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The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust

Also known as: St Paul's Cathedral Choir School Foundation, St Paul's Cathedral School Foundation

The Trust provides bursaries to the families of choristers of St Paul's Cathedral in cases of financial hardship or lack of means to defray the costs of boarding. It also provides grants to the cathedral towards the education of choristers. In addition it makes grants to the Cathedral School to assist in the costs relating to the fabric or for other projects within the foundations objectives.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust provides bursaries to the families of choristers of St Paul's Cathedral in cases of financial hardship or lack of means to defray the costs of boarding. It also provides grants to the cathedral towards the education of choristers. In addition it makes grants to the Cathedral School to assist in the costs relating to the fabric or for other projects within the foundations objectives.

Grants

The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£228,561
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training and religious activities

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£231,407
Latest Expenditure
£228,561

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 98.8%
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
£231,407
£228,5610 / 0
2024
£232,603
£145,2790 / 0
2023
£225,835
£171,3740 / 0
2022
£214,541
£200,3830 / 0
2021
£208,865
£118,3960 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust

What does The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust do?

The Trust provides bursaries to the families of choristers of St Paul's Cathedral in cases of financial hardship or lack of means to defray the costs of boarding. It also provides grants to the cathedral towards the education of choristers. In addition it makes grants to the Cathedral School to assist in the costs relating to the fabric or for other projects within the foundations objectives.

How much income did The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust report in 2025?

The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £229k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust registered as a charity?

The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1984 as charity number 290205. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust?

The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust operate?

The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The St Paul's Cathedral Chorister Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290205.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 September 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290205
Charity Number
290205

Trustees

Alderman Sir Nicholas Lyons
ANDREW CARWOOD
Bronislaw Masojada
Also governs 2 other charities
Jennifer Bryant-Pearson
Also governs 2 other charities
JENNIFER JANE ROBINSON
Also governs 2 other charities
John Spencer McCuin
Nigel Charles Carlton Bamping
Rev Philip Charles Banks
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • St Paul's Cathedral Choir School Foundation
  • St Paul's Cathedral School Foundation

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