Chichester Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Chichester Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worthing. It was registered in April 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, Chichester Symphony Orchestra reported income of £24k and spending of £16k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,364 to £24k (+224%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, Chichester Symphony Orchestra sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Abbot Hall Social Centre (£24k), Yiddish Cafe Trust (£24k) and Ffederasiwn Sefydliad Y Merched - Ceredigion Federation of Women's Institutes (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Chichester Symphony Orchestra usually performs 3 concerts a year, one in Spring, the Festivities concert in July, and another late autumn/winter concert. The orchestra has also collaborated with other local musical societies including the St Richard Singers and The Chichester Amateur Operatic Society.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hall Social Centre | Kendal | £24k |
| Yiddish Cafe Trust | Middx. | £24k |
| Ffederasiwn Sefydliad Y Merched - Ceredigion Federation of Women's Institutes | Aberystwyth | £24k |
| Westlands Community Association | Worcestershire | £24k |