Settle Orchestral Society
Analysis
Settle Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in August 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Settle Orchestral Society reported income of £30k and spending of £22k, leaving 27% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,353 to £30k (+590%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 182%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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, Settle Orchestral Society sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 59% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra Parents Association (£30k), Gosforth Garden Village Association (£30k) and Loose Swiss Scout Group (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Provides public live orchestral and choral/orchestral concerts employing a wide repertoire. Gives local amateur and semi-professional musicians the opportunity to play together. Encourages the appreciation of classical/light classical music. Provides opportunities for young people to develop musical and listening skills. Works with other musical, educational and community groups on joint projects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pantonic All Stars Steel Orchestra Parents Association | Cheshire | £30k |
| Gosforth Garden Village Association | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £30k |
| Loose Swiss Scout Group | Kent | £30k |
| Mass Extinction Monitoring Observatory | Dorset | £30k |