SADDLEWORTH MALE VOICE CHOIR
The practice and performance of male choral music, not for profit, but to promote and continue the popularity of male voice singing whilst also raising money for charitable causes.
Objects
3[A] THE PRINCIPLE OBJECT OF THE CHOIR SHALL BE TO PROMOTE, STUDY, PRACTISE AND PERFORM CHORAL MUSIC, NOT FOR PERSONAL PROFIT, AND TO FOSTER PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY MEANS OF THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCE.3[B] TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT SUCH CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS OR PURPOSES AS THE COMMITTEE SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £25,196, derived from donations, subscriptions, concert income, and trading activities. The charity made total grants of £2,800 to other charitable organisations and maintains a modest level of reserves sufficient to meet ongoing running costs. The trustees confirm that the charity continues to manage its finances prudently.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain a modest level of reserves sufficient to meet ongoing running costs and to support the planning and delivery of future concerts and events.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- PAUL MCCANNchair
- Ceri Howard Davies
- JOHN ANDREW WATTS
- Peter Richards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £17k |
| 31/03/2024 | £15k | £16k |
| 31/03/2023 | £15k | £17k |
| 31/03/2022 | £13k | £9k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £10k |
Common questions
Is SADDLEWORTH MALE VOICE CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £25,196, derived from donations, subscriptions, concert income, and trading activities. The charity made total grants of £2,800 to other charitable organisations and maintains a modest level of reserves sufficient to meet ongoing running costs. The trustees confirm that the charity continues to manage its finances prudently.