Doire Calgach Singers
Financial Statements and Trusteos. Report
forthe year gnded 30 June 2022

Doire Calga¢h Singers
Contents
Page
Legal and Adminislralive Information
Trustees Report
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2022
Balance Sheet as al 30 June 2022
Notes to the Accounts
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Dolro Calgach Slnge
Legal and Administrative Infonnatlon
status
The organisalion is an unincorporated chanty and is recognised as a charity with the Northern Ireland
Charities Commission and Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Constitition.
Management Commlttoe:
Muslcal Dlfgctor
Mr Trevor Burnside
Chairperson
Mr Gerard 8rady
Vlce Chalr
Mr m￿ha81 Barr
Socrotary
Mrs Margaret Brown
Tr•a•urer
Miss Paddy auinn
A8•18tant Tr8a•urer
Mr Paddy Canning
Offlcgr
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon 8oast
Conductorn
Mr Michael 8arr
Accountant• .
Fergus McAleer & Co.
Chartered Accountants
31133 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
Maln 8ankor8 .
First Tru51 Bank
Meadowbank
Derry
BT48 7TN
Offlce..
32 Maybrook Park
Derry
BT48 7TP
Inland Revonu• Charity Reference Number:
XR 26250
Charlty Commls8ion of Northern Irel•nd Numbef..
NIC 100833
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Doire Calgaeh Singers
Trustees. Annual Report
forthe Year Ended 30 June 2022
The Iruslees are pleased to present their annual report together wlh the financial ststemenls of the Charity for
the year ended 30 June 2022.
The financial stslements comply with the Charities Act INI) 2022, the Charities (Accounts and Reports)
Regulation5 INI) 2015. and Accoun11ng and Reporting by Charities Statement ol Recommend￿ Praclise
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019.1
The chanty is governed by a constitution. Il's Offi￿ is al 32 Maybrook Park, Derry. BT48 7TP.The company is
a registered Northern Ireland charity. The charity number is NIC 100833.
Trustees
The Iruslees during the year and al 30 June 2022 were as follows..
Mr Gerarcl Bradley
Mr Michael Barr
Mrs Mafgarel Brown
Miss Paddy Quinn
Mr Paddy Canning
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon Boast
Chair's report
As a result of Cov1d 19 pandemic the choir ceased lo function be￿een March 2020 and October 2021.
Government restrictions prohibited all such activity and as the majonty of choir members are elderly and in
vulnerable groups, Trustees look all possible precaution5 to 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 social media, which helped lo redu￿ social isolation and
protect members, mental health.
In October 2021 the Trustees completed a risk assessment and following government guidelines we were
delighted lo return lo practices even though we sal 2 melres aparL wore masks, sanilised our hands when
entering the practice area and had our lemperalure taken al the door
We resumed our PTaclices, 6 per month under the guidance of Mr Trevor Burnside, Musical Director and our
conductor Mr Michael Barr, and sourced a new practice venue a5 11 was stsll deemed lo be unsafe lo return lo
the primary school we had previously used
Unfortunately. in JanLtary 2022 we had lo cease practices again as a result of Covid 19 risks. However, on
14th February 2022 the Trustees met. and we resumed rehearsals on the 17th February ?022
In the remaining 4 months of this year choir members managed lo lake part in a major regional event called
About Us, and the Every Voice lo￿1 festival which Involved us singing with another charity working with adults
with learning disability.
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Dolre Calgach Singern
Trustees. Annual Report
for the Year Endèd 30 June 2022
Our purposes and a¢tivltles
In normal circumstan¢e$, Doire Calgach Singers Is a cr05S-communily choir, with approximately 27 members
who continue to meet regularly to learn the art of choral singing and organise and assist in the organising of
performances for the benefit of public. We work in partnership with other musical groups. Churches and
charity groups lo provide opportunities for the general public lo learn and appreciate music.
The open membership provides equal opportunities for individuals from different cultures, relig10ns, ages and
disabilities lo come together. In this Covid restricted year, we represented our City by continuing performing
with other choirs in "About Us hence continuing lo work in partnership with oth8r musical organisations lo
promote choral singing in the City, UK and Ireland,
In normal circumstances we would have taken part in the International Choral festival and Jazz feSt￿VaIs..
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
¢Jifferenl 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 providin9 music for various
services and functions. Despite the pandemic and reslricled lime available, we did rnanage a performance
with Tuned Group which offered adults with a learning disability the opportunity lake part in a local Community
Every Voice Festival
The value of the choir was clearly demonstrated during this period in relation to. improving mental health,
reducing social isolation. and the over all health benefits ol feelin9 a part of something, a 5en5e of belonging.
When the choir regrouped in Octobef 2021 the relief ol members was palpable and il hei9hlened the
importance ol eonlinuing to offer opportunities for people ol all ages lo come together on a regular basis
therefore reducing social isolation and improving emotional health and wellbeing. The intention is to return to
full operation as soon as possible in the coming year.
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our 8¢livilies, the Iruslees have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit requirement IP8R11. We endeavour lo encourage a range of people
and organisalions lo lake advantage of our expertise and promote within our Community use of our services
and lo respond positively lo reques15 for us lo perforrn.
We have pul Ihese strategies Into action through various programmes and in our programme for the corning
year Furthermore, the programme of activities focuses very much on supporting our members who value
having a purpose and reason to attend practices, and who thoroughly enjoy performing within the community.
Volunteers
All involved with the Charity do so on a voluntary basis and this has been working very well for many years.
Choir Involvement and activity 1$ very important lo all al practices, performances, socially. and individually and
group contributions result in the promotion of positive mental health and support lor all members.
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees. Annual Report
forthè Year Ended 30 June 2022
Achievernents and performance
A5 described above the choir had lo cease activity for 17 months from Mar¢h 2020 to October 2021 and
further 6 weeks in January and February 2022 however our main achievements include."
Providing a safe environment for the choir lo return to
Rebuilding the choir's repertoire through rehearsals
Taking part in a regional event About Us
Taking part in a local event with a vulnerable group
Supporting those choir members who suffered loss and bereavement during the pandemic
Supporting one another as a number a members passed away during this time
While the number of members dropped lo around 22 we plan to recruit more Members in the incoming year
Financlal revlew
During the year income of £1.946 wa5 reeeived and costs of ￿.948 were incurred to leave a deficrt for the
year of £1,002. Costs ineluded depreciation of £97 this year. Ignoring depreciation, the cash deficit was £905
which was funded from available reserves. The reserves at the end of the year were £5,125 which were all
unreslricled
The Trustees were pleased with the results for the year. All reserves al the year end are free reserves
Reser¥e8 policy and going concèrn
Reserves are needed lo bridge the gap be￿een the spending and receiving of income and to cover
unplanned emergency costs. Due lo the nature of Charity. no activities are started or costs Incurred until
funds are secured from members. The Management committee consider that only nominal reserve5 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 future. The Iruslees are of the view that the Charity
is a going concern.
Plans for future perlod8
We plan lo continue our choir praclises and will endeavour to perform al as many events as we ¢an manage
including our ¢hgrity performan¢es and anywhere we can encourage people with our music.
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees. Annual Report
forthe Year Ended 30 June 2022
Statement of trustees responsibilitlgs
The charity Iruslees are responsible for preparing a Iruslee's annual report and financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Praclisel.
The Iruslees are required lo prepare financial slalements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the profil or loss of the company for that year
In preparing these the trustees are required to.
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consislenlly.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
-make judgements that are reasonable and PTudenl',
-stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures
disclosed and explained In the financial slalements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless r( is inappropriate to presume that the
organisalion will continue In business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting record5 which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the company and are also responsible lor safeguarding the assets of the
company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of f￿ud and other
irregularities.
This report was approved on 17 May 2024 and 51gned on its behalf by
Miss Paddy Quinn
Treasurer
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company Ilmited by guarantee
Indopendent oxamlnorf8 report to the charlty tru8tees of Dolr• Calgach Singorn
Year ended 30 Juno 2022
We report solely the the charity trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2022
To the fullest exlenl permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than Doire
Calgach Singers and its Iruslees as a body for our work or for this report. As a prac115ing member firm of
Chartered Accountsnts Ireland, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requiremen15 which are
detailed al wM.charteredaccounlanls.ie.
R88pectlvo re8pon8lbllltle8 of charlty trustees and •xamlnor
As the charity Iruslees you are responsible for the preparation ol the accounts in accordance with the
requirements of the Charities Ael (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not
subject lo an audil and is eligible for independent examination, il is our responsibility to..
xamine the accounts under section 65 01 the Charities Act.
-foll¢)w the procedures laid down In general Directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act
-slate whether particular matters have come lo our attention.
Ba818 of Independent examlnorfs 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 6519llbl of the Charities Act. The examination in¢luded a review ol the
accounting records kept by the ¢harity and a ¢omparison ol the accounts presented with those records. 11 also
included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and Seeking &xplanalions from
you as charity Iruslees concerning any such mallers
Our role Is lo slate whether any material mallers have come lo our attention giving us concern lo believe..
1 that accounting records were not kept as required by with section 63 01 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 of the Charities Act and with methods
and principles ol the Charities Slalemenl ol Recommended Practise applicable lo ¢harities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic Of Ireland.
4. that there is further informabon needed for a proper understanding ol the accounts lo be reached.
Indep•nd•nt examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters11110141 above and. in
connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no
matters that require drawing lo your attention.
Fergu$ McAteer & Co
Chartered Accountants
31133 Clarondon Street
Dorry
BT48 7ER
CHI.RTERkD
1 7 MAY 2024
LGCU141AFI
17 May 2024
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Doire Calgach Singers
Statement of FSnancSal Activities
{in¢luding income and expendlture account)
for the Year Ended 30 June 2022
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2022
Totals
2021
Noto5
Income
In￿rne from charitsble activities
Investment Income
1,945
1.945
50
ToLIl
1,946
1.946
52
Expendlture
Charitable activities
2,948
2.948
Total
2,948
2.948
1.110
Not income
11,0021
11,0021
11,0581
Net movement In funds
11,0021
11,0021
11,0581
Reconciliation of fund$
Totsl funds brought forward al 1 July 2021
6,127
6,127
7,185
Totsl funds carried forward at 30 June 2022
5,125
5,125
6,127
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
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Doire Calgach Singers
Balancg Sheet as at 30 June 2022
Unrestricted Re$trl¢ted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2022
Totals
2021
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
389
389
486
Currènt Assots
Cash al bank and in hand
Total current asset$
7.559
7,559
7,559
7,559
6.727
6,727
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
12,8231
12,8231
11.0861
Net current assets
4.736
4,736
5,641
Totsl assots less cuttent liabilitles
5.125
5,125
6,127
Credrtors.. amounts falling due
after on¢ year
Net assots
5.125
5.125
6.127
The Funds of the Charity
Funds
5.125
5,125
6,127
The notes al pages 9 - 12 form part of these accounts
These financial slalements were approved by trustees and aulhorised for issue on 17 May 2024, and are
signed on behalf of the committee by.,
Miss Paddy Quinn
Director
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Doire Calga¢h Singe
Company Ilmlted by guarantee
Note$ to the finan¢ial Ststements
Year ended 30 June 2022
Genoral inforniation
The Charity is registered in Northern Ireland. The office address is 32 Maybrook Park, Dery, BT48 7TP.
Accounting policle6
Basis of preparation
The financial stslements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities". Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their a¢count5 In
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191- IChaTlties SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Repo￿.ng 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 historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise staled in the
relevant accounting policy nolelsl.
Turnover
Turnover represents the total value of income arising from other operating and fvndrai5ing activities
during the year. Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for
goods Supplied and services rendered.
Taxation
During the curenl year the company has only been involved in charitable activities in furtherance of its
charitable objects and is not liable lo Income Tax or Corporation Tax.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded 31 cost, and are subsequently staled al cost less any acCumu￿1ed
depreciation and impaimienl losses.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the c051 or valuation of an asset, less its residual value.
over the useful economic life of that asset as follows..
Financlal instruments
A financial asset or a financial liability is recogn15ed only when the company becomes a paty lo the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial Instruments are initially recognised al the transaction price, unless the arrangement
conslilules a financing transaction, where il Is recognised at the present value of the future payments
discounted al a market rale of interest for a similar debt inslrumenl.
Chafltablo Statug
Doire Calgach Singers is a registered Charity.
Charity Number". XR26250
Charity Commission of Nl Number '. NIC 100833
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Dolre Calgaeh Slngern
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to th¢ flnan¢lal Ststemonts Icontlnuedl
Year ended 30 June 2022
Fund8
UnreslTlCted Revenue Funds-
comprise those revenue funds which the management committee
are fre& lo use in accordance with the company objectives.
Reslricled Revenue Funds -
comprise those revenue funds which hav6 been given for particular
purposes and projects.
6. Incom•
Unmtrlctod Rotytrlcted
Fund8
Fund$
Total•
2022
Totals
2021
Income from charltable activltle•
SL*b5criplions
Performance Faes
1,745
200
1,74S
200
50
Total
1,945
1,945
50
Expgndlture
Unrestrlcted Ro•trf¢tod
Funds
Fund•
Totals
2022
Totals
2021
Expendituro on charitable activitles
Musical directors, practise fee
Rent
Insurance
Website
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
General expenses
Depreciation of tangible assets
Total
960
880
171
159
600
14
67
97
2,948
960
880
177
159
600
14
67
97
2,948
171
144
600
23
50
122
1,110
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Dolre Calgach Slngern
Company Ilmlted by guarantee
Notgs to tho financlal statements Icontlnuedl
Year ended 30 June 2022
Staff costs
There were no persons employed by the Charity during this year or the previous year.
No remuneration was paid and no expenses were reimburse(J to the Iruslees durin9 the year.
The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity.
T•nglble Jssots
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2022
4,021
4.021
Oepreclatlon
Al 1 July 2021
Charge for the year
3.535
97
3.535
97
At 30 Juno 2022
3.632
3.632
Carrylng amount
At 30 June 2022
389
389
At 30 June 2021
486
486
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements Icontlnuedl
Year ended 30 June 2022
Analysis of charitable funds
Analysis of movoments in unrestricted funds
Balance at IncomlngResource8
1 July 2021 Resources Expended Tr•nsfers
Funds at
30 June 2022
General Fund
6,127
1,946
12,9481
5,125
6,127
1,946
(2,9481
5,125
Name of unrestficted fund De$crlptSon of the Fund
General Funds
Funds which the trust is abSe lo apply freely in pursuit of its own
charitable objectives and related purposes.
Analy818 of movements in restricted funds
Balance at IncomingRe$ources
1 July 2021 Resources Expendèd Transfers
Funds at
30 June 2022
Restricted Fund
Name of restrictèd fund
Restncted Fund
Description of the Fund
Funds which the Trust applies for particular purposes and projects in
pursuit of ils charitable objectives
Analysls of net asset5 between lunds
General Restrlcted
Fund
Fund
389
Total
389
Fixed Assets
Stock
Cash al bank and in hand
Current ¢reditors
7.559
12,8231
7,559
12,8231
Totsl
5.125
5.125
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