THE CHISWICK CHOIR
The Chiswick Choir, an amateur choir registered with the National Federation of Music Societies, has presented concerts in Chiswick for more than 20 years. The Choir performs three concerts each year, concentrating particularly on the Baroque period and the 20th century. The Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings in Chiswick. Social and fund raising events are held throughout the year.
Objects
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £9,601 and held funds in hand of £25,107 at 31 July 2025. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. The trustees reported that the choir's bank accounts are held with Santander and Lloyds, with a deposit account with the COIF Charities Deposit Fund.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/07/2025
- Volunteers: 8
Trustees
- Anthony Vincent Speakman
- Peter James Henry Wickstead
- Sheila Richards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £80k | £70k |
| 31/07/2024 | £57k | £36k |
| 31/07/2023 | £35k | £47k |
| 31/07/2022 | £49k | £71k |
| 31/07/2021 | £73k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE CHISWICK CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a surplus of £9,601 and held funds in hand of £25,107 at 31 July 2025. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. The trustees reported that the choir's bank accounts are held with Santander and Lloyds, with a deposit account with the COIF Charities Deposit Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHISWICK CHOIR | £80k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY CHORUS | £41k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAKENHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £31k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHOIR 2000 | £32k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HAILSHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE STAFFORD AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY | £36k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |