ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF SINGING

Registered charity 1190787 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AOTOS

The object of AOTOS is the advancement of education in the teaching of singing and subjects connected therewith for the public benefit.

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Latest income

£82k

Latest spending

£84k

Registered

2020

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £86,437, which is above the anticipated revised target level, providing stability as the trustees finalise the updated reserves policy. The charity reported a net excess of payments over receipts of £2,008 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total funds from £88,445 to £86,437. Trustees confirm the association remains financially stable with resources held predominantly in deposit accounts to maintain liquidity.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £250

“In addition, three Trustees received honoraria of £250 each in respect of leading a course delivered as part of the Association's charitable activities.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: Three trustees received honoraria of £250 each for leading courses.

“In addition, three Trustees received honoraria of £250 each in respect of leading a course delivered as part of the Association's charitable activities.” — page 11

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustees received honoraria for services beyond trustee duties

“In addition, three Trustees received honoraria of £250 each in respect of leading a course delivered as part of the Association's charitable activities. These payments were made for services provided beyond their trustee duties, were approved in advance by the Board of Trustees, and were permitted under the Association's governing document.” — 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.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

The estate of Freda Beaven — “Website created with thanks to the generous contribution from the estate of long-standing AOTOS member Freda Beaven” (source page)

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

Register events

Received assets from another charity (21/02/2025) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Fiona Shelfer
Jenna Brown
Joy Turner
Julie Thompson
Leandros Taliotis
Sarah Louise Anne Taylor
Tessa Smith-Whicker

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

Operates in: Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2025	£82k	£84k
31/12/2024	£72k	£85k
31/12/2023	£82k	£83k
31/12/2022	£86k	£88k
31/12/2021	£70k	£55k

Common questions

Is ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF SINGING financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £86,437, which is above the anticipated revised target level, providing stability as the trustees finalise the updated reserves policy. The charity reported a net excess of payments over receipts of £2,008 for the year, resulting in a slight decrease in total funds from £88,445 to £86,437. Trustees confirm the association remains financially stable with resources held predominantly in deposit accounts to maintain liquidity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF SINGING earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £250 band.