FINCHLEY CHILDREN'S MUSIC GROUP
FOUNDED IN 1958, FCMG IS A HIGHLY VERSATILE GROUP OF MIXED-VOICED CHOIRS AND IS COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION OF SINGING AND CHORAL MUSIC FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED BETWEEN 4 AND 18. FCMG BECAME A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION ON 1 SEPTEMBER 2015. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CHOIRS AND THE TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PRIOR TO THIS DATE, PLEASE CONTACT [email protected].
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £9,325 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with free reserves increasing to £53,032. The trustees aim to maintain reserves to cover foreseeable expenditure and significant fluctuations in receipts, noting that reserves were previously drawn down for anniversary celebrations and are now being built up for future milestones. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves at a level which provides for foreseeable expenditure and any significant fluctuations in receipts.” — page 4
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (31/03/2016)
Trustees
- Dr Theresa Wardchair
- Judith Iacovou
- Kunal Dutta
- Michael Clive Lewis Brookes
- Paul Guenault
- Sarah Phillips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £96k | £86k |
| 31/08/2024 | £89k | £83k |
| 31/08/2023 | £97k | £82k |
| 31/08/2022 | £70k | £67k |
| 31/08/2021 | £55k | £72k |
Common questions
Is FINCHLEY CHILDREN'S MUSIC GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £9,325 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with free reserves increasing to £53,032. The trustees aim to maintain reserves to cover foreseeable expenditure and significant fluctuations in receipts, noting that reserves were previously drawn down for anniversary celebrations and are now being built up for future milestones. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Leapman Weiss.