St Austell Amateur Operatic Society
Analysis
St Austell Amateur Operatic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in April 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and 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 May 2026, St Austell Amateur Operatic Society reported income of £32k and spending of £30k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £28k to £32k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 171%. 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, St Austell Amateur Operatic Society sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Plymouth Symphony Orchestra (£32k), Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) (£32k) and Hereford Police Male Choir (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society produces an annual musical show for the general public in the mid Cornwall area to enjoy entertainment at a local theatre. For the members of the cast and stage crew it gives education in performing arts and technical matters. The society engages a professional Director and Musical Director. The society welcomes children and young people where the script or score allows.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Symphony Orchestra | Devon | £32k |
| Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) | Halifax | £32k |
| Hereford Police Male Choir | Bromsgrove | £32k |
| Dunnington Scout Group | York | £33k |