SALISBURY MUSICAL SOCIETY

Registered charity 266461 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as S M S

The charity aims to educate the public in the arts and science of music by performing choral concerts of high standard with soloists of national standing. It is a mixed choir of about 144 voices and performs major works from the choral scene, from traditional classical to modern. Most of its concerts are in Salisbury Cathedral but occasionally it combines with other choirs and performs abroad

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Latest income
£91k
Latest spending
£89k
Registered
1973
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall profit of £2,226 for the year, with total assets increasing from £119,138 to £120,558. The Treasurer reports that cash assets have increased and the financial position is described as 'very solid', enabling the engagement of high-quality orchestras and soloists. The trustees confirm that established resources and review systems are in place to mitigate operational and financial risks.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
Total income from membership subs and patrons rose from £26,261 to £28,582, an increase of 9% on the previous year.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Dorset · Hampshire · Wiltshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/07/2025£91k£89k
31/07/2024£34k£30k
31/07/2023£40k£30k
31/07/2022£50k£47k
31/07/2021£11k£11k

Common questions

Is SALISBURY MUSICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall profit of £2,226 for the year, with total assets increasing from £119,138 to £120,558. The Treasurer reports that cash assets have increased and the financial position is described as 'very solid', enabling the engagement of high-quality orchestras and soloists. The trustees confirm that established resources and review systems are in place to mitigate operational and financial risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.