THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND
The principal object of the charity is the provision of choristerships tenable at Salisbury Cathedral for the education of musical girls between the ages of 8 and 13 (inclusive), thereby enabling them to be Probationers and Choristers at Salisbury Cathedral.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased by £88,554 to £2,628,628, with unrestricted general funds rising to £421,556. The charity maintains a reserves policy to cover one year's grants and holds significant endowment funds of £2,207,072. The trustees report that the revised investment portfolio has subsequently participated in broader market growth.
What the accounts disclose
“UK listed securities and overseas stocks 103,081” — page 8
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain a level of free reserves sufficient to cover expenditure of one year’s grants.” — page 4
Trustees
- THE RT HON THE COUNTESS OF CHICHESTERchair
- Camilla Goldsbrough
- ESTHER HORWOOD
- Lucinda Frances Coombs
- Luke March
- Michael John Wade
- ROBIN CRESWELL
- Rev Anna Macham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £160k | £147k |
| 31/08/2024 | £144k | £123k |
| 31/08/2023 | £115k | £115k |
| 31/08/2022 | £223k | £107k |
| 31/08/2021 | £83k | £108k |
Common questions
Is THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased by £88,554 to £2,628,628, with unrestricted general funds rising to £421,556. The charity maintains a reserves policy to cover one year's grants and holds significant endowment funds of £2,207,072. The trustees report that the revised investment portfolio has subsequently participated in broader market growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND as a grant recipient include THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WESTMINSTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL FUND | 1 | £225k |
| THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHORISTER TRUST | 1 | £108k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £41k |
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | 1 | £40k |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | 1 | £36k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £29k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
Charities like this
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS' ENDOWMENT FUND
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED
- ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL
- THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
- DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS' ENDOWMENT FUND | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHOIR SCHOOL | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |