The Downland Chorale
Analysis
The Downland Chorale is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in September 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Downland Chorale reported income of £31k and spending of £25k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £7,953 to £31k (+292%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 99%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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 Downland Chorale sits at the 60th 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 The Hemingby Village Hall (£31k), The Kathleen Trust (£31k) and Sidmouth Choral Society (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Members of Downland Chorale belong to the choir to enjoy rehearsing and performing together. Founded over 40 years ago, membership varies between 50- 60, and covers the full voice range. Members fund rehearsals and performances, but members of the public are invited to attend our concerts to help defray costs. We currently have no sponsorship or local authority funding.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Hemingby Village Hall | Horncastle | £31k |
| The Kathleen Trust | London | £31k |
| Sidmouth Choral Society | Devon | £31k |
| Neroche Hall | Somerset | £31k |