THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Re8lstered Charlty Number Sc2904
THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 N¢Xes Unrestrlrted Funds 2025 Unrestrlrted Funds 2024 INCOME Interest Received Concert Income lex GRCHI Subscriptions. Donations & Sponsofship Fundraising General Income Gift Aid GRCH- Chflstmas Income GRCH - Spring Income 2025 GRCH - Spring Income 2024 GRCH - Sprin8 Income 2023 Ladie5 Blouses Tour Skye Tour - Highland CD Sales 655 3.880 14.990 793 5,573 20,921 325 219 2,081 2.708 1,793 3,224 2.610 5,246 763 6.446 24.481 418 65,208 243 32,641 EXPENDITURE Administration Expenses Concert Expenditure lex GRCHI General expenses GRCH - Christmas Expenditure GRCH - Sprin8 Expenditure 2025 GACH - Spring Expenditure 2024 GRCH - Spring Expendilure 2023 Salarie5, Expenses & Professional Fees Recordin8 Costs Coach Hire & Ferry costs Ladies 81ouses Tour- Skye Tour - Highland 3.055 3,190 378 6,032 8,072 4.144 5,765 217 2,032 1,672 2,982 21,005 19,250 1,752 535 1,064 27.476 73,751 36,750 NET SURPLUS FOR YEAR 4,109 -8.543 BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 47.383 55,926 BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 43.274 47,383 All Funds are unrestrlrted Page I
THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets CURRENT ASSETS Bank and Cash 43,294 47.383 43.294 47.383 CURRENT IIABILITIES Funds Tecelved in advance Tour Deposits (potential refund 10 chori51er51 20 20 NET CURRENT ASSETS 43,274 47,383 TOTAL NET ASSETS 43.274 47,383 Repte5onied by: Unrestrlrted Funds As •t l April 1024 Surplu5 1 D•flclt for th• y••r 47,383 .4.lQ9 55,926 .8,543 •131 M•Kh 2025 43.274 47.383 Approved by the Councll on Z..o...L.S Pa8e 2
THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The followin8 are the main accountin8 policies'.- al The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting by Charities. bl The Financlal statements have been prepared under the historical C05t conventlon. cl Depreciation Tanglble assets acqulred are capitallsed and depreciated on a strai8ht line basis calculated to write off their costs less any residual value over their estimated useful lives as follows'.- Expected useful Ilves lin years) Office Equipment dl Income and payments out of the funds afe accounted for on a cash basis. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 2025 2024 Postage. Prini and Advertisin8 Travel and Motor Expenses Depreciation 1,444 1.611 1,761 1,429 3,055 3.190 GENERAL EXPENSES Hallllibrary rent Gifts and presentations Insurance Music & CD purchases Inet of donations) Equipment - Rostrum / Card machine Sundry expenses 2,8iX) 128 369 642 2,170 732 353 1,706 819 252 6,032 205 4.144 Page 3
THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 SALARIES, EXPENSES AND PROFESSIONAL FEES Accompanist Current Condurtor 8usiness manager Accounts examiner 3,565 8,715 8,475 250 8,820 8,580 250 19,250 21.LX)5 FIXED ASSETS Equlpment At l April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 18.573 18,573 Depreclatlon At l April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 18.573 18,573 Net Book Value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 UNRESTRicfED FUNDS General Fund Subscrlptlons Fund 2025 Totsl 2024 Total As at l April 2024 Income for the year Costs for the year Surplus in year As at 31 March 2024 2,070 24.223 -36.750 -12,527 -10,457 45,313 8,418 47,383 32,641 -36,750 .4.109 43,274 55,926 65,208 -73,751 .8,543 47,383 8,418 53.731 Pa8e 4
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages I to 4. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees Icouncll) and examlner The charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland} Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. The charity trustees consider that the audit requirement of Re8ulation 1011) (d) of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibi'lity to examine the accounts as required under section 44111 (cl of the Act and to state whether particular matters have corne to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination is carried out in accordance with Re8ulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. An examinalion includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also include5 consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seek5 explanation5 from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequentlv I do not profes5 an audit opinion on the view given by the account5. Independent examlner'5 Statement In the course of my examination. no matter has come to my attention I which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. lal to keep accounting records in accordance with Settion 4411) of the 2CXIS Act and Re8ulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations, and Ibl to Pfepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with Regulation 8 of the 2006 Accounts Re8ulations have not been met. or 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undefstanding ol rhe accuJriTS to be reacied Page 5
THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, ICOUNCIL'S) RESPONSIBILITIES We are required under the constitution and the Charities and Trustee Investment15cotlandl Act 2C()5 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 to prepare financial statements for each finandal year. We consider that the audit requirement of Re8ulation 10(11 {dl of the Account5 Re8ulations does not applv. P•8e 6
The 61as9ow PhotniA Choir -In Honour of all who Believe thot Life was mode for Friend5hip- Glas8ow Phoenlm Cholr: GRCH new Audltorlum Apfll 2024 pwtth 8uests 'A ChOld Taste, from Kllmarrwk NOTICE- ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St John's Renfield Church on Monday 02 June 2025 at 7.30 p.m. AGENDA Minutes of 2024 Meeting & Matters Arising Season 2024125 Reports SPONSORSHIP: the Choir is indebted to its many Corporate sponsors, Private donors and Trusts, who make our many charitable concerts possible throughout the country, The Choir performs with support from The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow, the Grand Lodge of Antient Free & Accepted Masons of Scotland and the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller. Contact the GPC at www.phoenixchoir.or A Scott15h Charity SCIX12904
Iht 61as9ow Pho¢nix (hoir -In Honour ol all who Believe that Llfe wa5 made fvr Friendshlp- 74th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St John's Renfield Church Hall on Monday 2nd June 2025 at 7.30 p.m. AGENDA l. PresSdenVs Welcome 2. Apologies for Absence 3. Minirtes of 73rd AGM held on Monday 3rd June 2024 4. Mattels Arlslng a) Recrultment drlve- Leaflet: Printed 'DI,,Ir buiedlGRCH Oecember Prosramme Insertlupdaled b) Church address Ilsts- updated ti. c) GRCH Maln Hall Oecember concert- unaer regular review 5. AGM Reports Council Office-bearers. Conductor and Business Mana8ef Reports 6. Appolntrnents & Confirmations a) AppoSntment of Offlce Bearers President / Vice-president / Secretary / Treasurer I Choir Manager / Publicity Officer I Librarian I Stewards: SopT311o / Allo / Tenor / Bass The Bass Stewara. 15 5tandin8 down. All other Council Members are slanain8 for re-election and no further nominations have been received. bl Appolntment of Professional Staff Conductor c) Appointment and Confirmatlon of: Minutes Secretary- replacement / Ticket Co-ordinator / A551Stant Librarian / Confirmation of Wardrobe Manager l Media Group.. Web Site. Facebook and YouTube / CD Sales Co-ordinator - replacement / Archivist1200 Club Org3niser / Social Team Spokesperson / Choir Van Co-ordinator dl Appolntment of Honorary Offlce Bearers 7. Membershlp Subscrlptions for Season 202512026 Full l Associate l GRCH Patron Pfofesslonal Fees for season 202512026 Conductor / Accompanist 9. Buslness Peceived b the Secretary al Fro 'Could Council please advise members on how they plan to rnarklcelebrate the Choir's 75th season12025120261 and its actual 75th birthday in 2026. 10. A.O.C.8. al Forward Planning - relocation of Busine55 Manager duties- see attached paper b} Constitution various updates required. Ih Date of 75 Annual General Meetlng: Monday 1st June 2026
Reallocatlon of Business Managef jobs Treasurer: To halldle sponsorship matters preferences. To handle the bookin8 and signing of contracts for the concert hall. as well as liaising with artists and I coordinating ticket sales alongside the Conductor. l To formalize arrangements with guest artists once approved by Council. To lead the subcommittee for fundraising. O assess and compile a list ol current sponsors and their communication Secretary: To keep a cuntral diary of bookings and dates and hold the choir directory of 5wnsors. pairons. and associate: rfill update the central diary of bookings and dates on the website. SM to include communication with concert patrons in the regular circulars.•o be given the Ilst and c¢J)tact details of concert patrons and honorary members. To handle AGM organisation and create a Standard operatin8 procedure for It. incI1n8 pulling togtther reports and circulating to all concerned. Cholr manager: Site visits to concert venues (where necessary) and liaison with concert promoters on Health & Safety. &cess and review of performance space. To create a list of tasks for concert organisation and circulate to the committee for review. lus volunteers to create written standard operating procedures for concert setup and equisynent handling. Heart Internet admin. Concert set-up group. Publlclty Offlcer: lo create templates for concert Posters, tickets and posters. To investigate alternative printing options for programs and promolional materials to see if it is possible to reduce costs. Liaison with concert Pfomoters re8arding praclical issues prior to concert. Update and di8rtize the mailin8 list for churches and organizatFons. Conductor: To su88est guesi artists for concerts and present to Council for approval. To liaise with egarding artist fees and expenses for concerts. To check on tne vsability of any current fecorded Items for a potential new CD. Council agreed to revislt recordin8 details at a future meeting. Presldent and Wice President: To oversee concert organisation as "promoters". checking that all tasks are being tompleted. Councll: To review ihe need for printed leaflets and posters. considerin8 more electronic alternatives. To gave a thorough knowledge ol ticket sales and the importance of having a backup plan in case who has extensive knowledge of the ticketing pr<Kess. is unavailable. IdL.' .ly potential sponsors and approach them Formin8 a fundraisin8 team. It was a8reed that the Treasurer Wld lead the subcommittee for this. To create a subcommittee fof the organi5ation of future tOUfS. The appointment of a technical person to oversee and maintain concert equipment and the need to have a team to assist with concert set-up l+ was proposed that we should have written standard operating procedures1SOPsl for various tasks - Iu5 volunteers to create written 5tand3rd operating procedures lor concert setup and equiprnent handling. Council to approach choir members. their snifIcant other5. and a55ociaie members for potential technical expertise.
The 61as9ow Photni.% Choir -In Honour of all who Believe thot knfe wos modefor Friendship" 73rd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St John's Renfield Church Hall on Monday 3, June 2024 at 7.30 p.rn. Minutes l. President's Welcome elcomed everyone to the 73, AGM and thanked them for attending. AttendancL' A total of 53 people attended the 73rd AGM. including council members, choir staff and some associate members. Apologies were received from: 3. Minutes of 72nd AGM held on Monday 5" June 2023 asked the meeting if the minutes of the last AGM appeared to be correct noted that there is an error in the date of the meeting in the circulated Minutes and that this had been correrted. There were no further corrections and the minute5 were agreed as a correct record. l. Seconded.. 4. Matters Arising al Recruitment drive for new male slngers. S l. said she had put up a poster in Leniie station that included all the iniormation on how to join the choir. including tear-off strips with the choir manager's email ?AAracf fgpies have been sent to the choir manager, and she is happy for them to be shared. aised that a leaflet on how to hire the choir and how to join has been put together (11,d i i I | a ble for review on the new choir noticeboard. Any feedback on the leaflet is to be sent to Artion: aski,d if the group to recruit for the choir's men met and if there wa< fr.(,. ndicated that. over the summer. she had discussed matters witk and indicatl J chat they had decided that the formation of the group should wti It ..J' on the leaflet had been completed. Clerk Note , ¥ not have the corrert information to hand at the time of the AGM odno contact wilr ,'ntil the 9 October, the convÉ'rsorion w05 regarding the old moiling lists ond not the recruitment group. ad oske f he would be willing to be involved with moiling if oppropriate. discussion wil r I wos decided that the old mailing lists were out of date and not to be used. The old lists .¥iil bc deleted. k Tor 11 i) work
)ointed out that the bulk nf *hg wnrlr with the leaflet was completed by Nornber rfc'.J l i)iid was not taken fofward 'esponded that it has now been thne and will be taken forward. bl Information on how to hlre the tholr. Tl. raised that the information on how to hire the choir and to join the chtir is missing from the concert programme5.,lI1 take a note of this and addre55. Artion: c) Half-prlce tlckets for under 16s for tholr concerts. This was addressed and actioned oted that for the April concert only one dUCed price ticket was sold. For the Christmas concert there were 43 reduced price tickets sc4d. S. AGM Reports Council Office.be?rers, Condurtor and Business Manager Reports Treasurer oported that there was nothin8 to add. T2. asked about the reconciliations and commented that he is grateful for them as they are very good. What stands out is the difference between the loss incurred at the Christmas concert and the profit made at the April concert. He would suggest pulling Out of the large hall at Christmas. The Treasurer asked o respond as he is pass .Ir i: .il)out this subject and noted that on this matter she 15 In Lll..;-IIe[e agreement with hi responded that the Glasgow Phoenix Choir is a prestigious choir with a long history and noted '.hat we are not the only choir struggling with audience numbers just now. This year, the visiting choir will be the Farmer5 Choir who will sell 500 tickets. A potential sponsor has also come fonvard to sponsor the Christmas concert. .)ointed out that if the Choir does not perform a lèrgp cnncprt rhat the Choir would not be able to claim to be the sow- ,ioi¥ Phoenix Choir sked the Treasurer if the position is improving. Ilie yusilivii Is )IdliC, but If the Choir spend on anything, let it be the J.g. ddpd that the guest choif and the sponsor are expecting to be in the large auditori u rr Jointed out that the levels of audience can only Improve. Idded that in ye3rs EonL, by the Christmas concert subsidised the April concert noted that he is pleased that the council has discussed this added that In years 8one by the choir sold many more tickets for the cop-e-l Jnc note(J that we should be asking what more the choir can do. Tl, asked if the large hall would be cut down so only the lower levels are sold. d ;hat this would be the case. Tl. asked that if the Farmers choir are 80ing sell 500 tickets. why is the choir spending £IOOO on the Whitburn bard. esponded that the band provides variety, and that the audience enjoys the band i(Ided that the cost of any guests is part of the overall cost of piitling on a concert. raised again that the band should not be paid for rf the concert is making aloss. esponded that there are many thin8s happening behind the scenes including the spo.. ..lé Christmas concert. asked if the Whitburn Band could take some of the tickets for the concert to sell at their concerts. .Added that it would be an ideal opportunity for the recruitment leaflet to be sent out at the same time and should be explored. wl Lll. Action: Councll commented that the Choir needs to be creative and asked the Choir to go ta their Kiii_ I i Jii Si+'i'i{I i (I with any ideas. Actlon: All Business Mana8eT- eported that there was nothing to add.
T?. psked if the Choir would ever consider holding a concert in Glasgow 14sponded that the Choir has sun8 in Ihe Cathedral previously but that they are also struggli ng to find an audiencL' i Dted that it is a good idea but that it has been explored and discounted. Choir Manager- ,Idded that there are 6 new enquiries that have come through the website including 3 1 IrN I l lei F. The enquiries have been responded to are on hold until the new session. Publicity officer with upcoming dates, leaf let. Jted that there is a new noticeboard for the Choir in the church hall ow to join the Choir etc. and asked for comments about the content of the Secretary - Llbrarlan reported that there was nothing to add. added that there needs to be a recall of all music when space allows. Conductor- -dded that the concert in Sprin8burn was very successful and commented that the audience was small but appreciative and that the Choir was making a good sound. Soclal Team - entioned that the S(xial Team is alway5 looking for members, and thanked those w'ii, .11 i'ii't on the Team but who turned out to help cater the meeting anyway. i(Ided that the team is there to facilitate any social events but do not always need to be the cnes who do all of the work. sked for the reports to be acceplt.;14-. a ¥,. FTr[: T2, Seconded 6. Appointments & Confirmations al Appointment of Offlce Bearers "eded to the Vice President .Isked for li, the role of President. whic. iitsp L. '['. Jy geneial resumed chairing the meeting and continued with the aDk)ointment of the Office 8eareri reported that the Vice President, 5 Standing down and thanked hEr for her time In the post and 311 the work that she has done for the Choi, Forted that the Secretary had received one nomination for the role of Vice President and th3t ad agreed to be nominated. No other nominations were received frorn the floor, 41 Ik) li Ir 4YVVUii)tiiient was approved by 3cclaim reJuD.'I"
There were no other nominations received from the Alto Section and the appointment was ooroved bv acclaim from the Alto section. b) Appointment of Professional Staff asked the meeting to re-appoint approved by general acclairn. asked the meeting to re-appoint approved by acclaim. cl Appolntment and Confirmatlon of: Minutes Secretary l Ticket Co-ordinator l Asslstant Librarlan I Wardrobe Manager Media Group: Web Site, Facebook and YouTube I CD Sales Co-ordlnator / Archivist 200 Club Or aniser / Social Commlttee Spokesperson / Choir Van Co-ordinator eported ihat the Wardrobe Manager, 1£ Standing down from '.ho role ,)nd tnarked f or all of her hard work on behalf of the Choir sked if ouia oe willing to help someone into the role as Par t i,f J lia naover process. I Idi¥dted ttiat She would be happy to help someone into the role. asked the meeting If ,a i) ynnp wnilld hp willing tn txkp on the role and asked that anyone who ICJ I n IL)rested contact 'or more information. Al. will be taking over the 200 club: any ch•nges will be discussed with the council and will be put to the membership in the new season. All other role holders are willing to continue for another year and were reinstated by acclaim. d) Appointment of Honorary Office Bearer5 None 7. Mernl)ership Subscrlptlons for Season 202412025 asked the Treasurer for her proposal for the membership subscriptions for the follo.11}g yv,4. rePOrted that hef proposal is that there are no increases to the Subscriptions. Approved by acclaim. 8. Professional Fees lor Sea51m 202412025 35ked the Treasurer for her proposal for the professional fees for the followlng year. reported that her proposal is that there are no increases to the profes5ioro1 fees. Appr(Jv¥d tsy dLLiaim 9. 8u51ne55 Recelved by the Secretary None s Conductor and this was s 8usiness Manager and this w 10. A.O.C. None were received frorn the floor. thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and wished everyone a good summer bre.ak proposed a vote of thanks to the President for chairing the meeting and to the Social Te3m for providing refreshments. Approved by general acclaim. Date of 74" Annual General Meeting: Monday 2 June 2025
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: President Report Once again. we near the end of an eventful year,. our 74th cpa£on. I'm still basking in the glow of our wonderful Spring concert in The RSNO Hall. We missed this year and look forward to his return. However, we are fortunate to be able to call on the multitalented {timekeeping aside) havin8 the rne8a-talent of on drums certainly changed the dynamic. The Choir are truly blest to have such talented professionals to call upon. We renewed some singing friendships throughout the season. This year with the Whitburn Band. Glasgow Create Choirs and the Ballianlay Choir but were also delighted to welcome for the first time with us on to the Main Auditorlum stage, the F3rmers Choir for a wonderful evening of music and song enjoyed by a very appreciative audience. At the time of penning this report. we are looking forward to welcoming, also for the first time. the Bangor Ladies Choir from Northern Ireland. This concert will be in the magnificent 5t Andrebrfs Metropolitan Cathedral in Glasgow on the 17th of May. We are also takin8 part in the Clyde Chorus event at Govan Cross on 31st of May as part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations. I would also like to take a moment to mention the new members who have joined us this year. It was 50 good to see so many auditions after the Open night in September last year and congratulations to everyone who made it throu8h. It is wonderful to have you with us. We are also incredibly lucky to have many loyal supporters. sponsors. and helpers to whom we are extrernely grateful. We are always on the look out for anyone interested in becomin8 a new sponsor and so if you think you may have one up your sleeve. give your arm a shake. We were delighted to be back at some of our usual Christmas concert venues but were excited about our very first concert in Strathblane and would like to thank them for the warmth of their welcome and hospitality. We look forward to being back in 2026. 2025126 is set to be a momentous year for the choir on a couple of fronts not least because we will be into our 75th anniversary season. Our 75 years also denotes our Illustrious Dredecessor. s 125 years. The world- famous Glasgow Orpheus Choir enjoyed So years befor(, tood down as conductor, leading to the formation of the Glas8ow Phoenix in 19SI. We will mark the occasion after the turn of the year on all publications and correspondence and, hopefully, with other events Still under discussion. Also, thi5 AGP.. marks the end of our association with our Busine55 MariFe.r n4 ?n.;rsars. We must thank or all the years of commitment to the choir and wisli a happy:LLIiL:'Iient.11 laughed wheii l ¥vr?te that}. He will. l am sure, still be running rings round The Bute Arts Society for manv years to come. With retiring. Council have spent time since January planning the re-allocation of many of the Business Manager's day-to-day functions back to members of the Council. However, we also have some challenges. We need to be able to address aspects such a5 tourin& plannin& concert sta8in8. for example, and produce alternative ways of going forward. It was disappointing to cancel the September Tour but the number of choir members who had committed to going. left no room for call offs or sickness. We reduced costs and put it back to the choir but had no further take up as not confident in the numbers, and we had little choice but to cancel. Moreover, the questionnaire issued by our Choir Manager, showed that a rethink on touring may be well overdue: so that is what we will do with the help of a group of volunteers willing to investl8ate the P055ibilities.
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: President Report We also hope to look at fundin8, sponsorship and recruitment. The Recruitment Group headed by the Vice President, is already up and running and producin8 sound ideas. I foresee interesting times ahead, At Ihis AGM, we are not only saying goodbye lo bLII also I nfl our Bass Steward and chauffeur to I li(, I,. velv, We wish him and rhe lamily all the best tor iheir new i ifn ili A4il,, Iln. Aberdeenshiro IS a IvirTier Librarian and much-loved member of the T2.5 and wilh on the CD desk, tliLI ..de been with us for a lon8 time and both will be much missed. Although she has not left the choir. it has been very sad to learn that first sopranr) longest serving chorister. will not be returning as a singing member. The good news Is that health ha5 recovered enou8h to see her settled into her new home. I'm sure any old friends wno wtsn to visit would be most welcome. our In conclusion, I have to thank our sales ladies. our van drivers, all those who helD setting out and clearing up, (especially those who put my arid chairs away every weekl, or the 2(Xl club, our ladies of the wardrobe. our wonderful social team, especially for all their hard work at the open night, the St Andrew's concert and the Choir Lunch. oijr wondttsrlul condurtor and amazing accompanists, Wlth a special ho joined us in April. and to those who are leaving, we >dy b¢>l w41)lies and thank you. A big thank you to my fellow council members. Your hard work and dedication Is much appreciated and finally to you, my fellow choristers, for your continued encouragement and 5UPPOrt. Always in Friendship President.
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report This Report covers Ihe financial year from 1 Apnl 2024 to 31 Marth 2025. Income lo Ihe end of March 2025 was £32k as opposed lo £65k in 2024. Our expenditure was also down frorn £74k last year to £36k. Happily the deficit this year is a mere £4k 50% 01 last year's deficit. so that's go(yJ news. I hav8 attached a copy of the year end accounts to 31 March 2025. As ever, these need to be treated as draft accounls - still lo be approved by Council. Such approval should tske place at the pre AGM meeting but at this lime I write Ihis report we haven t had that meeting yetl Those of you who read last year's Treasurer's Rep(Kt will be familiar with the concept of the reconciliations I produco for each concert. l attach those reconciliations for the concerts we have perfomied over this last year namely GRCH Apnl, Rolhesay In May. Spnngbum in June and the 4 Christmas concerts we did Istrathblane. EdinbLJrgh. Moncrieff and GRCH). Sub8¢rlptlons this last year are up from £6.5k to £9k. The donallons (arKI other spon•or•hlp) have grown very slightly to jusl shy 01 £7k. Our -sponsofS' last year were Clachan HydrolJS Salmon Ltd The Provincial Grand Lodge WA Cargill Fund The SOSJ Grand Priory Malcolm Monaghan Andrew Robertson Anonymous As I have said belore and I will say again, we need their continued support and Ihe support of the various donors within the cnoir (you know who you are). In summary, the cash we have in the bank at the year end 31 March 2025 is £43,274. On 31 March 2024 it was £47.383. We've managed lo stem the flow a little whh is encouragirKJ. As is right and usual I tickets so well. and to insured and MOT'd resp- lor managing the Concert Hall fforts in keeping the Van Taxed. Treasurer 13 May 2025 Ann•xures Accounls lal date of issue still lo be approved by Council) Reconciliations:. GRCH April Rothesay May Springbum June Strathblane, Edinburgh. GRCH and Easl KilbrTrde- all December
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Accounts to 31103125 ThE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Re8lstered Charlty Number SCIK12904
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Account5 to 31103125 THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FQR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Not•s Unrnstrkn•d Funds 2025 Un¢•nrlrted Funds 2024 INCOME Interest Received Concert Income lx GRCHI Subxrlpiions, l)onations & Sponwrship Fundr•isin8 Gen•ral Incorne Gift Ald GRCH Christmas Income GACH - Sprlng Income 2025 GACH- Sprlni Income 2024 GACH . Sprlnl Iorne 2023 L•diu 8louses Tour Sky Tour - Hl8hl•nd CO S•l•s 655 793 5,573 20.921 325 219 2.081 2.708 14.990 1.793 3.224 2.610 5.146 763 6.446 24,481 418 65,ZL 243 32.641 EXPENDITURE Adwjnistratbon Expens Concert Éxpendiiure lex GRCHI Gen•r•l expenses GRCH- Christmas Expenditufe GRCH - Sprln8 E¥pendiiur¢ 202S GRCH Sprin8 Expendsiure 2024 fjRCH- Spiinl EXndItUte 1023 Salwies. Expnses & Professional Fees Aecordin8 Cosis Coach Hire & F•fry Costs L•db•$ 8Iouses Toui . Skye Tour- Hi6hl4nd 3,055 3.1 378 6.032 8.072 4.144 5.765 217 2.032 1.672 2.981 21.Cl)5 19.250 1,752 535 2?,476 73.751 36.7y) NET SURPLUS FOR YEAR 4.109 .543 BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 47.383 55.926 BALANCE AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 43,274 47,383 All Funds •r• unr•sirlct•d Pale I
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Accounts to 31103125 ThE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Nol•S 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS T¥nilWe Fixed As>et5 CURRENT ASSETS B•nk and C•sh 43.294 47.383 43.294 47.383 CURRENT LIABILITIES Funds recl¥<l In advance Tour Peposlts Ipotentl•l rtlund io chorlstersl 20 NET CURRENT ASSETS 43.274 47,383 TOTAL NET ASSETS 43.274 47,383 A•prthId by. Uni•rtr5rt•d Funds As •1 i Aprll 2024 Surplus l O•fl¢lt Iw th• V••f 47.383 4.109 55.926 .8.543 •131 M•rrh Z025 43.274 47,383 Appro¥•d by th• Counrll Pr*s4dtnt Tv••wv¢r P•qe 2
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Account5 to 31103125 THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES The followlni are the main accounting polioes'.- al Thé f4nanclal st•tements h•ve been prepared in accordance th Stlterntnt ol Re¢ommen<led Pr•nice - Accountlni by Ch•rKles. bl Financial st•t•ments have b•en pfepafd und•r the hlnorical cost <onnI10. cl Depreciation T•nile aurfs •cgulred •re c•w•llsed deprecilted on a stia¢8ht Ilnt basis ralculated to write off rheii costs lJs any reydual valut ov•r their estim•1 yeful lives 15 to110. Exp•aed uselul Il¥es lin ye•rsl Oflice Equlpment dl In¢ome and payments ol the lunds are xcounted lor M • ush $ts. AOMINISTRATION EXPENSES 1025 2024 Posl¥ie, Print •nd Adven151ni Tfa¥rl and Motor Elpenses Dewecialion 1.761 1,429 1.611 3,055 3.19) GENERAL EXPENSES •IVlibfary rtnt Gifts and wesentations Instsrance MLS5i£ & CD pur¢ha5es lrtet ol donaiionsl Eoulpment- Aostrurn I Card machine Sundry expenses 2.170 732 353 1.706 819 252 6,032 128 369 642 205 4,144 Pale 3
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Accounts to 31103125 THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 1024 SALARIES. EXPENSES ANO PIIOFESSIOPIAL FE A¢compini5t Current C¢nductor business manager Accounts ex•mlner 3,565 8.715 8.475 250 8,820 8.580 250 19,250 I1,5 FIXED A5SET5 E4ulprn•nl Al l April 2024 Addlllons At 31 Maich 2025 18.573 18.573 D•pr•¢l•tlon Al l April 2014 Ch4r8e lor ye•r At 31 March 2025 18,573 18.573 Al 31 M•*¢h 2015 At 31 March 1014 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS G•n•ral lIKPtI)n1 Fund Fund 2025 2014 Tot•1 As •1 l Aprll Z024 Income for ihe ¥t•r Costs for the ye•r Sufplus In ytir As at 31 March 2024 2.070 24,223 .36,750 12.527 -10.457 45.313 8.418 47.383 32,641 .36.750 4.IC 43,274 S5,926 65.208 -73,751 -8.543 47,383 8.418 53,731 Pale 4
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report - Draft Accounts to 31103125 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR I report on the •tcounis of the chrrty lor thè year ended 31 March 2025 sei on pales l 10 4. A•sp•rtiw r•>ponslbllllb•s ol tru$1••5 l¢wndll and •x•mkn•r The charity trustees are re5POnsible for the preparatlon ol ihe accounts in accord3nce with the terms of the Ch•rities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2(X)S and the Ch•ritie5 kcounts Iscoiiandl Ae8ulaiions 2CQ6. The charity trustees consider that the audrt requiremeni of Reiulation 10111 Idl ol tht A¢¢ounts Re8ulations does not apply It is my responsibllity to examlne the •c£ounts as requ•red under sKtion 4411) Icl of the Art and t¢ Stat• wheth•r particulai maiter5 have a)me io my attent¢on. 8•5 ol Ind•p•nd•nt •x•mln•i's stslernent My e¥amin•iion Is TrIed out In accordance wlth Aewlatk>n 11 gf Charlti•s Accounts IScotl•ndl Aeiulation$ 20%. An examinaiion includes a review of the •ccouniini fecords kepr by tht ¢h•rity •nd a comwrison of the accounis presented with Ibose re(ortts. It Jlso incI$t5 Conseral10n ol any unusual items or diKIosures In the at¢ounts, and seeks expi•nations Irom the trustees concerning any Such m•tters. The procedure5 und•riiken do not provide all ihe evidence that v•ould be required in an audit. and consequentlv I do not profe55 an audit opinion on the view 8lven by the accounts. Ind•p•nd•fit •Mamln•r's st•t•m•nt In ihe caune ol my examinatn. r0 matter h•J come to my attention I which live5 me reason•t c•usé to believe that in any material respect the requifemenls.. lal io keep atcountin8 records in accordance with Sertion 4411) of the 25 Act Ind Re8ul•tion 4 of the 2006 Ac¢¢)unts RegUlatn5, and Ibl to prep•re •¢counts which accord with th •¢cwntine records Ind comply with Reiulailon 8 of the 2C)6 Accounts Reeulations ha noi been rnet. or 2 to which, in my opinion. atterttn Should be drawn sn order to enab a proper understandini of the accounts to be re•ched. Pw5
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Draft Accounts to 31103125 THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, ICOVNCIL'SI RESPONSIBILITIES We afe required under the constitution and the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2Crf)S and the Charitie5 Accounts Iscotlandl Re8ulations 2Ci)6 to prepare financial statements for each financial year. We consider that the audit requirement of Re8ulatlon 10111 Idl of the Accounts Regulatlons does not apply. Presldent Treasuref May 2025 P•ie 6
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Reconciliatlons to Accounts to 31103125 GRCH April 2024 concert- reconciliation Re¢elpts Ticket sales received direct and via t)orothy Gunnee Programme sales CD Sales Total receipts E 3,730.Th) E 282.96 ExpendStur• Pro8fammes Advert15in8 LeallÈis/PosterslPosia8e Accompanist lees Flowers and bottles Sum dsje to Glasgow life for caiering (half time drinks) Sum due to Venue per attached breakdown from Gla$8ow Life E 475.00 E 995.00 E 489.00 É 300.00 É 110.39 E 144.48 Total expenditure Summary Total r*¢eipts Total expendituie £4,060.96 E3 768.62 Profil on Concert
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Rec¢)ncillatlons to Accounts to 3110¥25 Culture. &sport- VAT No. M 03•2 71 c1Th & Spon Stt Gt 1L Invoice Gl85oow Phoenix Chotr 8 CfaoneihBn Motsntstuart Road. R¢)Ihes•y Isle of Bute PA20 gLF Dale ol Issue Custoffr WJ 02 05.2024 222888 CX)84179812 01 05 2024 CC GRCH 20 04 2024 asg¢Th Phoenix Chow Cumure & Spon Glgs 1of3 D8le Purch•se Cwder No. Sowj lo 00rtM• P•38 Q•• Vth• VAT T VA 20.04.2024 Te1 Sas Unrt Pfe 1.891 67- G15gow Roy•1 Con¢¢rt Hail Ev•ffl. GPC Annu•l F•slN•l ol Scotloh Choirs Date 20th A1 2024 Aoents Ttkets Uni Pnce 2,577 0& V•nu• HK• UThl Prte l.sw fm) 8oJt offi co¥rn @ IO% Unrf Prt• 203 00 PRS Q 4 2% Vnl Pnct 179 29 Comp Tkth3 Q%ef 30 @ £1 x 134 PnrAry 134 00 Tkel Pnnling @ £1 ¥ 151 lknrt F¥K• 151 SoiJThY Enneer Und PriGg 300 00 1.69167. 200 338 33. 20.04 2024 20.04 2024 20 04 2024 20.04 2024 20.04 2024 2 577 08- 51542- 300 00 4060 3S88 2080 17929 134th) 20.04.2024 20.04.2024 151 (rfl 3020 8000 200 Ir phonlng pl•as• quote thls No. 222888641798125 T•tsl £ 1.254 74 ThLS now fo( poynnl Culture & Sport Glasgow bank glro credit 22168864179812 1 25474 4eCEPTA 8 Cr•yrwth•n i¥• ol • CASH CYEOUE
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GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Reconciliation5 to Accounts to 31103125 GRCH Ctcernber 2024 ((erI - rec(*)cil411ty1 Receipts Ticket sales rtcei¥ed difect an¢ ¥1. Ticket Sales net of cosis from &a4.- -..- breakdown allached Prograrnrne sale5 CD Sale5 Total receipts £ 2.420.(X) E 14330 E $8593 Exp•ndltur• J8 Mailin8s Printini Leaflets and Posters Priniini Programmes Advertisini Accompanist lee5 Iinc 3 rehearsals) Flower5 and bottles Guest &ind 257 80 1.013.(XJ £ 955 L)) 2.630.62 É 300.tKI E 284.(Kl Tolal e4penditure SumM•ry lothl r•ceipts lotal eApenditure £ 3.16413 £62404 ioss on Concert cosi to Ch(xr
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GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Reconclllatlons to Accounts to 31103125 Edinbui8h Ffeemasons Hal 8 December 2024 . rKoncdiatN Aecelp Fee received Itom Freemas5 Au8usi 2023 Internet Tick Sales Total receipts Exp•ndltur• PrintinA- tickets and PTo8rammes AJlander5 Coach costs Van Hirt and luel Ac¢omynist É 12834 £ 67548 5069 Total expenditure Surnmary Total r4Yeipts Total EApenditure £ 1.320.IX) Surplus to c1 lunth
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Recontlliation5 to Actounts to 3110¥25 MorKrieH. East Kilbrth 14 December 2024. feconciliation Rec•lpts Fee received Irom Moncrieff Parish Church Internei Tickei Sales É384 TDtJl receipts EpenditUTe Printini- ikt5 and programmes Att¢*npan15t £ 128.33 £1SOQ) Total expenditure Summary rotal receipts Total Expernjiture £6. 78.3 Surplus to Chofir fvnds
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report- Reconciliatlons to Accounts to 31103125 Rothew 18 May 2024- re¢onciliaty" Re¢elpts Fee and costs received from Bute Arts Society CD sales £ 1.699.48 Total rÈceiplS Expenditure Ferry ti¢kets All8ndw Coal Accompanist 395.20 681.48 Total ewendilure Summwy Tcttal receipts Total E*penditure Surplus to Choir fthds £1,714 48 226.68
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Treasurer Report - Reconciliations to Accounts to 3110425 Springbjrn Parish Church 2 June 2024 . recort1tI0rt R•ctipts Fee received Frorn SrKin8burn Parish Church nei of intefnet ticket 125 E 530.0) Internet Tlet Sales E 70.C CD sales Total feceipts E¥pendltuv• Printing - tickvt. Accornpanist £ 69.LKS £ 150. Total expenditurt Summy Total receipts Total Expenditure E728.C) Surplu5 to Cholr funds 10-
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Business Manager Report Retlral: my final reF)orl to Council should have 500ner but it was important for the future of the choir to have continuity as took over as Conductor. Concerts were going so well, when we all had to endure the diff icult period ol the Pandemic and Lockdown and the subsequent loss of income and concerts. Council: I congratulat President and Choir Council in takin8 on boafd a full list of my duties on my retiral. Choir are fortunate that Council ha5 mariy business people with the skills required to move forward ro the future. Special thanks to for bearing a very large and full portfolio of duties especially when ealth has not been at Its best this year- l $0 much appreciate their support and friendship. Artistic Matters: the choir is in safe hands with at the helm as Conductor and Artistic dlrector. The choir is singing to a very high standard as coi-. ".iei.:ed upon by many at the April GRCH concert. I look forward to enjoying hearing much of the new reDertoire that is appearing at concerts in the coming years. It is always Intriguing to learn what new musli 35 found or arranged for the Choir. Concerts: enga8ernents are returnin8 and re8ular concert partners are now requesting concerts. Our 2024 GRCH December concert had increasing audience numbers thanks to visitin8 choir support. April concerts are holding their own and this is especially gratifying in not only promoting other amateur choirs but bringing large and new audience5 to our concerts. At least seven concerts are in planning fiom September through to December 2025. with a return to Rothe5ay in May 2026 and Mid-Argyll in February 2027. Tours: are currently under review due to travel and hotel cost5. It was good to learn of the invitation to Northern Ireland from the Bangor Ladies Choir. Choir Tours have alway5 been special part of Phoenix life, when especially new choTlSters, enjoyed both memorable concerts and made life lon8 friends in the choir. Visiting Cholrs: sadly, many of our ori8inal visiting choir contacts such as in the Hereford Male Voice Choir are no lon8er with us and new English & Irish initiatives are required. We still have good Scott15h contacts with the Dingwall Gaelic Choir, the Ballianlay Choir and the 'A Choired Taste. Choirs. Rerording5. Scotdisc support for the Choir continues. CD sales are slowly picking up again despite streamin8. Various item5 recorded need completion and added to for the 75" Anniversary celebrations. Donations/Sponsorship/Trust5: support IS Still there for the choir for the correct projects once identified by Council. The Provincial Grand Lodge have intimated their continuing support as have other donors. Flnance: for a mixed voice amateur choir. finances are still very robust. Treasurer needs comrnended for her clear and accurate accounting. If ihe choir needs lunos moving forward in the future. then l am happy to a5SlSt if required. in finding support to secure its future. l am happy to report that with suitable projects. I was able to source very substantial funds for the Arts in the last year. Thanks Season 2024125.. especially to our President. and to the Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Choir Manager, Publicity Officer, Librarian & Assistants. Wardrobe Manager & Assistants. The Web, Facebook and YouTube Channel sites function thanks to the hard work of Ronnie and Anne. Tpank,, our Van man thp firi ing Tenor.. the concert support staff: the rninppr,. tc) the CD Stall: to:, GRCH Ticket co-ordination: and to for Cou sr)ecial thanks to for his Choral Excellence_ To our ML1 T "l L)T OlTrlOters, but especially 'or her support over many years. both with coordinating Pro8ramme Selling at GRCH concerts and for promoting annual concerts at Moncreiff Church and when requested, hosting visiting choirs.
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Busine55 Manager Report A bit of nostal8la - lookln8 Back: I must acknowledge the friendship and support Df in introducing me to the choir all these years ago. We have had a lot of ver Ilif, yL'a rs with some excellent concerts, recordings and tours both here and in Germany. Wilh input and support we made a formidable musical, artistic and administrative team. If not for the choir, I would never have met some very special people not least some of our Past President's many of whom h,Ivft Yecnme close friends. I mention in passing, the wonderful and hi5 Burn'5 recitations. ,"1 n rt b'.- r.-mmpnts 'especially regarding the Altrn.", death stares; my very, vL'ry JL'dl ' I r4. and of course the very spprial ho has done double duty,. and not leas; I'l ,1 time of change. There w(I .lio was both President and stalwart of the 8as5 section a lung with his ho both brought me inany a smile. We miss and of course rejoice in the voice still a stalwarr $010151 Ot the Lhoir. Ljiher much enjoyed singing stalwarts arL' ol _ oa r,. I Ivhn have brought miirh Inv tn min'/ I rniilrl kr*P? n- mpptin?inE names, and previouslv the list goes on and o:'i. JIILrc was a hrjsl of characters inclLidiiig the inimitable vho brought many a wry smile to us all, especially as she ref used to co-operate. to both sing, clap, sway and raise her hands at the same timel ind There are many other individuals over the years who are not forgotten, and especially was a special support as Treasurer, for many years. There was of course. the double act ul organising many a choir dinner and celebration, all underta ken to their very high standards. I l)Jiik.'ul Iv, as everything moves on and keeps abreast with change. there are new people to Step up to the mark. My thanks to the many who have served on the Social Committee, now the Social Team. We had a busy time under the sponsorship of Co-operative Funeralcare and visited and performed In so many places over the years. We had Tours to Germany, Ireland. Orkney, Mull, lona, Skye. the Borders and the Highlands both West & North and sorties down south to Hereford and Northampton not forgetting the visit5 to Npwr?%tl• hnctpd In the mjin hy thg White Family. On Tour wp h?d thp siir)port nf fnrrner choristers, 11 Oban, In the Hi8hlands, and in Arran. We celebrated the Golden and Diamond Jubilees and many other special occasions. However, we Must look to the future and the greater time5 that are still to come. As I hand the baton to others for the f uture, my thanks to all who play their individual part and keep the choir at the forefront of choral sin8in8 in Scotland. We have had many special supporters of the Choir not least ho introduced us to the Sovereign Order of the Knights of St John Hospitaller. May w'as 3 spec ial supporter of the choir and Its concerts and supported us financially over many years along with her Also, our long time Printer friend and through hlm the support of both Provincial Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Antient Free and Accepted Mason of Scotland, who have provided many thousands to our coffers It ha5 been a privilege to havp bptsn nart nf the Phoenlx family for so long. There are too many others to name individually. but both l)ave made many lifelong f riends throLJgh the Choir and enjoyed some very special times now dnd In the past. On retiral. my future support is there if required, and I look forward to watching the choir evolve and reinvent itself as it has always done and to attending your 75 th Anniversary celebrations in 2026. uslness Manager
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Choir Manager Report MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP lon 6 May 20251 Sectlon No. New Members | Leave of Absence Reslgnatlons 1st, Soprano 14 2nd Soprano 14 1st. Alto 20 2nd. Alto li 1st. Tenor 2nd. Tenor 1st. Bass 2nd Bass No change No change Total: Up 2 Irom May 2024 Total available for concerts.. 75 Up 5 from May 2024 Membership of the choir has had a slight net increase {21 when balanced against recruitment numbers and rv% Lin,Ili()iis Wt.Ir )IMI' tl) 1311 tl)n4iJ wliii h.lvv jnined us dLJring the (-Piifion and rÉ)nliiin('d To tliJl L'iid tliere will be an open rehearsal at the start of our 75th season 12025-2026) on Monday 8 September 2025. ArrENDANCE ATTENDANCE IAug.'24 - Apr.'251 Sertlon Posslble 296 361 Actual 225 2024 125 76% 71% 2023 124 74% 76% 1st. Soprano 2nd Soprano Soprano 1st. Alto 2nd. Alto Alto 1st. Tenor 2nd. Tenor Tenor 1st. Ba5S 2nd. Bass Bass Total: 257 482 389 201 590 657 474 241 715 195 175 370 155 108 263 73% 82% 83% 82.5% 75% 71% 78% 73% 92% 88% 169 139 308 126 87% 79% 83% 81% 81% 86% 80% 83% 78% 85 211 1.591 2,005 79%
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Choir Manager Report Overall attendance at rehearsals over the season has gone up by just 1% compared to last year but has only done so thanks to an exceptional IO% improvement in attendance by the ladies of the Alto sectlon. Well done ladies! The rest of us have shown a dip in attendance compared to last year. which is disappointing. At the risk of year-on-year boring repetition it remains the case that regular attendance at rehearsals is important so that we are all as well prepared as we possibly can be for our concerts and public performances. It's very unfair on your fellow choristers if you don't attend regularly and then turn up at concerts not knowing the repertoire las has happened on a couple of occasions this season}. So. let's again look forward to next season and to boosting those attendance rates by turning out to rehear531s regularly and consistently. CONCERT5 CONCERTS / EVENTS Turnout {Sept.'23- Jun.'24) Sectlon Posslble Actual X turnout: 2024- 2025 66Y. 76% 71% 73% 50¥. 64% 88% 87% 2023 - 2024 si 83 95 178 126 68 194 51 45 55 72 127 91 34 125 45 39 74% 76% 75 77% 56% 69 86% 70% 78 78% 83% S2 no Al A2 Alto Tl T2 Tenor Bl B2 43 30 73 31 27 58 72% Bass Totals: Over the course of the season, we will have performed in 8 concerts / events. Apart from the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall at Christmas and in April, choir numbers for any of the other six have again never exceeded 60. with the average turnout over the eight concerts being 49 choristers! As last year, with those kinds of numbers, it becomes ever harder to field a balanced choir for performances. Credit and thanks however 80 to the 'hard core, of committed choristers {6 Sopranos. 4 Altos. 7 Tenors & 4 Bassesl who have turned out for every concert in the diary. You know who you are and we've experienced some fine concert5 along the way. To the others I would only repeat what I said last year, in the hope that I might encourage you to commit to more concerts in season 2025 - 2026. 1 know it's not always possible to do every concert, for a variety of reason5. but what's the point of being in the choir, attending rehearsals and then not participating in concerts, other than GRCH. It shouldn't be about just one 'prestige' concert per season. IN CONCLUSION... My usual bang of the drum for keeping yourself up to date on the life of the choir and what you need to be doing to fully participate. You can plan ahead for Choir concerts. events, extra rehearsals etc. by following the regularly updated 'Dates for your diarf section in the Members, Area of the choir web51te as well as the Music Library, MP3 Rehearsal files, the Choir Directory, the Rules. the Constitution. Minutes of Council Meetings etc.. etc.. or check your emails on a Sunday afternoon during the season, for the absolute, very latest updates on the life of the choir and your part in it.
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Cholr Manager Report I have again been privileged to serve as Choir Manager in Season 2024 25 and. if you'll have me. I shall look Ih forward to our 75 season starting 24 August 2025. Thanks to lor all h•s hard work leading us through the seagon so magnificently and getting us 'concert readW. Also. huge thanks to our Business Manager, Ivho is retiring after over 30 years of devotion and service to the cause of Glasgow Phoenix Crivii ¢iiU ila 5 n me valuable and unstinting support throughout my tenure as Choir Manager. Enjoy your retiremen: 'May the road rise to meet you ... Yours In friendship. Choir Manager
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: secretary Report The 202412025 season was my first full year in the Secretary role for the Glasgow Phoenix Choir. I have enjoyed meeting and corresponding with our patrons and associates, and it was a pleasure to meet some of you in person at the Christmas and April Concert Hall concerts. As with any new role. there have been challenge5-particularly in getting up to speed with the cadence of correspondence throughout the year- but each has been a learnin8 Opportunity. and l am grateful for the guidance I've received. Highlights of the season for me included our Christma5 Concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, which was parts'cularly well-attended, and the warm receptron we received at the April concert. I have also been undertaking the role of Minutes Secretary alon8side and my particular thanks go to her for keeping me right with the minutes after each meeting. LookinR ahead, I hope that a new Confidential Minutes Secretary can be appointed so that bOtire able to fully participate in Council meeti'ngs. Next year promises to be both challenging and exciti'ng, as I take on areas of the role thai ably handled over the years. I hope you will be patient with me as I continue to learn and grow into these responsibilities. has so I will be exploring how best to centralise our correspondence databases. which I hope will make it easier to stay In touch with all our friends and supporters. l am currently missing email addresses for some patrons and associates, and I will be in touch over the summer to ensure my records are up to date. In addltr'on to this, I hope to explore better ways of usin8 digltal tools to keep everyone informed-perhèps through a more regular newsletter or improved communications. Finally, I would like to thank the members of the Council for their support and guidance throughout the year. A heaftfelt thank you also goes to our wider choir family f rom our loyal patrons, associates, and volunteers. to every choir member who makes our concerts Possible. Patrons and Assoclates Patrons Associates 18 Correspondence I have sent out various cards and f lowers on behalf of the choir. Glasgow Concert Hall Gifts of bottles of wine, flowers or book tokens for the conductors, accompanists and helpers wert presented at the two Glasgow Concert Hall concert5. It has been 3 privile8e to serve as your Secretary this past year, and I look forward to continuin8 in the role in the year ahead. Lbcretar).
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Publicity Officer Report In last year's report. l indicated that I would make this season my last as Publicity Officer. At the time, I did not realise that our Business Manager was planning to retire and, when he announced this at the start of the curfent season, I reconsidered my position as I felt that there was enough overlap between these two jobs which mi8ht make it diff icult for the new individuals involved and for the choir. I discussed thi5 With Our president and decided that I should carry on a bit longer. Press releases: As in previous years, I prepare a press release for all concerts as this will include all of the Information needed to advertise events on the choir website, on We Got Tickets and in posts for Facebook, and this information is circulated as widely as possible. By the end of our 74" sea50n. we will have undertaken one very successful Open Rehearsal, six regular concerts, one investiture and taken the stage as part of the Glasgow 850 Clyde Chorus at the end of May. This is a shorter list than in previous years and council hope that next year will involve more events, especially as next season will be our 75" Council have planned two Open Rehearsals for next season (in September and January) and a new event for us, a 'Come and Sing, rehearsal and concert, in February. Our retiring Business Manager is leaving us in a good position for the first half of next season with Six concert5 UP to the end of December and with a possible two others yet to be confirmed. In 2026, we also have our usual sprin8 concert in April and a return visit to the Isle of Bute in May. Council will be working hard to make sure all of these events are successf ul while looki ng for others and I will be advertising them all as widely as possible. One item I have prepared for use aftor retirement is an 'Event Booking Form,, which could be used by anyone in the choir if approached about asking u5 to undertake a concert. All the information needed by our conductor and council in making a decision about takin8 on an event has been included, though if anyone spots omi55ion5, please let me know. Facebook (FBI: The Media Group promotes all choir events on Facebook and this is an easy and useful wav of makin8contactwith many potential audiences. Ourfollower numbershave increased to 1,267 lan increase of 301 since last year,. and, in the last 90 days las of IO, Mayl we have had 23.4K views. As always, comment5, which are only ever positive, receive a response. We occasionally receive invitations to take part in various activities and the Choir Mana8er passes on any that seem of interest, thou8h he didn't send on the one that was looking for a dance troupe. I have no Idea whyl Thanks. as always, to everyone who takes the time to share posts as th15 Is a great, free. way to spread information about the choir, YouTube: Since last year's AGM report. we have increased our YouTube subscribers from 678 to 765 and our lifetime YouTube viewings have risen from 390,996 to 428.467. We hope to be able to add some new material to YouTube next season as council have discussed thi5 as an alternative way of using material recorded for a CD. Choir members will bp. alprted if and when this happens. ChoSr webslte.. .ontinue to keep the choirfs website up-to-date and interesting. Thefollowinq 15 simply o repent J (I 1 ? 1115 l yi'ur's report.. I would. yet again, like to appeal to members to use the website as a way of finding information about events. etc. The diary page in the members, area 15 kept up-to-date and contains information about all choir bookings, whether these are set in stone or to be confirmed. and it is updated every time we are alerted to a change, so it is a reliable resource for the use of members. Any feedback or Suggestions on potential alternatives to the content of the website would, as always. be gratef ully received. Natlonal Assoclatlon of ChoSrs INAC): I continue to prepare three reports per year, and, unlike last season, succeeded In doing so this year without fail IHurrJyl l Thp Pvblic3tions Off icer IBob Swallow), who has been in place since I took over writing these reports f ro ha5 just retired did all the hard work associated with New5 and Views and was unfailingly supportive and happy to publish GPC reports. Following the introduction of our Hire the Choirljoin the Choir leaf let all existing copies have been used up, A new batch will be prepared and the only change will be that the second contact for bookin8 a concert will now be choir secretarv,
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Publicity Officer Report As always, I would like to extend my thanks to all council and choir members for their support throughout the year. This has been particularly the case this year and I have truly appreciated all the kind messages. cards and flowers f eceived. I hope to be back to f ull f1t rie55 next season. Lastly. I would like to say a special thanks to You have been a great SUPPOrt to since I took on the role of Publicity Officef and l appreciate all your help and. especially, your friendship er these Publicity Officer And now...Top of the Pops 2025 I think. at last. that I've worked out how lo delve the murky depths of YouTube to understand how thev record views. I mention thi5 to explain the absence of last year'5 figures for items 10, 7 and 5...or...I may just have been paying better attention- who know5? Chart position io 2024 ???pp 2025 ,342 Songs from the First World war Pacem 11,083 i You'll Never Walk Alone 11,629 Thank you for the music 77PP7 12.126 Love Divine 10,478 12.345 Scots Wha Hae How Can l Keep from Sin8in8? 21.702 {Thel Lord is My Shepherd 24,875 26.799 Benedictus 33,558 36,460 All in the April Evenin8 197.870 218,039
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Librarian Report RE LL OF MUSI The list of music being recalled has now been compiled and is attached to this report. Please bring the recalled music to first. and any subsequent, rehearsal in the new season. 'OPENING' 'Opening' is published by Oxford University Press. 11 continues lo appear on various rnusic suppliers websites. To date, we still await receiving our own printed copies, and the Treasurer and I will maintain contact with Oxford University Press to seek to re501ve this. MUSIC FOR REHEARSALS If any choir member needs music, please let me know by emailing Music can a150 be acce55ed online, some on the choir website, andlLlI LII ILLIUL IIiiL LU.IIJi L IiiJIL'I IJI via Dropbox and/or Forscore. Many member5 use Forscore, but Forscore applies to Apple devices, not to Windows or Android. In 2025. new. and "renewed'{ music, has included Adiernus. Cantate Domino. Home. If Ye Love Me, It Don't Mean a Thing. O Love. Omnia Sol. The Long and Winding Road 21 May 2025
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They Canl Take Thal Away From 71 72 W8ie You There? We Rise Again 74 ml When the Saints Go Marching In You'll Nèver Walk Alone 75 76 77 Zum Sanctus SCHUBERT any film score muslc
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Condurtof Report Here we are againl Another season draws to and end, not the busiest we've had . but some very 8 Singing though. Our Christmas concerts were thi5 sea50n's firsts. 4 concerts within a weekl We started at Strathblane Parish church. our 1st visit there. The usual 'First Christmas Concert nerves" were there, but the choir acquitted itself well, especially O Radiant Dawn. It's 31way5 a bit of a white-knuckle ride, learning new music at Christmas- starting in August is obviously a no-no, but I don't want to leave it so late that the music isn't learnt in time. We probably have more repeats in our Christmas concerts because of thisl l am in the process of looking for new music, especially a new piece for Brass and choir. so we can make changes to the finale of our GRCH concert. Our visit to Edinburgh followed. This is always a really special concert.. The hall, the audience and the organ all contribute to a wonderful afternoon. GRCH was next, and what a great night that wasl Joined by the Whitburn Band and the Create choirs, as usual. but also The Farmers Choir. All of these made a good contribution to the night, but chiefly y(r5e1ve5 can be very proud of the excellent performance. Cake Saturday came next Imoncrieff Parish Churchll. Another excellent performance brought 2024 to an end. That was it for 4 months- a long time without performing. It did give us a chance to prepare for the next performance in the RSNO Auditorium. There was quite a lot of new music to be learnt. I think I can say that was the best we have @ver been prepared for a major concert. and it certainly showed in performance. Particular highlights for me were the performances of'Adiemus' and 'lt don't mean a thing. both of which were enhanced by the excellent playing 01 Then 2 performances on the same dayl First the Investiture for the KSU. which went very well, then to St.Andrew'5 Cathedral for a joint concert with The Bangor Ladies choir. The acoustics in the Cathedral are incredible. and both choirs. performances were excellent. I particularly enjoyed the word 'flow' towards the end of'o love'.stunning. As I write this, there is one more performance to do- at Govan Cross in the open airl 15 minutes of our greatest hits- lets hope the sun appear5 that day I My thanks, firstly to our accompanists. joined us for our Christmas concerts, and a couple of rehearsals before jetting off to Oz I, He has made a great contribution to the choir, and his solos on piano nd organ always bring a new dimension to every programme and cire much appreciated by me and all of you. We were also joined by t the RSNO Auditorium, and t St. Andrew's Cathedral, my thanks for 2 excellent performdnces. Thank5 also t• and ali (lie Ltsuncil members for all the work they do. both behind and in front of the scenes. Chiefly though, thanks must go to all of you for all the hard work you put in over the course of the season. I hope you have enjoyed my choice of old and new music. Th?re is one person I have not yet mentioned.. l am unable to be at the lunch. so will pay tribute here has been at the heart of everythin8 the choir has done for the last 30 years. He works 50 hard behind the scenes, and also as the face of the choir at concert venues. It would take for ever to mention i< I I he has done, and he will be hugely missed. l am sure that I speak for everyone when I say'Thank you for all you have done. Stay in touch and enjoy your 'retirement' Conductor & Artistic Dlrertor
GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR AGM 2025: Vlce-President Soclal Team Report This season has been less busy for the social team than in previous years. After last yearfs AGM appeal, ioined the 8roup for the new season. The Social Team's first event of the season was to cater for the Open Rehearsal held on Monday 9th September. The event was very busy and the team supplied a delightful array of treats for those attending. A5 alway5, many people who are not officially part of the group helped with everything from bringing along tasty items to asSlStin8 With serving and clearing up. The team would normally prepare a quiz for the September weekend tour, but as this didn't happen this year, everyone was greatly relieved not to have to tackle the Quiz! I | In November, proposed that council should consider holding a choir dinner at the end of the current season. Br4Jll Iiidioated that he would be happy to join the team to 3sSlSt and the result will be th the lunch, rather than dinner, event on 7 June at which there will also be an opportunity to say a formal thank you and farewell to our retiring Business Mana8er. As the lunch will be held in the Glynhill Hotel. the rnain role of the team is in the organisation of the event, collating meal choices and dealing with payments. For the visit of the Bangor Ladie5 Choir on 17 May. the team produced refreshments for a post-concert social gathering, made a bit more difficult by the limited facilities at the cathedral. However, everyone appeared to appreciate the intentions and our guests were delighted with the event. After many year5 as part of the group, withdrew from the group in November. She has been a great team member over the years and everyone is very grateful for all She has done in that time. Some other lon8-servin8 members have also been considering stepping down, so 311 in all, we do need new members to come forward. What is needed to be a social team member? Willin8ne55 to help at any social event.. tea and coffee making skills; some baking skills (not essential, but welcome). sandwich making 5kills,' setting tables. clearing up. You don't need to be able to do all of these things. but you do need a willin8ness to help things run smoothly when we have a 8et-tO8ether. Thanks to everyone who has been involved this season in whatever capacity. Vice- president May 2025
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