The London Forest Choir
Analysis
The London Forest Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The London Forest Choir reported income of £51k and spending of £40k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £14k to £51k (+253%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 169%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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 Forest Choir sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southwold Film Society (£51k), Dyja (£51k) and Mollington,backford and District Village Hall (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
This is an active choir that fosters fellowship between members whilst developing their musical skills. We perform several choral concerts throughout the year, supported by regular rehearsals and occasional workshops. Small groups may be available to perform at private functions in return for a donation to Choir funds.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southwold Film Society | Suffolk | £51k |
| Dyja | South Yorkshire | £51k |
| Mollington,backford and District Village Hall | Chester | £51k |
| Hidden Altrincham Festival CIO | Altrincham | £51k |