Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
Analysis
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bournemouth. It was registered in August 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus reported income of £116k and spending of £99k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £57k to £116k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 192%. Over the whole period it spent 59% 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, Bournemouth Symphony Chorus sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Milton Keynes U3a (University of the Third Age) (£116k), Westbury Arts Centre (£116k) and Gamlingay Community Centre (£116k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The preparation, study and performance of choral music for the public. To study and prepare existing compositions and to commission new works. To support the development and engagement of young people in the arts and in particular choral singing. To facilitate arts activity in the local community and to work with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in the performance and promotion of choral music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes U3a (University of the Third Age) | Milton Keynes | £116k |
| Westbury Arts Centre | Milton Keynes | £116k |
| Gamlingay Community Centre | Bedfordshire | £116k |
| Mark Hall and Netteswell Community Centre | harlow | £116k |