Newbury Choral Society
Analysis
Newbury Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Berkshire. It was registered in March 1985, 41 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 2025, Newbury Choral Society reported income of £27k and spending of £25k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £7,952 to £27k (+242%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 76% 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, Newbury Choral Society sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Showcase Performing Arts (£27k), The Phoenix Concert Band and Instrumental Ensembles (£27k) and Community Association Norton (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A Choral Society performing 3 concerts a year to the public. Membership open to anyone who can read music, sing in tune and commit to attending approximately 40 rehearsals a year. A subscription fee is charged.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Showcase Performing Arts | Mid Glamorgan | £27k |
| The Phoenix Concert Band and Instrumental Ensembles | Leeds | £27k |
| Community Association Norton | Stourbridge | £27k |
| The Westminster Decorative and Fine Arts Society | Surrey | £27k |