Spinnaker Chorus
Analysis
Spinnaker Chorus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chichester. It was registered in March 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Spinnaker Chorus reported income of £57k and spending of £55k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £26k to £57k (+124%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Spinnaker Chorus sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cor Meibion Rhosllanerchrugog (Rhos Male Voice Choir) (£57k), The Walpole Society (£57k) and The Merioneth County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (£57k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Spinnaker Chorus is a barbershop singing group for women aged from 16 years in the Portsmouth and surrounding area. We sing four part harmony music educating ourselves in singing techniques through coaching and educating others through singing workshops and events. We perform for the public benefit and collaborate with groups to improve well-being through the joy of singing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cor Meibion Rhosllanerchrugog (Rhos Male Voice Choir) | Wrexham | £57k |
| The Walpole Society | London | £57k |
| The Merioneth County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs | Dolgellau | £57k |
| St Pauls Sinfonia | West Malling | £57k |