The Southport Orchestra
Analysis
The Southport Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in November 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2026, The Southport Orchestra reported income of £10k and spending of £8,519, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2022 to September 2026, income grew from £7,626 to £10k (+33%), an average of +7.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income rose by 40%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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 Southport Orchestra sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 31st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Linden Baroque Orchestral Society (£10k), Gazeley Village Hall (£10k) and Cheriton Village Hall (£10k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Performance of classical music, presenting three concerts for the public each year.Sponsorship of music tuition for children in a local school.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Baroque Orchestral Society | London | £10k |
| Gazeley Village Hall | Newmarket | £10k |
| Cheriton Village Hall | Alresford | £10k |
| Moulton Seas End Village Hall | Lincolnshire | £10k |