THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHORISTER TRUST
The Trust provides bursaries to the families of choristers of St Paul's Cathedral in cases of financial hardship or lack of means to defray the costs of boarding. It also provides grants to the cathedral towards the education of choristers. In addition it makes grants to the Cathedral School to assist in the costs relating to the fabric or for other projects within the foundations objectives.
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £2,649,559, with free reserves of £2,637,594. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £33,317, the trustees confirm these are offset by cash deposits within the investment portfolio, allowing the trust to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Chorister Trust’s reserves policy is to retain an appropriate level of general free reserves to produce sufficient future income to ensure the continued ability to meet the objectives as set out above.” — page 7
Trustees
- ANDREW CARWOOD
- Alderman Sir Andrew Charles Parmley
- Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons
- Bronislaw Masojada
- Emily Charlotte MacKenzie
- JENNIFER JANE ROBINSON
- Jennifer Bryant-Pearson
- John Spencer McCuin
- Nigel Charles Carlton Bamping
- Rev Philip Charles Banks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £231k | £229k |
| 31/08/2024 | £233k | £145k |
| 31/08/2023 | £226k | £171k |
| 31/08/2022 | £215k | £200k |
| 31/08/2021 | £209k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHORISTER TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2023 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total funds of £2,649,559, with free reserves of £2,637,594. Although the charity reported net current liabilities of £33,317, the trustees confirm these are offset by cash deposits within the investment portfolio, allowing the trust to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHORISTER TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL CHORISTER TRUST as a grant recipient include THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND, THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £16k | |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £14k | |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £11k | Bursaries for choristers |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2023 | £11k | Second of three annual grants for bursaries |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £11k | Bursaries for choristers |
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £11k | Selected Appeals |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £11k | Bursaries for choristers |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | FY2023 | £1k | General grant |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | FY2022 | £1k | Other grants |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | FY2024 | £1k | General charitable purposes |