Ongar Music Club
Analysis
Ongar Music Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in April 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Ongar Music Club reported income of £15k and spending of £18k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £7,595 to £15k (+95%), an average of +18% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 174%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Ongar Music Club 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 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Durham Victoria County History Trust (£15k), Bathampton Village Hall (£15k) and Southampton Concert Wind Band (£15k).
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
Promotion of classical music, including the Essex Young Musician of the Year to encourage young performers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Victoria County History Trust | Newton Aycliffe | £15k |
| Bathampton Village Hall | Bath | £15k |
| Southampton Concert Wind Band | Southampton | £15k |
| Dover Choral Society | Kent | £15k |