Derby Concert Orchestra
Analysis
Derby Concert Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derby. It was registered in January 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Derby Concert Orchestra reported income of £23k and spending of £25k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £220 to £23k (+10454%), an average of +220% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 8174%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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, Derby Concert Orchestra sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Thanet Festival Choir (£23k), Brocton Village Institute (£23k) and The Tyndale Choral Society (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The orchestra performs 6 concerts per year in Derby and the surrounding area. These comprise four concerts with classical works, one at Christmas with popular music for families and one aimed at children. The orchestra is keen to widen access to both its players and to audiences. We offer concessions to seniors and students both on players' subscriptions and on the entrance fee to most concerts.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Thanet Festival Choir | Broadstairs | £23k |
| Brocton Village Institute | Stafford | £23k |
| The Tyndale Choral Society | Gloucester | £23k |
| Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall and Recreation Ground | Bristol | £23k |