THE BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION
Bristol Cathedral Choral Foundation continued to support the worship in Bristol Cathedral by making grants to cover the costs of the choristers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,510,343 at the year end, with a stated policy to maintain reserves to match future grant requirements. However, the trustees identified a principal risk regarding the charity's ability to pay grants due to potential significant reductions in investment returns.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity receives funds from individuals and organisations with a specific interest in choral worship.”
Trustees
- Richard Francis Baconchair
- Elizabeth Mary Parkes MBE
- Helen Sian Rowe
- JOHN ALUN DAVENPORT
- Jeremy Srokosz
- MARK ANDREW LEE
- PAUL ANTHONY STUART DYKE
- SARAH FRANCES MARY JENKINSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £46k | £61k |
| 31/08/2024 | £45k | £62k |
| 31/08/2023 | £44k | £35k |
| 31/08/2022 | £42k | £43k |
| 31/08/2021 | £46k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE BRISTOL CATHEDRAL CHORAL FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,510,343 at the year end, with a stated policy to maintain reserves to match future grant requirements. However, the trustees identified a principal risk regarding the charity's ability to pay grants due to potential significant reductions in investment returns. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.