Farnborough Concert Orchestra
Analysis
Farnborough Concert Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in February 2011, 15 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 provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Farnborough Concert Orchestra reported income of £26k and spending of £21k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £9,400 to £26k (+181%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 62%. 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, Farnborough Concert Orchestra sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Weald of Kent Young Farmers Club (£26k), New Era Players (£26k) and The Hiram Trust (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Farnborough Concert Orchestra specialises in playing popular and light classical music to the general public. We perform four themed concerts per year. We perform in local venues such as schools and churches. We have a membership of over 35 players and a professional conductor and leader.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Weald of Kent Young Farmers Club | Tonbridge | £26k |
| New Era Players | Newbury | £26k |
| The Hiram Trust | Stroud | £26k |
| The Sudbury Choral Society | Suffolk | £26k |