West Sussex Guitar Club
Analysis
West Sussex Guitar Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bognor Regis. It was registered in July 2008, 18 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 and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending July 2026, West Sussex Guitar Club reported income of £13k and spending of £10k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £6,654 to £13k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2026, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, West Sussex Guitar Club sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall (£13k), Cambridge Sinfonietta (£13k) and Chantry Quire (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide guitarists of all levels and ages with the opportunity to meet in an artistic and creative atmosphere, to share their interest in the classical guitar, to discover the natural talent of members, to promote aesthetic values, and to foster an appreciation of music. We provide meaningful recreation to senior citizens and award bursaries to talented youngsters to attend guitar workshops.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall | Cambridge | £13k |
| Cambridge Sinfonietta | Cambridge | £13k |
| Chantry Quire | West Sussex | £13k |
| Aston-On-Clun Village Hall | Shropshire | £14k |