The Holst Singers
Analysis
The Holst Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in July 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 August 2024, The Holst Singers reported income of £14k and spending of £28k, spending 201% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2024, income grew from £260 to £14k (+5230%), an average of +276% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 4395%. Over the whole period it spent 126% 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 Holst Singers sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tregynon Wind Farm Trust Fund (£14k), Symphonic Wind Orchestra of North London (£14k) and Quinton Village Hall (£14k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of music, and in particular 20th century English music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals, and by such other ways as the society though its committee shall determine from time to time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tregynon Wind Farm Trust Fund | Newtown | £14k |
| Symphonic Wind Orchestra of North London | Surrey | £14k |
| Quinton Village Hall | Warwickshire | £14k |
| Coronation Hall | Marlborough | £14k |