# Traditional Cathedral Choir Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1190108 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1190108)
- Website: https://www.traditionalchoirassiciation.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,595; spending £17.5k
- What it funds: Arts / culture / heritage / science
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland
- Other names: Traditional Choir Association (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/traditional-cathedral-choir-association

The objectives are to advance the arts, in particular the art of the ancient tradition of the all-male choirs, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of grants and financial assistance to Cathedrals, Chapels Royal, Churches, University and College Chapels, other ecclesiastical choral foundations, schools and communities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £8,595 | £17.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,254 | £18.8k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £2,313 | £18.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £5,938 | £33.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £57.5k | £36.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the arts, in particular the art of the ancient tradition of the all-male choirs, in particular but not exclusively through the provision of grants and financial assistance to cathedrals, chapels Royal, churches, university and college chapels, other ecclesiastical choral foundations, schools and communities.

## What it funds

Traditional Cathedral Choir Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes arts / culture / heritage / science for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Traditional Cathedral Choir Association reported income of £8,595 and spending of £17.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £125k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Traditional Cathedral Choir Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (traditionalchoirassiciation.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Traditional Cathedral Choir Association open for applications now?

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

### Where does Traditional Cathedral Choir Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.

### Does Traditional Cathedral Choir Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Traditional Cathedral Choir Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Traditional Cathedral Choir Association give each year?

The register does not break out Traditional Cathedral Choir Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £17.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £25.1k a year.

### How large is Traditional Cathedral Choir Association?

In its latest reported year Traditional Cathedral Choir Association reported income of £8,595 and spending of £17.5k.


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