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Songeasel

To bring art song, its poetry and music, to new audiences in South East London and beyond through an annual recital series, workshops with local schoolchildren, a Young Artists Programme and ad hoc events in unusual venues to reach new audiences.

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Activities & Mission

To bring art song, its poetry and music, to new audiences in South East London and beyond through an annual recital series, workshops with local schoolchildren, a Young Artists Programme and ad hoc events in unusual venues to reach new audiences.

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
£45,779
Latest Expenditure
£43,550

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.1%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£45,779
£43,5500 / 12
2023
£40,335
£38,4660 / 10
2022
£20,768
£20,6190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Songeasel

What does Songeasel do?

To bring art song, its poetry and music, to new audiences in South East London and beyond through an annual recital series, workshops with local schoolchildren, a Young Artists Programme and ad hoc events in unusual venues to reach new audiences.

How much income did Songeasel report in 2024?

Songeasel reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £44k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Songeasel registered as a charity?

Songeasel was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2022 as charity number 1197751. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Songeasel?

Songeasel is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is The Rev'd Canon Charles Faulkner Pickstone. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Songeasel operate?

Songeasel operates across 5 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Songeasel a registered charity?

Yes — Songeasel is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197751.

Details

Address
THE RECTORY
MEADOW ROW
LONDON
SE1 6RG
Registration Date
1 February 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5190660
Charity Number
1197751

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Trustees

The Rev'd Canon Charles Faulkner Pickstone Chair
Clare Glover
Jeremy James Young
Also governs 2 other charities
Jocelyn Freeman
Matthew Warwick Gasser

Sectors & Classifications

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