The VOCES8 Foundation
Analysis
The VOCES8 Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05907481). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The VOCES8 Foundation reported income of £2.5m and spending of £2.6m, spending 105% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2.0m to £2.5m (+28%), an average of +6.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The VOCES8 Foundation sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Painshill Park Trust Limited (£2.5m), The Arts Depot Trust Limited (£2.5m) and The Gunnersbury Museum and Park Development Trust (£2.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 87% and donations and legacies 12%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Reserves of £886k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 12%
- Charitable activities 87%
- Investments 0.7%
- Other 0.1%
In the charity's own words
1. To stage and perform professional vocal concerts of classical genre that attract a diverse audience. 2. To lead singing based workshops and masterclasses for young people of all ages and abilities.3. To work with schools in developing creative initiatives that combine music with core studies.4. To inspire people through music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Painshill Park Trust Limited | Cobham | £2.5m |
| The Arts Depot Trust Limited | London | £2.5m |
| The Gunnersbury Museum and Park Development Trust | Popes Lane | £2.5m |
| The Aspect Foundation for Music and Arts | London | £2.5m |