(REGISTERED NUMBER: NIC103443)
BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Trustees’ Report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Statement of Cash Flows | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10 - 19 |
BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
COMMITTEE: Katherine Hanratty Chairperson Gemma Armstrong Vice-Chairperson Hilary Speers Honorary Secretary Andrew Forsythe Honorary Treasurer Martin Donnelly Youth Choirs Coordinator Sharon Robinson Safeguarding Officer Brian Agus Daniel Clements REGISTERED OFFICE: 50 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7FW CHARITIES COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND NUMBER: NIC103443 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Baker Tilly Mooney Moore 17 Clarendon Road Belfast BT1 3BG BANKERS: Danske Bank Forestside Shopping Centre 27 Upper Galwally Belfast BT8 6FX SOLICITORS: Cleaver Fulton Rankin 50 Bedford Street Belfast BT2 7FW
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s Constitution, law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland, guidance from the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland, and “Account and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)”.
Objectives and Activities
Charitable Objective
The Society’s objects are:
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To advance the arts and culture by the promotion, practice and performance of choral works;
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To foster and develop musical standards and the knowledge and taste of the public providing public performances of the best works in music; and
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To encourage composers, instrumentalists and singers of merit by introducing their works and talent to the public.
Aims of Charity
The Society’s mission is to perform choral work to the highest standard engaging the greatest number of people possible through its concert and training programme and contributing to the musical and cultural life of the city of Belfast, and throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Society seeks to achieve these aims by performing with the Ulster Orchestra, putting on its own concerts throughout the year and by pursuing a music education programme for children and young people.
Strategies for achieving aims and objectives
The Society’s symphonic choir performs with the Ulster Orchestra. The Youth Choir is primarily a musical education vehicle. It performs in recitals for friends and family and has developed links with Dublin Youth Choir, meeting and performing regularly together as the Cross Border Youth Choir.
Criteria or measures used to assess success
The Society strives to perform to capacity audiences. Membership of the symphonic choir grew to 147, however there was drop in singers with the youth choirs to 117.
Statement of compliance with Charity Commission guidance
The charity has paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the board should undertake, including the guidance produced on Public Benefit.
Grants
The Society is most grateful to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for grants awarded in support of the artistic costs of running the Society.
Use of volunteers
The Society employs one part-time Production Manager and one part-time Youth Choirs Supervisor, and contracts several self-employed musicianship staff. Everyone else involved is a volunteer. The Society and especially youth choirs could not operate without the help of volunteers.
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
Achievements and performance
Summary of main achievements
The 2024/25 season marked the Belfast Philharmonic Society’s 150th anniversary, and featured many memorable highlights; these included a tour to Hungary with concerts in Budapest and Esztergom, a performance of Elijah alongside the Ulster Orchestra (almost 150 years to the date when the Society performed their first concert), a joint concert of Carmina Burana with North Belfast Youth Choir, a Gala Concert which included the premiere of ‘The Offing’, a commissioned work composed by Elaine Agnew with text by Sinead Morrissey, and a Gala Dinner celebration held at Belfast City Hall.
Investment performance against objectives
No set objectives given the small value of investments held.
Key performance indicators explaining outputs achieved by objectives
Given the straightforward nature of the charity, the board are of the opinion that analysis using KPI’s is not necessary for an understanding of the development, performance or position of the charity.
Financial review
Review of the financial position at the end of the reporting period
The statement of financial activities for the year is set out on page 7 of this report. The Society had a net loss in funds for the financial year of £8,690 (2024: loss in funds of £14,196) leaving unrestricted funds of £28,818 (2024: £21,258) and restricted funds of £3,314 (2024: £19,564). The unrestricted funds are considered to be essential to provide sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen costs which may arise and fulfil legal obligations of the charity in the event that current levels of income are not maintained.
Significant events that affected financial performance and financial position during the period
The Society relies heavily on the subscriptions from singers in both the symphonic and youth choirs, and the grants from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. The principal risks going forward include reductions in our grant funding, reductions in income from subscriptions, and insufficient ticket income to offset the costs of staging concerts. The board periodically review the Society’s financial position to ensure that it has sufficient funds going forward.
Principal sources of income and how expenditure meets objectives
The principal sources of income are the membership subscriptions and grants from the Arts Council. The main areas of expenditure are the salaries of our Production Manager and Youth Choirs Supervisor and the fees paid to the Chorus Director, Youth Choirs Artistic Director, Youth Choirs Assistant Director, Accompanist, Singing Tutor and the various Musicianship tutors.
Reserves policy
The Society aims to have unrestricted reserves equal to at least one third of the following years anticipated expenditure plus any predicted budget deficit for that year. This would equate to targeted reserves of £55,416 against actual reserves held of £28,818. The Board members consider that reserves of this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Society’s current activities whilst consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
Risk factors
The main areas of risk are if the Arts Council grant is reduced, if subscription income across the Symphonic and Youth Choirs does not cover the ongoing running costs of the organisation, and if the cost of putting on our own concerts significantly exceeds receipts from ticket sales.
Plans for future periods
The Society has been awarded standstill funding from the Arts Council for the coming season (£39,935). The 2025/26 season will feature performances of works by Rutter, Fauré, Brahms and many more, an evening of film music in collaboration with Fermanagh Choral Society, and the Youth Choirs celebrating their 20th anniversary in a concert bringing together singers from across Belfast, Dublin and Sperrin to perform alongside the Ulster Orchestra.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing documents and how charity is constituted
Historically, the Society was governed by a constitution which was adopted at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 12 October 2016. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Society has updated the constitution to accommodate electronic communications and platforms for the Annual General Meeting, this change was agreed at an Extraordinary General Meeting on Wednesday 24 March 2021.
The Society is run by a Board consisting of at least six officers and two members elected by the membership. The Board has the power to co-opt up to four additional board members.
Methods to recruit and appoint new trustees
Four of the officers are elected from among the members of the Society. Two officers are appointed by the Board.
Indemnity provisions for trustees
The Society holds an insurance policy which provides cover for the Board members when acting on behalf of the Society.
Organisational Structure and how charity makes decisions
Membership is open to all those over 16 years of age who have auditioned, been found competent by the Chorus Director and have paid the relevant subscription. The membership elects four of the officers. Each section elects its own leader.
How decisions are made
The board makes decisions on behalf of the Society after consulting the Production Manager, membership, Chorus Director, Youth Choirs Artistic Director or Youth Choirs Assistant Director as appropriate.
Policies and Procedures for induction and training of trustees
New Board members are offered the opportunity to attend relevant training courses.
Arrangements for setting pay and remuneration of key management
The salary of the Production Manager and Youth Choirs Supervisor, and the fees paid to the musical staff are agreed by the Board.
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
TRUSTEES’ REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
- Relationships with related parties and other charities/organisations with which it co ordinates in the pursuit of its charitable objectives
The Chairperson, Chorus Director and Production Manager function as the point of contact with the Ulster Orchestra. The Chairperson, Honorary Treasurer and Production Manager are the point of contact with the Arts Council.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
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disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
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charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees report as approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Katherine Hanratty Chairperson
Andrew Forsythe Honorary Treasurer
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Belfast Philharmonic Society
We report on the accounts of the charitable society for the period ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 19.
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 Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
It is our responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under section 65(9)(b) of the Charities Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
We have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and our 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.
Our 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.
Our role is to state whether any material matters have come to our attention giving us cause to believe:
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That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act.
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That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records.
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That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act.
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That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Independent examiner’s statement
We have completed our 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, we have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore Chartered Certified Accountants 17 Clarendon Road Clarendon Dock Belfast BT1 3BG
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 3 Charitable activities 4 Investments 5 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Net gain/(loss) on investments 10 Net movement in funds Fund balances at 1 September Fund Balances at 31 August 15 |
Unrestricted Funds £ 68,750 49,180 146 118,076 110,599 83 7,560 21,258 28,818 |
Restricted Funds £ - 48,490 - 48,490 64,740 - (16,250) 19,564 3,314 |
Total 2025 £ 68,750 97,670 146 166,566 175,339 83 (8,690) 40,822 32,132 |
Total 2024 £ 60,984 134,678 162 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195,824 | ||||
| 210,269 | ||||
| 249 | ||||
| (14,196) 55,018 |
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| 40,822 |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 11 Investments 12 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 13 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 14 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds 15 Restricted funds 15 |
£ 9,085 10,908 19,993 (7,900) |
2025 £ 17,425 2,614 20,039 12,093 32,132 28,818 3,314 32,132 |
£ 18,288 68,731 87,019 (61,504) |
2024 £ 12,776 2,531 |
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| 15,307 25,515 |
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| 40,822 | ||||
| 21,258 19,564 |
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| 40,822 |
The financial statements were authorised for issue and approved by the Board of Trustees on 25 March 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
___ _______ Katherine Hanratty Andrew Forsythe Chairperson Hon Treasurer
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
| Notes Cash flows from Operating Activities Cash generated by operations 17 Investing Activities Fixed Asset Additions Investment income Interest income Net cash (absorbed) / generated from Investing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2025 £ (6,401) 73 73 |
£ (51,568) (6,255) - (57,823) 68,731 10,908 |
2024 £ (1,983) 71 91 |
£ 13,838 (1,821) - |
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| 12,017 56,714 |
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| 68,731 |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
Belfast Philharmonic Society is an unincorporated charity in Northern Ireland. The public benefit entities Charity Commission number and registered office address can be found on page 1.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – (Charities SORP (FRS102) – second edition) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Financial Instruments
All financial instruments of the company are considered to meet the definition of basic financial instruments.
Going Concern
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as no material uncertainties exist which may cast significant doubt upon the entities ability to continue as a going concern.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA), and they are recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
- Charitable expenditure compromised those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Taxation
There is no liability to taxation due to the trust's charitable status.
Fixed asset investments
Investments are initially recognised at transaction price. Subsequently they are measured at fair value using the closing quoted market price as at the balance sheet date. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
Realised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the statement of financial activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and opening market value (or purchase date if later). Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the market value at the year end and opening market value (or purchase date if later).
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is calculated to write off the value of fixed assets over their useful lives as follows: Fixtures & Fittings 10% -20% per annum Musical and Computer equipment 20% - 33% per annum
Fund Accounting
The Society has various types of funds for which it is responsible and which require separate disclosure. These are as follows:
(i) Restricted Funds
Funds received which are designated by the donor for specific purposes. Such purposes are within the overall aims of the organisation.
- (ii) Unrestricted Funds
Funds which are expendable at the discretion of the charity in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
There were no significant judgements or estimations made in the period.
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Subscriptions from Choir Members Subscriptions from Phil Kids Gift Aid Recoverable Donations |
Unrestricted Funds £ 30,338 21,674 5,794 10,944 68,750 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2025 £ 30,338 21,674 5,794 10,944 **68,750 ** |
Total 2024 £ 25,974 23,449 7,780 3,781 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,984 |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Grants - Arts Council NI Grants – The Leche Trust Grants - Francis Routh Trust Grants - Vaughan Williams Foundation Grants - The Hinrichsen Foundation Concert Income Service Income Budapest Tour Deposits Gala Dinner Income Other Income Grants Arts Council NI – 24/25 Season Arts Council NI – 23/24 Season Arts Council NI Commission Fund Arts Council NI Small Capital Grant The Leche Trust Grants - Francis Routh Trust Grants - Vaughan Williams Foundation Grants - The Hinrichsen Foundation |
Unrestricted Funds £ - - - - - 12,537 5,800 4,191 9,416 17,236 49,180 - - - - - - - - - |
Restricted Funds £ 45,490 - 500 1,000 1,500 - - - - - 48,490 39,935 - 375 5,180 - 500 1,000 1,500 48,490 |
Total 2025 £ 45,490 - 500 1,000 1,500 12,537 5,800 4,191 9,416 17,236 97,670 39,935 - 375 5,180 - 500 1,000 1,500 48,490 |
Total 2024 £ 43,310 4,000 - - - 17,042 2,948 65,957 - 1,421 |
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| 134,678 - 39,935 3,375 - 4,000 - - - |
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| 47,310 |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
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| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income from unlisted | ||||
| Investments | 73 | - |
73 | 71 |
| Interest receivable | 73 | - | 73 | 91 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| 146 | - | 146 | 162 | |
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= |
6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Note Project Administration Chorus Director Chorus Director Travel Accompanist Accompanist Travel Hire of Premises Teachers Music Hire Fundraising Consultancy Fee (Recruitment) Training Other direct costs Support Costs 7 Governance Costs 7 Analysis By Fund Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds |
Concert and Rehearsal Expenses 17,932 18,341 1,419 6,076 720 8,002 - 1,098 413 - - 321 54,322 59,966 1,385 115,673 83,303 32,370 115,673 |
Phil Kids Expenses 9,547 4,962 477 5,841 1,206 12,172 8,475 1,098 413 96 - 239 44,526 13,755 1,385 59,666 27,296 32,370 59,666 |
2025 27,479 23,303 1,896 11,917 1,926 20,174 8,475 2,196 826 96 - 560 98,848 73,721 2,770 175,339 110,599 64,740 175,339 |
2024 34,240 24,924 2,007 9,552 2,228 16,643 7,884 1,183 566 13 - 1,941 |
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| 101,181 106,448 2,640 |
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| 210,269 | ||||
| 165,136 45,133 |
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| 210,269 |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
7. SUPPORT COSTS
| Note Support Costs Office and Administration Costs Budapest Tour Expenditure Concert Fees Bad Debt Expense Finance Costs Depreciation 6 Governance Costs Accountancy 6 |
Concert and Rehearsal Expenses 45,972 2,181 10,811 - 126 876 59,966 1,385 1,385 |
Phil Kids Expenses 4,988 - 7,745 - 146 876 13,755 1,385 1,385 |
2025 50,960 2,181 18,556 - 272 1,752 73,721 2,770 2,770 |
2024 17,300 67,871 19,910 - 253 1,114 |
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| 106,448 | ||||
| 2,640 | ||||
| 2,640 |
8. TRUSTEES
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or expenses during the year (2024: £Nil).
9. EMPLOYEES
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2025 2024 2 2 ====== ======
Employment costs
| Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Wages & Salaries | 17,932 | 9,547 | 27,479 | 34,240 |
| ______ | ______ | ______ | ______ | |
| 17,932 | 9,547 | 27,479 | 34,240 | |
| ===== | ===== | ===== | ===== |
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
10. NET GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |||
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| Funds | Funds | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Revaluation of investments | 83 | - | 83 | 249 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | ||
| 83 | - | 83 | 249 | ||
| ======= | ======= | ======= | ======= | ||
| TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Fixtures, | Musical and | ||||
| Fittings | and | Computer | |||
| Equipment | Equipment | Total | |||
| £ | £ | £ | |||
| Costs | |||||
| At 1 September 2024 | 21,436 | 3,875 | 25,311 | ||
| Additions | 5,462 | 939 | 6,401 | ||
| Disposals | - | - | - | ||
| ______ | _ | _ | |||
| At 31 August 2025 | 26,898 | 4,814 | 31,712 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ====== | |||
| Depreciation | |||||
| At 1 September 2024 | 9,437 | 3,098 | 12,535 | ||
| Depreciation charged | |||||
| in the year | 1,440 | 312 | 1,752 | ||
| Depreciation on | - | - | - | ||
| disposals | _ | _ | _ | ||
| At 31 August 2025 | 10,877 | 3,410 | 14,287 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ====== | |||
| Carrying amount | |||||
| At 31 August 2025 | 16,021 | 1,404 | 17,425 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ====== | |||
| At 31 August 2024 | 11,999 | 777 | 12,776 | ||
| ====== | ====== | ====== |
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
| FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS | |
|---|---|
| Unlisted | |
| Investments | |
| £ | |
| Cost or valuation | |
| At 1 September 2024 | 2,531 |
| Valuation changes | 83 |
| __ | |
| At 31 August 2025 | 2,614 |
| __ | |
| Carrying amount | |
| At 31 August 2025 | 2,614 |
| ======= | |
| At 31 August 2024 | 2,531 |
| ======= |
Fixed asset investments revalued
Investments are included at revalued amounts with the basis of the valuation being the current market value as at 31 August 2025 being £2,614. Investments are all in the NI Central Investment Fund for Charities and can be liquidated at any time as required.
13. DEBTORS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amounts falling due within one year | £ | £ |
| Trade Debtors | 750 | 1,450 |
| Other debtors | 7,470 | 16,179 |
| Prepayments and accrued income | 865 | 659 |
| ______ | ______ | |
| 9,085 | 18,288 | |
| ===== | ===== |
14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Accruals and deferred income | 4,520 | 59,438 |
| Trade Creditors | 2,857 | 1,923 |
| Payroll taxes | 523 | 143 |
| ______ | _ | |
| 7,900 | 61,504 | |
| ====== | ====== |
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BELFAST PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
15. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS
| Balance at | Balance at | |||||
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| 01-Sep | Incoming | Resources | Net gain/(loss) on |
31-Aug | ||
| 2024 | Resources | expended | Items | Transfers | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted Funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted Income fund | 21,258 | 118,076 | (110,516) | - | - | 28,818 |
| Total unrestricted funds | 21,258 | 118,076 | (110,516) | - | - | 28,818 |
| Restricted Funds | ||||||
| Leiza Riddell | 500 | - | - | - | - | 500 |
| TM in Memoriam June 1934 |
500 | - | - | - | - | 500 |
| JC Picken (Dec) | 100 | - | - | - | - | 100 |
| Tour fund | 2,064 | - | - | - | - | 2,064 |
| Esme Mitchell Tuition fund | 150 | - | - | - | - | 150 |
| TMcC in Memoriam | 5,000 | - | (5,000) | - | - | - |
| Arts Council NI – 24/25 Programme costs |
- | 39,935 | (39,935) | - | - | - |
| Arts Council NI – Commission Fund |
2,250 | 375 | (2,625) | - | - | - |
| ACNI – Small Capital Programme |
- | 5,180 | (5,180) | - | - | - |
| The Leche Trust | 4,000 | - | (4,000) | - | - | - |
| John H Legacy | 5,000 | - | (5,000) | - | - | - |
| Francis Routh Trust | - | 500 | (500) | - | - | - |
| Vaughan Williams Foundation |
- | 1,000 | (1,000) | - | - | - |
| The Hinrichsen Foundation | - | 1,500 | (1,500) | - | - | - |
| Total Restricted Funds | 19,564 | 48,490 | (64,740) | - | - | 3,314 |
| Total Funds | 40,822 | 166,566 | (175,256) | - | - | 32,132 |
Unrestricted income fund
The unrestricted income fund represents the free funds of the charity which are not designated for particular purposes.
Leiza Riddell, TM in Memoriam June 1934, JC Picken deceased and Tour Fund
These restricted funds represent legacies and tuition funds received many years ago.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Fixed Assets | Current Assets | Creditors | Total 2025 | Total 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds: | |||||
| General Fund | 17,425 | 19,293 | (7,900) | 28,818 | 21,258 |
| Restricted funds: | |||||
| Revenue grants | |||||
| Leiza Riddell | - | 500 | - | 500 | 500 |
| TM in Memoriam June 1934 | - | 500 | - | 500 | 500 |
| JC Picken (Dec) | - | 100 | - | 100 | 100 |
| Tour fund | - | 2,064 | - | 2,064 | 2,064 |
| Esme Mitchell Tuition fund | - | 150 | - | 150 | 150 |
| ACNI Commission Fund | - | - | - | - | 2,250 |
| TMcC in Memoriam | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| John H Legacy The Leche Trust |
- - |
- - |
- - |
- - |
5,000 4,000 |
| Richard Bell Donation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total funds | 17,425 | 22,607 | (7,900) | 32,132 | 40,822 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE PERIOD 1 SEPTEMBER 2024 TO 31 AUGUST 2025
17. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Net incoming resources | (8,690) | (14,196) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Investment income in Statement | ||
| of Financial Activities | (146) | (162) |
| Fair value gains and losses | ||
| on investments | (83) | (249) |
| Fair value gains and losses on | ||
| disposal of fixed assets | - | - |
| Depreciation of tangible | ||
| fixed assets | 1,752 | 1,114 |
| Movements in | ||
| working capital | ||
| (Increase)/Decrease in debtors | 9,203 | 2,928 |
| (Decrease)/Increase in creditors | (53,604) | 24,403 |
| ___ | ___ | |
| (51,568) |
13,838 | |
| ======== | ======= |
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were £nil transactions with related parties during the period (2024: £nil).
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