The Douglas Music Society
Analysis
The Douglas Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chorley. It was registered in September 1977, 49 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 June 2025, The Douglas Music Society reported income of £56k and spending of £43k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2,120 to £56k (+2564%), an average of +127% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 1492%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, The Douglas Music Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Surrey County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (£56k), Woodmancote Village Hall (£56k) and Sussex Festival of Dance and Song (£56k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Douglas Music society provide Live Music at the weekend from September to May/June each year,with established artists, young stars and musicians from the Countess of Munster Musical Trust.Presents all kinds of music, Jazz, Brass,and Classical.We have combined events with the BBC Philharmonic, the Halle and a range of international musicians to present concerts for children in local schools.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Surrey County Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs | Betchworth | £56k |
| Woodmancote Village Hall | Cheltenham | £56k |
| Sussex Festival of Dance and Song | Shoreham-By-Sea | £56k |
| Heswall U3a | Wirral | £57k |