The Purcell Singers
Analysis
The Purcell Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in July 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Purcell Singers reported income of £11k and spending of £14k, spending 123% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £5,563 to £11k (+105%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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 Purcell Singers sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Southrepps New Village Hall (£11k), Dunn Village Hall (£11k) and Rolleston Music Circle and Choral Society (£11k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art of choral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by the making of recordings and other solely charitable objects as defined by the Charities Act 2006, or any subsequent act, as determined by the trustees of The Purcell Singers and delivered for the public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Southrepps New Village Hall | Norwich | £11k |
| Dunn Village Hall | East Sussex | £11k |
| Rolleston Music Circle and Choral Society | Burton-On-Trent | £11k |
| Harbury Women's Institute | Warwickshire | £11k |