Kingston Philharmonia
Analysis
Kingston Philharmonia is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in February 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Kingston Philharmonia reported income of £17k and spending of £19k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,360 to £17k (+128%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 56%. 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, Kingston Philharmonia sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% 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 Spilsby and District Young Farmers Club (£17k), Wolverhampton Chamber Choir (£17k) and Darite Village Hall (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Kingston Philharmonia is an amateur orchestra which normally performs three concerts a year, including a wide variety of music. It brings classical music into the heart of the community; gives local musicians the opportunity to rehearse and perform a broad classical repertoire; and provides an accessible and affordable alternative to the big London concert venues for local people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spilsby and District Young Farmers Club | Lincolnshire | £17k |
| Wolverhampton Chamber Choir | West Midlands | £17k |
| Darite Village Hall | Cornwall | £17k |
| St Catherines School Parent Teacher Association | Ware | £17k |