Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO
Also known as: Crc, Cumbria Singers
Bring together small choirs and individual singers across Cumbria, especially the northern half, to perform large scale works usually with professional musicians/orchestra.
Activities & Mission
Bring together small choirs and individual singers across Cumbria, especially the northern half, to perform large scale works usually with professional musicians/orchestra.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Cumbria Rural Choirs (organisation 502074)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £28,572 | £27,349 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £26,611 | £30,847 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £21,998 | £24,871 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £6,213 | £9,634 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £2,359 | £1,214 | 0 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO
What does Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO do?
Bring together small choirs and individual singers across Cumbria, especially the northern half, to perform large scale works usually with professional musicians/orchestra.
How much income did Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO report in 2025?
Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO reported total income of £29k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO registered as a charity?
Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2016 as charity number 1168081. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO?
Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr MARGARET RICHES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO operate?
Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO a registered charity?
Yes — Cumbria Rural Choirs CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168081.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Crc
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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