ILKLEY CHORAL SOCIETY
To promote and develop public appreciation of music by the presentation of concerts and other related activities
Objects
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £14,500 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet one year of financial commitments. The charity reported a net income of £26,646.19 against net expenditure of £25,435.16, resulting in a surplus for the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main sources of funding are members’ subs (49% of revenue) followed by concert ticket sales (36%).”
“We hold reserves sufficient to pay for one year of our financial commitments.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- Helen Mary Cobley
- Jack Michael Guest
- Janet Elizabeth Wilkes
- John Edward Bray
- Sally Sumpner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/07/2024 | £20k | £25k |
| 31/07/2023 | £25k | £23k |
| 31/07/2022 | £19k | £17k |
| 31/07/2021 | £2k | £2k |
Common questions
Is ILKLEY CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £14,500 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet one year of financial commitments. The charity reported a net income of £26,646.19 against net expenditure of £25,435.16, resulting in a surplus for the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.