The London Choral Sinfonia
Analysis
The London Choral Sinfonia is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The London Choral Sinfonia reported income of £346k and spending of £371k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £32k to £346k (+979%), an average of +81% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 335%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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 London Choral Sinfonia sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Displaced People in Action Ltd (£345k), Crying Out Loud (£346k) and Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council Limited (£345k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The LCS operates a season of at least four concerts per year in London, collaborating with emerging new composers and encouraging the appreciation of many of classical music's choral and orchestral repertoires. The ensemble is made up of professional musicians delivering the highest levels of classical music making.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Displaced People in Action Ltd | Cardiff | £345k |
| Crying Out Loud | Hampshire | £346k |
| Breckfield & North Everton Neighbourhood Council Limited | Liverpool | £345k |
| Brigantia Creative Ltd | Wakefield Road | £346k |