--- title: "The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust — check charity number 264558 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 264558. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in 11 The Precincts. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spence-cathedral-choir-trust retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:25:41.315Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust is a registered charity (number 264558) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £60,386 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust? Registered charity number 264558 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 11 The Precincts Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £60,386 ## What does The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust do? The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral. ## What causes is The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-spence-cathedral-choir-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 264558) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust's charity number? The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust's charity number is 264558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 264558? Search 264558 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust do? The maintenance of the choir of Canterbury Cathedral and its music including provision of bursaries, scholarships or financial assistance for boys, lay clerks and other members of the Cathedral choir including the organist and assistant organists, through grants made to Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral. Does The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust? The Spence Cathedral Choir Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/264558).