Rhondda Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Rhondda Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Glamorgan. It was registered in September 2022, 4 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, Rhondda Symphony Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £19k (+25%), an average of +12% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Rhondda Symphony Orchestra sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Klos Musical Theatre (£19k), Swindon Community Library Trust CIO (£19k) and Brighouse Third Age Group (£19k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Founded in 1968, the Rhondda Symphony Orchestra (RSO) is a leisure-time music group performing symphonic concerts to local communities in South Wales. With around 60 active members, the orchestra attracts young musicians, while many have remained with the orchestra for over 30 years. The RSO also awards annual bursaries to young musicians leaving school to help with their further development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Klos Musical Theatre | Hertfordshire | £19k |
| Swindon Community Library Trust CIO | Wiltshire | £19k |
| Brighouse Third Age Group | Brighouse | £19k |
| The Arts Society Portsdown | Hampshire | £19k |