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NORTHERN CHORDS FESTIVAL

Registered charity 1172767 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTHERN CHORDS

Northern Chords Festival advances education by promoting and providing opportunities for the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the art of music in particular by the provision of a regular festival, public concerts, lectures, tuition and youth engagement programmes.

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Latest income
£31k
Latest spending
£29k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £2,492 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £2,835. The trustees aim to build additional reserves as the Festival grows, and the independent examiner confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Grants (52% of income)
“Grants receivable 16,000”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr B Johnson received £1,091 for specialist services; Mr J Bloxham received £11,064 for expense reimbursement.
“An amount of £1,091 (2024 - Nil) was paid to Mr B Johnson for specialist services to the charity (professional performance) in accordance with CC guidelines.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee payment for services
“An amount of £1,091 (2024 - Nil) was paid to Mr B Johnson for specialist services to the charity (professional performance) in accordance with CC guidelines.” — page 14
“An amount of £11,064 (2024 - Nil) was paid to Mr J Bloxham to reimburse him for expenses incurred directly in relation to the Festival.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee expense reimbursement
“An amount of £1,091 (2024 - Nil) was paid to Mr B Johnson for specialist services to the charity (professional performance) in accordance with CC guidelines.” — page 14
“An amount of £11,064 (2024 - Nil) was paid to Mr J Bloxham to reimburse him for expenses incurred directly in relation to the Festival.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Durham · Gateshead · Hartlepool · Middlesbrough · Newcastle Upon Tyne City · North Tyneside · Northumberland · Redcar And Cleveland · South Tyneside · Stockton-on-tees

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/10/2025£31k£29k
31/10/2024£600£1
31/10/2023£20k£22k
31/10/2022£17k£27k
31/10/2021£39k£36k

Common questions

Is NORTHERN CHORDS FESTIVAL financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £2,492 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £2,835. The trustees aim to build additional reserves as the Festival grows, and the independent examiner confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.