Welwyn Garden City Music Society
Analysis
Welwyn Garden City Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in December 1984, 42 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 July 2026, Welwyn Garden City Music Society reported income of £18k and spending of £18k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income fell from £18k to £18k (-2.7%), an average of -0.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2026, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, Welwyn Garden City Music Society sits at the 46th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Paragon Singers (£18k), The Riddell Memorial Hall (£18k) and Newbury Chamber Choir (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Paragon Singers | Bath | £18k |
| The Riddell Memorial Hall | Tadworth | £18k |
| Newbury Chamber Choir | Berkshire | £18k |
| Charlecote Village Hall | Warwick | £18k |