Hastings Philharmonic Choir
Analysis
Hastings Philharmonic Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in November 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Hastings Philharmonic Choir reported income of £46k and spending of £38k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £19k to £46k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Hastings Philharmonic Choir sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Platinum Choral Foundation (£46k), 6th Ampthill and Woburn Scout Group (£46k) and Islip Village Hall Limited (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The aim and objective of the Choir is to educate the general public in the art and science of music. The choir performs four concerts a year and other than Christmas in the choral tradition. We employ internationally acclaimed soloists and use professional musicians to accompany us.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Choral Foundation | Worcester | £46k |
| 6th Ampthill and Woburn Scout Group | Milton Keynes | £46k |
| Islip Village Hall Limited | Oxfordshire | £46k |
| The Village Church Farm | Skegness | £46k |