BANSTEAD MUSICAL SOCIETY
THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF CHORAL MUSIC IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC BY MEANS OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCE. WITH REGARD TO THE LATTER, AT LEAST 3 CONCERTS PER ANNUM ARE GIVEN.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted cash and deposits of £1,259.80 and investment assets valued at £14,752.50 at the end of the period. The trustees note that continuing to meet their objectives depends on sustaining the financial position amid rising costs, although they report increased audience numbers and fundraising income.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions from members 10,780.00”
“We recognise that our ability to continue meeting our central objective of providing concerts of the highest quality will depend on continued efforts to sustain our financial position at a time when audiences are building again thanks to the sterling efforts of Alison Jones, our publicity person, and fund-raising efforts are once more being rewarded.” — page 3
“During the 2023-24 year the Society accepted £3,800 in short term loans from a Trustee to ensure that sufficient cash funds were available to pay the outstanding costs of the tour in 2023. The loan is now fully repaid.” — page 9
Trustees
- Alison Joneschair
- Dr Ulrike Elisabeth Hotopp
- James Graham Little
- Kirsty Annessa Wyatt
- Melanie Patricia Bowes
- Paula Joy Rosalind Abreu
- STEPHEN OLIVER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 20/06/2026 | £63k | £62k |
| 20/06/2025 | £44k | £43k |
| 20/06/2024 | £33k | £35k |
| 30/06/2023 | £67k | £75k |
| 30/06/2022 | £27k | £32k |
Common questions
Is BANSTEAD MUSICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had unrestricted cash and deposits of £1,259.80 and investment assets valued at £14,752.50 at the end of the period. The trustees note that continuing to meet their objectives depends on sustaining the financial position amid rising costs, although they report increased audience numbers and fundraising income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BANSTEAD MUSICAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BANSTEAD MUSICAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Concerts |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Concerts |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Concerts |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Concerts |