London Handel Society Limited
Also known as: Tilford Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra Limited, London Handel Festival
The London Handel Society organises the annual London Handel Festival. The charity's remit is to present high quality performances of Handel and his contemporaries, and to support and encourage young artists through the Handel Singing Competition. The Festival includes opera, concerts, talks and education projects, and ticket prices are kept affordable to encourage all who love Handel to attend.
Activities & Mission
The London Handel Society organises the annual London Handel Festival. The charity's remit is to present high quality performances of Handel and his contemporaries, and to support and encourage young artists through the Handel Singing Competition. The Festival includes opera, concerts, talks and education projects, and ticket prices are kept affordable to encourage all who love Handel to attend.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 260). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £768,199 | £771,222 | £732,197 | £276,882 | £135,086 | 1 / 17 |
| 2024 | £579,104 | £640,433 | £618,599 | £301,474 | £138,109 | 1 / 16 |
| 2023 | £630,569 | £549,325 | £513,644 | £365,966 | £130,284 | 1 / 13 |
| 2022 | £376,233 | £366,618 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2021 | £259,523 | £219,479 | 0 / 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about London Handel Society Limited
What does London Handel Society Limited do?
The London Handel Society organises the annual London Handel Festival. The charity's remit is to present high quality performances of Handel and his contemporaries, and to support and encourage young artists through the Handel Singing Competition. The Festival includes opera, concerts, talks and education projects, and ticket prices are kept affordable to encourage all who love Handel to attend.
How much income did London Handel Society Limited report in 2025?
London Handel Society Limited reported total income of £768k and reported expenditure of £771k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Handel Society Limited?
London Handel Society Limited has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 260 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Handel Society Limited registered as a charity?
London Handel Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 July 1975 as charity number 269184. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs London Handel Society Limited?
London Handel Society Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Handel Society Limited operate?
London Handel Society Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is London Handel Society Limited a registered charity?
Yes — London Handel Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269184.
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Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Tilford Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra Limited
- London Handel Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated