THE DOWNLAND CHORALE

Registration #287877 · Registered

www.downlandchorale.org.uk

chair@downlandchorale.org.uk

40 Ridgemount Avenue COULSDON CR5 3AQ

95
out of 100
Platinum

Members of Downland Chorale belong to the choir to enjoy rehearsing and performing together. Founded over 40 years ago, membership varies between 50- 60, and covers the full voice range. Members fund rehearsals and performances, but members of the public are invited to attend our concerts to help defray costs. We currently have no sponsorship or local authority funding.

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About THE DOWNLAND CHORALE

THE DOWNLAND CHORALE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 287877). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 95/100 — 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), THE DOWNLAND CHORALE reported a total income of £31,163 and total expenditure of £25,233, a spending ratio of 81% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, THE DOWNLAND CHORALE describes its activities as follows: Members of Downland Chorale belong to the choir to enjoy rehearsing and performing together. Founded over 40 years ago, membership varies between 50- 60, and covers the full voice range. Members fund rehearsals and performances, but members of the public are invited to attend our concerts to help defray costs. We currently have no sponsorship or local authority funding. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for THE DOWNLAND CHORALE. 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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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 81.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£31,163£25,23381%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026