THE ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE ASSOCIATION
The principal activity of the English Arts Chorale Association is the education of the public in the art and appreciation of music. This is achieved through the activities of the English Arts Chorale, a voluntary choir, whose auditions are open to all, which delivers a programme of concerts and activities both for the community of Reigate and across the south-east of England.
Objects
TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased slightly from £27,392 to £28,493, resulting in a net income of £1,101 for the year. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000, qualifying it for an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“Leslie Olive received £11,009.73 (2023/24: £10,879.76) in professional fees and expenses during the year for rehearsals, concerts, singing days and other work for the choir throughout the year. This remuneration has been made in respect of his responsibilities as Artistic Director and as a professional musician serving the objects of the Association and not in view of his position as a trustee.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 20
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 30
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 22
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (20/02/2017)
Trustees
- Dianne Mitchellchair
- Andrew Fowles
- Emily Clarke
- Geoffrey Whiffin
- Hazel Pace
- John Nyren Scott-Malden
- Katherine Cheema
- LESLIE WILLIAM OLIVE
- Petra Watkinson
- Rosemary Scott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £64k | £63k |
| 31/08/2024 | £64k | £65k |
| 31/08/2023 | £69k | £68k |
| 31/08/2022 | £33k | £45k |
| 31/08/2021 | £24k | £19k |
Common questions
Is THE ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased slightly from £27,392 to £28,493, resulting in a net income of £1,101 for the year. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000, qualifying it for an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STREET FOUNDATION | 1 | £294k |
| DAVID LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
| THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- ENGLISH CHAMBER CHOIR
- EASTBOURNE CHORAL SOCIETY
- ENGLISH SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR
- NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB
- NORTHAMPTON MALE VOICE CHOIR
- TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENGLISH ARTS CHORALE ASSOCIATION | £64k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH CHAMBER CHOIR | £54k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EASTBOURNE CHORAL SOCIETY | £33k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENGLISH SCHOOLS ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR | £95k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW ENGLISH ART CLUB | £68k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON MALE VOICE CHOIR | £71k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |