OXFORD YOUTH CHOIRS
Oxford Youth Choirs' aim is to provide vocal training to the highest standard for children aged 4 to 18, in pursuit of its charitable objectives. All members attend on Saturday mornings throughout the School term at Cherwell School in Oxford, and members from throughout Oxfordshire are welcome.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £3,171 for the year, following previous years of surplus, due to increased teaching costs and lower donations. However, the trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to continue operations through September 2026, indicating no immediate threat to its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Chair, Dr Lydia Vella, received £87.50 in February 2025 for one session accompanying the prep choirs.”
Trustees
- Lydia Vellachair
- Alexander James Milodowski
- Alexander James Stewart Silverman
- Arabella Saer
- Catherine Wearden
- Dr Camilla Lan-Chih Ip
- Dr Matthew Francis Brown
- Dr Robert John Legg
- Geoffrey John Sutton
- Jerome Gregory Finnis
- Maria Chataway
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2025 | £35k | £38k |
| 15/09/2024 | £38k | £36k |
| 15/08/2023 | £41k | £39k |
| 15/08/2022 | £37k | £45k |
| 15/08/2021 | £33k | £34k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD YOUTH CHOIRS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a loss of £3,171 for the year, following previous years of surplus, due to increased teaching costs and lower donations. However, the trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient reserves to continue operations through September 2026, indicating no immediate threat to its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.