Botley Choral Society
Analysis
Botley Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in March 2001, 25 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 and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Botley Choral Society reported income of £15k and spending of £16k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £10 to £15k (+150350%), an average of +523% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 88150%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Botley Choral Society sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% 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 Keswick Hall Choir (£15k), Thirsk Young Farmers Club (£15k) and Beccles Library Community Trust (£15k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Botley Choral Society, formed in 1923 serves the interests of residents in Botley and Districts in Hampshire. The typical membership is about 112. It's raison d'etre is to train members in classical and contemporary choral music, performing several concert programmes open to the public, annually.The Society is a member of the National Federation of Music Societies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Keswick Hall Choir | Norwich | £15k |
| Thirsk Young Farmers Club | North Yorkshire | £15k |
| Beccles Library Community Trust | Suffolk | £15k |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School Prizes Charity | Lancaster | £15k |