Manchester Proud Chorus
Analysis
Manchester Proud Chorus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in October 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Manchester Proud Chorus reported income of £33k and spending of £25k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £33k (+102%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, Manchester Proud Chorus sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Joyful Company of Singers (1996) (£33k), Londinium (£33k) and Acland Memorial Hall (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Chorus exists to give people in Greater Manchester who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or another minority sexual/gender identity the opportunity to make music in a friendly, safe environment. Its objects are to promote, improve, develop and maintain appreciation of and education of the public in the art and science of music, often through the presentation of public concerts
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Joyful Company of Singers (1996) | Kingston Upon Thames | £33k |
| Londinium | Haslemere | £33k |
| Acland Memorial Hall | Berkshire | £33k |
| Mill Hill Music Club | London | £33k |