COVENTRY CATHEDRAL CHORUS
CURRENT ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF CONCERTS IN COVENTRY CATHEDRAL AND OTHER CHURCHES IN SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE JOINED BY THE LOCAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA AND SCHOOL CHOIRS. THE CHOIR HAS BEEN ALSO INVITED TO TAKE PART IN EVENTS PROMOTED BY OTHER ORGANISATIONS, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN SEVERAL BBC "SONGS OF PRAISE" TELEVISION AND OTHER RADIO RECORDINGS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £2,508 for the year ending 31 July 2025, driven by deficits across several concert productions. Despite the loss, unrestricted fund balances remained stable at £33,363, supported by an investment fund valued at £20,802 and ongoing membership subscriptions. The trustees indicate a strategy to mitigate future losses by seeking paid engagements and collaborations to share financial burdens.
What the accounts disclose
“£663.38 was reimbursed during the year to two Committee members in respect of administrative costs incurred by them on behalf of the Chorus.” — page 10
Trustees
- Louise Ransberrychair
- Alison Ceri Thomas
- Daniel Lee Rathbone
- Hazel Sheila Allen
- Liam James Condon
- Sally Hughes
- Sally Rebecca Bradshaw
- Steven Leonard Cox
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £33k | £36k |
| 31/07/2024 | £38k | £39k |
| 31/07/2023 | £40k | £69k |
| 31/07/2022 | £35k | £52k |
| 31/07/2021 | £4k | £2k |
Common questions
Is COVENTRY CATHEDRAL CHORUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £2,508 for the year ending 31 July 2025, driven by deficits across several concert productions. Despite the loss, unrestricted fund balances remained stable at £33,363, supported by an investment fund valued at £20,802 and ongoing membership subscriptions. The trustees indicate a strategy to mitigate future losses by seeking paid engagements and collaborations to share financial burdens. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COVENTRY CATHEDRAL CHORUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COVENTRY CATHEDRAL CHORUS as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, GERALD FINZI TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Public Performance |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2022 | £500 | Performance Grants |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2023 | £200 | General Grants |
| GERALD FINZI TRUST | FY2022 | £200 | General Grants |