Cantemus Chamber Choir Wales
Analysis
Cantemus Chamber Choir Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in July 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Cantemus Chamber Choir Wales reported income of £31k and spending of £34k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2025, income grew from £19k to £31k (+62%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 37%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Cantemus Chamber Choir Wales sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tilford Bach Society (CIO) (£31k), Newcastle Upon Tyne Chamber Music Society Limited (£31k) and The International Association for the Study of Arabia (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Cantemus Chamber Choir Wales, based in Cardiff, is one of Wales' finest choirs. With an experienced membership of around 25 voices and a professional conductor, Huw Williams, we sing a variety of music from the Renaissance to the present day. We are particularly noted for our performances of Baroque music. We have also featured on numerous radio programmes and recorded several well reviewed CDs
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tilford Bach Society (CIO) | Woking | £31k |
| Newcastle Upon Tyne Chamber Music Society Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £31k |
| The International Association for the Study of Arabia | Surrey | £31k |
| The Calmcott Trust | York | £31k |