The City of Leicester Singers
Analysis
The City of Leicester Singers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in November 1986, 40 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 July 2026, The City of Leicester Singers reported income of £20k and spending of £15k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £8,593 to £20k (+128%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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 City of Leicester Singers sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Curry Rivel Village Hall (£20k), Beaconsfield Operatic Society (£20k) and Barnstaple Male Voice Choir (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In pursuance of the choir's objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects, COLS presents three concerts each year together with other occasional musical activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Rivel Village Hall | Langport | £20k |
| Beaconsfield Operatic Society | Buckinghamshire | £20k |
| Barnstaple Male Voice Choir | Devon | £20k |
| Goodwick Brass Band | Haverfordwest | £20k |