Malmesbury Abbey Music Society
Analysis
Malmesbury Abbey Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wiltshire. It was registered in March 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Malmesbury Abbey Music Society reported income of £19k and spending of £18k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2020 to March 2025, income grew from £4,836 to £19k (+302%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 51071%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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, Malmesbury Abbey Music Society sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kinoulton Village Hall (£19k), Friern Barnet Community Library (£19k) and Beenham Wind Orchestra (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotion of musical performances in Malmesbury Abbey, and other musical activities for the benefit of the membership and the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kinoulton Village Hall | Nottingham | £19k |
| Friern Barnet Community Library | London | £19k |
| Beenham Wind Orchestra | Thatcham | £19k |
| Eltham Choral Society | Kent | £19k |