Ely Choral Society
Analysis
Ely Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridgeshire. It was registered in November 1989, 37 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, Ely Choral Society reported income of £46k and spending of £33k, leaving 28% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £11k to £46k (+331%), an average of +44% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 96% 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, Ely Choral Society sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whipton Community Association (£46k), Preston and District U3a (£46k) and Norton Canes Community Association (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Society aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects. The activities to support the above are the presentation of public performances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whipton Community Association | Exeter | £46k |
| Preston and District U3a | Preston | £46k |
| Norton Canes Community Association | Cannock | £46k |
| Guildford Opera Company | Surrey | £46k |