London City Singers
Analysis
London City Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in September 2020, 6 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, London City Singers reported income of £31k and spending of £30k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £19k to £31k (+63%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, London City Singers sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aldershot and Farnborough Festival of Music and Art (£31k), Street Orchestra Ltd (£31k) and The Wandle Industrial Museum (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
London City Singers sing a cappella in the barbershop style.It aims to advance, improve and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of barbershop and a capella singing in all its aspects through the performance of its music. It is open to people of all marginalised genders who sing in the treble range. It is a member of LABBS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aldershot and Farnborough Festival of Music and Art | Camberley | £31k |
| Street Orchestra Ltd | Brighton | £31k |
| The Wandle Industrial Museum | Mitcham | £31k |
| Southwold Arts Festival | Suffolk | £31k |