THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £4,276,896, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year driven by significant gains on the valuation of investments, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees' policy that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.”
“During the financial period the Trust donated £57,671 (2024: £238) to The Choir Schools' Association for staff and exhibition costs.” — page 18
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06307873
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2021)
Trustees
- Ben Charles
- David Christopher Alexander Morton
- Dr Benjamin David Collingwood
- James Richard Murray
- John Francis Attwater
- Simon Larter-Evans
- Susan Elizabeth Hannam
- Yvette Day
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £322k | £339k |
| 30/06/2024 | £372k | £309k |
| 30/06/2023 | £250k | £230k |
| 30/06/2022 | £290k | £241k |
| 30/06/2021 | £2.0m | £511k |
Common questions
Is THE CHOIR SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION BURSARY TRUST LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £4,276,896, which the trustees consider to be within their stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year driven by significant gains on the valuation of investments, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Griffiths Marshall Business Advisory Limited.
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