The Esterhazy Singers
Analysis
The Esterhazy Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 1982, 44 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Esterhazy Singers reported income of £35k and spending of £30k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £13k to £35k (+165%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 50%. 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, The Esterhazy Singers sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cleveland Philharmonic Choir Music Society (£35k), Barbican Art Society (£35k) and Sheffield Bach Society (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Esterhazy Singers perform mainly in London with some concerts in the country or abroad. The choir tackles works from Renaissance polyphony to ambitious contemporary music. Four bursaries are offered annually to young singers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Philharmonic Choir Music Society | Stockton-On-Tees | £35k |
| Barbican Art Society | London | £35k |
| Sheffield Bach Society | Sheffield | £35k |
| Knockholt Village Centre Council | Sevenoaks | £35k |