Durham Scratch Choir
Analysis
Durham Scratch Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Durham. It was registered in August 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 provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Durham Scratch Choir reported income of £12k and spending of £10k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3,150 to £12k (+288%), an average of +40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 96%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Durham Scratch 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 Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) (£12k), Chepstow Choral Society (£12k) and Casterton Village Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Weekly singing classes in Durham. Occasional workshops for members of the community. Concerts for other charitable purposes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) | Hampshire | £12k |
| Chepstow Choral Society | Chepstow | £12k |
| Casterton Village Hall | Carnforth | £12k |
| Trinity Amateur Operatic Society | Cheshire | £12k |