CITY CHORUS
The choir holds weekly rehearsals. As well as developing musical skills, this provides important social connections and supports wellbeing. The choir typically performs 3 to 5 concerts a year; annually conducts a choral workshop and a choral summer school that is open to members of the public; seeks joint concerts with other choirs; and participates in charitable musical events on an ad hoc basis.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £415 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £34,130. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent 14 months of expenditure and are held to cover working capital needs and protect against income shortfalls.
What the accounts disclose
“Members' Subscriptions 16,238”
“The charity holds reserves to cover its working capital needs and to protect against shortfalls in income. The trustees’ policy is to maintain a level of reserves that they consider to be sufficient to ensure the on-going security of the charity.”
Trustees
- Jonathan Richard Halechair
- Angus Graham Granville Bantock
- Dionne Jane Siley
- Jane Mary Smith
- Jonathan Bernard Walk
- Karen Elizabeth Crane
- Pamela Joan Beach
- Sandrina Marie-Pierre Carosso
- Sara Jane Hale
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £35k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £28k |
| 31/12/2022 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £16k |
| 31/12/2020 | £13k | £11k |
Common questions
Is CITY CHORUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £415 for the year ended 31 December 2024, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £34,130. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent 14 months of expenditure and are held to cover working capital needs and protect against income shortfalls. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.