The University of Essex Choir
Analysis
The University of Essex Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in July 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, 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, The University of Essex Choir reported income of £54k and spending of £58k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £13k to £54k (+313%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 229%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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 University of Essex Choir sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Walmer Bridge Village Hall (£54k), Broxbourne Theatre Company (£54k) and East London Metropolitan Opera (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The choir of university students and members of public from the Colchester area, prepares to a high professional standard large-scale works for 2 or 3 concerts a year. The choir is accompanied by an orchestra and professional soloists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Walmer Bridge Village Hall | Preston | £54k |
| Broxbourne Theatre Company | Hertfordshire | £54k |
| East London Metropolitan Opera | London | £54k |
| Danby Wiske Village Hall Charity | North Yorkshire | £54k |