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), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. 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%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for PURCELL SOCIETY TRUST in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.

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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