Thames Youth Orchestra
Analysis
Thames Youth Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Twickenham. It was registered in October 2007, 19 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thames Youth Orchestra reported income of £83k and spending of £83k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £17k to £83k (+398%), an average of +49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 373%. 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, Thames Youth Orchestra sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Oxford Chamber Music Foundation Limited (£83k), Sidmouth Town Band (£84k) and Carlisle Green Room Club Limited (£83k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Thames Youth Orchestra provides a unique musical experience to young persons, particularly those resident in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding areas, through membership of a full symphonic orchestra. The Orchestra presents concerts for the local community to an exceptionally high, challenging standard.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Chamber Music Foundation Limited | Oxford | £83k |
| Sidmouth Town Band | Devon | £84k |
| Carlisle Green Room Club Limited | Carlisle | £83k |
| The British Sporting Art Trust | Newmarket | £84k |