Southampton Philharmonic Society
Analysis
Southampton Philharmonic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in October 1995, 31 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 July 2026, Southampton Philharmonic Society reported income of £55k and spending of £65k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income fell from £59k to £55k (-7.9%), an average of -2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 105% 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, Southampton Philharmonic Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bridgend Male Choir (£55k), WMMF Trust (£55k) and East London School of Classical Music (£55k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
WE ARE AN AMATEUR CHORAL SOCIETY PERFORMING MUSIC FROM THE CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE, USING PROFESSIONAL SOLOISTS, CONDUCTOR AND ORCHESTRA
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Male Choir | Bridgend | £55k |
| WMMF Trust | Birmingham | £55k |
| East London School of Classical Music | London | £55k |
| Moulton Players | Northampton | £55k |