Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra
Analysis
Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warwickshire. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,817 to £17k (+344%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 114%. Over the whole period it spent 112% 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, Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sovereign Art Foundation Limited (£17k), Worthing Choral Society (£17k) and Maldon Choral Society (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
APO is an Orchestra performing three concerts a year plus informal chamber music. Known for its innovative scheme such as the Concert Virgin scheme where by people who have not been to a live classical concert before can come for free. APO initiates education programmes to help children learn about classical music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sovereign Art Foundation Limited | London | £17k |
| Worthing Choral Society | West Sussex | £17k |
| Maldon Choral Society | Essex | £17k |
| The Arts Society Totnes | Devon | £17k |