The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir
Analysis
The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in May 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir reported income of £41k and spending of £31k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £10k to £41k (+305%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 122%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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 Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Robert Windle Foundation (£41k), Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust (£41k) and The Bedfordshire Music Trust (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The prime objective of the choir is to promote the enjoyment of the Welsh choral tradition through its rehearsals and performances. This involves skills development and enjoyment of singing for members and entertainment for the wider community. In addition, the choir raises money for agreed charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Windle Foundation | Barnoldswick | £41k |
| Ravenglass Railway Museum Trust | Kendal | £41k |
| The Bedfordshire Music Trust | Bedford | £41k |
| Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity | Suffolk | £41k |