PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST
Registration #209095 · Registered
www.henrypurcell.org.ukrperrythompson@aol.com
82 WINN ROAD LONDON SE12 9EZ
The charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works.
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About PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST
PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 209095). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 90/100 — 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 (2022), PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST reported a total income of £19,069 and total expenditure of £13,025, a spending ratio of 68% suggesting a reasonable but not exceptional allocation to charitable activities. According to the Charity Commission register, PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST describes its activities as follows: The charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. 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: 68.3% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £19,069 | £13,025 | 68% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026