Blackburn Music Society
Analysis
Blackburn Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Preston. It was registered in March 1971, 55 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 2025, Blackburn Music Society reported income of £16k and spending of £16k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,829 to £16k (+479%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 152%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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, Blackburn Music Society sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chilton Foliat Village Hall (£16k), University of the Third Age Cirencester Branch (£16k) and Polymnia (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The promotion of Choral Music in Blackburn, through rehearsals, public performances and music workshops from time to time. Also offers free participation in choral music and enjoyment of concerts to younger members of the community.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chilton Foliat Village Hall | Hungerford | £16k |
| University of the Third Age Cirencester Branch | Gloucestershire | £16k |
| Polymnia | Milton Keynes | £16k |
| Burstall Memorial Hall | Ipswich | £16k |