THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
Trustees, Annual Report and
Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Registered Charity Number 1085042

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity
Charity Name:
The Parliament Choir
Charity Registration Number:
1085042
Contact Addre55:
4-17 Millbank House, l Millbank, House of Lords, London, SWIP 3LX.
Constitution..
Charity governed by Trust Deed dated 15 February 2001
(amended 18 January 2011, amended and consolidated 15 January 2013,
amended 25 January 2016, 13 January 2020 and 25 January 20211
Trustees as at date report approved:
Lord German OBE {Chairl
Mary Macleod (Vice Chair)
Hugh Merrill MVO (Vice Chair}
Lesley Titcomb CBE (Treasurer)
Baroness Hayman of Ullock
Sir Bernard Jenkin MP
Gregory Stafford MP {appointed 3, February 20251
Michael Switsur
Anna Yallop
The Rt Hon The Viscount Younger of Leckie (appointed 3 February 2025)
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Bankers:
Metro Bank plc, One Southampton Row, London WCIB SHA
Solicitors..
Withers LLP. Third Floor, 20 Old Baileyi London. EC4M 7AN
Chief Executive:
Choir Manager:
Anna Yallop
Virginia Hawkins
Music Director:
Chorus Master and
Composer-in-Residence:
Finance & Accounts:
Simon Over MA FRCO
Nicholas O'Neill MA FRCO
David McBride BA BFP FCA
Independent Examiner
Jane Spencer-Davis BA FCCA CTA, Spencer-Davis & Co., 4- 6 Peterborough
Road, Harrow, HAI 2BQ

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees, Report
Strurture, Governance and Management
The Parliament Choir is a charity governed by a Trust Deed dated 15 February 2001 {amended 18 January 2011, amended
and consolidated 15 January 2013, amended 25 January 2016, 13 January 2020 and 25 January 2021).
Under a Memorandum of Understanding dated 11 February 2020 the Choir became an autonomous group under the
patronage of the Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament. The Memorandum is subject to review biennially.
The Board of Trustees has between three and twelve members comprising the Chair, up to three Vice-chairs, Treasurer
and up to seven other members elected at the annual general meeting. At all times at least one member of the Board of
Trustees must be a member of the House of Commons and at least one a member of the House of Lords.
The Chair, normally a Parliamentarian, is elected to serve for a three-yearterm, renewable once other than in exceptional
circumstances. The Vice-chairs and Treasurer are elected for a term of no longer than three years other than in
exceptional circumstances.
The Board of Trustees may appoint up to four trustees who are not Parliamentarians and in addition one or more co-
opted members to fill any skill or vacancy that may arise from time to time. Such appointment5 last until the next Annual
General Meeting, where the appointment of the trustee must be put to the vote of the members of the Charity.
Members of the Board of Trustees retire from office by rotation at the end of the annual general meeting three years
after the date on which they came into office, but they may be re-elected or re-appointed for one additional term other
than in exceptional circumstances.
Nominations for election to the Board of Trustees must be in the hands of the Chief Executive at least 14 days before the
annual general meeting. Should nominations exceed vacancies, election is by ballot.
The Trustees meet at least 3 times a year to review the charivs plans. performance. finance and risk.
Day-to-day activities are overseen by the Chief Executive and the Choir Manager.
Objectives and Artivities
The Charity's objects I'the objects") are:
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the study and practice of choral music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music bv
means of public performance.
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the promotion of the art of singing and music by means of assistance to young singers and musicians and by the
provision of scholarships bursaries and prizes for singers.
Approval has been sought from the Charity Commission to add a third object reflecting the new status of the Choir as an
autonomous group under the patronage of the Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament.
The Trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and ensure that the objectives and
activities of the charity are carried out for the benefit of the public.
The Parliament Choir has an ongoing relationship with the orchestral academy Southbank Sinfonia (charity number..
10924611 which provides the orchestra for most of its concerts.
At most of the Choirfs performances concertgoers are invited to contribute to a collection, the proceeds of which go either
in full towards the charity's work supporting young musicians or. if another relevant charity is involved in the event, are
split between the organisations.
The Choir tries to ensure that its performances are accessible to those on lower incomes and sets entry level ticket prices
accordingly. Members of the Choir are encouraged to donate tickets to enable music students to attend the Choir's
concerts free of charge.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees. Report {continuedJ
Achievements, Performance and Future Plans
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The Choir celebrated it5 25 Anniversary with a well-received performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis at the Royal
Festival Hall in June.
In November, we returned to Smith Square Hall for a performance of Handel's Messiah, which took place instead of our
normal Christmas carol concert.
In 2025-26, the centrepiece of the Choir's programme will be a concert in Westminster Hall, part of Parliament's
celebration of the 80 anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, which will be broadcast on Classic FM. In the autumn, we will
perform Puccini's Messa di Gloria and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms at Holy Trinity. Sloane Square. We will
return to Smith Square Hall in December for a Chri5tma5 carol concert and again in March 2026 to perform Bach's St
Motthew Passion.
Flnanclal Revlew
Income and expenditure can vary significantly from year to year, depending on the number and scale of the concerts the
Choir organizes. In the year to 31 March 2025 the Choir took part in two concerts12024: six} of which it organised two
{2023: four).
The chariVs excess of expenditure over income for the year was £21,2W12024: excess of expenditure over income
£8,388). Its unrestricted reserves attheyear-end were £32,89612024: £46,274). Its restricted reserves were £5,093 {2024:
£12,915).
The charity seeks donations and sponsorship from a wide range of sources to support the ambltious concerts it produces.
It is particularly dependent on 5ponsor5hlp and donations when It 15 responsible for staglng national events and
undertaking international cultural exchanges as part of its public role.
All donations, grants and sponsorship are considered for appropriateness by the trustees to ensure there are no ethical
concerns or conflicts of interest which might prevent the Choir from accepting them. The source of all donations, grants
and sponsorship are reported to The Speaker and Lord Speaker annually. The Choir continues to recruit for its Friends
Scheme to build a stream of Income to support its regular operating costs, The Choir receives no public funding.
Rlsk management and reserves policy
Part of the Choirfs public rolels to Stage major national events such as Parliament's Armistice Centenary commemoration
In Westminster Hall and to undertake international cultural exchanges such as its concerts at the Bundestag in Berlin,
Notre Dame in Paris and the Vatlcan. These are expensive and carry significant risks, but the Choir does not commlt to
undertaking them until enough financial support has been committed. The trustees are conscious of the need to manage
the risks to which the charity is exposed and these are regularly considered at their Meetings. Their risk mitl8ation strategy
includes seeking opportunities to take part in collaborative events and staging exciting and musically ambitious concerts
to increase the Choirfs audience. The trustees aim to increase the charity's resep4es to provide better protection against
the risks it faces and ensure it remains on a sound financial footing.
Lord
Chair
erman
Date: 12" January 2026

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees, are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statement in accordance with applicable
law and regulations.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees
elected to prepare the financial statement in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
(United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under charity law the trustees must not approve the financial
statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of allocation
of resources. including the income and expenditure of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select Suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP.
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charit¢s
transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities,

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent Examlner's report to the trustees of The Parliament Cholr
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial Statements of The Parliament Choir I'the charity I for the year
ended 3 1 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, iii accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
Our work has been u ndertaken so that we m Ight state to the cha rity's trustees those matters we are fequired to state to
them In an Independent examiner's report and for no othor purpose. To the fullest extent permitted bylaw. we do not
accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our work, for
this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Responslbllitles and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the
requirements ofthe Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under 5ectlon 145 of the 2011 Act
and in carrying out my examlnation I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under
sectlon 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent Èxamlner'5 Statement
I have Completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with examinatlon
giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
the f inancial statements do not accord with those records,. or
I have no concerns and have comc across no oiher matters in connection with the cxamlnatlon to which attention should
be drawn Iii this report in order to en*ible a proper vnderstaiiding of the financial statements to be reached.
ne Spèncer-D
Is BA FCCA CTA
Spen¢er-Davis & Co.
Cha rtered Certified Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers
4- 6 Peterborou8h Road, Harrow, HAI 28Q
Date: 12" January 2026

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement of Financial Activitles for the year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Unrestrltted
Restrlcted
Total
Unrestrlcted
Restrlcted
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Income and endowments
from:
Donations/Grants
Charitable Activities
13,901
101,946
18,993
32.894
101,946
21.170
47,488
4,467
125
67.225
88,395
47,488
4,467
125
Other trading activities
Inve5tment5
141
141
Total
115.988
18,993
134.981
73,250
67,225
140A75
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable activities
3,410
125.956
3,410
152.771
8,907
64,018
8,907
139,956
26.815
75.938
Total
129.366
26.815
156.181
72.925
75.938
148,863
Net income/{expenditure)
& Net movement in funds
(13.3781
(7.822)
{21.200)
325
(8,713)
{8,3881
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
46,274
12,915
59,189
45,949
21,628
67,577
Totsl funds Carried lonvard
32.896
5.093
37.989
46.274
12.915
59.189
There were no other recognised gains or losses other than the net surplus/ldeficitl included in the Statement of
Financial Activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed Assets
Instruments and performance equipment
4(Xl
800
Total fixed assets
800
Current Assets
Debto
Cash at bank and in hand
7,715
33,436
23,834
69,779
Totsl current assets
41,151
93,613
Llabilltles
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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3,562
35,224
3.562
35,224
Net current assets
37,589
58,389
Total assets less current Ilabllltles
and total net assets
37.989
59,189
The funds of the charfty
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
11,12
12
5,093
32,896
12,915
46,274
Total charity funds
37,989
59,189
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These financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 12 January 2026 and were signed on their behalf by:
an
Chair
The notes on pages 9 to 14 fomi part of these financial statements.

THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Notes to the Accounts
Accounting Policies
The Basis of Preparation of Accounts
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Trust Deeds, the Charities Act 2011 and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}
(effective l January 20191". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin I not to
prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in
these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies
adopted are set out below.
ii) Incoming Resources
Incoming resources are recognised as follows:
Performance fees, ticket income and programme income: in the period in which the performance takes place
Membership subscription payments: in the period in which the payment becomes due (subscription payment
periods run from I" April each yearl
Donations: in the period in which the donation is receNed. Where the proceeds from collections at concerts are
split with other charities, the amount due to other charities is not recognised as income of the charity.
Sponsorship payments: in the period in which the payment becomes due, provided the charity is sufficiently
certain of receipt of the agreed amount
Study day fees: in the period in which the study day rehearsal takes place (not the period when the associated
performance occurs, which may be different)
Sale of music scores to Choir members: in the period in which the sale takes place {not the period in which the
associated performance. if any. occurs, which may be differentl
Gift Aid: in the period in which the associated donation is received. provided the Choir is sufficiently certain that
the donation fulfils all of the necessary requirements for a gift aid claim to be submitted in due course
iiij Resources Expended
Resources expended are recognised as follows:
Performance costs: in the period in which the performance takes place, provided the cost is related to the concert
day itself and cannot be considered an activity in its own right {eg. a rehearsal or study dayl
Rehearsal and study day costs: in the period in which the rehearsal or study day takes place (not when the
associated performance takes place, which may be differentl
Fees to music and administration staff: the period in which the work takes place (paid in arrears)
Finance and accounting fees." the period in which the work takes place
Independent Examiner's Remuneration: the period to which the work relates
Support costs: the period to which the expenditure relates
this will usually be the period in which the
expenditure takes place
Grants awarded: as soon as a constructive obligation is deemed to exist to make the award in a future period

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Notes to the Accounts (continuedj
Support costs are apportioned across the activities as follows-
Administration fees and general office expenses: on the basis of the time spent by the Choir Secretarylmanager
on each activity
Governance costs are apportioned across the activities as follows:
Proportion of direct expenditure on each activity
iv) Assets Policy
Fixed assets which provide an ongoing benefit to the charity are capitalised at their cost value and depreciated
according to the estimated useful lifetime of the asset. taken to be:
Instruments and performance equipment
6 years
v) Cosh ond cosh equivolents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, Other short-term liquid investments with
original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current
liabilities.
vi) Restricted and Unrestricted Funds
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Unrestricted funds are general funds available for use in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the
Trustees.
viij Financiol Instruments
As per FRS 102 Section 11, the charity makes use of only basic financial instruments which are initially recognised at
transaction value and subsequently measured at settlement value. Financial instruments held by the entity comprise
debtors, creditors and cash.
viii) Taxotion
No provision has been made for taxation as The Parliament Choir is a public benefit entity which is exempt from UK direct
taxation on its charitable activities.
ix) Going Concern
The Trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. The Trustees continue to monitorthe impact of COVID-19 and potential implications on future
operations. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statements.
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THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Notes to the Accounts (continuedj
2)
Analysis of income from charitable activities
2025
2024
2 concerts
4 concerts
Membership subscriptions
Performance fees/Ticket income
Study days
Programmes
Music ScoreslRed folder sales
Miscellaneous
Total
22,085
47.077
27,136
1,171
4.477
18,404
23,472
988
4,476
148
47.488
101.946
3)
Raising funds
2025
2024 Note
5,251
3,405
251
8.907
Direct costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Total
3,410
3.410
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Note
Musical
Supporting
young
musicians
Total
Musical
Supporting
young
musicians
Total
performances
performances
Direct costs
134,730
11.936
6,105
152,771
134.730
11,936
6,105
152,771
122,209
11.916
5,831
139,956
122.209
11,916
5,831
139,956
Support costs
Governance costs
Total
5)
Support costs
2025
Administration
fees and
2024
Administration
fees and
Total
Total
expenses
11,936
3,410
1.705
17,051
expenses
11,916
3,405
1.702
17,023
Charitable Activities: Musical Performances
Raising funds
Governance
Total
11.936
3,410
1.705
17,051
11,916
3,405
1.702
17,023
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THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
Governance Costs
2025
2024
Charitable activities: musical performances
Raising funds
Total
6,105
5,831
251
6,082
6,105
Net Income/lexpenditure}
Net income/(expenditurel is stated after charging-
2024
2024
Accountancy fees
Independent Examinerfs Remuneration
Depreciation
Total
3,600
800
400
3,600
780
400
4.800
4.780
8) Fixed Assets
2025
Instruments and
performance
equipment
2024
Instruments and
performance
equipment
Total
Total
Cost or valuatlon
At beginning of the year
Additions
At end of the year
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
2,400
Depreciation
At beginning of the year
Depreciation
At end of the year
1,600
400
1,600
400
1,200
400
1,200
400
1.600
2,000
Net book value at beginning of the year
Net book value at end of the year
800
800
1.200
800
1,200
800
400
Debtors
2025
6,365
1,350
7.715
2024
6,973
16,861
23,834
Other debtors
Prepayments
Total
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THE PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
io)
Creditors
2025
2024
Accruals
Income received in advance
Total
3,022
540
3,562
10,467
24,757
35,224
ii)
Analysls of Restricted Funds
Balance at
l April 2024
8,925
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
between funds
Balance at
31 March 2025
Beethoven Fund
Messiah Fund
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VE Day 80 Anniversary Fund
Intern Fund
Piano Fund
17,015
250
25,940
250
625
625
625
625
422
422
Young Musicians. Fund
3.568
12.915
478
4,046
5,093
18,993
26.815
Balance at
l April 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
between funds
Balance at
31 March 2024
Dream of Gerontius Vatican Concert
Fund
Messiah Fund
Beethoven Fund
Piano Fund
18.570
54,688
2,500
8.925
73,438
2,500
8,925
422
422
Young Musicians. Fund
2.456
21,628
1,112
67,225
3,568
12,915
75,938
Income for the Young Musicians, Fund is raised from donations for programmes at the Choirfs concerts. The cost of
producing the programmes is borne by the Choir so the whole amount of donations received go to the fund.
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PARLIAMENT CHOIR
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Notes to the Accounts (continued)
121
Analysis of Charity Funds
Balance at
l April 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
between funds
Balance at
31 March 2025
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
12,915
46.274
59,189
18,993
115.988
134,981
26,815
129.366
156,181
5,093
32,896
37,989
Balance at
l April 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
between fvnds
Balance at
31 March 2024
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
21,628
45,949
67.577
67.225
73,250
140,475
75,938
72,925
148.863
12,915
46,274
59.189
13)
Trustees
The total amount of expenses reimbursed to Trustees in the year was £55 {2024: £2,834).
Membership subscriptions and ticket sales made to Trustees were on the same basis as to other members of the Choir.
None of the Trustees received any remuneration12024: £Nil).
14)
Related party transartions
The aggregate amount of donations received from trustees and related parties duringthe year was £4,45612023: £3,632).
No conditions were attached to these donations.
There were no additional related party transactions other than those disclosed in the Trustees note above.
15)
Employees
The charity has no employees (2024: Nil)
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