LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2023

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
CONTENTS
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independenl examiners report
Statement of receipts and payments
Statement of assets and liabilities

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The Board of Trustees presents its report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June
2022.
Reference and Administration Information
Charity Name:
Londonderry Musical Society
Charity Reference Number:
NIC 100971
Public Address:
5 Bridgewater
Londondery
BT47 6YA
Trustees
Dr Judith O'Hare
Mrs Christine Deane
Mrs Valerie Haslett
Mrs Geraldine Hickey
Miss Dawn Stevenson
Ms Rhonda Thompson
Miss Suzanne Brown
Mrs Anne Marie O'Kane
Mr Jim Thompson
Mrs Christine Baggley
Purposes of the charity
The aims of the Society are to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts, to further
the development of public appreciation and taste in the said arts, to assist and further such
charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the Committee may from time to time
determine.
How our charity activities deliver public benefrt
Activities
LMS had a very busy year! Our 60th Anniversary Concert was held on 18th November.
featuring Fr Eugene O'Hagan and Margaret Keys. This was followed in January when a
celebratory dinner was organised. 9 to 5 The Musical played to very appreciative audiences
at the end of March. In June, we took part in the Legenderry Relay for Life and our season
ended with the annual Garden Paty. Through all our many events, we were proud to raise 8
substsntial amount of money for this year's nominated charity, Cancer Research UK.
Public benefit
The public benefits which flow from our activities are as follows=
The education of young and old from all parts of the community in the dramatic and
operatic arts of acting. singing and dancing. through membership of the Society.
Participation in our activities give young and old the confidence to perform, not only
with the Society but in many other events in the area bringing the arts to a wide range
of the local population.
The Society brings a very high standard of production to the general public in the
local area and enables our audiences to enjoy and appreciate the arts of acting,
singing and dancing through the medium of musical shows and concerts. Our
audiences have the opportunity to enjoy musicals, concerts and plays which they
might not otherwise see.

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 (CONTINUED)
A large number of charities in the local area and beyond have benefitted from our
annual Showstoppers Concerts, which have helped to raise considerable sums of
money.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year the trustees have given
careful consideration to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public
benefit to ensure that the activities have helped to achieve the charity's purposes and provide
a benefit to the beneficiaries. Our aims, objectives and activities are reviewed, monitored and
assessed through our ongoing programme of regular committee meetings.
Financlal review
Financial
osition
The truslees report a financial position at the year end with available funds of £48,381 These
funds are held to allow for the development of the Society and to meet preliminary costs of
planned events for the incoming year.
Structure, governance and management.
Governin
document
The governing document of the charity is its constitution which sets out the charity's
purposes. The charity is registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Recruitment and a
ointment of mana
ement committee
The Society is administered by a committee who are Irustees of the charity for the purposes
of Charity Law. The trustees have the power to appoint a new trustee to fill a vacancy.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 26 April 2024 and signed on its behalf by..
Christlne Deane
Trustee
Judlth O'Hare
Trustee

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE CHARITY TRUSTEES OF
LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
I report on the accounts of Londonderry Musical Society for the year ended 30 June 2023,
which are set out on pages 4 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of charity trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to".
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under
section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act. and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's 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 Directions given by the
Charity Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act.
My 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 concerning any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause
to believe:
1. That accounting records were not kept in accordance with 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 the Charities Act. and
4. That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters {1) to (4)
listed above and. in connection with following the Directions of the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Mr John Bradley
For and on behalf of Moore (N.I.) LLP
21123 Clarendon Street
Derry-Londonderry
BT48 7EP
Date.. 26 April 2024

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Unrestrlcted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total
2023
Total
2022
RECEIPTS:
Memberships and patrons
Gift Aid refunds
Donations
Grants
Ticket and programme sales
Advertising and sponsorship
Fundraising
Other income
5,410
570
1,440
5,410
570
1,440
1,000
63,041
8,980
5,987
1,304
2,299
366
1,000
63,041
8,980
5,987
1,304
114,056
11,657
3,576
306
Total income
PAYMENTS:
Performance costs
Donations
General and administrative expenses
Refund sponsorship
Bank fees
72.004
5,883
2,235
1,000
73,004
5,883
2,235
112,279
1,820
4.824
231
231
197
Total payments
Surplusl(deficlt) for the year
Reconcillation 30 June 2023
Cash at bank & in hand 30.06.22
Surpluslldeficit) this year
Cash at bank & in hand 30.06.23
42,002
42,002
28,862

LONDONDERRY MUSICAL SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AS AT 30 JUNE 2023
2023
2022
Funds reconciliation (all unrestricted)
Cash at bank & in hand 30.06.22
Surplus/(deficit) this year
Cash at bank & in hand 30.06.23
42,002
28,862
48,381
42,002
Other assets (unrestricted)
Advertising and sponsorship income due
Other amounts due
690
Assets retained for the charity's own use (unrestricted)
Piano (at cost)
1,840
1,840
Totsl assets
Liabilities (unrestricted)
Creditors
Approved by the trustees on 26 April 2024 and signed on their behalf by
Christine Deane
Trustee
Judith O'Hare
Trustee