The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust

Also known as: The Wells Cathedral Girl Chorister Trust, The Wells Fund for Girl Cathedral Choristers

The last year has been one of consolidation, following the success of the Coronation Fund appeal (2023-2025), which raised £500,000 for Choristers needing 95-100% bursary support. The focus has been on the regular supporters, the Friends. With the consent of The Charity Commission, the objects of the Trust have been amended in so that funds can now support both boy and girl Choristers.

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Activities & Mission

Grants

The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: organisations
Grants paid (2025): £75,367
Who it helps: children and young people
What it supports: education and training

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.

Local Authority

Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£512,266

Latest Expenditure

£158,645

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 27.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 89.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 14.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £435,028

Charitable Activities £5,734

Other Trading £0

Investments £71,504

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £142,579

Raising Funds £16,066

Governance £7,279

Grants to Institutions £75,367

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£512,266	£158,645	£142,579	£2,693,791	£15,639	2 / 0
2024	£393,850	£133,978				0 / 0
2023	£117,865	£72,387				0 / 0
2022	£144,781	£79,596				0 / 0
2021	£222,622	£64,081				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust

What does The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust do?

How much income did The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust report in 2025?

The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust reported total income of £512k and reported expenditure of £159k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust registered as a charity?

The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 July 2003 as charity number 1098277. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust?

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

Where does The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust operate?

The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098277.