The Trust for Sing for Pleasure
Analysis
The Trust for Sing for Pleasure is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in December 1975, 51 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 individuals, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Trust for Sing for Pleasure reported income of £155k and spending of £141k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £133k to £155k (+16%), an average of +3.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 86% 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, The Trust for Sing for Pleasure sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Isle of Wight Literary Festival (£155k), North Wales International Music Festival Limited/Gwyl Gerdd Gogledd Cymru Cyfyngedig (£155k) and Exaudi (£154k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sing for Pleasure encourages the enjoyment of better singing through:* A supportive and structured training programme for conductors, vocal leaders and teachers of class and choir.* A variety of quality singing opportunities for children and adults at all levels of experience and ability.* A well designed range of high quality singing, conducting and teaching resources.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Isle of Wight Literary Festival | Cowes | £155k |
| North Wales International Music Festival Limited/Gwyl Gerdd Gogledd Cymru Cyfyngedig | Denbighshire | £155k |
| Exaudi | County Durham | £154k |
| The New Mechanics Limited | Nottingham | £155k |