The Choral Evensong Trust
The Choral Evensong Trust (Charity no. 1190208) exists to see an increase of attendance at Choral Evensong services in all abbeys, cathedrals, chapels, churches, and minsters, and to celebrate its three pillars: [i] its uniqueness as a British tradition, [ii] its provision of free music in communities, and [iii] its nurturing of musical training for young singers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Choral Evensong Trust ended the year with unrestricted cash reserves of £21,120, having received £47,243 in donations and spent £37,494 on grants and administration. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters of concern reported by the examiner.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Dr RALPH ALLWOOD MBE, DMuschair
- Canon Sir Jonathan Guy Jones KCB KC hon
- Dr Alfred Rupert Sheldrake
- Dr Guy Daniel Hayward
- Sian Ferguson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £47k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £12k | £4k |
| 31/12/2023 | £3k | £3k |
| 31/12/2022 | £3k | £3k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £7k |
Common questions
Is The Choral Evensong Trust financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Choral Evensong Trust ended the year with unrestricted cash reserves of £21,120, having received £47,243 in donations and spent £37,494 on grants and administration. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters of concern reported by the examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds The Choral Evensong Trust?
Funders whose own accounts filings name The Choral Evensong Trust as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BEXLEYHEATH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, BEXLEYHEATH | FY2025 | £250 | used at a choral evensong service and reception |