THE BARNES CHOIR
We are a choir providing a musical education to our members. Anyone with musical ability may join and those in genuine financial difficulty are excused the annual fee. We support professional musicians by commissioning pieces from them and hiring them as soloists; and we raise funds for other charities through carol singing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £24,795 at the end of the period, with a reserves policy aiming to cover six months of operational costs. The charity reported a net income of £3,127 and received a grant of £81,000 from the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or the keeping of accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 6 months operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur” — page 6
Trustees
- ANGELA FREEMAN HOGGARTH
- Alastair Patrick Grant
- Anna Katharine Cooper
- GARY RICHARD SMITH
- HENRIETTA FRANCES GIBBONS
- Janet Mattes
- Joseph Colum Hayward
- Maria Sforza
- Pauline Mary Gore
- Susanna Mary Zotov
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £38k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £40k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £29k | £23k |
| 31/08/2022 | £20k | £24k |
| 31/08/2021 | £10k | £9k |
Common questions
Is THE BARNES CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds stood at £24,795 at the end of the period, with a reserves policy aiming to cover six months of operational costs. The charity reported a net income of £3,127 and received a grant of £81,000 from the Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention that would cast doubt on the accounts' compliance or the keeping of accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BARNES CHOIR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BARNES CHOIR as a grant recipient include HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Concerts |
| HUMPHREY RICHARDSON TAYLOR CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Concerts |