THE FAIRHAVEN SINGERS
Promoting concerts for public performance in the name of the choir. Performing at concerts on behalf of communities and other organisations.Commissioning new musical works for performance.Offering free membership to talented school-age musicians.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets have increased to £52,594.09, though the Treasurer notes this is inflated by restricted funds and upcoming major expenditure for the War Requiem. The charity aims to stabilize reserves at approximately £20,000 in the General Fund to survive future impactful events. While the year ended with a surplus, the organization anticipates losing much of its reserves to fund the upcoming major production.
What the accounts disclose
“the aim is for this to stabilise at about £20,000 (in today’s terms) to allow us to survive another Covid or similar impactful event.” — page 3
“We look like we have the funds and cashflow to cover the costs of the event, but we will lose much of our reserves.”
Trustees
- ANDREW SMITH
- Dr Gavin Stark
- Gareth Hayward
- Revd Dr Victoria Louise Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £41k | £27k |
| 31/08/2023 | £32k | £36k |
| 31/08/2022 | £30k | £48k |
| 31/08/2021 | £16k | £13k |
Common questions
Is THE FAIRHAVEN SINGERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets have increased to £52,594.09, though the Treasurer notes this is inflated by restricted funds and upcoming major expenditure for the War Requiem. The charity aims to stabilize reserves at approximately £20,000 in the General Fund to survive future impactful events. While the year ended with a surplus, the organization anticipates losing much of its reserves to fund the upcoming major production.