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The Penrith Singers

Puts on several concerts a year to provide live choral music for people in the Penrith area and to raise money for other charities. Provides choral bursaries for young people who sing with the choir to enable them to continue their music education.Provides workshops and other choral events which are open to members of other local choirs and to the general public

Activities & Mission

Puts on several concerts a year to provide live choral music for people in the Penrith area and to raise money for other charities. Provides choral bursaries for young people who sing with the choir to enable them to continue their music education.Provides workshops and other choral events which are open to members of other local choirs and to the general public

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
£13,173
Latest Expenditure
£15,460

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 117.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 117.4%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£13,173
£15,4600 / 5
2024
£21,997
£14,2930 / 5
2023
£14,756
£13,3740 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Penrith Singers

What does The Penrith Singers do?

Puts on several concerts a year to provide live choral music for people in the Penrith area and to raise money for other charities. Provides choral bursaries for young people who sing with the choir to enable them to continue their music education.Provides workshops and other choral events which are open to members of other local choirs and to the general public

How much income did The Penrith Singers report in 2025?

The Penrith Singers reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Penrith Singers registered as a charity?

The Penrith Singers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 1979 as charity number 508770. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs The Penrith Singers?

The Penrith Singers is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Asquith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Penrith Singers operate?

The Penrith Singers operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Penrith Singers a registered charity?

Yes — The Penrith Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 508770.

Details

Address
Town End Barn
Ravenstonedale
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4NG
Registration Date
6 July 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
508770
Charity Number
508770

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Trustees

Anne Asquith Chair
Anthony Reeves
Gesa Renate Blackmore
Also governs 2 other charities
Helen Marie Richardson
Kristy Pattimore
Susan Tomlinson
Vivien Alexandra West
Wendy Jean Langfield
Wendy Margaret Long

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