THE ROYAL FREE SINGERS
Choral performances, concerts and events to provide musical education and enjoyment to the public.
Objects
TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN AND APPRECIATION OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS, FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF SUCH CHARITABLE BODIES OR FOR SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE AS THE COMMITTEE MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that for the financial year ending 31st July 2025, the charity reported total income of £42,715 and total expenditure of £41,238, resulting in a surplus. The trustees have established a reserves policy to maintain a fund equal to the average annual expenditure for three main concerts, which currently stands at £28,543.
What the accounts disclose
“The sum in the Reserve Fund is equal to the average annual expenditure for three main concerts.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Robert James TAVINORchair
- ANTHONY JAMES WELSH
- Christine Shepherd
- FRANCES ELIZABETH STRINGER
- Helen Joanna Archibald
- Linda Diane Chanan
- MARIA LESLEY CRAWFORD-SMITH
- Maarten de Vries
- Raymond Bowyer
- Rosamond Ann MIDDLETON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £43k | £41k |
| 31/07/2024 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/07/2023 | £28k | £27k |
| 31/07/2022 | £23k | £33k |
| 31/07/2021 | £7k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL FREE SINGERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that for the financial year ending 31st July 2025, the charity reported total income of £42,715 and total expenditure of £41,238, resulting in a surplus. The trustees have established a reserves policy to maintain a fund equal to the average annual expenditure for three main concerts, which currently stands at £28,543. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ROYAL FREE SINGERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ROYAL FREE SINGERS as a grant recipient include LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUIS BAYLIS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |