Sudbury Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Sudbury Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in October 2001, 25 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Sudbury Symphony Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £12k to £19k (+52%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 86% 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, Sudbury Symphony Orchestra sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dittisham Village Hall (£19k), Chelmsford Male Voice Choir CIO (£19k) and Lovacott Village Hall (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The aim of the orchestra is the rehearsal and performance of all types of orchestral music in and around Sudbury by mainly local amateur musicians to the highest possible standard for each of our members. Our ages range from students to seniors and we welcome new members where we have vacancies.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dittisham Village Hall | Devon | £19k |
| Chelmsford Male Voice Choir CIO | Chelmsford | £19k |
| Lovacott Village Hall | Barnstaple | £19k |
| The Cabus Village Hall and Institute | Lancashire | £19k |