DORCHESTER CHORAL SOCIETY
The Society has weekly meetings in term time rehearsing for three or so public concerts each year, including outreach concerts in villages around Dorchester in the summer. It sings carol to raise money for local charities at Christmas, and is involved in musical exchanges with our our twinned towns in Germany and France.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net loss of £1,750, limiting the budgeted loss of nearly £5,000 through generous donations. Per the treasurer's report, unrestricted cash funds stood at £21,579 at the year end, down from £23,328 at the start of the period. The trustees note that the charity remains heavily reliant on subscriptions, Gift Aid, and ticket sales to maintain financial balance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Jane Elizabeth Howardchair
- CHRISTINE PFAFF
- ELIZABETH GRACE ADAMS
- JANE PRYCE
- Kevin Rogers
- Susan Jane Adams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £34k | £36k |
| 31/07/2024 | £20k | £21k |
| 31/07/2023 | £29k | £31k |
| 31/07/2022 | £22k | £24k |
| 31/07/2021 | £15k | £18k |
Common questions
Is DORCHESTER CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with a net loss of £1,750, limiting the budgeted loss of nearly £5,000 through generous donations. Per the treasurer's report, unrestricted cash funds stood at £21,579 at the year end, down from £23,328 at the start of the period. The trustees note that the charity remains heavily reliant on subscriptions, Gift Aid, and ticket sales to maintain financial balance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.