BEDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY
The study and practice of choral music in order to foster the public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance.To provide a regular series of first class choral concerts by maintaining a chorus, and by engaging orchestras and artists of high repute.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £9,558 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £79,465 to £72,152. Free reserves of £72,152 are held, which is above the trustees' stated target of approximately £45,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“target reserves level of c£45,000” — page 8
Trustees
- Dr Jeremy Francis Reynolds
- Gillian Jackson
- Ian Edward Herbert
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £35k | £44k |
| 30/06/2024 | £39k | £43k |
| 30/06/2023 | £34k | £40k |
| 30/06/2022 | £33k | £36k |
| 30/06/2021 | £9k | £11k |
Common questions
Is BEDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £9,558 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £79,465 to £72,152. Free reserves of £72,152 are held, which is above the trustees' stated target of approximately £45,000. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.