SONGEASEL
To bring art song, its poetry and music, to new audiences in South East London and beyond through an annual recital series, workshops with local schoolchildren, a Young Artists Programme and ad hoc events in unusual venues to reach new audiences.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £2,229 for the year, with total income increasing by 13% to £45,779. Net reserves stood at £4,247 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees note provides some level of resilience despite the charity being relatively new with limited funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from Trusts and Foundations of £21,820 – 48% of total income”
“One Trustee received fees for specialist services provided to the charity as Artistic Director and for performances in some of the charity’s recitals.” — page 9
Trustees
- The Rev'd Canon Charles Faulkner Pickstonechair
- Clare Glover
- Jeremy James Young
- Jocelyn Freeman
- Matthew Warwick Gasser
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £50k | £53k |
| 31/10/2024 | £46k | £44k |
| 31/10/2023 | £40k | £38k |
| 31/10/2022 | £21k | £21k |
Common questions
Is SONGEASEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £2,229 for the year, with total income increasing by 13% to £45,779. Net reserves stood at £4,247 at the end of the financial year, which the trustees note provides some level of resilience despite the charity being relatively new with limited funds. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SONGEASEL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SONGEASEL as a grant recipient include THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, THE MARCHUS TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Community Music |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
| SIR WILLIAM BOREMAN'S FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | educational initiatives |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Public Performance |