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Portsmouth Choral Union

Practises and puts on public performances of music often in collaboration with young persons/school choirs, orchestras and bands and with young soloists. Holds 'Come and Sing' events for public participation.

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Activities & Mission

Practises and puts on public performances of music often in collaboration with young persons/school choirs, orchestras and bands and with young soloists. Holds 'Come and Sing' events for public participation.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£48,329
Latest Expenditure
£33,821

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 70.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 70.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£48,329
£33,8210 / 20
2024
£39,679
£26,6300 / 20
2023
£23,689
£33,0040 / 15
2022
£27,888
£36,6020 / 10
2021
£18,365
£51,2780 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth Choral Union

What does Portsmouth Choral Union do?

Practises and puts on public performances of music often in collaboration with young persons/school choirs, orchestras and bands and with young soloists. Holds 'Come and Sing' events for public participation.

How much income did Portsmouth Choral Union report in 2025?

Portsmouth Choral Union reported total income of £48k and reported expenditure of £34k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Portsmouth Choral Union registered as a charity?

Portsmouth Choral Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 1975 as charity number 266974. It has been registered for 51 years.

Who runs Portsmouth Choral Union?

Portsmouth Choral Union is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sylvia Mary Lock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Portsmouth Choral Union operate?

Portsmouth Choral Union operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.

Is Portsmouth Choral Union a registered charity?

Yes — Portsmouth Choral Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 266974.

Details

Address
21 SECOND AVENUE
SOUTHBOURNE
EMSWORTH
PO10 8HP
Registration Date
9 July 1975
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
266974
Charity Number
266974

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Trustees

Sylvia Mary Lock Chair
Dr ALISON MARGARET BARKER
Dr Andrea Hegedus
Dr David Gweirydd Griffiths
JANE HELLIWELL
Julie Ann Smith
Lesley Evelyn Chapman
Lois Houston
Paul Alastair Hately
Sonia Helen SCHOFIELD
Susan Florence Ward

Sectors & Classifications

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