Kettering Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Kettering Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wellingborough. It was registered in April 2003, 23 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, Kettering Symphony Orchestra reported income of £15k and spending of £9,392, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £850 to £15k (+1654%), an average of +105% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 533%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, Kettering Symphony Orchestra sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% 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 North Harringay Primary Parent Staff Association (£15k), Stokesley and District Young Farmers Club (£15k) and Woking Music Festival (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Orchestra promotes public education in the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the preparation for and the presentation of public concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Harringay Primary Parent Staff Association | London | £15k |
| Stokesley and District Young Farmers Club | North Yorkshire | £15k |
| Woking Music Festival | Surrey | £15k |
| The Orpheus Trust | Kent | £15k |