The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust
Analysis
The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust reported income of £22k and spending of £18k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £6,527 to £22k (+233%), an average of +35% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 90% 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, The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Sheffield Symphony Society (£22k), The Vauxhall Band (£22k) and Oadby Boys' Club (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sustaining the CSO, largely made up of local musicians. Presenting public concerts to enhance the cultural life of Colchester. Providing an opportunity for local adult musicians, in a wide age range, to participate in performances. Encouraging links with institutions of musical education. Seeking funding to support all the activities and specifically to subsidise the concert programme.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Sheffield Symphony Society | Derbyshire | £22k |
| The Vauxhall Band | London | £22k |
| Oadby Boys' Club | Leicester | £22k |
| Limelights - the Club for Young People | Dorset | £22k |