STEEL CITY CHORISTERS
Steel City Choristers is an exciting and innovative choir of children and adults that is rooted in the English choral tradition. We offer our choristers a free first-class musical education and serve a wide range of communities in and around Sheffield through a diverse programme of choral concerts, services and projects. We believe in the power of music to change lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £2,433 for the year, with total income of £73,046 falling short of total expenditure of £75,479. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,000, which the trustees state is equivalent to approximately six months of core operating costs. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, though they note this depends on the continued voluntary provision of management services.
What the accounts disclose
“We maintain a financial reserve equivalent to approximately six months’ core operating costs in line with our Reserves Policy published on the Policies page of our website.”
“In light of this review of our financial position, the trustees see no uncertainty about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern in the foreseeable future. However, this judgement rests on the assumption that trustees and other volunteers continue to have the capacity and good will to provide significant management and administrative services to the Charity pro bono.” — page 35
Funders the charity credits
- Sheffield Bluecoat and Mount Pleasant Education Foundation
Trustees
- Katherine Caroechair
- Angela Holman
- Chris Caroe
- Professor Jeremy Dawson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £73k | £75k |
| 31/08/2024 | £65k | £42k |
| 31/08/2023 | £57k | £34k |
| 31/08/2022 | £36k | £23k |
Common questions
Is STEEL CITY CHORISTERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £2,433 for the year, with total income of £73,046 falling short of total expenditure of £75,479. Despite this, the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £20,000, which the trustees state is equivalent to approximately six months of core operating costs. The trustees consider the charity to be a going concern, though they note this depends on the continued voluntary provision of management services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STEEL CITY CHORISTERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STEEL CITY CHORISTERS as a grant recipient include THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST, SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST, THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION, SHEFFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL EXHIBITION FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Educational/Sundry Grants |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Grants for musicians |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Non-recurring grant |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500 | |
| SHEFFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL EXHIBITION FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £0 | |
| SHEFFIELD GRAMMAR SCHOOL EXHIBITION FOUNDATION | FY2025 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Reasons to Sing! SMBLCC |