THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSHOP SINGERS
Association of Barbershop Harmony Clubs providing singing and musical education locally and nationally at Harmony College in August and Directors College in January as well as many other events. Annual Convention in May.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £41,835 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £218,707. The trustees report that these reserves exceed their stated policy target of £200,000, which was determined to be required due to cost inflations. The filing confirms that the charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity is retaining its reserves to fund future charitable activities in line with the governing documents, and has determined that reserves of £200,000 are required due to cost inflations.” — page 8
Trustees
- Alistair Lamyman
- Calvin Laverick
- Denice Rae Williams
- Dr Jaspa Stritt
- Dylan Gunasekera
- Simon Lubkowski
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £306k | £264k |
| 30/09/2024 | £346k | £271k |
| 30/09/2023 | £291k | £325k |
| 30/09/2022 | £272k | £333k |
| 30/09/2021 | £86k | £53k |
Common questions
Is THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSHOP SINGERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £41,835 for the year ended 30 September 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £218,707. The trustees report that these reserves exceed their stated policy target of £200,000, which was determined to be required due to cost inflations. The filing confirms that the charity has no employees and relies on volunteers, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £40k |
| THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST | 1 | £32k |
| THE HARDING TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| EDWARDS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £22k |
| CHK Foundation | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- LADIES ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH BARBERSHOP SINGERS
- PHILHARMONIA CHORUS LIMITED
- THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
- THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED
- EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION
- NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSHOP SINGERS | £306k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LADIES ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH BARBERSHOP SINGERS | £285k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PHILHARMONIA CHORUS LIMITED | £251k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | £50.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED | £322k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION | £137k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |