SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
The promotion and enhancement of church music in Salisbury Cathedral
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £468,020, while endowment funds decreased to £534,085 due to unrealised investment losses. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, citing a significant investment portfolio and cash reserves. Total net assets rose to £1,013,981, reflecting a net movement in funds of £112,784 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Foundation's published policy is to establish an endowment fund to provide income to enable it to provide scholarships and bursaries for Salisbury Cathedral choristers.” — page 3
Trustees
- THE CORPORATION OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF TEH BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £407k | £272k |
| 31/03/2024 | £192k | £211k |
| 31/03/2023 | £261k | £210k |
| 31/03/2022 | £176k | £163k |
| 31/03/2021 | £48k | £72k |
Common questions
Is SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £468,020, while endowment funds decreased to £534,085 due to unrealised investment losses. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern, citing a significant investment portfolio and cash reserves. Total net assets rose to £1,013,981, reflecting a net movement in funds of £112,784 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 | Part time staff to support work with vulnerable children & young people |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £128k |
| THE HEADLEY TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE A M CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | 1 | £14k |
| THE LADY COBHAM FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| WILLIAM AND EDITH OLDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS' ENDOWMENT FUND
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED
- THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND
- THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL
- GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY
- THE FRIENDS OF HEREFORD CATHEDRAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION | £407k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORISTERS' ENDOWMENT FUND | £112k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SALISBURY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL LIMITED | £3.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SALISBURY CATHEDRAL GIRL CHORISTERS' FUND | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF THE FRIENDS OF SALISBURY CATHEDRAL | £290k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE CHURCH SALISBURY | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |