Basement Orchestra
Analysis
Basement Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2016, 10 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Basement Orchestra reported income of £13k and spending of £11k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £76 to £13k (+16436%), an average of +259% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 22625%. Over the whole period it spent 87% 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, Basement Orchestra sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Glossop Choral Society Ltd (£13k), Lurgashall Village Hall (£13k) and Cantemus at Calday (£13k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Basement Orchestra aims to advance the education of the public, and especially new audiences, in all aspects of musical performance. We seek to bring the finest western classical music to unexpected places across London and the South East using creative programming, non-traditional performance venues with a relaxed atmosphere and an informative approach to performances.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Glossop Choral Society Ltd | Glossop | £13k |
| Lurgashall Village Hall | West Sussex | £13k |
| Cantemus at Calday | Neston | £13k |
| Kensington and Chelsea Music Society | London | £13k |