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