Whitehall Orchestra
Analysis
Whitehall Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in November 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 December 2025, Whitehall Orchestra reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £4,691 to £15k (+227%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 150%. Over the whole period it spent 101% 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, Whitehall 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 Friends of Portland Works (£15k), Hallam Choral Society (£15k) and Frisby on the Wreake Village Hall (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Amateur orchestra based in London, with strong civil service membership. Gives at least three concerts a year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Portland Works | South Yorkshire | £15k |
| Hallam Choral Society | Sheffield | £15k |
| Frisby on the Wreake Village Hall | Leicestershire | £15k |
| Ludford and District Playing Field | Market Rasen | £15k |