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The Tenebrae Choir

Also known as: Tenebrae

The advancement of the arts and culture, specifically to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts (and other musical activities including recordings) and by giving young people, in particular, the opportunity to be coached by and to sing with The Tenebrae Choir.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the arts and culture, specifically to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts (and other musical activities including recordings) and by giving young people, in particular, the opportunity to be coached by and to sing with The Tenebrae Choir.

Grants

The Tenebrae Choir makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2025)
£1,685,983
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,625,379
Latest Expenditure
£1,685,983

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £352,215
Charitable Activities £1,221,894
Other Trading £0
Investments £15,216
Other Income £36,054

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,685,983
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,625,379
£1,685,983£1,685,983£668,161£550,1507 / 0
2024
£1,084,930
£902,146£902,146£728,765£236,8265 / 0
2023
£1,108,107
£965,554£965,554£545,981£439,2134 / 0
2022
£751,723
£661,571£661,571£403,428£352,8943 / 0
2021
£317,615
£298,3690 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Tenebrae Choir

What does The Tenebrae Choir do?

The advancement of the arts and culture, specifically to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts (and other musical activities including recordings) and by giving young people, in particular, the opportunity to be coached by and to sing with The Tenebrae Choir.

How much income did The Tenebrae Choir report in 2025?

The Tenebrae Choir reported total income of £1.63m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Tenebrae Choir registered as a charity?

The Tenebrae Choir was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2011 as charity number 1142138. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The Tenebrae Choir?

The Tenebrae Choir is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JONATHAN LAWRENCE LANE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Tenebrae Choir operate?

The Tenebrae Choir operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Tenebrae Choir a registered charity?

Yes — The Tenebrae Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142138.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
27 May 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017105
Charity Number
1142138

Trustees

JONATHAN LAWRENCE LANE Chair
ANDREW WILLIAM HALSTEAD
Also governs 1 other charity
James Daniel Mahilrajan Kanagasooriam
MS ELIZABETH ANDREWS
Also governs 1 other charity
Nick Bland
NICOLA ANNE OPPENHEIMER
Also governs 1 other charity
Sabrina Lesley Shelford Rodriguez
Also governs 2 other charities
STEPHEN JOHNS

Also Known As

  • Tenebrae

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