The Chantry Singers (Guildford)
Analysis
The Chantry Singers (Guildford) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in March 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Chantry Singers (Guildford) reported income of £16k and spending of £13k, spending 82% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £9,850 to £16k (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Chantry Singers (Guildford) sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Steventon Choral Society (£16k), Nailsea Choral Society (£16k) and Association of English Singers and Speakers (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society exists to promote the study and enjoyment of choral music for performance in the Guildford area of Surrey. Our ranks are open to all ages. Through our choice of repertoire we aim to extend the knowledge of the best choral tradition for the benefit of performers and audiences alike. Certain performances may be dedicated to selected local charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Steventon Choral Society | Oxfordshire | £16k |
| Nailsea Choral Society | Bristol | £16k |
| Association of English Singers and Speakers | London | £16k |
| Orchestra Pro Anima | Chipping Campden | £16k |