The London Accordion Orchestra
Analysis
The London Accordion Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2014, 12 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 December 2025, The London Accordion Orchestra reported income of £24k and spending of £28k, spending 115% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £7,630 to £24k (+218%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 139%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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 London Accordion Orchestra sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Richard Roberts Archive (£24k), Royal Manor Theatre Company (£24k) and 1st Stubbington Scout Group (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
1. To advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, including through the presentation of public concerts and recitals2. To further such charitable purpose or purposes as the trustees shall think fit but in particular through the making of grants and donations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Richard Roberts Archive | Stockport | £24k |
| Royal Manor Theatre Company | Portland | £24k |
| 1st Stubbington Scout Group | Fareham | £24k |
| Ripon & District U3a | North Yorkshire | £24k |