Skip to main content Skip to navigation

The Lewisham Choral Society

Promote public education in and appreciation of choral music through providing learning and singing opportunities for members and presenting at least four public concerts a year.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

Promote public education in and appreciation of choral music through providing learning and singing opportunities for members and presenting at least four public concerts a year.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£90,695
Latest Expenditure
£68,514

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.5%
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 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£90,695
£68,5140 / 0
2024
£57,147
£65,0050 / 0
2023
£78,555
£57,9210 / 0
2022
£29,406
£38,9720 / 0
2021
£14,948
£15,9040 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Lewisham Choral Society

What does The Lewisham Choral Society do?

Promote public education in and appreciation of choral music through providing learning and singing opportunities for members and presenting at least four public concerts a year.

How much income did The Lewisham Choral Society report in 2025?

The Lewisham Choral Society reported total income of £91k and reported expenditure of £69k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Lewisham Choral Society registered as a charity?

The Lewisham Choral Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 September 1994 as charity number 1040570. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs The Lewisham Choral Society?

The Lewisham Choral Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRENDA SCANLAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Lewisham Choral Society operate?

The Lewisham Choral Society operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Lewisham Choral Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Lewisham Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040570.

Details

Address
c/o Parish Office
St Laurence Church
37 Bromley Road
London
SE6 2TS
Registration Date
2 September 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1040570
Charity Number
1040570

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

BRENDA SCANLAN Chair
Anne Wheeler
Catherine Goddard
Also governs 2 other charities
David Freeman
Elizabeth Glasser
Emily Williams
JAMES TOOHILL
Jane Wilson
Jon Banks
Lara Ruffle Coles
Also governs 1 other charity
Ole Baxter
Penelope Anne Champion
Rebecca Vicary
ROSEMARY JANET SAVINSON

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
Report a data issue