present value of the future payments
discounted al a market rale of interest for a similar debt inslrumenl.
Charltabl• St*tu#
Doire Calgach Singers is a registered chanty.
Charity Number. XR26250
Charity Commission of Nl Number '. NIC 100833
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Doire Calgach Singer5
Company limitgd by guarantee
Notes to the financial $tatgm•nts Icontinuedl
Year ended 30 June 2021
Funds
Unre51ricled Revenue Funds -
comprise those revenue fund5 which the management committee
are free to use in accordance with the company obieclives.
Restricted Revenue Funds-
comprise those revenue funds which have been given for particular
purposes and projects.
S. Income
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsls
2021
Totals
2020
Income from charltsble activities
Subscfiplions
Performance Fees
3,593
350
50
50
Total
50
50
3,943
Expenditure
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2021
Totals
2020
Expenditure on charitable activities
Musical directors, praclise fee
Rent
Insurance
Website
Travel expenses
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
General expenses
Depreciation of tangible assets
Total
1,720
550
171
194
275
600
91
226
152
3.970
171
144
171
144
600
23
50
122
1 110
600
23
50
122
1.110
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Dolre Calgach Slngeys
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements l¢ontinuedl
Year ended 30 June 2021
Staff costs
There were no persons employed by the charity during this year or the previous year.
No rernuneralion was paid and no expense5 were reimbursed to the Iruslees during the year.
The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity.
T•ngible assets
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021
4.021
4,021
Depreciation
Al 1 July 2020
Charge for the year
3,413
122
3,413
122
At 30 June 2021
3,535
3,535
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2021
486
AI 30 June 2020
608
608
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements {continuedl
Year ended 30 Jun¢ 2021
Anatysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movoments tn unrestricted funds
Balance at IncomlngResources
1 July 2020 Resources Expgnded Tran8fe
Fund$ at
30 June 2021
General Fund
7.185
52
11,1101
6,127
7,185
52
11,1101
6,127
Name of unrestrlcted fund Descrlptlon of the Fund
General Funds
Funds which the trust is able to apply freely in pursuit of rts ¢)wn
charltable objectives and related purposes.
Analysis of movemènts in restrlct•d fund8
Balance at IncomingResources
1 July 2020 Resources Expended Transfers
Funds at
30 June 2021
Restricted Fund
Name of restrl¢ted fund
Restricted Fund
Description of the Fund
Funds which the Trust applies for particular purposes and projects in
pursuit of Its charitable objectives.
Analysls of net assets between funds
Gon#ral Restricted
Fund
Fund
Total
486
Fixed Assets
Stock
Cash al bank and in hand
Current creditors
6,727
11,0861
6.727
11.0861
Total
6,127
6.127
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