SHEFFIELD ORATORIO CHORUS

Registered charity 500578 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We perform up to four major choral concerts a year, in Sheffield Cathedral and other venues. Member of Making Music. Currently around 85 singing members. We hold voice training workshops to improve the quality of our singing, and are exploring new ways to extend the range of our membership and reach new audiences.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £2,092, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £28,574. This figure is above the stated policy target of £15,000, which the trustees consider suitable for securing future bookings. The charity notes that concert income declined and ticket sales were reduced, but overall income remained stable due to consistent subscriptions and a restricted grant.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Sheffield Oratorio Chorus (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

• HELEN ELIZABETH STANSFIELD LEDGER
• HILARY FAWCETT
• Helen Julia Smith
• LYDIA RUTH FIELDER-LORD
• Lois Ruth McGrath · trustee of 2 other charities
• PHILIP HIRST · trustee of 1 other charity

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

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