The Zemel Choir
Analysis
The Zemel Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in November 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Zemel Choir reported income of £21k and spending of £23k, spending 110% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £14k to £21k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 100%. 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, The Zemel Choir sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wiltshire Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers (£21k), The Victory Hall (£21k) and Ulcombe New Village Hall (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To spread an appreciation of choral and other music and to educate and improve public interest in and knowledge of such music by the giving of public performances and such other means as are charitable. To give special emphasis to the presentation of works with Jewish associations, The Choir is a non-profit making organisation whose individual members do not seek payment for their activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wiltshire Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers | Trowbridge | £21k |
| The Victory Hall | Cumbria | £21k |
| Ulcombe New Village Hall | Maidstone | £21k |
| Lewis Merthyr Brass Band | Pontyclun | £21k |