Bolton Choral Union
Analysis
Bolton Choral Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bolton. It was registered in March 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Bolton Choral Union reported income of £12k and spending of £13k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £211 to £12k (+5548%), an average of +174% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 3018%. Over the whole period it spent 130% 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, Bolton Choral Union sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The St Peter's Singers and Orchestra (£12k), Guildford Arts (£12k) and Burnley Empire Trust (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The study, advancement,improvement development and maintenance of public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals, paticularly choral works, both classical and modern.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The St Peter's Singers and Orchestra | Merseyside | £12k |
| Guildford Arts | Surrey | £12k |
| Burnley Empire Trust | Burnley | £12k |
| Pludds and District Village Hall | Ruardean | £12k |