Winchester Philharmonic Choir
WEEKLY CHORAL SINGING REHEARSALS, AND PROVISION OF TWO PUBLIC CONCERTS PER YEAR. OCCASIONAL EXTRA EVENTS INCLUDING A "COME AND SING"
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £12,415 for the year ended 31 May 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £59,006. The trustees consider the current reserves to be sufficient, noting that the minimum prudent level is £25,000. The charity is not registered for VAT and has no capital commitments or contingent liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity received donations and subscriptions from trustees and related parties of the trustees to the sum of £2,155 (2024: £1,920). These donations and subscriptions were received without conditions attached. Page 12” — page 14
Trustees
- David Edward Lovelace Rees
- Hilary Guy Collins
- Ian Charles Lowe
- Laura Mary Whincup
- Nathalie Akhmatova
- Oonagh Thomasina Dockley
- Rev Paul Newman
- Simon David Marlow
- William Evelyn Chevalier Gubbins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £53k | £41k |
| 31/05/2024 | £52k | £39k |
| 31/05/2023 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/05/2022 | £28k | £36k |
| 31/05/2021 | £124 | £2k |
Common questions
Is Winchester Philharmonic Choir financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £12,415 for the year ended 31 May 2025, increasing its unrestricted reserves to £59,006. The trustees consider the current reserves to be sufficient, noting that the minimum prudent level is £25,000. The charity is not registered for VAT and has no capital commitments or contingent liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.