CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY
The Society promotes public concerts at which the members perform with professional musicians. The Canterbury Choral Society Youth Choir participates in some concerts with the main choir, and participates in other concerts on its own.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,998.39 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £139,538 to £122,542. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £122,542.03 held at year-end. This balance is above the stated reserves policy minimum of £60,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society's policy is fo keep a minimum of £60,000 at all times.” — page 5
“Included in incoming resources are subscriptions from Trustees. All Trustees paid £264 during the year with the exception of Brigadier M J Meardon, and all amounts in relation to Trustees’ subscriptions were fully paid up to the year end. Dr M Coupe and Ms H Rushton, Trustees for the Charity, both paid Benefactor subscriptions of £250 during the year.” — page 11
Trustees
- Brigadier Martin John Meardonchair
- ANTONY JOHN MEIRE FRICS
- Alison Goodall
- Anne Frost
- Anthony Johnson
- DAVID WHITEHOUSE
- Deborah Quow
- Dr ANN ASTBURY
- Dr MADELAINE COUPE
- Helen Rushton
- Rachel Effeny
- Robert George Garlick
- Tracey Girling
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £99k | £113k |
| 31/08/2024 | £127k | £123k |
| 31/08/2023 | £147k | £116k |
| 31/08/2022 | £99k | £101k |
| 31/08/2021 | £32k | £23k |
Common questions
Is CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £16,998.39 for the year, resulting in total funds decreasing from £139,538 to £122,542. The trustees confirm adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £122,542.03 held at year-end. This balance is above the stated reserves policy minimum of £60,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST, JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| JOHN SWIRE 1989 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £1k |