The Worthing Musical Comedy Society
Analysis
The Worthing Musical Comedy Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worthing. It was registered in February 1995, 31 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 December 2025, The Worthing Musical Comedy Society reported income of £147k and spending of £148k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £28k to £147k (+418%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 259%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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 Worthing Musical Comedy Society sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sujata Banerjee Dance Company Limited (£147k), Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra (£147k) and Ambrose and Ann Appelbe Trust (£147k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Regular workshops for the youth company, supporting their learning in preparation for performance and participation in the local music festival. Meeting twice each week to rehearse and instruct members in readiness for planned performances. Attending local institutions - church, convalescent homes, hospices - to provide entertainment for residents/members and to promote the profile of WMCS.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sujata Banerjee Dance Company Limited | Edgware | £147k |
| Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra | East Sussex | £147k |
| Ambrose and Ann Appelbe Trust | London | £147k |
| Phoenix Rising | London | £147k |