Cheshire Sinfonia
Analysis
Cheshire Sinfonia is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warrington. It was registered in February 2017, 9 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 July 2025, Cheshire Sinfonia reported income of £14k and spending of £11k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £1,628 to £14k (+781%), an average of +72% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 549%. Over the whole period it spent 80% 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, Cheshire Sinfonia sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Glossop University of the Third Age (£14k), Clevedon Choral Society (£14k) and Child Okeford Village Hall (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Association (ie Cheshire Sinfonia) finances and promotes an annual season of public concerts atsignificantly lower ticket prices than professional rates in order to encourage non-traditional audiences. Itprovides a range of concessionary tickets for retired people, students and children. The Associationsupports up-and-coming young musicians by providing an opportunity for paid solo work
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Glossop University of the Third Age | Glossop | £14k |
| Clevedon Choral Society | Clevedon | £14k |
| Child Okeford Village Hall | Blandford Forum | £14k |
| Impromptu | Surrey | £14k |