LACE CITY CHORUS

Registered charity 1162618 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We are a Nottingham based female barbershop chorus with over 90 members. We are seven times Regional champions (UK and Netherlands). We have competed in Las Vegas, St. Louis and most recently in Kansas City at the International competition, where we placed 9th in 2024. We work closely with our local community to share our love of singing.

Objects

1. TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF BARBERSHOP MUSIC, IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS2. TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION SHALL THINK FIT BUT IN PARTICULAR THROUGH THE MAKING OF GRANTS AND DONATIONS

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income

£52k

Latest spending

£68k

Registered

2015

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,760 for the year, primarily due to costs associated with an international convention. Despite this variance, the trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and note that adequate controls and future fundraising plans are in place.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Members' Dues (49% of income)

“Member subscriptions remained the principal source of income, contributing approximately £25k” — page 10

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Reserves policy: intended to ensure the charity can meet its ongoing commitments and manage unforeseen expenditure (held: £33k)

“The Trustees maintain a reserves policy intended to ensure the charity can meet its ongoing commitments and manage unforeseen expenditure.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints policy and procedures
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Social media policy and procedures

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Lace City Chorus (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook

Trustees · trustee networks

Deborah Pollardchair
Elizabeth Jane Clunie
Heather Ankers
Lynn Woods
Sally Edwards
Sara Grant · trustee of 1 other charity
Tanya Stadler

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Nottingham City · Nottinghamshire

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£52k	£68k
31/03/2024	£45k	£48k
31/03/2023	£45k	£46k
31/03/2022	£15k	£13k
31/03/2021	£15k	£13k

Common questions

Is LACE CITY CHORUS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £15,760 for the year, primarily due to costs associated with an international convention. Despite this variance, the trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and note that adequate controls and future fundraising plans are in place. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.