BRISTOL CHORAL SOCIETY
Rehearsing and Performing Choral Concerts, generally in the Bristol areaEncouraging young people to enjoy Choral music, through our Apprenticeship scheme and Schools Outreach ProgrammeNote Bristol Choral Society was previously registered as charity number 266472. This new charity has adopted the same Rules and Constitution, activities, membership and officers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £15,822 for the year, leaving unrestricted reserves at £51,825. The trustees note that the concert programme proved financially challenging, resulting in a substantial concert deficit that was only partially offset by other income sources. Despite the deficit, the charity remains in a viable position with sufficient cash reserves to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy is that 75% of typical annual concert costs should be held in reserve. Reserves at this level are currently held in a high-interest savings account.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/01/2016)
Trustees
- Pamela Moultchair
- Angela Markham
- Claudia McConnell
- Edmund Davis
- Elizabeth Grace Elliott
- JOHN SLOMAN
- Maroussia Rochigneux
- Nathan Gerby
- Rachel Hills
- Robert Convey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £162k | £178k |
| 30/06/2024 | £105k | £125k |
| 30/06/2023 | £114k | £129k |
| 30/06/2022 | £57k | £79k |
| 30/06/2021 | £43k | £39k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £15,822 for the year, leaving unrestricted reserves at £51,825. The trustees note that the concert programme proved financially challenging, resulting in a substantial concert deficit that was only partially offset by other income sources. Despite the deficit, the charity remains in a viable position with sufficient cash reserves to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2004 | £5k | Outreach Christmas Charity Concert |