West Sussex Philharmonic Choir
Analysis
West Sussex Philharmonic Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in January 1979, 47 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 July 2025, West Sussex Philharmonic Choir reported income of £32k and spending of £23k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,726 to £32k (+1066%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 454%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, West Sussex Philharmonic Choir sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bebington Dramatic Society (£32k), Youth Media Group (£32k) and The Rotherham Blackburn Club for Young People (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The objects of the Charity shall be to provide, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects and by any means the Trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bebington Dramatic Society | Merseyside | £32k |
| Youth Media Group | Ilkley | £32k |
| The Rotherham Blackburn Club for Young People | Sheffield | £32k |
| Historic Aircraft Flight Trust | Hampshire | £32k |