COMHALTAS IN BRITAIN
Comhaltas in Britain is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We promote and pass on our Irish cultural traditions to future generations. As a voluntary membership organisation we provide education opportunities to young people, social activities for families and support against isolation for later in life through a connection to traditional Irish music, song, dance & the Irish language.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £6,239 for the year, reversing a deficit in the prior period, with total funds increasing to £79,713. The trustees report that the bank balance dropped to near its reserves level towards the end of the funding year, noting they are taking steps to increase income to restore effective operating levels. The charity holds £20,000 in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees state are held to support staff salaries and program delivery should grant funding be reduced or withdrawn.
What the accounts disclose
“We continue to hold £20,000 in reserves. Our reserves are held to support: - staff salaries should our income drop at any time and also as a reserve for redundancy payments should the grant be withdrawn.”
Funders the charity credits
- Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Trustees
- Theresa Concepta Gallagherchair
- Calum McGregor
- David Ross Browne
- Evin Francis Downey
- Mairi Claire Docherty
- Michael Peter Fitzgerald
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £172k | £165k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £167k |
| 31/12/2022 | £142k | £171k |
| 31/12/2021 | £149k | £179k |
| 31/12/2020 | £379k | £170k |
Common questions
Is COMHALTAS IN BRITAIN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £6,239 for the year, reversing a deficit in the prior period, with total funds increasing to £79,713. The trustees report that the bank balance dropped to near its reserves level towards the end of the funding year, noting they are taking steps to increase income to restore effective operating levels. The charity holds £20,000 in unrestricted reserves, which the trustees state are held to support staff salaries and program delivery should grant funding be reduced or withdrawn. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |