APPENDIX 1 oscr,- Ppriod start clatp Year Ppriod pnd datp Year To 01 01 2024 31 12 2024 offi of the Scottish Charity Rogulator Reference and administration details Charity name Other names Charity is known by Reglstered charlty number CharItS prlnclpal *Jdress Aberdeen Orpheus Choir SC 052079 Burnieboozle Crescent Aberdeen PostcodeAB15 8NQ Namès of thè charity trnstees on date of approval of TIu5tsès' Annual Roport Trustee nan Office (if any} Dates actéd If not for thtrole year Nam• of prgon (or body) entitled to appolnt tfust•• Ilf any) President ice President Secretar reasurer from 116125 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
APPENDIX 1 RefeienGe and administiatlon details Nans of all other charlty trustees durlng the period, If any, (for example, those who resign1 part way through th& flnanclal pèrlodl l Namè 111124 to 416125 structure, governance and management Type of governing document Aberdeen Orpheus Choir was recognised as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Orga nisation with effect from 20 October 2022. Administration is in accordance with the terms ofthe Constrtution. Trustee recruitnnt and appointment The twstees are those appointed at the Annual General Meeting on 4 June 2025. Appointment and removal is in accordance with the Constitution which requires thal appointment is approved at the Annual General Meeting or by co-option by the existing Trustees. No remuneration was paid to any Trustee or connected person during the year. Objectives and activities Charltablè purposès The purpose of the charity is to advance the art and Scien of choral music and to develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of chora I m usic in all its aspects through the study of choral music and the giving of public performanc£s of the music studied. SunNMary of the main activities In relation to these objects Regular meetings ofthe members ofthe choir to study choral music, and public performancÉs of choral music. The choir encourages young musicians by inviting them to perform at the cOnrtS.
APPENDIX 1 Achievements and performance Sunmnary of the main achievements of the charity during the financial period Concerts were performed in Skene Parish Church on 17 May 2024 and in Cults Parish Church on 8 December 2024. The total gross proceeds from these performances were donated to charity. Concerts were performed in Mannofield Parish Church on 25 May 2024 and 14 December 2024. Financial review Brief st*ement of the Charitys policy on reserve5 There is no specific policy on reserves. All funds are unrestricted funds, which represent income earned but not yet utilised in supporting charitable activities. Details of any deficit None Donated facilities and services {if any) None.
APPENDIX 1 Other optional information Declaration Th• iw8t•08 d•¢laM Ihat they havo approvod Iho trustee8' report above. 8lgn•d on b&haV of th• charfty's tnMt•o• Slgnalurn{8) Full n•m•l8) Position <eMJ. Chalr) Tr8asur6r I President Dats ,,/,/,
~~SSS~~ Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Statement of Receipts and Payments Year ended 31 Dec 2024 ~~a~~ Scottish Charity Number: SC 052079
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
|---|---|---|
| INCOME | 2024 | 2023 |
| £ | £ | |
| Members' Subscriptions | 4,450.00 | 3,410.00 |
| Christmas Concert Income | 3,220.00 | 3,110.00 |
| Summer Concert Income | 2,625.00 | 2,775.00 |
| Performance Fees | 0.00 | 100.00 |
| Social & Fundraising Events Income | 450.45 | 292.00 |
| Donations Received | 200.00 | 15.00 |
| Aberdeen Orpheus Choir 1955 | 0.00 | 6,236.28 |
| Gift Aid | 1,431.91 | 0.00 |
| Uniforms Income | 30.00 | 220.00 |
| Miscellaneous Income | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Receipts | 12,407.36 | 16,158.28 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Summer Concert expenses | 582.75 | 559.10 |
| Christmas Concert expenses | 829.25 | 632.15 |
| Social & Fundraising Events expenses | 322.24 | 193.38 |
| Honoraria | 4,897.50 | 3,937.50 |
| Rent of Premises | 2,456.25 | 2,512.50 |
| Music Costs | 1,725.77 | 1,831.62 |
| Uniforms expenses | 0.00 | 381.70 |
| Singing Lessons | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Making Music Membership & Insurance | 0.00 | 236.00 |
| Secretary's Expenses | 45.16 | 118.66 |
| AGM Expenses | 171.92 | 60.00 |
| Equipment Costs | 30.23 | 0.00 |
| Website expenses, stationery & sundries | 50.42 | 96.24 |
| Independent Examiner | 100.00 | 100.00 |
| Donations Paid | 0.00 | 400.00 |
| Total Payments | 11,211.49 | 11,058.85 |
| Surplus/(Deficit)for Period | 1,195.87 | 5,099.43 |
Oc AOC olr StstemeDt of B#l#tte Year ended l De¢ 202 rl Opening Ba]&t Su%1{ DLlicitl f( Pwiod Closing b8lance 1,19&87 6J95JO 5,099.43 5,099.43 Bank Account Cash in Hand 6J35JO J.039.43 6J9SJO 5.099.43 Trte Rrn•Dèrdon and Rel&ted P#rty trntts¢llotti No TnL8tse e1ved any T¢muneAtion durin8 the peri. No TnLStee nor any petson related to a Tne had any [SOnal AAter¢5t in any CQAtra¢t LY transXtion entered into by the ¢harity during the periThl Twstees rec¢iYed reimbwsement of expenses as follows: 936.02 77.48 52.88 61.C Approved by the Tnjstees on I l Januory 2025
APPENDIX 3 OSCR ScottLth Charity Reguktor Inde endent examiner's re ort on the accounts Report to the Charity name trusteeslmembers of Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Registered charity SC052079 number On the accounts of the charity for the period Peric#J start date mth Period end date Monlh Year Year 01 24 31 12 2(r24 Set out on pages rEbert0IndLKI2tt e ut3 ora(k*b& Sheets) Respective The charity's Irustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance responsibilities of with the terms of the Charrties and Trustee Invesbnent {Scotlandl 2005 Act and the trustees and examiner Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended). The charty trustees consider that the audit requirement of Regulation 10111 (dl of the Accounts Regulations does not apply. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts as required under section 4411) Icl of the Act and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent My examination is carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts examiner's statement Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts wesented wilh those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeks explanations from the trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent examiner's In the course of my eXaminatn. no matter has ce to my attention statement | 1. which gNes me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements" to keep accounting records in accordance with section 4411) la) of the 2005 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting record5 and compty with RegUlatn 9 of the 2006 Accourrts Regulations have not been met. or to whith, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understandin of the accounts to be reached_ Signed.. Name.. Relevant professional qualificationls) or body DqA IHons l Accountancy and Legal Studie3 (if anyl: Date: 2410912025 Address: ACVO T81 38 Ca3tle Street Aberdeen ABII 5YU 'Ple85e dete the words in the brackets rfthey do tK)t appty. M the wolds do app. set out ttrK>se [natte which have cotne io y(xJr8ttentson on tt follon9 page
APPENDIX 3 Disclosure section Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material problems. Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose