CENTRAL LONDON BARBERSHOP HARMONY CLUB

Registered charity 1197954 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as MEANTIME CHORUS

Central London Barbershop Harmony Club is a group of men which sings a cappella in the barbershop style. It is a member of the British Association of Barbershop Singers. It aims to advance, improve, and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of barbershop singing in all its aspects through the performance of its music

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Latest income
£55k
Latest spending
£56k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £6,540 at year-end, resulting in a net movement in funds of (1,109). The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of £1,500 was met throughout the year, and they consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
Membership income is recognised upon receipt. Event income is recognised in the period in whcih the event takes place. — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £1,500 (held: £7k)
The Charity is retaining its reserves to fund future charitable activities in line with the governing documents, and has determined that reserves of £1,500 are required. This policy was met throughout the year. — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/05/2025£55k£56k
30/05/2024£48k£77k
30/05/2023£94k£57k

Common questions

Is CENTRAL LONDON BARBERSHOP HARMONY CLUB financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds decreased to £6,540 at year-end, resulting in a net movement in funds of (1,109). The trustees report that the charity's reserves policy target of £1,500 was met throughout the year, and they consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.