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The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust

The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.

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Activities & Mission

The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.

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
£60,386
Latest Expenditure
£55,365

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.7%
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
£60,386
£55,3650 / 0
2024
£55,246
£55,3880 / 0
2023
£52,820
£52,5540 / 0
2022
£52,226
£52,2140 / 0
2021
£56,518
£56,5530 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust

What does The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust do?

The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.

How much income did The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust report in 2025?

The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust reported total income of £60k and reported expenditure of £55k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust registered as a charity?

The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 September 1972 as charity number 264558. It has been registered for 54 years.

Who runs The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust?

The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust operate?

The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 264558.

Details

Address
Canterbury Cathedral
11 The Precincts
Canterbury
CT1 2EH
Registration Date
18 September 1972
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
264558
Charity Number
264558

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Trustees

THE DEAN AND CHAPTER OF CANTERBURY

Sectors & Classifications

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