THE SUTTON COLDFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY
Promotion of choral music in the Sutton Coldfield area by organising and training a choir which performs at least two public concerts each year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is in a good financial position with an accumulated fund balance of £13,315, showing strong signs of recovery. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to meet their policy objective of maintaining funds equal to a typical orchestral concert to ensure continuity in case of unforeseen cancellations or loss of grant funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Members’ subscriptions 29%” — page 6
“During the period covered by these accounts, Richard Mason, a trustee, was paid a total of £3,475 for professional services as provided for in the Society’s governing document. He was also paid an additional sum of £344 for orchestra management under a written agreement compliant with the Charities Act 2011, s.185. No other trustee or connected person received any payment except reimbursements supported by receipts and invoices for goods or services purchased,” — page 11
Trustees
- Celia Jean Goldsteinchair
- ANDREA FERGUSON
- ANDREW JOHN MEALEY
- CATHERINE PECKETT
- DAVID MARTIN RATCLIFF
- GILLIAN MAVIS BUCK
- NIGEL DAVID CONNER
- ROBERT GERALD KIRK
- Richard Howard Mason
- SUSAN ELIZABETH BRAZIER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2026 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/05/2025 | £27k | £20k |
| 31/05/2024 | £15k | £12k |
| 31/05/2023 | £13k | £14k |
| 31/05/2022 | £12k | £15k |
Common questions
Is THE SUTTON COLDFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is in a good financial position with an accumulated fund balance of £13,315, showing strong signs of recovery. The trustees report that reserves are sufficient to meet their policy objective of maintaining funds equal to a typical orchestral concert to ensure continuity in case of unforeseen cancellations or loss of grant funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/06/2004 | £5k | Performance costs |