Sinfonia Cymru
Analysis
Sinfonia Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in September 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03240356). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Sinfonia Cymru reported income of £469k and spending of £558k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £282k to £469k (+66%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2023, when income rose by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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, Sinfonia Cymru sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pan Intercultural Arts (£469k), The Royal Institute of Philosophy (£469k) and Strike a Light (Gloucester) (£468k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sinfonia Cymru is an 'under 30s' orchestra dedicated to championing outstanding young professional musicians from across the UK, and supporting them in the early stages of their careers to give them the very best start. Through this we provide exceptional-quality musical experiences - orchestral and chamber scale - for audiences and participants across Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pan Intercultural Arts | London | £469k |
| The Royal Institute of Philosophy | London | £469k |
| Strike a Light (Gloucester) | Gloucester | £468k |
| Grizedale Arts | Cumbria | £469k |