DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION
The objective of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the art and science of English cathedral music by supporting and furthering the provision of this music by organists, by Durham Cathedral Choir, and by Durham Cathedral Consort of Singers, thus helping to ensure that its tradition is maintained and developed as part of the Cathedral's worship and heritage.
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
- The Revd Canon 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?
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. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GENESIS AMERICA (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £256k |
| Genesis Foundation | 1 | £110k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH ABBEY WITH ST JAMES, BATH | 1 | £20k |
| CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL RESTORATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST CIO | 1 | £16k |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| SIR JOHN PRIESTMAN CHARITY TRUST | 1 | £9k |
| HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
- LINCOLN CATHEDRAL MUSIC FUND
- EXETER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION (CIO)
- CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND
- CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST
- SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM CATHEDRAL CHOIR ASSOCIATION | £283k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLN CATHEDRAL MUSIC FUND | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EXETER CATHEDRAL MUSIC FOUNDATION (CIO) | £289k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL TRUST FUND | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CATHEDRAL MUSIC TRUST | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |