North Downs Community Orchestra
Analysis
North Downs Community Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in April 2019, 7 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 March 2025, North Downs Community Orchestra reported income of £16k and spending of £12k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4,975 to £16k (+224%), an average of +34% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 61%. Over the whole period it spent 81% 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, North Downs Community Orchestra sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bamburgh Pavilion (£16k), Tillingham Village Hall (£16k) and Lymm Jubilee Women's Institute (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The North Downs Community Orchestra is a fun, friendly amateur groups open to musicians in the North Downs Area. We do not ask for grades or hold auditions and aim to be welcoming, inclusive and affordable. Our purpose is to enjoy making music together. We strive to provide instrumental parts for all instruments and abilities and support members with musical development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh Pavilion | Northumberland | £16k |
| Tillingham Village Hall | Southminster | £16k |
| Lymm Jubilee Women's Institute | Cheshire | £16k |
| Sopley Village Hall Trust | Christchurch | £16k |