Libera

Public church services and public concerts. Providing educational experiences both to the boys in the choir and the general public through their music. They regularly appear on television and lead acts of worship in many venues in the UK and sometimes abroad.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£615,921

Latest Expenditure

£289,129

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £392,419

Charitable Activities £60,659

Other Trading £18,877

Investments £2,110

Other Income £141,856

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £276,262

Raising Funds £12,867

Governance £2,171

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

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
2024	£615,921	£289,129	£276,262	£418,561	£416,812	0 / 10
2023	£257,057	£303,683				0 / 10
2022	£300,802	£246,024				0 / 6
2021	£144,323	£72,211				0 / 10
2020	£45,627	£34,866				0 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Libera

What does Libera do?

How much income did Libera report in 2024?

Libera reported total income of £616k and reported expenditure of £289k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Libera?

Libera has a program ratio of 44.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Libera registered as a charity?

Libera was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2009 as charity number 1127722. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Libera?

Libera is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Libera operate?

Libera operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Libera a registered charity?

Yes — Libera is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127722.