WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY
The objects of the Society are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music by the presentation of public concerts and other activities involving or relating to choral music.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall financial surplus for the year, with cash funds increasing from £85,908 to £95,522. Total assets rose to £115,031, supported by a reserves policy aimed at covering the costs of a whole season. The trustees report that while attracting audiences has become more difficult, resulting in a higher concert deficit, general expenditure remained similar to previous years.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider it prudent that the Society should maintain reserves sufficient to cover the costs for a whole season.” — page 4
Trustees
- Alexander James Youelchair
- Anna Lemmon
- Ian Alfred Gleeson
- John Robert Gale
- Paula Jane Lambe
- Tracy Mary Anne Sherman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £116k | £106k |
| 30/06/2024 | £113k | £93k |
| 30/06/2023 | £96k | £99k |
| 30/06/2022 | £69k | £128k |
| 30/06/2021 | £36k | £19k |
Common questions
Is WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall financial surplus for the year, with cash funds increasing from £85,908 to £95,522. Total assets rose to £115,031, supported by a reserves policy aimed at covering the costs of a whole season. The trustees report that while attracting audiences has become more difficult, resulting in a higher concert deficit, general expenditure remained similar to previous years. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 2 | £35k |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £15k |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE KATHLEEN HANNAY MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| MAECENAS | 1 | £15k |
| OLD POSSUM'S PRACTICAL TRUST | 1 | £8k |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
- BRIGHTON AND HOVE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY LIMITED
- WILTONS MUSIC HALL
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN
- ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE WINDSOR FESTIVAL SOCIETY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRIGHTON AND HOVE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY LIMITED | £505k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILTONS MUSIC HALL | £2.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL CHORAL SOCIETY LIMITED | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |