BARRY MALE VOICE CHOIR
To foster and promote the education of the general public in the appreciation of music in all its aspects, particularly of male choral work, both inside and outside the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that operational income decreased slightly while outgoings fell more significantly, resulting in a surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £17,159.99, which the trustees note is in excess of their reserves policy target. The committee plans to propose a reduction in membership subscriptions for 2026 to align reserves with policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from Operations reduced marginally by 1.1% from £30,724 to £30,404” — page 7
Trustees
- Evan Gwilym Hughes
- Jeremy Frank Novis
- John Jeremy Lewis
- Mark Jeffrey O'Dare
- Peter John Allard
- Richard Glyn Heath
- Russell Steven Bright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £83k | £65k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £52k |
| 31/12/2023 | £46k | £41k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £35k |
| 31/12/2021 | £32k | £29k |
Common questions
Is BARRY MALE VOICE CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that operational income decreased slightly while outgoings fell more significantly, resulting in a surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £17,159.99, which the trustees note is in excess of their reserves policy target. The committee plans to propose a reduction in membership subscriptions for 2026 to align reserves with policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2016 | £1k | Choir Recruitment Campaign 2016 |