Doire Calgach Slngern
Financial Statements and Trustees. Report
for the year ended 30 June 2023

Doire Calgach Singers
Contents
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees Report
Independent Examinels Report
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2023
Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2023
Notes lo the Accounts
9-12

Doire Calgach Singers
Legal and Administrative Information
Status
The organisation is an unincorporated charity and is recognised as a charity with the Northern Ireland
Charities Commission and Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Constitition.
Management Committee:
Musical Director
Mr Trevor Burnside
Chairperson
Mr Gerard Brady
Vice Chalr
Mr Michael Barr
Secretary
Mfs Margaret Brown
Treasurer
Miss Paddy Quinn
Asslstant Treasurer
Mr Paddy Canning
Offlcer
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon Boast
Conductors
Mr Michael 8arr
Accountants .
Fergus McAteer & Co.
Chartered Accountants
31133 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
Main Bankers .
First Trust Bank
Meadowbank
Derry
BT48 7TN
Office:
32 Maybrook Park
Derry
BT48 7TP
Inland Revonue Charity Reference Number .
XR 26250
Charity Commisslon of Northern Ireland Number:
NIC 100833
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Dolre Calgach Singers
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for
the year ended 30 June 2023.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act INI) 2022 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practise applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102) (effective 1 January
2019.)
The Charity is governed by a constitution. It's Offi￿ is at 32 Maybrook Park, Derry, BT48 7TP,The company is
registered Northern Ireland charity. The chanty number is NIC 100833.
Trustees
The trustees during the year and at 30 June 2023 were as follows..
Mr Gerard Bradley
Mr Michael Barr
Mrs Margaret Brown
Miss Paddy Quinn
Mr Paddy Canning
Miss Nicky Fallon
Mr Eamon Boast
Chalr'8 report
During the year our members continued to meet six times a month, alternating two meetings one week and
once the next week, and Mr Trevor Burnside continued In his role as musical director with the support of
conductor. Mr Michael Barr.
During this year we continued to perform at musical events including City of Derry Jazz festival, Derry City
Choir Festival, Sl Eugene's Cathedral Christmas Celebration and charity events included Ardnashee School
and College on occasions.
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Doire Calgach Slngers
Trustees. Annual Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023
Our purposes and activities
Doire Calgach Singers is a cross<ommunity 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 perforrnances for the
benefit of the public. We work in partnership with other musical, church 2nd charity groups to provide
opportunities for the general public to learn and appreciate music.
The open membership provides equal opportunities for individuals from different cultures, religions, ages and
disabilities to come together. In this Covid restricted year, we represented our City by continuing performing
with other choirs in "About Us" hence continuing to work in partnership with other musical organisations to
promote choral singing in the City, UK and Ireland.
We introduce the general public to choirs, choral singing and music of different genres by singing in public
venues such as shopping centres, church halls, hotels, and the local railway station. On request, we continue
to support local churches and charities by providing music for various services and functions. In relation to
the choir itself, and the people we meet during performances, we offer opportunities for people of all ages to
come together on a regular basis therefore reducing social isolation and improving emotional health and
wellbeing. This need for such activity has been really evident since the pandemic where social isolation was
difficult for so many people and as a result impacting on individual health and mental wellbeing.
In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit requirement {PBR1). We endeavour to encourage a range of people
and organisations to take advantage of our expertise and promote within our community use of our services
and to respond positively to requests for us to perform.
We have put these strategies into action through various programmes and in our programme for the coming
2023-2024 season. Furthermore, the programme of activities focuses very much on supporting our members
who va5ue 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 activity is very important to all at practices and performances, socially and individually and group
contributions result in the promotion of positive mental health and support for all members.
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023
Achievements and performance
During this year we conts'nued to practise regularly, perform when requested, support local major festivals
through performances in community venues and volunteer in the delivery of the festivals. We have sadly lost
a number of members through bereavement however we have managed to maintain our core 27 group with
new members joining us this year.
We have managed to perform for hundreds of local people with international choirs in community concerts
and we have encouraged ttte participation and inclusion of those with special needs In the festivals by singing
with the school children at their morning assembly.
Flnancial review
During the year income of £3,615 was received and costs of £4,435 were incurred to leave a deficit for the
year of £820. Costs included depreciation of £78 this year. Ignoring depreciation the cash deficit was £742
which was funded from available reserves. The reserves at the end of the year were £4,305 which were all
unrestricted.
The Trustees were pleased with the results for the year. All reserves at the year end are free reserves.
Reserves policy and going concern
ReserNes are needed to bridge the gap be￿een the spending and receiving of income and to cover
unplanned emefgency costs. Due to the nature of the Charity, no activities are started or costs incurred until
funds are secured from members. The Management Committee consider that only nominal reserves are
necessary to meet future costs.
The trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the Charity and consider that there is secured funding in
pla￿ that is adequate to fund activities for the foreseeable future. The trustees are of the view that the Charity
is a going concern.
Plans for future periods
We plan to continue our choir practises and will endeavour to perform at as many events as we can manage
inclljding our charity performances and anywhere we can encourage people with our music.
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Doire Calgach Singers
Trustees, Annual Report
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023
Statement of trustees responsibilities
The Charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustee's annual report and financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practise}.
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charitsble company and of the profit or loss of the company for that year.
In preparing these the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.,
-observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
-make Judgements that are reasonable ancl prudent.,
-stste whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
organisation will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the company and are also responsible for 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 and signed on its behalf by
Miss Paddy Quinn
Treasurer
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Independent examinerfs report to the charity trustees of tk)ire Calgach Slngers
Year ended 30 June 2023
We report solely to the Charity Trustees on our examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Doire
Calgach Singers and its Trustees as a body for our work or for this report. As a practising member firm of
Chartered Accountants Ireland, we are subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which are
detailed at ￿W.CharteredaccoUntantS.le.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustee8 and examiner
As the charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject to an audit
under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility to..
-examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.
-follow the procedures laid down in general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
under section 65(9}(bl of the Charities Act.
-state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs 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 genefal directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 6519}Ibl of the Charities Act. The examination included a 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 conceming any such matters.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us con￿rn to believe..
1. thal accounting records were not kept as required by with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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 of section 396 of the Companies Act
2006, the Charities Act and with methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practise
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
4. that there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner's statement
We have completed our examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters (1) to14) above and. in
Connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, we have found no
matters that require drawing to your attention.
, s McATEÈ4•
HAATF_RErJ
Fergu
McAteer & Co
Chartered Accountants
31133 Clarendon Street
Derry
BT48 7ER
17 MAY 2024
17 May 2024
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Doire Calgach Singers
Ststement of Financial Actlvities
(including income and expenditure account)
for the Year Ended 30 June 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2023
Totals
2022
Notes
Income
Income from charitable activities
Investment income
3,600
15
3,600
15
1,945
Total
3,615
3,615
1,946
Expenditure
Chafitsble activities
4,435
4,435
2,948
Total
4.435
Net income
1820)
{820)
(1,002)
Net movement in funds
(820)
{820)
(1,002)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward at 1 July 2022
5,125
5,125
6,127
Total funds carried forward at 30 June 2023
4,305
4,305
5,125
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure defive from continuing activities
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Doire Calgach Slnge
Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2023
Totals
2022
Notes
Flxed Assets
Tangible Assets
311
311
389
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
8,884
8,884
8,884
8,884
7,559
7,559
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
14,890)
{4,890)
(2,823)
Net current assets
3,994
3,994
4,736
Total assets less current liabilities
4,305
4,305
5,125
Creditors: amounts falling due
after one year
Net assets
4,305
4,305
5,125
The Funds of the Charity
Funds
4,305
4,305
5,125
The notes at pages 9 - 12 form part of these accounts,
These financial statements were approved by trustees and authorised for issue on 17 May 2024, and are
signed on behalf of the committee by,
Miss Paddy Quinn
Director
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial ststements
Year ended 30 June 2023
General inforniation
The charity is registered in Northern Ireland. The office address is 32 Maybrook Park. Derry, BT48 7TP.
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 IFRS
102} (effective 1 January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102).
Doire Calgach Singers meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othetwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy notelsl.
Turnover
Turnover represents the total value of income arising from other operating and fundraising activities
during the year. Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration re￿iVed or receivable for
goods supplied and services rendered.
Taxation
During the curent year the company has only been involved in charitable activities In furtherance of its
charitable objects and is not liable to Income Tax or Corporation Tax.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated al cost less any accumulated
depreciation and impairment losses.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation 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 fecognised only when the company becomes a paty to the
contractual provisions of the instf ument.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement
constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments
discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.
Charitable Statu•
Doire Calgach Singers is a registered charity.
Charity Number . XR26250
Charity Commission of Nl Number '. NIC 100833
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements (contlnued)
Year ended 30 June 2023
Funds
Unrestricted Revenue Funds-
comprise those revenue funds which the management committee
are free to use in accordance with the company objectives.
Restricted Revenue Funds -
comprise those revenue funds which have been given for particular
purposes and projects.
5. Income
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2023
Totals
2022
Income from charitable activities
Subscriptions
Performance Fees
3,400
200
3,400
200
1,745
200
Total
3,600
Expenditure
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totals
2023
Totals
2022
Expenditure on charitable activities
Musical directors, practise fee
Uniforms
Rent
Insurance
Website
Accountancy fees
Bank charges
General expenses
Depreciation of tangible assets
Total
1,930
225
1,080
171
160
600
75
116
78
4,435
1,930
225
1,080
171
160
600
75
116
78
4,435
960
880
171
159
600
14
67
97
2,948
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Doire Calgach Singers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Year ended 30 June 2023
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 reimbursed to the trustees during the year.
The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity.
Tangible assets
Fixtures,
fittings and
equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 July 2022
Disposals
4.021
(3.0711
4.021
13.0711
At 30 June 2023
950
950
Depreciation
At 1 July 2022
Charge for the year
Disposals
3,632
78
{3,071)
3,632
78
{3,071)
At 30 June 2023
639
639
Carrying amount
At 30 June 2023
311
311
At 30 June 2022
389
389
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Doire Calgach Slngers
Company limited by guarantee
Notes to the financial statements Icontlnued)
Year ended 30 June 2023
Analy8is of charitable funds
Analysls of movements In unrestrlcted funds
Balance at IncomlngResource8
1 July 2022 Resources Expended TransferB
Funds at
30 June 2023
General Fund
5.125
3,615
{4,435)
4,305
5,125
3,615
{4,435)
4,305
Name of unrestrlcted fund Descrlptlon of the Fund
General Funds
Funds which the trust is able to apply freely in pursuit of its own
charitable objectives and related purposes.
Analy818 of movements in restricted fund8
Balance at IncomingRe8ource8
1 July 2022 Re8ource8 Expended Transfers
Funds at
30 June 2023
Restricted Fund
Name of restrlcted lund
Restricted Fund
Descrlptlon of the Fund
Funds which the Trust applies for particulaf purposes and projects in
pursuit of its charitable objectives.
Analysis of net assets between fund8
General Restricted
Fund
Fund
311
Total
311
Fixed Assets
Stock
Cash at bank and in hand
Current creditors
8,884
14,890)
8,884
14,890}
Total
4,305
4,305
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