THE ELYSIAN SINGERS OF LONDON
We give concerts in classical choral music, with an emphasis on 20th and 21st century repertoire, mainly in the London area.
Objects
TO PROMOTE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ART OF MUSIC IN ALL ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £2,405 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £11,953. The trustees report that the choir is in a healthy financial position to continue activities, despite noting that the upcoming year is expected to remain financially challenging due to rising costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The choir’s reserve policy is to ensure there is a minimum of £7,500 in the bank account at any given time.” — page 3
“Ben Driver (Chairman) - Donation of £100 for the annual sub”
“Dingeman Wolfert (Treasurer) - Reimbursement of £6.94 for postage to send the bank’s card reader to Ben for his second approver role”
“Ben Driver (Chairman) - Donation of £100 for the annual sub”
“Dingeman Wolfert (Treasurer) - Reimbursement of £6.94 for postage to send the bank’s card reader to Ben for his second approver role”
“Ben Driver (Chairman) - Donation of £100 for the annual sub”
“Dingeman Wolfert (Treasurer) - Reimbursement of £6.94 for postage to send the bank’s card reader to Ben for his second approver role”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 57
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 70
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 78
Trustees
- Antony James Zacaroli
- Benedict Driver
- Dame Clare Moriarty
- Dingeman Wolfert
- Julia Higgins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/08/2024 | £21k | £23k |
| 31/08/2023 | £19k | £23k |
| 31/08/2022 | £24k | £20k |
| 31/08/2021 | £1k | £1k |
Common questions
Is THE ELYSIAN SINGERS OF LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £2,405 for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £11,953. The trustees report that the choir is in a healthy financial position to continue activities, despite noting that the upcoming year is expected to remain financially challenging due to rising costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KATHLEEN HANNAY MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £40k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | 1 | £20k |
| MAECENAS | 1 | £15k |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- LONDON CONCERT CHOIR
- ELY CHORAL SOCIETY
- THE LEWISHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
- LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY
- THE ENGLISH CONCERT
- The London Chorus (London Choral Society)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ELYSIAN SINGERS OF LONDON | £29k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CONCERT CHOIR | £93k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELY CHORAL SOCIETY | £46k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LEWISHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £91k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LLANDAFF CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH CONCERT | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |