Newcastle Glees Musical Society
Receipts & Payments Account
For the year ended
Iith August 2023

NEWCASTLE GLEES MUSICAL SOCIETY
Trustees, Annual Report
Year ended 11th August 2023
The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements of the charity for the
year ended 11th August 2023
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
Newcastle Glees Musical Society
Charity registration number
105130
Principal Office
27 Tullybrannigan Road
Newcastle
Co. Down
BT33 OHR
The Trustees
Mrs Edna Howard
Mrs Attracta Campbell
Mrs Emma Jane McKnight
Miss Paula Young
Mrs Sheila Paolinelli
Mrs Clair Williams
Mr Allen Gordon
Mr Finbar Finnegan
Miss Emma Nugent (Chair)
Objectives and activities
Newcastle Glees Musical Society's overall aim is to advance the appreciation of and participation
in the arts, culture and heritage, particularly by the provision, organisation and arrangement of
musical and theatrical performance, concerts and such like entertainment in the Newcastle area.
This is in line with their constitution . Newcastle Glees Musical Society also provide
encouragement for all ages, with particular attention to young people, to take part in musical
and theatrical performances, both on and off the stage.
Newcastle Glees Musical Society are also dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of
The Annesley Hall, South Promenade, Newcastle. The hall is an important listed building in
the Newcastle area and needs to bo kepl to an accpptable standard suitable for high quality
theatrical performances and such like activities.
Newcastle Glees Musical Society actively encourages and welcomes 'others users ' to avail of all
the facilities on offer at the Annesley Hall, this ensures full cross community use of the premises.

The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission Public benefit requirement statutory
guidance.
Achievements and Perforniances
During the past year Newcastle Glees Musical Society achieved their aims and objectives through
the following activities.'_
2022
Sunday 14th August - First rehearsal for 'Made in Dagenham,. a Northern Irish Premiere,
continuing on a weekly and twice weekly basis. until performance dates in November 2022.
Thursday 1 st September - First rehearsal for a re-run of the soSd out concert in May 2022,
'Showtime A night at the Musicals..
Monday 5th September - Newcastle Glees Musical Annual General Meeting
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th September - Concert 'Showtime. A night at the Musicals,.
Both nights were sold out.
Saturday 1 st October - Newcastle Junior Glees registration day with over ninety young people
signing up. - Junior rehearsals every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm
Monday 1 Oth October - Received a grant from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland towards the
cost of our production 'Made in Dagenham '
Thursday 17th November to Saturday 26th November- 8 performances of 'Made in Dagenham,
Sunday 4th December - Christmas Craft Fair in the Annesley Hall, Newcastle
2023
Friday 17th February - Saturday 25th February 6 performances of 'Little Mermaid, by Newcastle
Junior Glees.
Saturday 1st April - Auditions for the musical '23rd Annual Putnam Spelling Bee with continuing
rehearsals twice weekly.
Sunday 2nd April - Easter Craft Fair in the Annesley Hall, Newcastle.
Thursday 18th and Friday 19th May - Cabaret style concert- 'The World of Musicals,
Sunday 20th May - Information and Launch Evening for the musical 'Urinetown'.
Saturday 17th June - Katy Keavney won Best Comedienne Award at The Association of Irish
Musical Societies Awards weekend in Killarney, for 'Made in Dagenham.
Tuesday 27th June - Saturday 1 st July - 5 performances of the musical 'Spelling Bee,.
Sunday 9th July - Auditions for the November 2023 production of the musical 'Urinetown'

The Annesley Hall is listed by the Environment and Heritage Service and is a building of historical
and architectural importance. This hall is owned by the Newcastle Glees Musical Society and is
their home. The group have strict policies and procedures in place to ensure that all who enter
the hall is made most welcome and safe at all times,
Newcastle Glees Musical Society continually evaluate and monitor all events of the society in
order to improve the quality, standard and enjoyment of all activities. This process is done through
meetings, debriefs and reports. These findings are fed into the society's decision making process
when planning luture events.
Newcastle Glees Musical Society enjoy what they do and worf( hard at it. They are also mindful of
their objectives and aims when planning their activities and always pay particular attention to the
safety of all, through the various policies and prwedures that are regularly updated in line with
current legislation. to safeguard our members. the public and other users of the Annesley Hall.
The trustees of Newcastle Glees Musical Society acknowledge and appreciate the effort and
support of all volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth running and continuing
success of the society and the Annesley Hall.
The trustees, annual report was approved on. /l/&/2+ and signed on behalf of the board
of trustees by:
Miss Emma Nugent.
Chairman
Mrs Sheila Paolinelli
Hon. Treasurer

Newcastle Glees Musical Society
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Newcastle Glees Musical
Society
Year ended 11 August 2023
I report on the fi'nancial statements for the year ended 11 August 2023, which comprise the statement
of financial activities. statement of financial position and the related notes.
Respectiv• responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the ac£ounts in accordanTr with the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008. It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Act"
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland under section 65(9}(b) of the Charities Act.. and
to stale 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 Direclions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65(9){b) of the Charities Act. The examination in¢lLsded
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 the trustees conceming any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attenbon giving me cause to
believe..
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not arxord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further inforrnation needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent 8xaminerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respect of the matters 11) to (41 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.
NIALL FARRELL FCA
Chartered Accountant
Farrell Accountants Limited
16 Upper Square
Castlewellan
Co Down
BT31 9DD

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174.42
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3.497.08
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