Dolre Calgach Slnger& Flnanclal Stat8monts and Tru6te8s' Report for thg year endod 30 June 2026
Dolre Calgach Slngers Contents Page Legal and Administrative Information Trustees Report Independent E¥aminerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 Jtjne 2026 Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2026 Notes lo the Accounts 9-12
Dolre Calgach Singern Legal and Admlnlstratlve Infomiallon Status . The organisalion is an unincorporated charity and is recognised as a charity with the Northern Ireland Charities Commission and Revenue & Customs. The governing document is a Constilition. Manag•m•nt Commlttm: Musical Dirnctor Mr Trevor Burnside Chalrpernon Mr Gerard Brady Socrgtary Mrs Margaret Brown Troasuror Miss Paddy Quinn Assl8tant Trga8urnr Mr Paddy Canning Offlcer Miss Nicky Fallon Mr Eamon Boast Accountants . Doherty & Co Accountants Ltd Chartered Certified Accountsnts The Amp 11 Ebringlon Square Derry BT47 6FA Maln Bankers: First Trust Bank Mead¢)wbank Derry BT48 7TN Offlce: 32 Maybrook Park Derry BT48 7TP Inland Revonu¢ Chaflty R•forgncg Number . XR 26250 Charlty Commis8lon of Northern Irgland Numbor: NIC 100833 Page 1
Dolre Calgach Singerd Tru8tg05' Annual Report for the Year Endod 30 June 2026 The trustees a pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30 June 2026. The financial slalements comply with the Charities Act INI) 2022 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Praclise applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reports'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 {effeclive 1 January 2019.1 The Charity is governed by a constitution. Ivs office 1$ 3132 Maybfook Park, Derry, BT48 7TP.The company is a registered Northern Ireland charity. The charity number is NIC 100833. Trustees The trustees during the year and at 30 June 2026 were as follows.. Mr Gerard Bradley Mrs Margaret Brown Miss Paddy auinn Mr Paddy Canning Miss Nicky Fallon Mr Eamon Boast Chai5 roport During the year our members continued to meet weekly. coming together to practrce, with Mr Trevor BUmse who continues in his role as musical director wth support of Mr Martin White conductor. Calgach Singers have continued this year to perform at musical events including City Of Dery Jazz festival, Derry City Choir Festival, and Charity events included singing in Ardnashee Speci81 Needs College, Residential Unrts for Older People and entertaining regularly in a local Day Care Cenlre. Pagg 2
Doire Calga¢h Singers Tru$tses' Annu•l Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2026 Our purposes and actlvltle8 Doire Calgach Singers is a cross-community choir, with approximately 24 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 the public. We work in partnership with other musical, church and charity groups to provide opFortunities 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. The age range in the group at present is from 45 92 yrs and includes individuals wth a wide range of health needs. We have represented our City by continuing to perform in the Derry International Choral festival and Derry Jazz Festival and individual choir members have played active roles in supporting International Choirs from a¢ros5 the wortd during their lime in the city. Hence continuing lo work In partnership with other musi¢al organisalions to promote choral singing locally and in the 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 local the railway station and on request we continue to support local churches and charities a 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. In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefrt requirement IPBR11. We endeavour lo encourage a range of people and organisations to take advantage of our expertise by promoting the choir within the Community to make use of our services and we réspond FKJsilively lo requests to perfomi. We have put these strategies into action through various programmes and in our programme for the coming 2026-2027 season. Furthemore, the programme of activities focuses very mu¢h on supporting our members who value having a purpose and reastsn to attend pra¢lices, and who thoroughly enjoy performing within the community. Voluntegrs 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 mentsl health and support for all members. The majority of the ¢hoir are now older people who continue lo attend and value being part of the Choir community. Page 3
Doire Calgach Singers Trustees. Annual Report forthe Year Ended 30 June 2026 Achievements and perfornian¢e During this year we continued to," practise regulady, perform when requested.. support local major festivals through performances in community venues and volunteering in the delivery of the festivals. We have again sadly lost some members this year however we have managed to maintain our core 24 group with new members joining us al different limes in the year. We have managed to perform for 100's of local people.. with international choirs in community concerts, and we have encouraged the participation and inclusion of those with special needs In the festivals by singing with the school children al their morning assembly. Financial review During the year income of £3.125 was received and costs of £3,583 were incurred lo leave a deficit for the year of £458. This was funded from opening reserves of £4,975. At the year end the resetves were £4,517 which were all unreslricled The Trustees were pleased with the results for the year. All reserves at the year end are free reserves. Reserrfes policy and golng con¢prn ReseNes are needed lo bridge the gap betsveen the spending and receiving of Income and to cover unplanned emergency costs. Due to the nature of the Charity. no activities are started or costs incurred until funds are secured from members. The Management Committee ¢onsider that 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 lo fund activities for the toreseegble future. The Iruslees are of the view that the Charity is a going concern. Plans for future periods Mr Trevor Bumside our musical director since 2000, ret1red in May 2026 and we are actively seeking a replacement musical director. In the meantime we will continue our choir prac115es on a weekly basis. Page 4
Doire Calgach Singers Trusta08' Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2026 Statement of trustee8 re8pon81bllltles The Charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustee'$ annual report and financial ststements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclisel. The Iruslees are required to prepare financial statement5 for each financial year whi¢h give a true and fair view of the stsle 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 consistently., -observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., -make judgements that are reasonable and pNdent', -stale whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed. subject to any material departures di$¢losed and explained in the financial statements., prepare the financial statements on the going ncerN basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the organisalion will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which di$¢lose with reasonable acLuracy 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 29 July 2026 and signed on its behalf by Ml8s Paddy Quinn Treasurer Page S
Doire Calga¢h Singers Company lirnited by guarantee Independent examinerfs report to the charity trnstees of Doire Calgach Singers Year ended 30 June 2026 I report solely to the Charity Trustees on my examinab'on of the aexounts for the year ended 30 June 2026. To the fullest exlenl pemitted by law, I do not attept or assume responsibility to anyone other than Doire Cal9ach Singers and ils Trustees as a body for my work or for this report. As a Pracbsing member of the Chartered Association Of Certified Accountants l am subject to its ethical and other professional requirements which a detailed at www.accaglobal.¢om. R08pectlve re8pon8lbllltle8 of charlty truslee8 and examlner As the Charity Trustees land also the directors of the company for the purposes of ¢ompany lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Compantes Act 2006 and the Chanties Act INorthem Irelandl 2008. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit under company law. and is eligible for independent examination, it Is my responsibility to.. xarnine the accounts under sectson 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. -stale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of indopendent 8xamin8rf$ roport I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my examination was carried out in a¢cordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under sectson 6519llbl of the Charities Act. The examination included a review of the accounting récords kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also included considerab'on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations frorn you as charity trustees concerning any such matters. My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me concern to believe.. 1. that accounting records were not kept as required by wrth section 386 of the Companies A¢t 2006 and section 63 of the Charities Act., 2. that the accounts do not accord wrth those accountsng records,. 3. that the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006, the Charitie5 Act and with methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practsse applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic Of Ireland. 4. that there is further informab'on needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent exomlnerfs 8tslement I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters111 to141 above and, in Connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. I have found no matters that require drawing lo your attention. Stephe Doherty FCCA Chartered Certlfled Accountsnt Th• Amp 11 Ebrlngton Square Derry BT47 6FA 29 July 2026 Page 6
Dolre Calgach Slngerd Statement of Financial Activities {Including income and expenditure accounti for the Year Ended 30 June 2026 Unrestrfcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totals 2026 Totals 2025 Notes Income Income from charitable activities 3,125 3,125 3,720 Total 3,125 3,125 3.720 Expenditur• Charitable activities 3,583 3,583 3.826 Total 3,583 3,583 3.826 Net Income 14581 14581 1106} Net movemfrnl In funds 14581 {4581 1106) Reconclllation of funds Total funds brought torward al 1 July 2025 4.975 4.975 5,081 Total funds carried forward at 30 Junè 2026 4,517 4,517 4,975 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and10sses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing acb"vilies Pago 7
Doir• Calgach Singèrs Balon¢• Shoet 08 at 30 June 2026 Unr¢8trf¢ted Re$trlcted Funds Funds Tota18 2026 Totals 2025 Notes Flxtrd A$sgts Tangible Assets 159 159 199 Curront Assets Cash al bank and in hand Total curront assets 6,303 6,303 6,303 6,303 6,076 6.076 Credltors: amounts falllng due wbthin one year 11,9001 11,9451 11,3001 Net cUent assets 4,403 4,3S8 4,776 Totsl assets 108$ currnnt liabilities 4,562 4,517 4,975 Creditors: amounts folling duo after one year Nfrt 4880ts 4,562 4,517 4,975 The Funds of the Charity Funds 4,562 4.517 4,975 The notes at pages 9 - 12 fom part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by Iruslees and aulhorised for issue on 29 July 2026, and are sned on behalf of the committee by., Ml88 Paddy Qulnn Dlro¢tor Page 8
Doiro Calgach Singfrrs Company limited by guarant89 Notes to the financlal statements Ye•r endod 30 June 2026 General infomiotion The charity is registered in Northem Ireland. The office address is 32 Maybrook Park, Derry, BT48 ThP. Accounting policies Basis of preparatlon The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Repoth'ng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their a¢eounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191 (Charities SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting 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 transacts'on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy nolels}. Tumover Tumover represents the totsl value of income arising from other operating and fundraising 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 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 al cost, and are subsequently stated at 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 instrurngnts A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the company becomes a paty to the contractual provisions of the instrument Basic financial instruments a inits'ally Cognised al the transactson price, unless the arrangernenl conslitules a financing transaction, where it is recognised al the present value of the future payments discounted at a mark8t rate of interest for a similar debt instrument. Charttable Statu8 Doire Calgach Singers is a registered charity. Charity Number. XR26250 Charity Commission of Nl Number .' NIC 100833 Page 9
Doire Calgach Singers Company Ilmited by guarantee Notes to the flnanclal statements Icontlnuedl Year ended 30 June 2026 Fundg Unrestricted Revenue Funds- comprise those revenue funds which the management committee are free to use in accordance with the company objectives. Restn'cted Revenue Funds - comprise those revenue funds which have been given for particular PUTposes and projects. 5. Incomo UnroStri¢tgd Rèstricted Fund$ Funds Totals 2026 Totals 2025 Income from charltable actlvltles Subscriptions Performance Fees 3,520 200 3,025 3,520 200 Total 3,720 3,025 Expendlturn Unrgstridéd Restricted Funds Funds Totals 2026 Totsls 2025 Expenditure on ¢h•ritsble activities Musical dire¢tors' practise fee Rent Insurance Website Accountsncy fees Bank charges General expenses Depreciatson of tangible assets Total 1,440 1,400 147 1,320 1.240 152 1,440 1,400 147 600 76 113 50 3,826 600 80 600 76 113 50 3,826 40 3,583 Page 10
Doire Calgach Singers Company Ilmited by guarantee Nots8 to the financial st•tements Icontlnuedl Yoar ended 30 June 2026 Staff costs There were no persons employed by the chanty 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. Tanglble assets Fixtures, fittings and equipment Total Cost At 1 July 2025 and 30 Juno 2026 950 950 Oepreciation At 1 July 2025 Charge for the year 751 40 751 40 AI 30 June 2026 791 791 Cafrylng amount At 30 June 2026 159 159 AI 30 June 2025 199 199 Page11
Ooire Calga¢h Singern Company limited by guarants• Notes to the financial statements Iconlinuedl Year ended 30 June 2026 Analysls of charitable fund* Analysis ol movements in unr•stricted funds Balance at IncomingRe¥oueS 1 July 2025 Resource8 Expended Transfers Funds at 30 June 2026 General Fund 4,975 3,125 13.5831 4,517 4,975 3,125 13.583} 4,517 Name of unrestflcted fund De8crlptlon of the Fund General Funds Funds which the trust is able to apply freely in pursuit of its own charitable obiects'ves and related purposes. Analysls of movements In restricted funds Balance at IncomlngResources 1 July 2025 Resources Expended Transfers Funds at 30 June 2026 Restricted Fund Name of restrlcted fund Restricted Fund Description of the Fund Funds which the Trust applies for particular purposes and project5 in pursuit of 115 charitable objectives. Analysis of net asset8 between funds Gongral Restricted Fund Fund 159 Total 159 Fixed Assets Stock Cash at bank and in hand Current creditors 6,303 11,9451 6,303 11,9451 Total 4.517 4,517 Pago 12