Saddleworth Concerts Society
Analysis
Saddleworth Concerts Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oldham. It was registered in April 1975, 51 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 April 2026, Saddleworth Concerts Society reported income of £11k and spending of £4,287, leaving 59% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £5,173 to £11k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 190%. Over the whole period it spent 65% 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, Saddleworth Concerts Society sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 32nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Washington University of the Third Age (£11k), Slinfold Concert Band (£11k) and The British Institution Fund (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the public in the 'arts and sciences', and in particular, the 'art and science of music', by the presentation of 5 concerts per annum, and other activities, including 'plant sale' and 'annual dinner'-fund raising activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University of the Third Age | Tyne And Wear | £11k |
| Slinfold Concert Band | West Sussex | £11k |
| The British Institution Fund | London | £11k |
| Asanteman UK | Essex | £11k |