ST GEORGE'S SINGERS, POYNTON
TO PROMOTE MUSIC WITHIN THE LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS, THEREBY EXTENDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSIC MAKING AND CREATIVITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,655, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £17,012, which is significantly below the trustees' target policy midpoint of £20,000. The trustees attribute this to lower-than-expected audience numbers and note that remedial actions are in hand to bring reserves to a satisfactory level. Despite the deficit, the trustees are confident the charity may continue as a going concern, supported by an underwriting offer for the Spring 2026 concert.
What the accounts disclose
“Due to the deficit of £3,655, choir reserves were £17.0k at 31st July 2025 (2024: £20.7k), significantly below both budget and target.” — page 8
Trustees
- ANNE FRANCIS
- DAVID FRANCIS
- Gillian Morag Banks
- JACQUELINE HELEN SMITH
- Kate Elizabeth Alexander
- LAURA MUMMERY
- Ros Stuart-Buttle
- Victoria Anne Perry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £41k | £45k |
| 31/07/2024 | £43k | £44k |
| 31/07/2023 | £39k | £39k |
| 31/07/2022 | £35k | £40k |
| 31/07/2021 | £21k | £16k |
Common questions
Is ST GEORGE'S SINGERS, POYNTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £3,655, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £17,012, which is significantly below the trustees' target policy midpoint of £20,000. The trustees attribute this to lower-than-expected audience numbers and note that remedial actions are in hand to bring reserves to a satisfactory level. Despite the deficit, the trustees are confident the charity may continue as a going concern, supported by an underwriting offer for the Spring 2026 concert. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.