The Halifax Orchestral Society
Analysis
The Halifax Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Holmfirth. It was registered in May 1998, 28 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Halifax Orchestral Society reported income of £20k and spending of £16k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £3,460 to £20k (+492%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 257%. 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, The Halifax Orchestral Society sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Worlewind Band (£20k), Friends of St Andrew's Ampthill (£20k) and Emley Brass Band (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Halifax Orchestral Society markets itself as the Halifax Symphony Orchestra. The Orchestra gives three concerts per year in the Halifax, Calderdale region
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Worlewind Band | Somerset | £20k |
| Friends of St Andrew's Ampthill | Rectory Lane | £20k |
| Emley Brass Band | Huddersfield | £20k |
| Sovereign Brass 1987 | Shropshire | £20k |