Abingdon and District Musical Society
Analysis
Abingdon and District Musical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in December 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Abingdon and District Musical Society reported income of £32k and spending of £32k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £14k to £32k (+130%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Abingdon and District Musical Society sits at the 61st 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 Historic Aircraft Flight Trust (£32k), The Friends of the Whitworth Art Gallery (£32k) and Youth Media Group (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aims of the society are to foster public knowledge and appreciation of the art of vocal and instrumental music to encourage and develop local amateur musical talent, both choral aid instrumental.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Aircraft Flight Trust | Hampshire | £32k |
| The Friends of the Whitworth Art Gallery | Manchester | £32k |
| Youth Media Group | Ilkley | £32k |
| Ebbw Valley Brass | Blaenau Gwent | £32k |