BRIGHTON ORPHEUS CHOIR
Rehearsal and performance of sacred and secular musicSupport of other charities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £1,626 for the year, with total receipts of £31,666 against expenditure of £30,040. The bank balance at year-end was £28,391, and the trustees confirmed that reserves of this amount meet their stated policy target of £15,000. The charity reports that it has avoided spending more than income for the first time in at least four years.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Hilary Brownchair
- Hilary Woodward
- Richard Martini
- Valerie Gray
- Vera Stiefler Johnson
- Vicki Lywood Last
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £40k | £30k |
| 31/08/2024 | £36k | £25k |
| 31/08/2023 | £20k | £37k |
| 31/08/2022 | £24k | £33k |
| 31/08/2021 | £8k | £2k |
Common questions
Is BRIGHTON ORPHEUS CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £1,626 for the year, with total receipts of £31,666 against expenditure of £30,040. The bank balance at year-end was £28,391, and the trustees confirmed that reserves of this amount meet their stated policy target of £15,000. The charity reports that it has avoided spending more than income for the first time in at least four years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.