20,000 Voices
Analysis
20,000 Voices is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Trowbridge. It was registered in January 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03550680). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, 20,000 Voices reported income of £49k and spending of £49k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1,607 to £49k (+2963%), an average of +135% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 2689%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, 20,000 Voices sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 60th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Edgeler Collection (£49k), The Plymouth Philharmonic Choir (£49k) and Circus Leeds (£49k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
20000 Voices promotes, supports & develops participation in music, especially singing. Founded in 1993 in Northumberland it increasingly works in widening geographical contexts. It aims to: Empower and Engage people in the development of vocal & communication skills; Enrich lives through learning & participation; Enhance health & wellbeing & Extend access to the benefits of music and singing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Edgeler Collection | Gloucestershire | £49k |
| The Plymouth Philharmonic Choir | Plymouth | £49k |
| Circus Leeds | Leeds | £49k |
| North Hertfordshire Guild of Singers | Stevenage | £49k |