Altrincham Choral Society
Analysis
Altrincham Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warrington. It was registered in March 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Altrincham Choral Society reported income of £39k and spending of £37k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,945 to £39k (+901%), an average of +78% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 485%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Altrincham Choral Society sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Fourth Reserve Foundation (£39k), Abalon (£39k) and Samaritans Milton Keynes (£39k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
ACS presents 3-4 concerts a year at prestigious Manchester venues and local churches. Our members are amateur singers who have the opportunity to perform choral works across a wide repertoire with professional orchestras and soloists. We also hold introductory singing events for the general public. We provide enjoyable, musical learning experiences for members, audience, and the public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Reserve Foundation | London | £39k |
| Abalon | Greater London | £39k |
| Samaritans Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | £39k |
| Making Me | Bedford | £40k |