THE NOTTINGHAM HARMONIC SOCIETY
THE STUDY AND PERFORMANCEOF CHORAL AND ORCHESTRAL MUSIC OF THE HIGHEST CLASS AND THE CONDUCT OF ANY CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL AND CONDUCIVE THERETO AND SO THAT THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE CONFINED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES ONLY ACCORDING TO THE LEGAL MEANING OF THE TERM.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the choir received a £20,000 legacy from Iris Best, which is held in a high-interest account and classified as a creditor to be spent in the future. The financial report notes that while investment returns increased, costs for venue hire rose, and Gift Aid income decreased, making it difficult to break even in the coming year due to rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- David Pittchair
- Adam Shuttleworth
- Ann Greenwood
- Dorothy Martin
- Dr Cathy Milne
- Graham Tonkin
- Jane Rouse
- Joanne Browne
- John Filsak
- Julie King
- Lusia Coulson
- Muriel Lynn Kettlewell
- Nicola Ryrie
- Paul Morris
- Susan Graves
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £116k | £131k |
| 30/06/2024 | £100k | £102k |
| 30/06/2023 | £89k | £107k |
| 30/06/2022 | £42k | £54k |
| 30/06/2021 | £18k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE NOTTINGHAM HARMONIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the choir received a £20,000 legacy from Iris Best, which is held in a high-interest account and classified as a creditor to be spent in the future. The financial report notes that while investment returns increased, costs for venue hire rose, and Gift Aid income decreased, making it difficult to break even in the coming year due to rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 2 | £17k |
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 2 | £11k |
| THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £73k |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | 1 | £31k |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £27k |
| THE KNOLL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| THE KING HENRY VIII ENDOWED TRUST, WARWICK | 1 | £17k |
Charities like this
- HERTFORD DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY
- THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS
- NORTHERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED
- ARMONICO CONSORT LIMITED
- NOTTINGHAM MUSIC SERVICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NOTTINGHAM HARMONIC SOCIETY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORD DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC SOCIETY | £107k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS | £123k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | noted |
| NORTHERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA LIMITED | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARMONICO CONSORT LIMITED | £1.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | below | 22.0% | noted |