# Launceston Choral Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154682 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154682)
- Latest income: £13k; spending £12.2k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Recreation
- Who it helps: Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Cornwall, Devon
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/launceston-choral-society

The activities of the Launceston Choral Society are as follows:1. Rehearse selected classical choral works and sing them at concert to a paying audience, usually at the Central Methodist Church Launceston.2. Three works are performed annually, plus a Christmas Concert also with a paying audience.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £13k | £12.2k | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £9,184 | £8,775 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £8,594 | £9,078 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £4,918 | £5,035 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £545 | £323 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the society shall be:-(a) To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of Choral music in all its aspects and by any means the trustees shall think fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.(b) To further such other charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall think fit but in particular through the making of grants and donations.

## What it funds

Launceston Choral Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, arts / culture / heritage / science and recreation for other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Launceston Choral Society reported income of £13k and spending of £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 30 Jun 2025, it spent £35.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall and Devon.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Launceston Choral Society in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Launceston Choral Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Launceston Choral Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Launceston Choral Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cornwall and Devon.

### Does Launceston Choral Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Launceston Choral Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Launceston Choral Society give each year?

The register does not break out Launceston Choral Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2025 was £12.2k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,080 a year.

### How large is Launceston Choral Society?

In its latest reported year Launceston Choral Society reported income of £13k and spending of £12.2k.


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