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Colchester Choral Society

Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras.

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Activities & Mission

Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£31,346
Latest Expenditure
£22,514

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 71.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 71.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£31,346
£22,5140 / 8
2024
£20,617
£22,2530 / 6
2023
£21,875
£21,4620 / 6
2022
£20,858
£25,0750 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Colchester Choral Society

What does Colchester Choral Society do?

Colchester Choral Society works to uphold and strengthen the English Choral tradition by performing public concerts to a high standard with professional soloists and orchestras.

How much income did Colchester Choral Society report in 2025?

Colchester Choral Society reported total income of £31k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Colchester Choral Society registered as a charity?

Colchester Choral Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 1979 as charity number 278894. It has been registered for 47 years.

Who runs Colchester Choral Society?

Colchester Choral Society is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER LESLIE BARTLETT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Colchester Choral Society operate?

Colchester Choral Society operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Colchester Choral Society a registered charity?

Yes — Colchester Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 278894.

Details

Address
146 Bourne Road
COLCHESTER
CO2 8RS
Registration Date
14 December 1979
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
278894
Charity Number
278894

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Trustees

PETER LESLIE BARTLETT Chair
Jane Margaret Macallan Askew
LINDSAY ANNE HAY WILSON
Susan Patricia Diddams

Sectors & Classifications

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30 July 2026
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