The Lewisham Choral Society
Analysis
The Lewisham Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Lewisham Choral Society reported income of £91k and spending of £69k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £15k to £91k (+507%), an average of +57% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 167%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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 Lewisham Choral Society sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Haslemere Festival (£91k), Response Ability Theatre Ltd (£91k) and Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (£91k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Promote public education in and appreciation of choral music through providing learning and singing opportunities for members and presenting at least four public concerts a year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Haslemere Festival | Surrey | £91k |
| Response Ability Theatre Ltd | Barnet | £91k |
| Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours | Radstock | £91k |
| Staffordshire Reels on Wheels | Stoke-On-Trent | £91k |