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Reading Festival Chorus

RFC prepares and performs 3 - 4 concerts each year for the community. We conduct open workshops on major choral works. In the past RFC has performed in conjunction with other choruses including an area children's choir and a German chorus from Dusseldorf.

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Activities & Mission

RFC prepares and performs 3 - 4 concerts each year for the community. We conduct open workshops on major choral works. In the past RFC has performed in conjunction with other choruses including an area children's choir and a German chorus from Dusseldorf.

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
£33,430
Latest Expenditure
£39,503

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 118.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 118.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£33,430
£39,5030 / 63
2024
£27,691
£23,3500 / 60
2023
£23,619
£24,7080 / 70
2022
£19,478
£20,2920 / 68

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Reading Festival Chorus

What does Reading Festival Chorus do?

RFC prepares and performs 3 - 4 concerts each year for the community. We conduct open workshops on major choral works. In the past RFC has performed in conjunction with other choruses including an area children's choir and a German chorus from Dusseldorf.

How much income did Reading Festival Chorus report in 2025?

Reading Festival Chorus reported total income of £33k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Reading Festival Chorus registered as a charity?

Reading Festival Chorus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1967 as charity number 254201. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs Reading Festival Chorus?

Reading Festival Chorus is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Janet Allen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Reading Festival Chorus operate?

Reading Festival Chorus operates across 4 areas: Oxfordshire, Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.

Is Reading Festival Chorus a registered charity?

Yes — Reading Festival Chorus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 254201.

Details

Address
121 Church Road
Earley
READING
RG6 1HG
Registration Date
7 November 1967
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
254201
Charity Number
254201

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Trustees

Alison Janet Allen Chair
Dr Nicholas Thomas Morris Roberts
Dr Thomas Edward Wall
Helen Mary Shirley-Quirk
Jane Bazley
Margaret Cocks
Rachel Mary Paton
Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton
Also governs 1 other charity
Sue Mithen

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