Waltham Singers
Analysis
Waltham Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in September 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. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Waltham Singers reported income of £28k and spending of £26k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £34k to £28k (-19%), an average of -5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Waltham Singers sits at the 58th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Nether Heyford Village Hall (£28k), Burton Joyce & District U3a (£28k) and The Fernhurst Village Hall (£28k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Waltham Singers is a mixed-voice adult choir of around 90 singers based in Chelmsford and attracts members from a wide area. It has a reputation for high standards of performance across a wide range of classical music extending from the Renaissance to contemporary. The choir presents around four concerts each year at venues including Chelmsford Cathedral, Great Waltham Church and Saffron Hall.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Nether Heyford Village Hall | Northampton | £28k |
| Burton Joyce & District U3a | Nottingham | £28k |
| The Fernhurst Village Hall | Surrey | £28k |
| Hindolveston Village Hall | Dereham | £28k |