Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra
Analysis
Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in January 2013, 13 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 company (Companies House number 07454693). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra reported income of £17k and spending of £15k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £15k to £17k (+15%), an average of +3.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 82% 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, Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harmer Hill Village Hall (£17k), North Hill Victory Hall (£17k) and Friends of North Devon Youth Music (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Orchestra will general 3 public concerts each year. Concert proceeds may go to another charity (e.g. previously St Peter's Hospice and Save The Children have been chosen). Additionally the Orchestra may provide players from its sections to perform in groups for school musicals and other public events during the course of the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harmer Hill Village Hall | Shrewsbury | £17k |
| North Hill Victory Hall | Launceston | £17k |
| Friends of North Devon Youth Music | Devon | £17k |
| Bythorn Village Hall | Cambridgeshire | £17k |