David Sturgeon Memorial

Remembering David Sturgeon

The Fourth Choir is enormously saddened at the loss of David Sturgeon, who was one of our most dedicated supporters and benefactors over the last ten years. David's support has been instrumental in allowing the choir to pursue our artistic vision and charitable objectives, as well as enabling us to commission new works by some of the most exciting contemporary composers.

Donations to this fund will go towards new projects in David's memory, which we hold with warmth and gratitude.
Click the button below to leave a donation in David's memory (card or PayPal)

​If you have any issues with the donation service, or you'd like to discuss other ways to donate, such as a personal bank transfer, sponsorship offer or matched funding opportunity, please email [email protected].

About The Fourth Choir

The Fourth Choir is the UK's leading amateur LGBTQ+ classical chamber choir, made up of approximately 40 talented singers. Since our inception 10 years ago, we have given over 60 concerts in 40 venues across 4 countries and sung in many of London's most iconic cultural venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare's Globe, and the Barbican.

We empowered breakthrough LGBTQ+ composers by commissioning 10 new choral works, many of which have been performed and recorded around the world by professional choirs.

We can't wait to see where the next 10 years take us!

We are a registered charity in England and Wales

Donations to The Fourth Choir are tax-deductible. If you are a UK taxpayer, please include a Gift Aid declaration with any donations to add an extra 25% to the value of your gift. Higher and additional-rate tax payers may also be able to claim relief on donations made to the choir. Check with HMRC to understand your own entitlement.
  • We have two charitable objects which include increasing public knowledge and enjoyment of choral music; and the promotion of diversity with particular reference to the LGBTQ + community.
  • We are committed to getting important but neglected LGBTQ + relevant texts set to choral music, such as poems by Sappho, Strato and Shakespeare.
  • We are passionate about our mission to affect human rights and equality through cultural impact, by performing at events under-represented by the LGBTQ + community.
  • In addition to funding our main objectives, we have been able to indirectly raise more than £6,350 for other important charities in our first four years.

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