The Manchester Chorale
Analysis
The Manchester Chorale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in October 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and 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 August 2025, The Manchester Chorale reported income of £12k and spending of £12k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2,432 to £12k (+383%), an average of +48% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 523%. 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 Manchester Chorale sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra (£12k), West Chiltington Friends of the School Association (£12k) and The Doncaster Concert Band (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The performance of choral music (from 1600's to newly commissioned by the Chorale) to an excellent standard, by auditioned singers, in rehearsals and concerts under a musical director. Concerts are open to the public in various venues in the UK including churches and concert halls, and sometimes also include performances by other choirs, bands and musicians.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra | Stourbridge | £12k |
| West Chiltington Friends of the School Association | Pulborough | £12k |
| The Doncaster Concert Band | Doncaster | £12k |
| Midlands Early Music Forum | West Midlands | £12k |