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
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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
Chai￿5 roport
During the year our members continued to meet weekly. coming together to practrce, with Mr Trevor BUms￿e
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 cU￿ent 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
s￿ned on behalf of the committee by.,
Ml88 Paddy Qulnn
Dlro¢tor
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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
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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
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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
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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¥ou￿eS
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
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