THE CARSHALTON CHORAL SOCIETY
CARSHALTON CHORAL SOCIETY IS A CHORAL SOCIETY ESTABLISHED IN 1947 TO PERFORM CHORAL MUSIC IN THE LOCAL AREA. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL, AND THERE IS NO AUDITION REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY. FINANCE IS PROVIDED BY MEMBERS' SUBSCRIPTIONS AND APPLICATIONS TO LOCAL FUNDING AUTHORITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,494 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £33,597 against expenditure of £30,103. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £9,755, having no restricted funds or stated reserve policy. The trustees report that membership growth has exceeded the minimum threshold required to comfortably meet outgoings.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Janet Elizabeth Flett Wright
- MR RICK PRIOR
- PAUL EDWARD FLOWERS
- Paul Waton
- Rev PAUL MARTIN BROAD
- Rosalind McCaul
- Simon Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £34k | £30k |
| 31/07/2024 | £30k | £33k |
| 31/07/2023 | £23k | £21k |
| 31/07/2022 | £12k | £19k |
| 31/07/2021 | £8k | £3k |
Common questions
Is THE CARSHALTON CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,494 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income of £33,597 against expenditure of £30,103. The charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £9,755, having no restricted funds or stated reserve policy. The trustees report that membership growth has exceeded the minimum threshold required to comfortably meet outgoings. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2006 | £4k | 60th Anniversary Concert - Verdi's Requiem |