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The Aloud Charity

The Charity is an umbrella organisation that devises, manages and delivers the activity of Only Boys Aloud, Only Girls Aloud, and Only Kids Aloud, and exists to promote and develop choral signing as a vibrant and essential element in the cultural landscape of Wales.

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Activities & Mission

The Charity is an umbrella organisation that devises, manages and delivers the activity of Only Boys Aloud, Only Girls Aloud, and Only Kids Aloud, and exists to promote and develop choral signing as a vibrant and essential element in the cultural landscape of Wales.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£482,473
Latest Expenditure
£373,189

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £78,551
Charitable Activities £465,692
Other Trading £52,087
Investments £1,208
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £627,560
Raising Funds £0
Governance £764
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£482,473
£373,1890 / 20
2024
£431,186
£575,4020 / 20
2023
£597,538
£627,560£627,560£177,456£110,3048 / 10
2022
£609,538
£591,976£591,976£207,478£138,82210 / 20
2021
£396,603
£333,0750 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Aloud Charity

What does The Aloud Charity do?

The Charity is an umbrella organisation that devises, manages and delivers the activity of Only Boys Aloud, Only Girls Aloud, and Only Kids Aloud, and exists to promote and develop choral signing as a vibrant and essential element in the cultural landscape of Wales.

How much income did The Aloud Charity report in 2025?

The Aloud Charity reported total income of £482k and reported expenditure of £373k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Aloud Charity?

The Aloud Charity has a program ratio of 105.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Aloud Charity registered as a charity?

The Aloud Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2012 as charity number 1147922. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Aloud Charity?

The Aloud Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Aloud Charity operate?

The Aloud Charity operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Aloud Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Aloud Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147922.

Details

Address
Office 1 JR Business Centre
Unit E6 Main Avenue
Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5UR
Registration Date
3 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023859
Charity Number
1147922

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Trustees

Awen Fflur Jones
Brandon Ham
Elizabeth Sarah Ann Smith Jones
Ian James Rees
Julia Barry
Lisa Tregale
Rhian Angharad Davies
Rosie Denise Sweetman

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