Amersham a Cappella
Analysis
Amersham a Cappella is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dunstable. It was registered in July 2013, 13 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, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Amersham a Cappella reported income of £150k and spending of £132k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £27k to £150k (+448%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2025, when income rose by 202%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Amersham a Cappella sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bonyad Toos (Toos Foundation) (£149k), Samuel Lithgow Youth Centre (£150k) and Cirk Hes Ltd (£149k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
We advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and the appreciation of, the art and science of singing Barbershop Harmony in both chorus and quartet forms by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals.This has included weekly rehearsals, National Competitions and public performances we have gained a number of new members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bonyad Toos (Toos Foundation) | London | £149k |
| Samuel Lithgow Youth Centre | Slough | £150k |
| Cirk Hes Ltd | Cornwall | £149k |
| The Swannington Heritage Trust | Coalville | £150k |