Dulwich Choral Society
Analysis
Dulwich Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1972, 54 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 July 2025, Dulwich Choral Society reported income of £30k and spending of £29k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,541 to £30k (+759%), an average of +71% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 497%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Dulwich Choral Society sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Atherstone Choral Society CIO (£30k), The Farnham (Building Preservation) Trust Limited (£30k) and Brecon Singers (£30k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The DCS is an amateur choir which prepares for and promotes 4 choral concerts a year. Choir rehearsals are held weekly at a venue in Dulwich, South London. New members, supporters and sponsors are very welcome.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Atherstone Choral Society CIO | Warwickshire | £30k |
| The Farnham (Building Preservation) Trust Limited | Farnham | £30k |
| Brecon Singers | Hereford | £30k |
| The Sevenoaks Players | Kent | £30k |