Burnley Orchestra
Analysis
Burnley Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in November 2010, 16 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 July 2025, Burnley Orchestra reported income of £15k and spending of £13k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,878 to £15k (+291%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 69%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Burnley Orchestra sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Kings Cliffe Community Hive (£15k), Paragon Music Trust (£15k) and Kemble Village Hall (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The orchestra provides classical music education and fulfilment for amateur musicians and audiences through the vehicle of playing, and performing concerts in the Burnley area.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Cliffe Community Hive | Peterborough | £15k |
| Paragon Music Trust | Bristol | £15k |
| Kemble Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £15k |
| Havering Museum Limited | Romford | £15k |