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Westminster Cathedral Choir School

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion and the advancement of education in the Roman Catholic tradition. In particular the charity aims to train children in church choral music.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion and the advancement of education in the Roman Catholic tradition. In particular the charity aims to train children in church choral music.

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
£7,126,537
Latest Expenditure
£6,664,092

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £191,589
Charitable Activities £6,800,854
Other Trading £0
Investments £134,094
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,664,092
Raising Funds £0
Governance £53,843
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£7,126,537
£6,664,092£6,664,092£4,716,326£2,602,19473 / 0
2024
£6,569,155
£6,319,147£6,319,147£4,253,881£2,041,23569 / 0
2023
£6,427,094
£5,882,506£5,882,506£4,003,873£4,003,87368 / 0
2022
£5,765,052
£5,103,735£5,103,735£3,459,285£3,459,28564 / 0
2021
£5,288,346
£4,579,117£4,579,117£2,797,968£1,112,03664 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Westminster Cathedral Choir School

What does Westminster Cathedral Choir School do?

The advancement of the Roman Catholic Religion and the advancement of education in the Roman Catholic tradition. In particular the charity aims to train children in church choral music.

How much income did Westminster Cathedral Choir School report in 2025?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School reported total income of £7.13m and reported expenditure of £6.66m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Westminster Cathedral Choir School?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School has a program ratio of 93.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Westminster Cathedral Choir School registered as a charity?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 1997 as charity number 1063761. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Westminster Cathedral Choir School?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School 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 Westminster Cathedral Choir School operate?

Westminster Cathedral Choir School operates in City Of Westminster, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Westminster Cathedral Choir School a registered charity?

Yes — Westminster Cathedral Choir School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063761.

Details

Address
Choir School
Ambrosden Avenue
London
London
SW1P 1QH
Registration Date
4 August 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3941433
Charity Number
1063761

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Trustees

WESTMINSTER ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE TRUSTEE

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