Chandos Chamber Choir
Analysis
Chandos Chamber Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1985, 41 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 August 2025, Chandos Chamber Choir reported income of £15k and spending of £16k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £9,114 to £15k (+68%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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, Chandos Chamber Choir sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association (£15k), Rountons Village Hall (£15k) and York and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Amateur choir of 30-35 voices, performing three concerts a year. The choir strives to: perform to a very high standard; engage its audiences by meaningful communication of the music; provide programme notes.The choir prefers to offer employment opportunities to musicians in the earlier stages of their career, and makes regular visits outside of London, e.g. to participate in cathedral services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association | London | £15k |
| Rountons Village Hall | Northallerton | £15k |
| York and District Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers | North Yorkshire | £15k |
| Hepscott Village Hall | Northumberland | £15k |