The Delius Society
Analysis
The Delius Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swindon. It was registered in February 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Delius Society reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £61k to £18k (-70%), an average of -26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 75% 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 Delius Society sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 46% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Snape Village Hall (£18k), The Dawlish Musical Theatre Company (£18k) and Marton and Gate Burton Parish Hall (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote public education in and appreciation of the life and works of Frederick Delius.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Snape Village Hall | Suffolk | £18k |
| The Dawlish Musical Theatre Company | Devon | £18k |
| Marton and Gate Burton Parish Hall | Gainsborough | £18k |
| Cardiff Bach Choir | Cardiff | £18k |