The Friends of Guildford Choral Society
Analysis
The Friends of Guildford Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Winchester. It was registered in May 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Friends of Guildford Choral Society reported income of £18k and spending of £5,110, leaving 72% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £6,533 to £18k (+182%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 127%. Over the whole period it spent 40% 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 Friends of Guildford Choral Society sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hunter's Bar Infant School Home School Association (£18k), Harrogate Gilbert and Sullivan Society (£18k) and Redbourn in Bloom Horticultural Society (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Charity supports the promotion of choral singing, the performance of choral and other musical works and the public appreciation of choral and other music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Bar Infant School Home School Association | Sheffield | £18k |
| Harrogate Gilbert and Sullivan Society | North Yorkshire | £18k |
| Redbourn in Bloom Horticultural Society | St. Albans | £18k |
| Rhiwhiriaeth Community Centre | Welshpool | £18k |