# THE CHORAL FOUNDATION, THE CHAPEL ROYAL, HAMPTON COURT PALACE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1142075
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 24, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1142075


## Contact

- **Address:** 26 Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
- **Postcode:** KT8 9AU
- **Phone:** 02031666516
- **Email:** Choral.Foundation@hrp.org.uk
- **Website:** www.chapelroyalhamptoncourt.org.uk/the-choral-foundation/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING:(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND BY THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF A CHOIR THROUGH THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF CHORISTERS AND BY MAINTAINING THE CHORAL TRADITIONS OF THE CHAPEL ROYAL;(2) TO PROMOTE THE ART OF CHORAL MUSIC FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT;(3) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE CHORISTERS OF THE CHAPEL ROYAL FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

**Activities:** The Choral Foundation preserves and promotes the unique heritage of English choral music at the Chapel Royal Hampton Court Palace by making it accessible to all.  Activities include raising funds through personal donations, events income, fundraising concerts, trusts and foundations, legacy giving, sponsorship, partnerships and scholarship bursaries.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Surrey
- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £319155 | £97388 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £176907 | £78319 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £80244 | £95406 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £121178 | £41701 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £49500 | £31500 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Jane Louise Crowther** (Chair) — appointed March 13, 2025
- ALEXANDER SCULLY — appointed Sept. 28, 2016
- Charles Alexander MacDougall — appointed Aug. 4, 2021
- Justin Simon Mark Basini — appointed Oct. 25, 2022
- Martin John McElwee — appointed Sept. 18, 2024
- Ruth Sarah Vanni — appointed Sept. 18, 2024
- Simon William Temple James — appointed Sept. 18, 2024
- Susan Gent — appointed Sept. 18, 2024