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
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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
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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.
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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 rai￿aY 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.
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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 rese￿e$ 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.
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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 ￿qUI￿d 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..
p￿pare 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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