The Wordsworth Singers
Analysis
The Wordsworth Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Penrith. It was registered in January 2000, 26 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 Wordsworth Singers reported income of £14k and spending of £11k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5,301 to £14k (+167%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 180%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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 Wordsworth Singers sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wotton-Under-Edge Dramatic Society (£14k), Horizon Voices (£14k) and The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion, improvement, development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art & science of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public choral concerts, recordings, broadcasts or through other media and means. The society shall particularly encourage and promote participation in its activities by younger, musically talented persons.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wotton-Under-Edge Dramatic Society | Gloucestershire | £14k |
| Horizon Voices | Royston | £14k |
| The Sheffield Chamber Orchestra | Herefordshire | £14k |
| Dereham Heritage Trust | Norfolk | £14k |