Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation
Analysis
Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09102558). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation reported income of £218k and spending of £257k, spending 118% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £169k to £218k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 167%. 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, Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Arts on the Run (£218k), Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes (£218k) and Haringey Play Association (£218k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Orpheus Sinfonia is dedicated to helping talented young musicians develop their professional careers. We are formed of recent music conservatoire graduates and provide the experience and support necessary to help them progress in to the profession. We provide performance opportunities, a challenging repertoire and offer experience of working alongside established members of the profession.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Arts on the Run | Sheffield | £218k |
| Derbyshire Federation of Women's Institutes | Derby | £218k |
| Haringey Play Association | London | £218k |
| East London Late Starters Orchestra | London | £218k |