Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs
Also known as: Friends of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choir, Focc
The organisation makes grants to St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choir in order to promote the education and training of choir members and to enhance the choir's role as a major component in the worship and life of the cathedral and the diocese. The grants include funds for the provision of robes, sheet music and the defraying of expenses incurred on visits or tours by the choir to any part of the world.
Activities & Mission
The organisation makes grants to St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choir in order to promote the education and training of choir members and to enhance the choir's role as a major component in the worship and life of the cathedral and the diocese. The grants include funds for the provision of robes, sheet music and the defraying of expenses incurred on visits or tours by the choir to any part of the world.
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.
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £60,277 | £35,438 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £47,986 | £47,789 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £28,942 | £14,959 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £13,938 | £22,056 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs
What does Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs do?
The organisation makes grants to St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choir in order to promote the education and training of choir members and to enhance the choir's role as a major component in the worship and life of the cathedral and the diocese. The grants include funds for the provision of robes, sheet music and the defraying of expenses incurred on visits or tours by the choir to any part of the world.
How much income did Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs report in 2025?
Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs registered as a charity?
Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2012 as charity number 1146575. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs?
Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is HELENE MARGARET FRANCES UTTING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs operate?
Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choirs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146575.
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IP33 1NN
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- 14 May 2026
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