Royal Choral Society Limited

Also known as: Rcs

The promotion and participation in musical concerts

Activities & Mission

The promotion and participation in musical concerts

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.

Local Authority

City Of London City Of Westminster Kensington And Chelsea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£568,762

Latest Expenditure

£270,390

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 40.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% 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 £326,474

Charitable Activities £231,783

Other Trading £0

Investments £10,505

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £228,639

Raising Funds £41,751

Governance £0

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2024 — The Forbes Charitable Trust (organisation 326995)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£568,762	£270,390	£228,639	£578,454	£578,454	0 / 10
2023	£328,631	£248,057				0 / 15
2022	£307,369	£241,899				0 / 15
2021	£90,117	£95,746				0 / 15
2020	£98,508	£114,357				0 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Royal Choral Society Limited

What does Royal Choral Society Limited do?

The promotion and participation in musical concerts

How much income did Royal Choral Society Limited report in 2024?

Royal Choral Society Limited reported total income of £569k and reported expenditure of £270k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Royal Choral Society Limited?

Royal Choral Society Limited has a program ratio of 40.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Royal Choral Society Limited registered as a charity?

Royal Choral Society Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 January 1988 as charity number 298389. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Royal Choral Society Limited?

Royal Choral Society Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Dart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Royal Choral Society Limited operate?

Royal Choral Society Limited operates across 3 areas: City Of London, City Of Westminster and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Royal Choral Society Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Royal Choral Society Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298389.