London Gay Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
London Gay Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, London Gay Symphony Orchestra reported income of £34k and spending of £28k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £15k to £34k (+136%), an average of +24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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, London Gay Symphony Orchestra sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Osun Arts Foundation (£34k), Charlton Down Village Hall (£34k) and New Harmony Singers (£34k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The LGSO is the oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender orchestra in the UK. We welcome anyone whatever their sexuality. The Orchestra prides itself on being run by its members: a repertoire committee chooses the music we play and one of our aims is to develop the talents of all of our members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Osun Arts Foundation | Liverpool | £34k |
| Charlton Down Village Hall | Dorset | £34k |
| New Harmony Singers | Cwmbran | £34k |
| Rushmore Parent Teachers Association | London | £34k |