Pendle Ladies Choir
Analysis
Pendle Ladies Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colne. It was registered in January 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Pendle Ladies Choir reported income of £12k and spending of £10k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £8,820 to £12k (+38%), an average of +8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 123%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Pendle Ladies Choir sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Fan Circle International (£12k), Prestbury (St Peter's) Choral Society (£12k) and South London Sinfonia (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The choir is open to ladies over the age of sixteen regardless of culture. The choir participates in festivals throughout the country promoting choral activities to a wide audience. The choir also gives concerts throughout the year to the benefit of many local churches and charities including a local school for children with special needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Fan Circle International | Braintree | £12k |
| Prestbury (St Peter's) Choral Society | Cheshire | £12k |
| South London Sinfonia | Croydon | £12k |
| The Druid Order, an Druidh Uileach Braithreachas | London | £12k |