The Writtle Singers
Analysis
The Writtle Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brentwood. It was registered in June 1996, 30 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.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Writtle Singers reported income of £16k and spending of £16k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £6,014 to £16k (+159%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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 Writtle Singers sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sheffield Youth Orchestra (£16k), Kirkstile Community Centre (£16k) and Hollins and Unsworth Community Centre Association (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and the appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by presentation of public concerts and recitals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield Youth Orchestra | Sheffield | £16k |
| Kirkstile Community Centre | Cumbria | £16k |
| Hollins and Unsworth Community Centre Association | Bury | £16k |
| Porthywaen Silver Band | Shropshire | £16k |