THE FORGET-ME-NOT CHORUS CARDIFF
Forget-me-not Chorus supports those living with and alongside dementia through the power of song. Inclusive singing sessions in community, care home, hospital and online settings empower participants to use their creative voice: stimulating pride, improving wellbeing and challenging stigma. FMNC began in South Wales in 2011 but has now expanded its musical community across Wales and the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £67,309 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £203,325 to £136,016. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds unrestricted funds of £62,780.
What the accounts disclose
“We have always taken a careful and responsible approach to our finances, ensuring that we hold sufficient funds to meet our ongoing commitments while aiming to build a surplus each year. This enables us to strengthen our reserves and continue to grow sustainably.” — page 14
Trustees
- Bryan Hugheschair
- Christine Lewis
- DANIEL BENHAM
- Dendy Vickery
- Dr Gavin Davies
- Dr Gwawr Ifan
- Dr Haydn Mayo
- Dr RACHEL AKANDE
- Sean Mayo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £265k | £332k |
| 30/04/2024 | £331k | £363k |
| 30/04/2023 | £312k | £285k |
| 30/04/2022 | £284k | £227k |
| 30/04/2021 | £225k | £160k |
Common questions
Is THE FORGET-ME-NOT CHORUS CARDIFF financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £67,309 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £203,325 to £136,016. The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and holds unrestricted funds of £62,780. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FORGET-ME-NOT CHORUS CARDIFF?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FORGET-ME-NOT CHORUS CARDIFF as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY, NEWBY TRUST LIMITED, COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST, DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2025 | £20k | |
| NEWBY TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £6k | Health |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | With Joy my Soul Sings project |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | FY2026 | £5k | |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Assist with the musical costs associated with the Demenstoria Revival project. |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2024 | £2k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Ann Rylands Small Donations |
| THE MARY HOMFRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2025 | £750 | |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £-4k | FMNC Singing Strong Care Home Programme (Wales) |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2025 | £11k | Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC) Llanelli Community Choir Pilot |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/03/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2024 | £19k | Forget-me-not Chorus in Cornwall |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| UK government | 02/10/2020 | £17k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Forget-me-not Chorus: Staying Strong Through Song |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2016 | £2k | Festive Sing! |