Dulwich Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Dulwich Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides other finance and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Dulwich Symphony Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £22k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £7,347 to £19k (+165%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 127%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Dulwich Symphony Orchestra sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sime Gallery CIO (£19k), Friends of St Helen's Church & Community Centre (£19k) and East Surrey Choral Society (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The orchestra held three public concerts during the year and engaged in rehearsals for these. In addition it continued its outreach links with students at local schools.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sime Gallery CIO | Guildford | £19k |
| Friends of St Helen's Church & Community Centre | Market Rasen | £19k |
| East Surrey Choral Society | Caterham | £19k |
| Scientiae | Lytchett Matravers | £19k |