Choir donates about £7,000 to homelessness charity

St John Singers presented a £6,000 cheque to Salisbury Trust For the Homeless after its Magic of Christmas Concert, and a retiring collection on the night raised nearly £1,000 more.

St John Singers (SJS) has donated thousands of pounds to a charity supporting people who are homeless. The choir presented a £6,000 cheque to the Salisbury Trust For the Homeless after its Magic of Christmas Concert in December. A retiring collection at the concert raised nearly £1,000 more. SJS is a 50-strong chamber choir that celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and dedicates its annual Christmas concert to a different charity. Key facts: - SJS presented a £6,000 cheque to Salisbury Trust For the Homeless (STFH). - A retiring collection at the concert raised nearly £1,000 in addition to the cheque. - STFH houses up to 33 people and provides advice, training and support across the city. - The cheque was presented by the choir's chairman, Kate Henderson; SJS musical director Stephen Abbott and treasurer Barney Wainwright were also mentioned. - SJS marked its 50th anniversary last year and fields about 50 singers. Summary: The donation adds financial support to the Salisbury Trust For the Homeless, which runs housing and support services in the city. Undetermined at this time.