Canterbury Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Canterbury Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. 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 provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Canterbury Symphony Orchestra reported income of £15k and spending of £24k, spending 157% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,808 to £15k (+221%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 155%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, Canterbury Symphony Orchestra sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Canton Chorus (£15k), Cheltenham Silver Band (£15k) and Bakewell Choral Society (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Canterbury Orchestra provides opportunities for amateur musicians to play major symphonic works to a high standard and gives 3-4 public concerts a year in the Canterbury area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canton Chorus | Cardiff | £15k |
| Cheltenham Silver Band | Gloucestershire | £15k |
| Bakewell Choral Society | Derbyshire | £15k |
| Marlow Choral Society | Buckinghamshire | £15k |