The Sainsbury Singers
Analysis
The Sainsbury Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in April 2003, 23 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Sainsbury Singers reported income of £65k and spending of £71k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19k to £65k (+233%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 233%. 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 Sainsbury Singers sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Brailes Village Hall and Playing Field (£65k), QM Studios (£65k) and Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall (£65k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate and entertain members of the general public in the Reading and surrounding area through the rehearsal and presentation of two musical productions a year (spring and autumn) at theatres in or near Reading.Each production usually runs for five performances with a total potential audience of just over 2000 for the week.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Brailes Village Hall and Playing Field | Banbury | £65k |
| QM Studios | Horsham | £65k |
| Kirkwhelpington Memorial Hall | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £65k |
| Chedworth Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £65k |