Devon Philharmonic Orchestra
Analysis
Devon Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in September 1997, 29 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.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Devon Philharmonic Orchestra reported income of £31k and spending of £30k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £12k to £31k (+155%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 83% 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, Devon Philharmonic Orchestra sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cassel Hall Trust (£31k), The British Shakespeare Association (£31k) and The Blewbury Players (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote and maintain public education in and appreciation of music by presentation of public concerts recitals and workshops, and supporting local charities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cassel Hall Trust | Luton | £31k |
| The British Shakespeare Association | Warwickshire | £31k |
| The Blewbury Players | Oxfordshire | £31k |
| Medway University of the Third Age | Kent | £31k |