St Paul's Cathedral Choir School
Also known as: St Paul's Cathedral School
The Charity educates, houses and supports the choristers of St Paul's Cathedral, to ensure that they have a full and nurtured life during the times when they are not singing in the Cathedral. In order to keep the choristers' life as normal as possible and to increase their social base,the Charity also educates non-choristers, some of whom are supported by Bursaries, funded by the school.
Activities & Mission
The Charity educates, houses and supports the choristers of St Paul's Cathedral, to ensure that they have a full and nurtured life during the times when they are not singing in the Cathedral. In order to keep the choristers' life as normal as possible and to increase their social base,the Charity also educates non-choristers, some of whom are supported by Bursaries, funded by the school.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 747). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £6,324,966 | £6,479,997 | £6,479,997 | £8,280,419 | £1,181,056 | 99 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,831,745 | £5,782,288 | £5,782,288 | £9,013,040 | £1,440,857 | 93 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,367,638 | £5,225,266 | £5,225,266 | £8,934,882 | £7,630,163 | 82 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,118,845 | £4,581,718 | £4,581,718 | £8,684,680 | £1,496,705 | 79 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,533,200 | £4,030,445 | £4,030,445 | £8,300,472 | £6,963,334 | 79 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Paul's Cathedral Choir School
What does St Paul's Cathedral Choir School do?
The Charity educates, houses and supports the choristers of St Paul's Cathedral, to ensure that they have a full and nurtured life during the times when they are not singing in the Cathedral. In order to keep the choristers' life as normal as possible and to increase their social base,the Charity also educates non-choristers, some of whom are supported by Bursaries, funded by the school.
How much income did St Paul's Cathedral Choir School report in 2025?
St Paul's Cathedral Choir School reported total income of £6.32m and reported expenditure of £6.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Paul's Cathedral Choir School?
St Paul's Cathedral Choir School has a program ratio of 102.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 747 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Paul's Cathedral Choir School registered as a charity?
St Paul's Cathedral Choir School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 1962 as charity number 312718. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs St Paul's Cathedral Choir School?
St Paul's Cathedral Choir School is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Paula Gooder. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Paul's Cathedral Choir School operate?
St Paul's Cathedral Choir School operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Paul's Cathedral Choir School a registered charity?
Yes — St Paul's Cathedral Choir School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312718.
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Also Known As
- St Paul's Cathedral School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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