The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society
Analysis
The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in April 2014, 12 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 makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Ralph Vaughan Williams Society reported income of £67k and spending of £75k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £99k to £67k (-31%), an average of -9.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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 Ralph Vaughan Williams Society sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 21st Warrington West (1st Appleton) Scout Group (£67k), Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a) (£67k) and Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival (£67k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society promotes understanding of the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams, by encouraging the performance and recording of his music.The Society organises meetings and concerts on an occasional basis. Its recording subsidiary, Albion Records, makes and publishes recordings. The Society's work is promoted by means of the RVW Journal, published three times a year and free to members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Warrington West (1st Appleton) Scout Group | Warrington | £67k |
| Saltburn District University of the Third Age (U3a) | Redcar & Cleveland | £67k |
| Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival | Gwent | £67k |
| New English Art Club | London | £68k |