THE SPENCE CATHEDRAL CHOIR TRUST
The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the net asset value of the fund increased by 1.2% to £2,027,514, driven by a total investment return of £81,352. The trustees consider reserves sufficient to meet present commitments, with no stated reserves policy target or fundraising activities disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from UK listed investments 60,386”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £60k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £55k | £55k |
| 31/03/2023 | £53k | £53k |
| 31/03/2022 | £52k | £52k |
| 31/03/2021 | £57k | £57k |
Common questions
Is THE SPENCE CATHEDRAL CHOIR TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the net asset value of the fund increased by 1.2% to £2,027,514, driven by a total investment return of £81,352. The trustees consider reserves sufficient to meet present commitments, with no stated reserves policy target or fundraising activities disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.