PAINSWICK MUSIC SOCIETY
The aims and objectives of the Society is to arrange four high quality classical music concerts each year in St Mary's Church, Painswick, which are greatly appreciated and well attended. Although professional and celebrated artists are usually engaged to maintain the high standards, the cost of tickets is kept to a minimum to make the concerts available to all.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource surplus of £849 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total incoming resources of £26,499 against total resources expended of £25,650. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £17,769, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover all anticipated commitments for the next season. The trustees also confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society`s policy is to hold reserves sufficient to cover commitments for the forward booking of artists.” — page 3
Trustees
- Prof. Martin Woodheadchair
- Christopher Swain
- David Richard Cutler
- Dr Susan Frances Pack
- Edward Bowron
- Jane Mann
- Jessica Bailey
- Nicholas Steel
- Peter Godfrey Holmes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £26k | £26k |
| 31/07/2024 | £23k | £20k |
| 31/07/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 31/07/2022 | £34k | £53k |
| 31/07/2021 | £3k | £3k |
Common questions
Is PAINSWICK MUSIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net incoming resource surplus of £849 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total incoming resources of £26,499 against total resources expended of £25,650. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £17,769, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover all anticipated commitments for the next season. The trustees also confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.