Ashford (Kent) Choral Society
Analysis
Ashford (Kent) Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in November 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 provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Ashford (Kent) Choral Society reported income of £52k and spending of £38k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £8,617 to £52k (+499%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 199%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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, Ashford (Kent) Choral Society sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust (£52k), Northenden Players Theatre Club (£52k) and Staffordshire Muslim Centre (£52k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Aims: to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hookwood Memorial Hall Trust | Horley | £52k |
| Northenden Players Theatre Club | Manchester | £52k |
| Staffordshire Muslim Centre | United Kingdom | £52k |
| London Potters | 167-169 Great Portland Street | £52k |