NEWCASTLE GLEES MUSICAL SOCIETY Trustees, Annual Report Year ended 11th August 2024 The trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 11th August 2024 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 perfomance, 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 be kept to an acceptable 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 Performances During the past year Newcastle Glees Musical Society achieved their aims and objertives through the following activities:_ 2023 Sunday 20th August - Further auditions for 'Urinetown', a Northern Irish Premiere, Sunday 27th August - First rehearsal for 'Urinetown' continuing on a weekly and twice weekly basis. until performance dates in November 2023. Wednesday 30th August- Grant awarded from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland under their Rural Engagement Arts Programme for next March's production of 'Calendar Girls The Musical,. Sunday 3rd September- Newcastle Glees Musical Annual General Meeting Friday 22nd September - Newcastle Junior Glees registration day with over ninety young people signing up. - Junior rehearsals every Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 6pm culminating with 6 public performances in February 2024 in the Annesley Hall. Thursday 16th November to Saturday 25th November- 7 performances of 'Made in Dagenham, in the Annesley Hall. Sunday 3rd December - Launch and information evening for 'Calendar Girls, the Musical, in the Annesley Hall. Sunday 1 Oth December - Newcastle Glees Musical Society Annual Christmas Fair in The Annesley Hall. Saturday 16th December - Auditions for 'Calendar Girls the Musical,. 2024 Friday 8th February- Saturday 16th February 6 performances of 'Beauty and the Beast" by Newcastle Junior Glees in The Annesley Hall. Friday 5th January - First rehearsal for Calendar Girls The Musical, continuing twice weekly. Thursday 14th March - Saturday 23rd March 7 performances of 'Calendar Girls The Musical, Thursday 4th April - £6000 presented to Friends of the Cancer Centre - this was raised via raffles, donations and fundraising during the rehearsal period and performances of 'Calendar Girls, The Musical,. Sunday 26th May - Information and Launch Evening for the muslcal 'Guys and Dolls, Sunday 9th June - Auditions for the November 2024 productlon of the musical 'Guys and Dolls, Friday 14th June to Sunday 17th June - the Associatlon of Irish Musical Society (AIMS) Awards weekend in the Gleneagle INEC Arena, Killarney, County Kerry.
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 pollcies 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 future events. Newcastle Glees Musical Society enjoy what they do and work 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 procedures 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. of trustees by: and signed on behalf of the board Miss Emma Nugent. Chairman Mrs Sheila Paolinelli Hon. Treasurer