The Morecambe Warblers Amateur Operatic Society
Analysis
The Morecambe Warblers Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Morecambe. It was registered in July 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Morecambe Warblers Amateur Operatic Society reported income of £51k and spending of £45k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £1,125 to £51k (+4421%), an average of +159% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 4140%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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 Morecambe Warblers Amateur Operatic Society sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 61st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Neuadd Goffa Llandudoch (St Dogmaels Memorial Hall) (£51k), The Cinema Organ Society (£51k) and Guildford Book Festival (£51k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objects of the society shall be the study and performance of Operatic works, Musical comedies, Theatrical productions, etc. in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. Last year we performed Sweeney Todd which has recently been nominated for three NODA awards, including Best Show; Best Director & Best Actress.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Neuadd Goffa Llandudoch (St Dogmaels Memorial Hall) | Dyfed | £51k |
| The Cinema Organ Society | Sleaford | £51k |
| Guildford Book Festival | Surrey | £51k |
| English Chamber Orchestra Charitable Trust | Cambridge | £51k |