Reading Phoenix Choir
Analysis
Reading Phoenix Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in March 1976, 50 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 2025, Reading Phoenix Choir reported income of £20k and spending of £19k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £9,889 to £20k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2023, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Reading Phoenix Choir sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Markfield Community Library (£20k), The Public Picture Gallery Fund, Birmingham (£20k) and Centre for Recent Drawing (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Reading Phoenix Choir is a mixed voice amateur choir. Our objectives are to educate the public in the art and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities. To achieve as high a standard as possible in the performance of choral and allied music. To arrange concerts, to enter music festivals and to participate in concerts arranged by other organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Markfield Community Library | Markfield | £20k |
| The Public Picture Gallery Fund, Birmingham | Birmingham | £20k |
| Centre for Recent Drawing | London | £20k |
| Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Dyfed | £20k |