THE NORTHUMBRIAN PIPERS' SOCIETY
The NPS is a membership organisation encouraging and promoting the playing, study, making, raising awareness of and development of the Northumbrian Small Pipes and Half Long (or Border) Pipes and their music. We organise meetings, competitions, sessions, courses and events; publish newsletters, tune books and pipe making information; provide a discussion forum; and maintain archive material.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net operating surplus of £9,838 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves held at £115,490. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of not falling below £10,000, indicating a strong financial position. The charity has no paid employees and relies on voluntary services, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the level of unrestricted reserves not invested in fixed assets should not fall below £10,000.” — page 12
Trustees
- ANDREW DAVISONchair
- Alan Douglass
- Alex Matthew Barrass
- Andrew James Lawrenson
- Elizabeth Helen Capes
- Gregory McCormick
- Iain Alexander Gelston
- Melanie Jessica Rothman
- Michael Ratliff
- Norman Douglas
- STANLEY ANDREW MAY
- The Very Rev'd Geoff Miller
- Vincent Owen Syson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £21k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £30k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £26k | £28k |
| 31/03/2021 | £26k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE NORTHUMBRIAN PIPERS' SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net operating surplus of £9,838 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves held at £115,490. This figure is significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of not falling below £10,000, indicating a strong financial position. The charity has no paid employees and relies on voluntary services, with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.