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Collegium Singers

Also known as: Taunton Camerata

The Collegium Singers (formally Taunton Camerata) is a chamber choir based in Taunton, Somerset Our aim is to give public concerts & workshops that improve, develop & maintain public education in the art & science of choral music. The choir numbers 25, is open to all subject to audition and gives 4-6 concerts a year in Somerset & surrounding counties, many supporting charitable causes.

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Activities & Mission

The Collegium Singers (formally Taunton Camerata) is a chamber choir based in Taunton, Somerset Our aim is to give public concerts & workshops that improve, develop & maintain public education in the art & science of choral music. The choir numbers 25, is open to all subject to audition and gives 4-6 concerts a year in Somerset & surrounding counties, many supporting charitable causes.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,931
Latest Expenditure
£12,584

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 84.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 84.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£14,931
£12,5840 / 30
2024
£13,942
£13,9170 / 30
2023
£11,531
£11,2520 / 29
2022
£11,157
£12,2670 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Collegium Singers

What does Collegium Singers do?

The Collegium Singers (formally Taunton Camerata) is a chamber choir based in Taunton, Somerset Our aim is to give public concerts & workshops that improve, develop & maintain public education in the art & science of choral music. The choir numbers 25, is open to all subject to audition and gives 4-6 concerts a year in Somerset & surrounding counties, many supporting charitable causes.

How much income did Collegium Singers report in 2025?

Collegium Singers reported total income of £15k and reported expenditure of £13k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Collegium Singers registered as a charity?

Collegium Singers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 2006 as charity number 1116300. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Collegium Singers?

Collegium Singers is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr John Richard Edwards MBBS MSc. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Collegium Singers operate?

Collegium Singers operates across 4 areas: Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is Collegium Singers a registered charity?

Yes — Collegium Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116300.

Details

Address
MENDIP VIEW
HIGH STREET
BLACKFORD
WEDMORE
BS28 4NN
Registration Date
7 October 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4026835
Charity Number
1116300

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Trustees

Dr John Richard Edwards MBBS MSc Chair
DR CATHERINE JENNIFER BASS
Fiona Hobday
Jonathan Guy Field
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP RICHARD BEVAN B.Sc ECON
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Andrew Quayle

Also Known As

  • Taunton Camerata

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