THE JOYFUL COMPANY OF SINGERS (1996)
Promotion, improvement and education of the public taste in music, choral singing, opera or the other arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £2,269 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £14,793. The trustees report that this financial position is healthy and well above their agreed minimum reserves policy of £6,000. The charity is not required to be audited and has undergone an independent examination instead.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have agreed that a minimum of £ 6,000 should be kept in reserves” — page 6
“The Trustees are very grateful for Elaine’s faith in the choir in inviting us to take the project on, and particularly for her generous financial support making a very positive impact on our financial position.” — page 4
“The trustees are very grateful to Lorna for her generous financial support for this project.”
“The Trustees are very grateful for Elaine’s faith in the choir in inviting us to take the project on, and particularly for her generous financial support making a very positive impact on our financial position.” — page 4
“The trustees are very grateful to Lorna for her generous financial support for this project.”
Trustees
- Amanda Margaret Abbitt
- Annika Elisabeth Lindskog
- CAROLYNNE ELIZABETH COX
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN WILLIAMS
- Francesca Mary Caine
- Margaret Mary Green
- Robin Marius Osterley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £33k | £31k |
| 31/08/2024 | £21k | £19k |
| 31/08/2023 | £21k | £27k |
| 31/08/2022 | £24k | £26k |
| 31/08/2021 | £9k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE JOYFUL COMPANY OF SINGERS (1996) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £2,269 for the year, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £14,793. The trustees report that this financial position is healthy and well above their agreed minimum reserves policy of £6,000. The charity is not required to be audited and has undergone an independent examination instead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE JOYFUL COMPANY OF SINGERS (1996)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE JOYFUL COMPANY OF SINGERS (1996) as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Public Performance |