Essex Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Essex Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in October 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Essex Symphony Orchestra reported income of £33k and spending of £21k, leaving 36% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £5,064 to £33k (+543%), an average of +59% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 340%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Essex Symphony Orchestra sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Windsor a Cappella (£33k), Tsung Tsin Association (UK) Limited (£33k) and Cheltenham Choral Society (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor a Cappella | Berkshire | £33k |
| Tsung Tsin Association (UK) Limited | London | £33k |
| Cheltenham Choral Society | Gloucestershire | £33k |
| The Friends of Dorset Opera | Sturminster Newton | £33k |