Hereford Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Hereford Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in February 1994, 32 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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, Hereford Symphony Orchestra reported income of £11k and spending of £13k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3,641 to £11k (+201%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 102%. 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, Hereford Symphony Orchestra sits at the 34th percentile: it is larger than about 34% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Arts Society Liverpool (£11k), Sowerby Music (£11k) and Aberhonddu and District Male Choir, Cor Meibion Aberhonddu A'r Cylch (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Encourages and develops the playing of of orchestral music by amateur players under professional directorship.Provides an opportunity for the local community in Herefordshire to experience live classical music by the giving of regular concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Arts Society Liverpool | Liverpool | £11k |
| Sowerby Music | Thirsk | £11k |
| Aberhonddu and District Male Choir, Cor Meibion Aberhonddu A'r Cylch | Powys | £11k |
| Sutton Poyntz Mission Hall Management Trust | Dorset | £11k |