DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total assets increased significantly to £352,812, driven largely by a £261,846 donation from the Rushford fund. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £54,853, which the trustees confirm satisfies their policy of holding six months' running costs. The independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider the Group should hold a sum equivalent to 6 months running costs in the General Fund to cover imminent payments should they arise.” — page 5
Trustees
- Dr Martha Jane Stewartchair
- Arabella Maud Lovell
- DANIEL THOMAS VICTOR COOK
- Dr Amaleena Damle
- Dr Jeremy Bonner
- Dr Michael Peter Alderson
- Dr Venetia Rachel Lucy Bridges
- Georgina Clare Wilczek
- Henry John Sheen
- Iona Clementine Mackinnon Bastin
- JONATHAN YIN-SHUN HUGHES
- Jean Mary Woodward
- Rebecca Louise Dodd
- Rev Michael Hans Joachim Hampel
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £283k | £265k |
| 31/12/2023 | £8k | £9k |
| 31/12/2022 | £6k | £6k |
| 31/12/2021 | £18k | £27k |
| 31/12/2020 | £35k | £15k |
Common questions
Is DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total assets increased significantly to £352,812, driven largely by a £261,846 donation from the Rushford fund. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £54,853, which the trustees confirm satisfies their policy of holding six months' running costs. The independent examiner reported no material matters of concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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|---|---|---|
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £256k |
| Genesis Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| The Patricia Routledge Foundation | 1 | £5k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £1k |