The Wychwood Chorale
Analysis
The Wychwood Chorale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chipping Norton. It was registered in January 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Wychwood Chorale reported income of £14k and spending of £13k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £2,505 to £14k (+461%), an average of +54% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 286%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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 Wychwood Chorale sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Trevone Women's Institute (£14k), Castlemorton Parish Hall (£14k) and Westfield First School Parent Staff Association (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Any member of the public can join the choir and receive training in choral singing and reading music. At the end of each term the choir gives a concert open to the public. Donations made at the concerts are split between chosen charities and local churches. Members of the choir make a termly donation towards the costs of teaching and accompaniment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Trevone Women's Institute | Cornwall | £14k |
| Castlemorton Parish Hall | Malvern | £14k |
| Westfield First School Parent Staff Association | Hertfordshire | £14k |
| Stow and District Civic Society | Cheltenham | £14k |