Dolre Calga¢h Singers Financial Statements and Trustse5' Report for the year •nd¢d 30 June 2024
Doire Calgach Singof5 Contents Page Legal and Administrative Infomiatson Trustees Report Independent Examinerfs Report statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 June 2024 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2024 Notes to the Accounts 9-12
Doire Calgach Singers Legal and Admlnl8tratlve Inforniation Status . The organisation is an unincorporated charity and is recognised as a charity with the Northem Ireland Charities Commission and Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Conslitilion. Manag8m•nl Committee: Muslcal Dlrector Mr Trevor Bumside Chalrperson Mr Gerard 8rady Vic8 Chalr Mr Michael Barr Secrntsry Mrs Margaret Brown Treasurer Miss Paddy Quinn A88lstant Treasurer Mf Paddy Canning Offlcèr Miss Nicky Fallon Mr Eamon Boast Conductorn Mr Michael Barr Accountants . Doherty & Co Accountsnts Ltd Chartered Certified A¢¢ountants The Amp 11 Ebrington Squa Derry BT47 6FA Main 8ank¢r8 . First Trust Bank Meadowbank Derry BT48 7TN Offlce: 32 Maybrook Park Derry BT48 ThP Inland Revenuo Charity Referencè Number: XR 26250 Charity Commlsslon of Northern Ireland Number: NIC 100833 Page 1
tloire Calgach Singevs TfUSt8es' Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2024 The trustees are pleased to present their annual feport together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2024. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act INI) 2022 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practise applicable to charrties preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffective 1 January 2019.1 The Chanty is governed by a constitution. It's office is at 32 Maybrook Park, Dery, BT48 7TP.The ¢ompany is a registered Northern Ireland charity. The charity number is NIC 100833. Trust•O8 The trustees during the year and al 30 June 2024 were as follows.. Mr Gerard Bradley Mr Michael Barr Mrs Margaret Brown Miss Paddy Quinn Mr Paddy Canning Miss Nicky Fallon Mr Eamon Boast Chairfl rnport During the year our members continued to meet six times a month. alternating 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 contsnued lo perfom al musical events including City Of Derry Jazz festival. Derry City Choir Festival, and Charity events included Ardnashee School and college on tTho occasions. Page 2
Doire Calgach Singer8 Trustoes. Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2024 Our purposes and actlvftl08 Doire Calgach Singer5 is a cr05S-community choir, with approximately 27 members who continue lo meet regulady to leam the art of ¢horal singing and organise and assist in the organising Of performances for the benefit of the public. We Wofk in partnership with other musical, church and charity groups lo provide opportunilies for the general public to leam and appreciate music. The open membership provides equal opportunitses for individuals from different cuhures, religions. ages and disabilities to come together. We have represented our City by contsnuing lo perform in the Inlemalional Choral festival and Jazz festivals and members have played active roles in supporting International Choirs from Europe during their time in Derry. Hence continuing to work in partnership with other musical organisations to promote chor81 singing in the City. UK and Ireland. We introduce the general public to ¢hoirs, choral singing and music of different genres by singing in public venues such as shopping cenlres, church halls, hotels, and the local raiaY station. On request, we cont1nue to support local churches and charities by providing music for various services and functs"ons. In relation lo the choir itself, and the people we meet during perfomiances, we offer opportunities for people of all ages to ome 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 soci81 isolation was drfficult 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 Conside the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit requirement IPBR11. We endeavour lo encourage a range of people and organisations lo lake advantage of our expertise. to make use of our seNices and we spOnd posib.vely to requests lo perfom. We have put these strategies into action through various programmes and in our programme for the coming 2024~2025 season. Furthermo, 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 wrthin the community. Volunteer5 All invofved with the Chanty do so on a voluntary basis and this has been working very well for many years. Choir activity is very important lo all at practices and performances, socially and individually and group contributions result in the promotion of positive mental health and support for all members. The majority of the choir are now older people who continue lo attend and value being part of the choir community. Page 3
Doire Calgach Slngern TYust868' Anntsal Report for the Year Ended 30 Junè 2024 Achlevements and pgrfomiance During this year we continued to practise regularly, perfomi when requested, support local major leslivals through performances in community venues and volunteer in the delivery of the festivals. We have sadly 105t number of memkers through bereavement however we have managed lo maintain our core 25 group with new members joining us this year. We have managed to perform for 100's of loGal people,. with intemalional Choirs in community concerts., and we have encouraged the parn'cipation and inclusion of those with Special needs in the festivals by singing with the school children al their morning assembly. Flnancial review During the year income of £4,470 was received and costs of £3,694 were incurred to leave a surplus for the year of £776. Costs included depreciation of £62 this year Ignoring depreciation the cash surplus was £838. When added to opening reserves of £4.305 the resee$ al the end of the year were £5,081 which were all unrestricted. The Trustees were pleased with the results for the year. All reseNes at the year end are free reseNes. R•servo8 pollcy and going concern Reserves are needed to bndge the gap be•Meen the spending and receiving of income and to coveT unplanned emergency costs. Due lo 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 lo meet future costs. The tfuslees have reviewed the circumstsnces of the Charity and consider that there is secured funding in place that is adequate to fvnd activities for the fofeseeable future. The trustee5 are of the view that the Charity is a going concern. Plan8 for future perlods We plan to continue our choir practises and will endeavour to perform al as many even15 as we can manage including our charity performances and anywhere we can encourage people with our music. Page 4
Doire Calgach Singers Trustegs. Annual Roport for thg Year Endgd 30 June 2024 ststement of Irustees re8ponolblllUes The Charity trustees are responsible for preparing a Iruslee's annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United kn'ngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclisel The trustees are required to prepare financial ststements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitable company and of the profit or loss of the company for that year. In preparing these the trustees are qUId to.. select suitable accountsng policies and apply them consistentty., -observe the methods and prin¢¢ples in the Chanties SORP., -make judgements that a asOnable and prudent., -state whether applicable UK Accounts'ng Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. ppare the financial statements on the going con¢em basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the Ofganisation wll continue in business. The tnjslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable a¢¢uracy at any lime the financial posrtion 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 iThe9ularib'es. This report was approved on 29 July 2026 and signed on ils behalf by Mlss Paddy Qulnn Trèasurer Page 5
Oolre Calgach Slngers Company Ilmlted by guarantee Indepondent examin•rfs rnport to the charity trust••s of Doirn C•lg•¢h Sing• Year ended 30 June 2024 I report solely to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 30 June 2024. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than Doire Calgach Singers and ils Trustees as a body for my work or for this port. AS a practising member of the Chartered Association Of Cerb'fied A¢¢ounlanls l am subje¢t to its ethical and other professional iequirements which are detailed at ww.accaglobal.com. Respectlv• r¢sponslbllltlu of ¢h•rlty trustees and examlner As the Charity Trustees land also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies A¢t 2006 and the Charities Act INorthern Ireland) 2008. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject lo an audit under company law, and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to.. xamine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act. -follow the procedures laid down in general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. -State whether particular matters have ¢ome to my attention. Basls of Indgpendent eXomlnerf8 report I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in accordance with the general direcb'ons given by the Charity Commission for Northem Ireland under section 6519llbl of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the a¢¢ountsng 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 concerrking any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come lo my attention giving me concern to believe.. 1. that acwuntr'ng 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 a¢UnIS do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 3% 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 a¢cordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic Of Ireland. 4. that there is further informab.on needed for a proper ¥Jnderslanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent •xamlnerfs statement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in resped of the matters111 to141 above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission lor Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing lo your attentton. Stephen herty FCCA Chartered Certlfied Accountant The Amp 11 Ebrington Square Derry BT47 6FA 29 July 2026 Page 6
Dolre Calgach Sing8rn Statement of Flnancial Activitles (Includlng Income and expendlture account) for tho Year Ended 30 Junè 2024 Unre8trlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Notes Income Income from charitable activities Investment income 4,377 93 4.377 93 3,600 1S Total 4.470 3,615 Expendltur• Charitable activities 3,694 3,694 4,435 Total 3,694 3,694 4.435 Net Income 776 776 1820} Nel movement in funds 776 776 18201 Reconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought forward at 1 July 2023 4,305 4,305 5,125 Total funds carried fornvard at 30 June 2024 5,081 5,081 4,305 The statement of financial adivities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive ftom continuing activities Page 7
Dolre Calgach Singers Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2024 Unrestrfcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Notes Flxed Assgts Tangible Assets 249 249 311 Current Assets Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets 5.532 5,532 5,532 8,884 8,884 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthin one yoar 17001 {4.8901 Not current assets 5,532 4,832 3,994 Total assets less current liabilities 5,781 5,081 4,305 Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Not a$sets 5,781 5,081 4,305 The Fund$ of the Charlty Funds 5.781 5,081 4,305 The notes at page$ 9 - 12 fomi part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by trustees and aijthorised for issue on 29 July 2026, and are signed on behalf of the committee by,, Miss Paddy Quinn Dlrector Pag• 8
Doire Calgach Singers Company Ilmitod by guarantoe Notes to the flnanclal statements Year ended 30 June 2024 General Infomiation The charity is registered in Northern Ireland. The office address is 32 Maybrook Park, Derry, BT48 7TP. A¢countlng policleg Basls of preparalion The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Financial Reporbng 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 re¢ognised at historical cost or transactson value unless otherwise staled in the relevant accounting policy notelsl. Turnovèr Turnover represents the lotsl valLTre of income arising from other operating and fundraising activities during the year. Turnover is measured al the fair value of the consideration received or receiv8ble for goods supplied and services rendered. Taxation During the CUTent year the company has only been involved in ¢harilable a¢bvits'es in fvrtherance of ils charitable objects and is not liable lo Income Tax or Corporation Tax. Tanglble assets Tangible assets a initialty recorded at cost, and are subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreuation and impaimient10sses. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asseL less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows". Flnanclal Instruments A finan¢ial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the company becomes a paty to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Basic financial inslrumenls are initially recognised al the transaction price. unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where Jt is recognised al the present value of the fvture payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Charttable Status Doire Calgach Singers is a registered charity. Charity Number.. XR26250 Charity Commission of Nl Number.. NIC 100833 Page 9
Doire Calgach Singers Company Ilmlted by guarantee Not•8 to tho financial statoments Icontinuedl Year ended 30 June 2024 Funds Unrestricted Revenue Fund5 - omprise those revenue funds which the management committee are free to use in accordance with the company objectives. Restncted Revenue Funds - comprise those revenue funds whi¢h have been given for particular purposes and projects. S. Income Unrostrictod Re$trictgd Funds Fund$ Totals 2024 Totals 2023 Income from charitable activities Subscripts'ons Performance Fees 4,202 175 4,202 175 3,400 200 Total 4.377 3,600 Expendlture Unrestricted Re$tricted Funds Funds Totals 2024 Total8 2023 Expendlture on charitable activities Musical directors, pra¢lise fee Uniforms Rent Insurance Website Donations Accountancy fees Bank charges General expenses Depreciatson of tangible assets Total 1,900 1,900 1,930 225 1.080 171 160 100 800 127 75 600 75 55 62 2,994 127 75 600 75 55 62 3,694 600 75 116 78 4.435 Page 10
Dolre Calgach Slnge Company Ilmlted by guarantee Notès to the financial statements lcontinugd Year ended 30 June 2024 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 tfuslees during the year. The trustees are the key management personnel of the charity. T•nglble assets Fixtures, fittings and equipment Total Co8t At 1 July 2023 and 30 Junè 2024 950 950 Depreclation At 1 July 2023 Charge for the year 639 62 639 62 At 30 Jun• 2024 701 701 Carrying amount At 30 June 2024 249 249 At 30 June 2023 311 311 Pago 11
Doire Calgach Singers Company limited by guarantee Notes to the financlal Statements Icontlnuedl Year ended 30 June 2024 Analysis of charitable fund8 Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds Balance at In¢omlngResources 1 July 2023 Resources Expendod Transfors Funds at 30 Juno 2024 General Fund 4.305 4.470 {3,694) 5,081 4.305 4,470 {3,694) 5,081 Name of unrestricted fund De8crfptlon of the Fund General Funds Funds which the trust Is able lo apply freely in pursuit of its own charitable objectives and related purposes. Anatysis of movements in r8strict8d funds B•lance at In¢omlngRegour¢es l July 2023 Resources Expendod Transfèrs Funds at 30 June 2024 Restricted Fund Name of rostrlctod fund Restricted Fund Description of the Fund Funds which the Trust applies for particular purposes and projects in pursuit of its charitable objectives. Analysis of net assets between fund¥ Goneral Restricted Fund Fund 249 Total 249 Fixed Assets Slock Cash al bank and in hand Current creditors 5,532 17001 5.532 {7001 Total S,081 5,081 Pagg 12