The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk)
Also known as: The Friends of the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation, The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation, The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation - 1098213 (uk), The Kiri Te Kanawafoundation
To assist and train singers/musicians by way of scholarships or other means and to provide training, instruction & master classes for signers/musicians. To fund and provide support for singing teachers to enable them to research singing and vocal techniques and to promote educational facilities.
Activities & Mission
To assist and train singers/musicians by way of scholarships or other means and to provide training, instruction & master classes for signers/musicians. To fund and provide support for singing teachers to enable them to research singing and vocal techniques and to promote educational facilities.
Grants
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2024)
- £50,176
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £22,690 | £81,772 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2023 | £11,328 | £67,171 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £42,605 | £22,602 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £58,112 | £26,205 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk)
What does The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) do?
To assist and train singers/musicians by way of scholarships or other means and to provide training, instruction & master classes for signers/musicians. To fund and provide support for singing teachers to enable them to research singing and vocal techniques and to promote educational facilities.
How much income did The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) report in 2024?
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £82k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) registered as a charity?
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2003 as charity number 1098213. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk)?
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME KIRI JEANETTE CLAIRE TE KANAWA ONZ CH DBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) operate?
The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) a registered charity?
Yes — The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098213.
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Also Known As
- The Friends of the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
- The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation
- The Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation - 1098213 (uk)
- The Kiri Te Kanawafoundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated