CONGLETON CHORAL SOCIETY
The objects of the society shall be to educate the public in the Arts and Sciences, and in particular the Art and Science of Music, in the promotion of concerts and other activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £3,288.20, with total expenditure of £44,974.65 exceeding total income of £41,686.45. Per the trustees' report, expenditure was nearly double the income generated from concerts, although subscription increases provided some flexibility. The charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £33,402.23 to £30,114.03 during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Based on costs over previous years the society believes that it is prudent to maintain reserves of €20,000, based on two orchestral and two keyboard concerts”
“The funds at 1st September 2024 were £33402.23 and at 31 st August 2025, £30,114.03. Although keeping to our plan for 2 orchestral concerts and 2 with piano accompaniment a year, expenditure was nearly double that of our income for 4 concerts.”
Trustees
- Janet Lynne Evanschair
- Catherine Louise Evans
- Dr Anthony Bartley
- Ian Pickford
- Margaret Gartside
- Pamela Susan Upchurch
- Patricia Pinto
- Philip Gregory Edwards
- Sandra Boynton
- Shirley Jones
- Suzan Jeannette Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £42k | £45k |
| 31/08/2024 | £44k | £38k |
| 31/08/2023 | £44k | £44k |
| 31/08/2022 | £22k | £29k |
| 31/08/2021 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is CONGLETON CHORAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a loss for the year of £3,288.20, with total expenditure of £44,974.65 exceeding total income of £41,686.45. Per the trustees' report, expenditure was nearly double the income generated from concerts, although subscription increases provided some flexibility. The charity's unrestricted reserves decreased from £33,402.23 to £30,114.03 during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CONGLETON CHORAL SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CONGLETON CHORAL SOCIETY as a grant recipient include CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |