Side By Side

Side by Side provides support to all those with long term conditions, disabilities and/or additional needs through the medium of music at weekly choir rehearsals. Our members are made up of people with illnesses, disabilities and/or additional needs, carers, friends and family and everyone seems to enjoy themselves whilst at each rehearsal.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Caerphilly

Financial Information

Latest Income

£25,897

Latest Expenditure

£5,817

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 22.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 22.5%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2023 — The H J Charitable Trust (organisation 261179)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£25,897	£5,817	0 / 3
2024	£722	£4,019	0 / 5
2023	£24	£2,882	0 / 0
2022	£10,649	£4,135	0 / 2
2021	£17,830	£11,899	0 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Side By Side

What does Side By Side do?

How much income did Side By Side report in 2025?

Side By Side reported total income of £26k and reported expenditure of £6k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Side By Side registered as a charity?

Side By Side was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 2019 as charity number 1186481. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Side By Side?

Side By Side is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Charles. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Side By Side operate?

Side By Side operates in Caerphilly, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Side By Side a registered charity?

Yes — Side By Side is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1186481.