Colchester Chamber Choir
Analysis
Colchester Chamber Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in October 2012, 14 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.
In the financial year ending October 2025, Colchester Chamber Choir reported income of £15k and spending of £12k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from October 2021 to October 2025, income grew from £6,208 to £15k (+148%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to October 2022, when income rose by 244%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Colchester Chamber Choir sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Finnish School of Kingston (£15k), Village Hall (Illston-On-The-Hill) (£15k) and The Wall Trust (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Choir was formed in October 2009. and consists of about 30 experienced singers who rehearse intensively in the 6 weeks leading up to performances. Roderick Earle the director often selects the more challenging and less well-known repertoire. Tuition is given to student members and the choir assists with fund-raising for other charities by taking part in local festivals and fund-raising events
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Finnish School of Kingston | Surrey | £15k |
| Village Hall (Illston-On-The-Hill) | Leicester | £15k |
| The Wall Trust | London | £15k |
| Friends of Fairlop Primary School | Ilford | £15k |