St John Singers
Analysis
St John Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Salisbury. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, St John Singers reported income of £22k and spending of £17k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1,234 to £22k (+1644%), an average of +104% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 789%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, St John Singers sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Helens and District Scout Association (£22k), North East Theatre Organ Association (£22k) and The Cardinall's Musick Ltd (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
St John Singers is a small choir which sings at events such as concerts and religious services, often in partnership with other charities. The main area of activity is Salisbury, with occasional trips further afield or overseas. Members and audiences benefit from the appreciation of, and education in the art and science of music. Partnering charities benefit financially from concert profits.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Helens and District Scout Association | Merseyside | £22k |
| North East Theatre Organ Association | Hartlepool | £22k |
| The Cardinall's Musick Ltd | London | £22k |
| Legbourne and Little Cawthorpe Community Centre and Recreation Ground | Lincolnshire | £22k |