Eastbourne Choral Society
Analysis
Eastbourne Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Seaford. It was registered in July 1997, 29 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 June 2025, Eastbourne Choral Society reported income of £33k and spending of £27k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £4,072 to £33k (+714%), an average of +69% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 308%. 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, Eastbourne Choral Society sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kingsland Coronation Hall (£33k), Coventry Cathedral Chorus (£33k) and Village Hall Upchurch (£33k).
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 appreciation of) the art of music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts, workshops and recitals. Members employ the services of professional musicians as Musical Director and accompanists at rehearsals. At concerts professional orchestral players, accompanists and soloists are employed.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Coronation Hall | Herefordshire | £33k |
| Coventry Cathedral Chorus | Coventry | £33k |
| Village Hall Upchurch | Kent | £33k |
| Hergest Trust | Herefordshire | £33k |