City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kettering. It was registered in October 1995, 31 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 provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra reported income of £17k and spending of £18k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,302 to £17k (+419%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 332%. Over the whole period it spent 97% 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, City of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Glass Society (£17k), Rawcliffe Village Hall (£17k) and Canbury Community Trust (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The orchestra is established to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts. We generally perform 3 concerts per year at various venues round and about Peterborough, either on our own or in partnership with other musical societies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Glass Society | West Midlands | £17k |
| Rawcliffe Village Hall | Goole | £17k |
| Canbury Community Trust | Kingston Upon Thames | £17k |
| South Eastern Tug Society CIO | essex | £17k |