BENSON CHORAL SOCIETY
Public performance of major choral works.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an unrestricted accumulated fund of £20,234, which exceeds the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £18,000. The charity reported a surplus of £3,200 for the year, funded primarily by membership fees, gift aid, and donations, while concert activities themselves operated at a deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“We consider that we need to maintain a minimum Accumulated Fund of £18,000 to satisfy our cash flow requirements and to cover the risk of a loss of income” — page 5
Trustees
- Helen McClurechair
- Beatrice Earland
- Celia Barnshaw
- Claire Speirs
- Enid Stevens
- Gillian Nahum
- Martin Mellor
- Michael Lewers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £47k | £42k |
| 31/08/2024 | £41k | £41k |
| 31/08/2023 | £40k | £35k |
| 31/08/2022 | £20k | £29k |
| 31/08/2021 | £7k | £4k |
Common questions
Is BENSON CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with an unrestricted accumulated fund of £20,234, which exceeds the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £18,000. The charity reported a surplus of £3,200 for the year, funded primarily by membership fees, gift aid, and donations, while concert activities themselves operated at a deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Staging Project |