High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Analysis
High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Buckinghamshire. It was registered in February 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending July 2025, High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir reported income of £11k and spending of £13k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £5,498 to £11k (+101%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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, High Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o (£11k), Farningham W I (£11k) and Worcestershire Archaeological Society (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Male Voice choir promoting public education in music by presentation of choral concerts, participation in music festivals etc. Assists members by furthering their knowledge of music, especially male chorus music. Provides practical encouragement to young musicians, both vocal and instrumental. Raises money for good causes through concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London Performing Academy of Music c.i.o | Kent | £11k |
| Farningham W I | Dartford | £11k |
| Worcestershire Archaeological Society | Worcester | £11k |
| The Hearsum Collection | Richmond | £11k |