GUILDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

About GUILDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY

GUILDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 280533). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 85/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), GUILDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY reported a total income of £92,694 and total expenditure of £87,724, a spending ratio of 95% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, GUILDFORD CHORAL SOCIETY describes its activities as follows: Founded in 1839, the Society's objects are to promote the advancement and improvement of general education in relation to all aspects of the art of choral music and the development of the public appreciation of such art. These are pursued through a programme of regular public concerts each season and occasional production of recordings. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 94.6% of income spent on charitable work