Dover Choral Society
Analysis
Dover Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in September 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2026, Dover Choral Society reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2022 to May 2026, income grew from £5,951 to £15k (+149%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2026, when income rose by 77%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Dover Choral Society 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 Bathampton Village Hall (£15k), The Cuddigan Oliver Trust (£15k) and Ongar Music Club (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Performs two Classical Choral work concerts a year, in various local venues with guest soloists. With the aim of encouraging singers starting out on their musical careers. Joins with others in a Summer Proms concert. Rehearses weekly, on Thursday evenings for about twenty-four weeks a year at the Parish Centre of St Mary the Virgin Church, Dover to prepare for concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bathampton Village Hall | Bath | £15k |
| The Cuddigan Oliver Trust | Aldeburgh | £15k |
| Ongar Music Club | Essex | £15k |
| Taunton Choral Society | Taunton | £15k |