Scarborough Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Scarborough Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in July 2008, 18 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, Scarborough Symphony Orchestra reported income of £33k and spending of £26k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,445 to £33k (+648%), an average of +65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 443%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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, Scarborough Symphony Orchestra sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wimborne University of the Third Age (£33k), Philharmonia Trust Limited (£33k) and Brockham Choral Society (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wimborne University of the Third Age | Dorset | £33k |
| Philharmonia Trust Limited | London | £33k |
| Brockham Choral Society | Dorking | £33k |
| International Brigade Memorial Trust | London | £33k |