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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02098243 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1083071














REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025










Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 2

Independent Examiner's Report 3

Statement of Financial Activities 4

Balance Sheet 5 to 6

Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 13

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02098243)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025



The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The core aims of the Welsh Chamber Orchestra are to promote the enjoyment, by the public, of chamber orchestral music in Wales by performances of the highest professional standards, and to promote the enjoyment and development of chamber orchestral music in schools through workshops and schools concerts.

Significant activities
The orchestra performed 12 live concerts between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. The venues were: Canolfan Beaumaris as part of the Beaumaris Festival; The Met, Abertillery; The Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen; St Andrew's Church, Curry Rivel; Blaengarw Workmen's Hall; Welshpool Methodist Church; Ucheldre Holyhead; The Tabernacle, Machynlleth; The Welfare, Ystradgynlais; St Elli's Church, Llanelli; Haverhub, Haverfordwest; and Rhyl Town Hall (Rhyl Music Club).

All concerts were received with significant success with repertoire including works by Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Borodin alongside a newly commissioned work by Alex Mills.

Social investments
The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
There was a deficit of income over expenditure for the year of £19,647 (2024 - £14,977 deficit) The balance of reserves as at 31 March 2025 was £27,247 (2024 - £46,894).

The Welsh Chamber Orchestra was in receipt of grants from Arts Council of Wales.

Reserves policy
The directors have established a policy whereby unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ('the free reserves') held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the resources expended which equates to £2,000 and £2,500 in general funds.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10 February 1987 and registered as a charity on 27 October 2000.

The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
02098243 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1083071


THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02098243)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


Registered office
Court House
Court Road
Bridgend
CF31 1BE

Trustees
Capt Sir N Lloyd - Edwards
A P Hose
Canon G W A Holcombe
Mrs K M Phelps

Company Secretary
D J Phelps

Independent Examiner
Graham Paul Limited
Court House
Court Road
Bridgend
CF31 1BE

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 5 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:





D J Phelps - Secretary

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED


Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Welsh Chamber Orchestra Limited ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.








J Payne ACA

Graham Paul Limited
Court House
Court Road
Bridgend
CF31 1BE

5 June 2025

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 1,550 51,063 52,613 27,500

Other trading activities 2 15,000 - 15,000 11,893
Investment income 3 342 - 342 145
Other income 31,069 - 31,069 34,861
Total 47,961 51,063 99,024 74,399

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 4 5,686 - 5,686 11,703

Charitable activities
Concerts 39,422 73,563 112,985 77,673
Total 45,108 73,563 118,671 89,376

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 2,853 (22,500 ) (19,647 ) (14,977 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 24,394 22,500 46,894 61,871

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 27,247 - 27,247 46,894

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02098243)

BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Notes £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 9 75 93

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand 29,032 48,601

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (1,860 ) (1,800 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 27,172 46,801

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 27,247 46,894

NET ASSETS 27,247 46,894
FUNDS 12
Unrestricted funds 27,247 24,394
Restricted funds - 22,500
TOTAL FUNDS 27,247 46,894

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.


The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.


The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b)preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.


THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 02098243)

BALANCE SHEET - continued
31 MARCH 2025

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 5 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:





N Lloyd - Edwards - Trustee





K M Phelps - Trustee

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland', and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Fixtures and fittings - 20% on reducing balance

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.


THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2025 2024
£    £   
Income from concerts 15,000 11,893

3. INVESTMENT INCOME
2025 2024
£    £   
Deposit account interest 342 145

4. RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies
2025 2024
£    £   
Postage and stationery 11 23
Sundries 1,333 117
Depreciation 18 23
Support costs 4,324 11,540
5,686 11,703

5. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2025 2024
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 18 23
Independent Examiner's Fees 1,500 1,440

6. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

The following trustees received payments during the year in respect of administration work carried out:

Mr D Phelps £1,900 (2024 - NIL)
Mrs K Phelps NIL (2024 - £9,500)

The following trustees received payments during the year in respect of musical duties and expenses:

Mr A Hose £15,000 (2024 - £11,250)
Mr D Phelps NIL (2024 - £54)
Mrs K Phelps NIL (2024 - £754)

No trustee received remuneration in their capacity as trustee.

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


7. STAFF COSTS

There were no staff costs for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

The average number of employees during the year was Nil (2023 - Nil)

8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies - 27,500 27,500

Other trading activities 11,893 - 11,893
Investment income 145 - 145
Other income 34,861 - 34,861
Total 46,899 27,500 74,399

EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 11,703 - 11,703

Charitable activities
Concerts 22,673 55,000 77,673
Total 34,376 55,000 89,376

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 12,523 (27,500 ) (14,977 )


RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 11,871 50,000 61,871

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 24,394 22,500 46,894


THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
£   
COST
At 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 1,354
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024 1,261
Charge for year 18
At 31 March 2025 1,279
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025 75
At 31 March 2024 93

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025 2024
£    £   
Accrued expenses 1,860 1,800

11. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£    £    £    £   
Fixed assets 75 - 75 93
Current assets 29,032 - 29,032 48,601
Current liabilities (1,860 ) - (1,860 ) (1,800 )
27,247 - 27,247 46,894

12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement At
At 1.4.24 in funds 31.3.25
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 24,394 2,853 27,247

Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 22,500 (22,500 ) -

TOTAL FUNDS 46,894 (19,647 ) 27,247

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 46,411 (43,558 ) 2,853
Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust 1,550 (1,550 ) -
47,961 (45,108 ) 2,853
Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 38,250 (60,750 ) (22,500 )
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust 6,000 (6,000 ) -
Ty Cerdd 563 (563 ) -
M Davies 3,000 (3,000 ) -
Vaughan Williams 1,250 (1,250 ) -
Oakdale Trust 2,000 (2,000 ) -
51,063 (73,563 ) (22,500 )
TOTAL FUNDS 99,024 (118,671 ) (19,647 )


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.24
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 11,871 12,523 24,394

Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 45,000 (22,500 ) 22,500
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust 5,000 (5,000 ) -
50,000 (27,500 ) 22,500
TOTAL FUNDS 61,871 (14,977 ) 46,894

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 46,899 (34,376 ) 12,523

Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 27,500 (50,000 ) (22,500 )
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust - (5,000 ) (5,000 )
27,500 (55,000 ) (27,500 )
TOTAL FUNDS 74,399 (89,376 ) (14,977 )

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net
movement At
At 1.4.23 in funds 31.3.25
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 11,871 15,376 27,247

Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 45,000 (45,000 ) -
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust 5,000 (5,000 ) -
50,000 (50,000 ) -
TOTAL FUNDS 61,871 (34,624 ) 27,247

THE WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025


12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 93,310 (77,934 ) 15,376
Machynlleth Tabernacle Trust 1,550 (1,550 ) -
94,860 (79,484 ) 15,376
Restricted funds
Arts Council of Wales 65,750 (110,750 ) (45,000 )
D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust 6,000 (11,000 ) (5,000 )
Ty Cerdd 563 (563 ) -
M Davies 3,000 (3,000 ) -
Vaughan Williams 1,250 (1,250 ) -
Oakdale Trust 2,000 (2,000 ) -
78,563 (128,563 ) (50,000 )
TOTAL FUNDS 173,423 (208,047 ) (34,624 )

13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Details of trustees remuneration and benefits are disclosed at Note 6 to the accounts.

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st March 2025.