NORTH LONDON CHORUS
Per the Constitution, the Chorus aims to promote, develop and maintain the public's appreciation and education in the art and science of music. Focusing on choral music, it performs concerts, and holds workshops for its members.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £3,645, increasing net assets from £4,822 to £8,467. Per the trustees' report, these net resources represent a sufficient level of reserves to bridge gaps between spending and receiving resources and cover unforeseen contingencies. The charity relies on subscriptions and concert income to cover operating costs and has no staff or defined-benefit pension schemes.
What the accounts disclose
“Income during the year was £49,813. Of this, £26,075 was from subscriptions related income, £20,083 from concerts and £3,655 from fundraising and sponsorship.”
“The Trustees' policy is thus to ensure normal expenditures are matched by a sufficient level of income and that an appropriate level of reserves is maintained to enable the Chorus to function, to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to fund new initiatives to develop its work in accordance with its aims and objectives in a manner that does not present undue risk to the choir's financial position.” — page 2
“There have been no related party transactions that require disclosure in the reporting period other than £98 of donations received without conditions.” — page 10
Funders the charity credits
- Nimrod Capital
- Goodman Jones
Trustees
- Gary Bilkuschair
- ALAN GRAHAM CHANDLER FCCA
- Allan Shaun Davies
- Chloe Bedford
- David Hastings
- Megan Greene
- Rhona Graham
- Tessa Padel
- Tim Lutton
- Wilhelm Skogstad
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £50k | £46k |
| 31/08/2024 | £50k | £54k |
| 31/08/2023 | £48k | £46k |
| 31/08/2022 | £31k | £39k |
| 31/08/2021 | £23k | £17k |
Common questions
Is NORTH LONDON CHORUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £3,645, increasing net assets from £4,822 to £8,467. Per the trustees' report, these net resources represent a sufficient level of reserves to bridge gaps between spending and receiving resources and cover unforeseen contingencies. The charity relies on subscriptions and concert income to cover operating costs and has no staff or defined-benefit pension schemes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORTH LONDON CHORUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORTH LONDON CHORUS as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Public Performance |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Public Performance |