Colchester Operatic Society
Analysis
Colchester Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colchester. It was registered in May 2022, 4 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 services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Colchester Operatic Society reported income of £111k and spending of £113k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income fell from £113k to £111k (-1.8%), an average of -0.6% a year. 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, Colchester Operatic Society sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Crescent Arts (£111k), Cotswold Players (£111k) and North Norfolk Music Festival (£111k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We're an amateur musical theatre company (consisting of members from 11 years & over) that produce shows & concerts in Colchester for the general public. Membership is open to all aged 16yrs plus & 11-24 yrs for our youth section, providing opportunities to learn, perform & participate in local Theatre. We also put on singing, acting & dancing workshops for members & the local community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Arts | North Yorkshire | £111k |
| Cotswold Players | Stroud | £111k |
| North Norfolk Music Festival | King's Lynn | £111k |
| Bedford U3a | Bedford | £111k |