CITY OF LONDON CHOIR
The objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts and by such other ways as the trustees shall determine from time to time, primarily in and around the City of London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £152,821, resulting in total funds of £164,066. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy to hold one to one and a half years of planned future expenditure, which the current reserves appear to exceed given the total expenditure of £148,802. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention.
What the accounts disclose
“combined accounts of the Group, comprising the City of London Choir and its subsidiary CLC Orchestral Promotions Limited”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/02/2017)
Trustees
- Adrian Peter Thompson Mr
- CHRIS MATTHEWS
- Caroline Rayson
- Celia Louise Clark
- JENNY ROBINSON
- Jennifer Withington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £176k | £148k |
| 31/07/2024 | £92k | £74k |
| 31/07/2023 | £95k | £101k |
| 31/07/2022 | £116k | £119k |
| 31/07/2021 | £7k | £28k |
Common questions
Is CITY OF LONDON CHOIR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £152,821, resulting in total funds of £164,066. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy to hold one to one and a half years of planned future expenditure, which the current reserves appear to exceed given the total expenditure of £148,802. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further attention. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CITY OF LONDON CHOIR?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CITY OF LONDON CHOIR as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 3 | £15k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 3 | £4k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 2 | £32k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| The Ethos Foundation | 2 | £7k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £95k |
Charities like this
- WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY
- DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY
- CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA LIMITED
- NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN
- THE ENGLISH CONCERT
- OXFORD LIEDER
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF LONDON CHOIR | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIMBLEDON CHORAL SOCIETY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM CHORAL SOCIETY | £137k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF LONDON SINFONIA LIMITED | £1.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ENGLISH CONCERT | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |