The Penrith Singers
Analysis
The Penrith Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in July 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Penrith Singers reported income of £13k and spending of £15k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,264 to £13k (+304%), an average of +42% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 190%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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 Penrith Singers sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 36th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cymdeithas Alawon Gwerin Cymru (Welsh Folk Song Society) (£13k), Spout Yard Park Management Trust Limited (£13k) and Elstree & Borehamwood Museum (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Puts on several concerts a year to provide live choral music for people in the Penrith area and to raise money for other charities. Provides choral bursaries for young people who sing with the choir to enable them to continue their music education.Provides workshops and other choral events which are open to members of other local choirs and to the general public
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cymdeithas Alawon Gwerin Cymru (Welsh Folk Song Society) | Aberystwyth | £13k |
| Spout Yard Park Management Trust Limited | Lincolnshire | £13k |
| Elstree & Borehamwood Museum | Borehamwood | £13k |
| Skelmersdale Prize Band | Lancashire | £13k |