Farnham Sinfonia (CIO)
Analysis
Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in January 2022, 4 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 makes grants to individuals, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) reported income of £12k and spending of £16k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income fell from £20k to £12k (-38%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 77% 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, Farnham Sinfonia (CIO) sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% 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 Casterton Village Hall (£12k), Durham Scratch Choir (£12k) and Wakefield Concert Society (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A Surrey-based professional orchestra creating music for the community with concerts and outreach programmes. We work to nurture the next generation of young musical talent and to inspire and entertain everyone, regardless of personal circumstance or disability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Casterton Village Hall | Carnforth | £12k |
| Durham Scratch Choir | Durham | £12k |
| Wakefield Concert Society | Wakefield | £12k |
| Chepstow Choral Society | Chepstow | £12k |