Fundraising

Following a difficult few seasons financially, during the 2011-2012 season Carlton Operatic Society are raising funds to support our future shows. There will be numerous activities and events occurring throughout the year, ranging from carol singing and showcase performances, to garden parties, cake sales and a golf event. Members, ex-members, friends, patrons, past and future audiences are all invited to take part, to help us raise our target.

Details of upcoming events, and the money raised from past ones, will be provided on this page. We are developing the schedule as the season progresses; the next event is the Golf Competition in October closes soon, so please contact Bekki if you want to take part.

Event schedule

Events that have happened already

• Carlton Operatic Garden Party - Saturday 3rd September 2011 - £510.40 raised
• Treasure Hunt - Sunday 25th September 2011 - £45 raised.

Future Events

• Golf Competition and Quiz Night - Saturday 22nd October 2011. Competition from midday, quiz night with buffet from 6.30pm. See flyer for more information and contact details.
• Games Night - Friday 25th November 2011, The Lion Inn, New Basford. More details to follow.
• The Apprentice Challenge - We have been generously provided with a sum of money for the purpose of raising more. You can get £5 from the GPC on the condition that you return at least £55 by the end of April 2012. See Tony Lockett for more information and to get started.

Other funds raised

• Donations so far - £1500
• Membership income so far - £270*
• Refund from 90th Anniversary Dinner - £250
• Ticket money from Crazy for You (received after end of last accounting period) - £219
• Patrons donations so far - £175
• Profit from Ken's Bird Boxes so far - £108
• Ticket money from 90th Anniversary Dinner (received after end of last accounting period) - £70
• Hoodies - £52
• Dance classes - £47.50
• Total other funds: £2691.50

* This is the amount of income from membership fees after the costs of running the society have been deducted. These costs are largely due to the insurance that we must take out to cover people at rehearsals.

If you have any ideas that you think we should consider, please contact us.