London Gay Symphonic Winds
Analysis
London Gay Symphonic Winds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, London Gay Symphonic Winds reported income of £22k and spending of £21k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £22k (+114%), an average of +21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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, London Gay Symphonic Winds sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shohidia Welfare Foundation (£22k), Grampound with Creed War Memorial Recreation Ground and Public Hall (£22k) and Parish Hall Charity (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The LGSW welcome everyone regardless of their sexuality. We are a wind and percussion ensemble run by our members. We provide public concerts that entertain the audience while also developing the skills and talents of our members with repertoire chosen by the membership.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shohidia Welfare Foundation | London | £22k |
| Grampound with Creed War Memorial Recreation Ground and Public Hall | Cornwall | £22k |
| Parish Hall Charity | Bordon | £22k |
| British Ornithologists' Club | Hertfordshire | £22k |