Formby Choral Society
Analysis
Formby Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in September 1970, 56 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 July 2026, Formby Choral Society reported income of £32k and spending of £29k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £14k to £32k (+127%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, Formby Choral Society sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Osborne (£32k), Friends of Honeywood Museum (£32k) and The Cotswold Male Voice Choir (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The objectives of the society shall be to advance, improve and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art of choral music in all its aspects, including the presentation of public choral concerts, and other similar charitable purposes as may be decided upon by the committee from time to time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Osborne | Isle Of Wight | £32k |
| Friends of Honeywood Museum | Surrey | £32k |
| The Cotswold Male Voice Choir | Gloucestershire | £32k |
| The Hemyock Parish Hall and Recreation Ground | Devon | £32k |