Otley Choral Society
Analysis
Otley Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in March 1990, 36 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 August 2025, Otley Choral Society reported income of £20k and spending of £17k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1,081 to £20k (+1764%), an average of +108% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 1300%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Otley Choral Society sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dolton Village Hall (£20k), Coombe Community Trust (£20k) and Banstead Arts Festival Society (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rehearsal and performance of choral masterpieces providing opportunities for Members and Audiences alike to enjoy Choral Works performed to a high standard in Otley and the surrounding area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dolton Village Hall | Winkleigh | £20k |
| Coombe Community Trust | Cornwall | £20k |
| Banstead Arts Festival Society | Surrey | £20k |
| The Greens Norton Village Charitable Trust | Towcester | £20k |