HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS
Registered charity 281627 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HATFIELD PHILHARMONIC CHORUS, THE HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS
Large symphonic choral society combining the classical repertoire with a strong interest in innovative programming; commissioning new work; and involving young people in its concerts.
Causes: Education/training · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Recreation · Other Charitable Purposes · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves improved to £57,263, with unrestricted reserves standing at £32,395 against a policy target of £32,395. The trustees note that while the financial position has improved, there is significant uncertainty regarding ticket sales due to the cost-of-living crisis, though the current reserves enable the charity to manage costs and plan prudently.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: the sum of (a) the total costs of the most expensive concert in the forthcoming budget and (b) the next year’s predicted shortfall if any (held: £32k)
“The Council has set the required level of reserves, or resources, for the organisa on at the sum of (a) the total costs of the most expensive concert in the forthcoming budget and (b) the next year’s predicted shor all if any.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Looking forward, whilst there is a slightly improved economic outlook, there remains a cost-of-living crisis for many households and the willingness of the public to purchase ckets for our future concerts is a significant area of financial uncertainty.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Carole Sandra Teacher
- Elizabeth Jennifer Chappell
- Evelyn Mary Poulton
- John Philip Keogh
- Katherine Isabel Hughes
- Neil Geoffrey Brinkworth
- Paul James Harden
- Philippe Michael Broadhead
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England
Income and spending
Common questions
Is HERTFORDSHIRE CHORUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves improved to £57,263, with unrestricted reserves standing at £32,395 against a policy target of £32,395. The trustees note that while the financial position has improved, there is significant uncertainty regarding ticket sales due to the cost-of-living crisis, though the current reserves enable the charity to manage costs and plan prudently. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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