Monmouth Choral Society
Analysis
Monmouth Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lydney. It was registered in October 1971, 55 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and 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 June 2025, Monmouth Choral Society reported income of £23k and spending of £21k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £8,240 to £23k (+173%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, Monmouth Choral Society sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chorleywood Choral Society (£23k), Friends of Gloucestershire Archives CIO (£23k) and Melbourne Operatic Society (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Monmouth Choral Society is a mixed amateur choir of 40 singers, conducted by Dr Steven Kings. There are four public performances a year of major and less well known choral works in Monmouth. Choral workshops are regularly held and the choir is supported by 'Friends'
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chorleywood Choral Society | Buckinghamshire | £23k |
| Friends of Gloucestershire Archives CIO | Gloucestershire | £23k |
| Melbourne Operatic Society | Derby | £23k |
| Morton Village Hall | Gainsborough | £23k |