Disinterested Management & Public Trust
At A CORDA (RNA W093005169, SIREN 938571239), we hold ourselves to the highest standards of financial accountability. Operating under the French Law of July 1, 1901, our association has no shareholders, issues no commercial stock, and distributes no dividends or private profits under any circumstances. In strict compliance with French tax regulations governing organizations of general interest (organismes d'intérêt général), all elected members of our Board of Directors—including the President, Secretary, and Treasurer—perform their duties completely free of charge, receiving zero salary, fees, attendance bonuses, or private benefits.
Every single euro received by our association through public territorial grants, departmental cultural appropriations, regional health initiatives, and voluntary community memberships is directly funneled into our public mission: providing free expressive arts ateliers, live acoustic music, and social inclusion workshops to residents across Saint-Girons and Ariège.
Annual Operating Budget & Mission Expenditure Allocation
Our fiscal framework is characterized by lean administrative overhead and maximum direct field investment. For the most recent closed fiscal year (2025), our total operating budget of €48,650 was deployed across the following verified categories:
Direct Field Operations
Purchasing non-toxic ceramic clay, natural pigments, paper, musical instrument maintenance, transport fuel for mobile van tours, and artist facilitator compensation.
Premises & Utilities
Headquarters rent on Avenue Paul Laffont, heating, water, high-speed connectivity, and facility maintenance ensuring accessible workshops year-round.
Insurance & Compliance
Comprehensive third-party liability insurance for all volunteers and participants, bank fees, software licenses, and official prefecture filings.
Audited Balance Sheet: Revenue & Expenditure Statement (FY 2025)
The following financial summary reflects the formal statement approved unanimously at our Ordinary General Assembly on April 18, 2026:
| Revenue Category | Amount (€) | Expenditure Category | Amount (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departmental Cultural Grants (Ariège) | €18,500.00 | Workshop Materials (Clay, Pigments, Paper) | €14,230.00 |
| Regional Public Health Subsidies | €14,200.00 | Visiting Facilitators & Artist Stipends | €16,500.00 |
| Municipal Solidarity Allocation (Saint-Girons) | €8,000.00 | Mobile Van Fuel & Regional Transport | €5,430.00 |
| Voluntary Civic Contributions & Dues | €5,450.00 | Premises Rent & Headquarters Utilities | €4,770.00 |
| Philanthropic Charitable Gifts | €2,500.00 | Insurance Policies & Administrative Filings | €2,920.00 |
| Total Operating Revenue | €48,650.00 | Total Mission Expenditures | €43,850.00 |
| Net Annual Operating Surplus | +€4,800.00 (100% Carried Forward to 2026 Operating Reserves) | ||
Public Right of Inspection & Contact
In adherence to French civic conventions, any active member of A CORDA, accredited representative of the prefecture, or public oversight official has the right to inspect our financial ledgers, bank statements, and grant contracts upon written request. We believe this uncompromising transparency is the bedrock of enduring community confidence.
Have Questions Regarding Our Financial Management?
Our voluntary Treasurer, Élise Faure, is available to answer any inquiry regarding our budgetary allocations and public interest missions.