Aberystwyth Choral Society
Analysis
Aberystwyth Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Aberystwyth. It was registered in November 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Aberystwyth Choral Society reported income of £14k and spending of £9,205, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2,567 to £14k (+429%), an average of +52% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 144%. Over the whole period it spent 106% 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, Aberystwyth Choral Society sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sudbury Group of the Third Age Trust (£14k), Suffolk Records Society (£14k) and Eagley Band (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The society gives two concerts per year, with professional soloists and full orchestra. Rehearsals are held weekly from September to April or May, and no auditions are required.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sudbury Group of the Third Age Trust | Suffolk | £14k |
| Suffolk Records Society | Stowmarket | £14k |
| Eagley Band | Bolton | £14k |
| First Great Eccleston Scout Group | Preston | £14k |