South Somerset Choral Society
Analysis
South Somerset Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in October 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, 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 June 2026, South Somerset Choral Society reported income of £18k and spending of £20k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £13k to £18k (+37%), an average of +8.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 88%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, South Somerset Choral Society sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Midland Sinfonia (£18k), Baslow Choir (£18k) and The British Music Society of York (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the public in the performance & appreciation of choral singing by concerts, at least three per year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Midland Sinfonia | Birmingham | £18k |
| Baslow Choir | Derbyshire | £18k |
| The British Music Society of York | York | £18k |
| The Wattstown Social Welfare Centre | Pentre | £18k |