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London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc)

The LGMC entertains, educates and inspires through song, performing an extensive repertoire. We believe that a diverse society is a strong society. We work with schools, community groups and individuals to share our vision of everyone brought together through song. Our mission is to create, enable and connect confident voices across communities with fun, hope, love, joy, and fearless allyship.

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Activities & Mission

The LGMC entertains, educates and inspires through song, performing an extensive repertoire. We believe that a diverse society is a strong society. We work with schools, community groups and individuals to share our vision of everyone brought together through song. Our mission is to create, enable and connect confident voices across communities with fun, hope, love, joy, and fearless allyship.

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
£587,612
Latest Expenditure
£389,548

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £334,734
Charitable Activities £234,193
Other Trading £4,328
Investments £8,097
Other Income £6,260

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £386,541
Raising Funds £1,854
Governance £10,502
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,153

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£587,612
£389,548£386,541£282,490£278,7162 / 52
2023
£337,745
£372,5940 / 50
2022
£262,272
£312,4940 / 42
2021
£199,028
£217,1840 / 42
2020
£116,044
£108,8520 / 310

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc)

What does London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) do?

The LGMC entertains, educates and inspires through song, performing an extensive repertoire. We believe that a diverse society is a strong society. We work with schools, community groups and individuals to share our vision of everyone brought together through song. Our mission is to create, enable and connect confident voices across communities with fun, hope, love, joy, and fearless allyship.

How much income did London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) report in 2024?

London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) reported total income of £588k and reported expenditure of £390k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc)?

London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) has a program ratio of 65.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) registered as a charity?

London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 2002 as charity number 1092827. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc)?

London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Gerard Brophy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) operate?

London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) a registered charity?

Yes — London Gay Mens Chorus (lgmc) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092827.

Details

Address
CAPITAL OFFICE
124 CITY ROAD
LONDON
EC1V 2NX
Registration Date
5 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3990034
Charity Number
1092827

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Trustees

Martin Gerard Brophy Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Alexander Jago Pierson DIXON
Cameron John McLeod
Caroline Fry
Also governs 1 other charity
David Maurice Weitzmann
Jeremy Haneman
Jonathan Mark Howard
MARK IAN HARVEY
Martin John Oliver
Nicola Suzanne Berry
Also governs 1 other charity
Nikhilesh Balfour Dasgupta
Sylvie Pierce MBE
Also governs 1 other charity

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