SOUTHWELL CHORAL SOCIETY
Training and provision of choral singing, without audition.Presentation of concerts performed by members of the society.Award of two bursaries annually to assist young local performers to further their training.Annual competition for music composition.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,325 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £57,972. The trustees note a significant financial risk regarding future venue costs, stating that the cost of using Southwell Minster is due to increase very significantly from the 2026/27 season onwards.
What the accounts disclose
“Main source of funds is from membership subscriptions, Friends’ subscriptions and ticket sales, with additional funds from legacies, ad-hoc fundraising and sponsorship.” — page 6
“The Society aims to maintains a reserve of at least £30,000 to cover a 10-month performance period in a typical year plus one large project.” — page 6
“We are dependent on the availability of Southwell Minster as our venue for both performances and rehearsals. The cost of this is due to increase very significantly from the 2026/27 season onwards.” — page 6
Trustees
- Geoffrey Littledykechair
- Carol Fitzgerald
- David Phillips
- Elspeth Fraser-Darling
- Helen Murray
- Ian Green
- Neil Raymond Parrott
- Peter Rule
- Valerie Littledyke
- Vicky Thorpe
- Zoe Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £45k | £50k |
| 31/08/2024 | £46k | £44k |
| 31/08/2023 | £36k | £28k |
| 31/08/2022 | £50k | £24k |
| 31/08/2021 | £162 | £6k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHWELL CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £4,325 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £57,972. The trustees note a significant financial risk regarding future venue costs, stating that the cost of using Southwell Minster is due to increase very significantly from the 2026/27 season onwards. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.