Ellesmere Port Music Society
Analysis
Ellesmere Port Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Neston. It was registered in April 1977, 49 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 makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Ellesmere Port Music Society reported income of £14k and spending of £17k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £7,748 to £14k (+78%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Ellesmere Port Music Society sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashleworth Memorial Hall (£14k), Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society (£14k) and The Winter Gardens Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our rehearsal and concerts aim to educate members and audiences in their knowledge and appreciation of classical music. No auditions are held. Activities: 2 concerts per year (November and April) using its choir and a professional orchestra and soloists. It is the only provider of live classical music in the borough and always provides specific information in its own extensive programme notes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashleworth Memorial Hall | Gloucester | £14k |
| Liverpool and South West Lancashire Family History Society | St Helens | £14k |
| The Winter Gardens Trust | Lancashire | £14k |
| Asian Music Circuit Limited | Wolverhampton | £14k |