Waterside Musical Society
Analysis
Waterside Musical Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in November 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending November 2025, Waterside Musical Society reported income of £15k and spending of £17k, spending 114% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from November 2021 to November 2025, income grew from £1,173 to £15k (+1170%), an average of +89% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to November 2023, when income rose by 683%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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, Waterside Musical Society sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Albans Musical Theatre Company (£15k), Woking Music Festival (£15k) and Isle of Wight Music, Dance, and Drama Festival (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The study and performance of operatic works, musicals and musical comedies.To cultivate the arts of opera and musical comedy, and to improve and educate the public taste in those arts.To raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any person, or persons whatsoever by way of subscriptions, donations and otherwise.Support other local charities and arts related organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans Musical Theatre Company | Middlesex | £15k |
| Woking Music Festival | Surrey | £15k |
| Isle of Wight Music, Dance, and Drama Festival | Newport | £15k |
| North Harringay Primary Parent Staff Association | London | £15k |