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Southend Festival Chorus

SOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS TRAINS SINGERS OF BOTH GENDERS TO PERFORM IN PUBLIC CONCERTS IN SOUTHEND & SOUTH ESSEX BY PROVIDING MUSICAL RESOURCES IN MAINLY CLASSICAL CHORAL WORKS. WE ALSO HELP IN LOCAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL (& OCCASIONALLY NATIONAL) CHARITIES.

Activities & Mission

SOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS TRAINS SINGERS OF BOTH GENDERS TO PERFORM IN PUBLIC CONCERTS IN SOUTHEND & SOUTH ESSEX BY PROVIDING MUSICAL RESOURCES IN MAINLY CLASSICAL CHORAL WORKS. WE ALSO HELP IN LOCAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL (& OCCASIONALLY NATIONAL) CHARITIES.

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

Essex Southend-on-sea

Financial Information

Latest Income
£9,935
Latest Expenditure
£9,057

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.2%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£10,154
£8,6750 / 0
2023
£10,477
£9,7410 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southend Festival Chorus

What does Southend Festival Chorus do?

SOUTHEND FESTIVAL CHORUS TRAINS SINGERS OF BOTH GENDERS TO PERFORM IN PUBLIC CONCERTS IN SOUTHEND & SOUTH ESSEX BY PROVIDING MUSICAL RESOURCES IN MAINLY CLASSICAL CHORAL WORKS. WE ALSO HELP IN LOCAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL (& OCCASIONALLY NATIONAL) CHARITIES.

How much income did Southend Festival Chorus report in 2024?

Southend Festival Chorus reported total income of £10k and reported expenditure of £9k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southend Festival Chorus registered as a charity?

Southend Festival Chorus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 May 1982 as charity number 284725. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Southend Festival Chorus?

Southend Festival Chorus is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is VANDA ROBERTS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southend Festival Chorus operate?

Southend Festival Chorus operates across 2 areas: Essex and Southend-on-sea.

Is Southend Festival Chorus a registered charity?

Yes — Southend Festival Chorus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284725.

Details

Address
50 HOCKLEY ROAD
RAYLEIGH
SS6 8EB
Registration Date
24 May 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284725
Charity Number
284725

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Trustees

VANDA ROBERTS Chair
Helen Durell
Janice Smith
Karen Watson
Malcolm Davies
Sally Marion Potter
Shirley Masterson

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charity and VCS support

Data & trust

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