The Pontefract Choral Society
Analysis
The Pontefract Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Pontefract Choral Society reported income of £10k and spending of £9,700, spending 93% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 42%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, The Pontefract Choral Society sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Isle Choral Singers (£10k), The Watson Hall (£10k) and Holmes Chapel Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Pontefract Choral Society aims to make choral music readily accessible to the wider community through live concerts, and to provide the opportunity for local people to develop their musical skills.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Isle Choral Singers | South Yorkshire | £10k |
| The Watson Hall | Brampton | £10k |
| Holmes Chapel Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society | Crewe | £10k |
| Grassington Singers | North Yorkshire | £10k |