Worcester Festival Choral Society
The Worcester Festival Choral Society is one of the leading promoters of major concerts in Worcester. As well as being one of the oldest, it is one of the most highly regarded choirs in the country, with a singing membership of about 150. It gives three major concerts each year.
Activities & Mission
The Worcester Festival Choral Society is one of the leading promoters of major concerts in Worcester. As well as being one of the oldest, it is one of the most highly regarded choirs in the country, with a singing membership of about 150. It gives three major concerts each year.
Grants
Worcester Festival Choral Society makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £74,379
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Midland Festival Chorus (organisation 517532)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £80,863 | £74,379 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2024 | £69,695 | £64,645 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £64,650 | £62,352 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £58,966 | £50,573 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £12,785 | £18,998 | 0 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Worcester Festival Choral Society
What does Worcester Festival Choral Society do?
The Worcester Festival Choral Society is one of the leading promoters of major concerts in Worcester. As well as being one of the oldest, it is one of the most highly regarded choirs in the country, with a singing membership of about 150. It gives three major concerts each year.
How much income did Worcester Festival Choral Society report in 2025?
Worcester Festival Choral Society reported total income of £81k and reported expenditure of £74k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Worcester Festival Choral Society registered as a charity?
Worcester Festival Choral Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 October 1977 as charity number 506826. It has been registered for 49 years.
Who runs Worcester Festival Choral Society?
Worcester Festival Choral Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Margaret White. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Worcester Festival Choral Society operate?
Worcester Festival Choral Society operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Worcester Festival Choral Society a registered charity?
Yes — Worcester Festival Choral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 506826.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated