St Mary Magdalene Music Society
Analysis
St Mary Magdalene Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 1986, 40 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 December 2025, St Mary Magdalene Music Society reported income of £13k and spending of £8,943, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £35k to £13k (-62%), an average of -22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 2574%. Over the whole period it spent 59% 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, St Mary Magdalene Music Society sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mary Clowes Hall (£13k), Friends Association of Bonneville (£13k) and The Friends of Priory School (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The holding of public concerts and liturgical performances at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Little Venice, London W2, with a bias towards French music and neglected reportoire. Young performers are encouraged.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Clowes Hall | Derbyshire | £13k |
| Friends Association of Bonneville | London | £13k |
| The Friends of Priory School | East Sussex | £13k |
| Kings' Hall Withyham | Hartfield | £13k |