SANSARA CHOIR
Registered charity 1179978 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Sansara
SANSARA is a community of professional singers, composers, and creatives from across the UK. Together, we are committed to reimagining the choral experience for audiences and singers through performance, new commissions, recordings and workshops.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial position remained largely stable with total net assets of £22,495 at year end. The charity maintained its reserves policy target of three months of operational costs, holding £10,435 in unrestricted funds. Expenditure was less than income by £4,129, resulting in a positive net movement in funds.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months of operational costs (held: £10k)
“The charity has a reserves holding policy to cover three months of operational costs which was successfully maintained during this period.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Tom Herring, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, received £22,317.84 for professional services and expenses.
“A total of £22,317.84 was paid to Tom Herring, Artist Director and Co-Founder of SANSARA, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
“A total of £1,337.88 was paid to Maisie Hulbert, the partner of Tom Herring, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Maisie Hulbert, partner of Tom Herring, received £1,337.88 for professional services.
“A total of £22,317.84 was paid to Tom Herring, Artist Director and Co-Founder of SANSARA, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
“A total of £1,337.88 was paid to Maisie Hulbert, the partner of Tom Herring, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: M A Price Ltd, owned by trustee Michele Price, made a donation in kind valued at £1,563.
“A total of £22,317.84 was paid to Tom Herring, Artist Director and Co-Founder of SANSARA, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
“A total of £1,337.88 was paid to Maisie Hulbert, the partner of Tom Herring, for professional services rendered and associated legitimate expenses” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Arts Council England — “We are fortunate to have received one-off project grants from the following trusts and foundations: Arts Council England Chronicle, re:cre…” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Katherine Zesersonchair
- Callum Tavis Given
- Christine-Marie Louw
- George Ian Anthony Dennis
- James William Henry Taylor
- Louisa Hungate
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SANSARA CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial position remained largely stable with total net assets of £22,495 at year end. The charity maintained its reserves policy target of three months of operational costs, holding £10,435 in unrestricted funds. Expenditure was less than income by £4,129, resulting in a positive net movement in funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SANSARA CHOIR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SANSARA CHOIR as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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