CHOIR 2000
Three main choral concerts throughout the year. An open Come-and-Sing day once every other year.Entertainment for residents of retirement and nursing homes involving a small group from main choir. Involvement of local youth choirs in one of the main concerts. Fund raising for third-party charity organizations at one of the main concerts. Involvement in local community events when required.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE (PRINCIPALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY) PUBLIC EDUCATION AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND RECITALS AND IN SUCH OTHER WAYS AS THE CHOIR, THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHALL DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total income of £32,032.22 and incurred total expenditure of £32,880.28, resulting in a deficit of £848.06 for the year ended 31 July 2026. The unrestricted reserves decreased from £5,835.58 to £4,987.52 during this period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/07/2023 (received 22/06/2024, 22 days after the 31/05/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Malcolm John Crispchair
- Andrew Snelson
- BEATRIX BOWN
- Elizabeth Victoria Webb
- Julie Hawkins
- Margaret Shirley Head
- SARAH ELIZABETH PAYNE
- Sandy Ash
- Susanna Elizabeth Savage
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2026 | £32k | £33k |
| 31/07/2025 | £35k | £30k |
| 31/07/2024 | £30k | £31k |
| 31/07/2023 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/07/2022 | £10k | £17k |
Common questions
Is CHOIR 2000 financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total income of £32,032.22 and incurred total expenditure of £32,880.28, resulting in a deficit of £848.06 for the year ended 31 July 2026. The unrestricted reserves decreased from £5,835.58 to £4,987.52 during this period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounting records or compliance with regulations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2006 | £3k | Choral Day |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2004 | £5k | Come & Sing |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HAWORTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| DUMBRECK CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR
- WETHERBY CHORAL SOCIETY
- QUESTA
- THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
- CITY CHORUS
- CITY OF BRISTOL CHOIR
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOIR 2000 | £32k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR | £72k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WETHERBY CHORAL SOCIETY | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUESTA | £43k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHORUS | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |