The British Horn Society
Analysis
The British Horn Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cheshire. It was registered in February 2002, 24 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 makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The British Horn Society reported income of £31k and spending of £19k, leaving 38% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £14k to £31k (+131%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 British Horn Society sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Great Missenden Choral Society (£31k), Hartley Wintney and District U3a (£32k) and The Tudor Players (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Society's objective is to promote and advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to the horn as a solo instrument and in orchestral and chamber music. It also enables interested parties to receive a magazine and participate in festivals and events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Great Missenden Choral Society | Buckinghamshire | £31k |
| Hartley Wintney and District U3a | Hampshire | £32k |
| The Tudor Players | Sheffield | £31k |
| Nasara Telford Group | Shriopshire | £32k |