Edinburgh Royal Choral Union
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC012050
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- May 5, 1944
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- The Stamp Office Level 5
10-14 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EG
Contact
- Website
ercu.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
To promote the enjoyment of choral music for both singers and audience members alike, ERCU puts on a number of concerts every year, including an annual New Year performance of Messiah in the Usher Hall. ERCU aims to deliver a diverse musical programme, occasionally commissioning new pieces. We also have choral music scores available for hire to other choirs.
Objectives: The Company is established for charitable objects and purposes only. In particular, the Company is established to advance public education by the encouragement of the performing arts, including without limiting the foregoing, the art of music in general and the art of choral music in particular by the study, practice and performance of music to the highest standard and to encourage others in similar pursuits.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- City of Edinburgh
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £111,990 | £104,537 |
| June 30, 2024 | £99,133 | £89,172 |
| June 30, 2023 | £89,971 | £88,537 |
| June 30, 2022 | £48,933 | £64,403 |
| June 30, 2021 | £26,258 | £27,621 |