Cambridge Philharmonic
Analysis
Cambridge Philharmonic is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. It was registered in June 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and 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 July 2025, Cambridge Philharmonic reported income of £160k and spending of £147k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from July 2024 to July 2025, income grew from £450 to £160k (+35486%), an average of +35486% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 35486%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Cambridge Philharmonic sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Great River Race Trust (£160k), Jelly Leg'd Chicken Arts Centre (£160k) and The Rye Art Gallery Trust (£160k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Cambridge Philharmonic operates as a choir and an orchestra performing music at concerts to the general public across Cambridgeshire and occasionally in other venues. The choir and orchestra sometimes perform separately but mainly in conjunction. Cambridge Philharmonic is committed to music for all and this is reflected in its repertoire and concerts specifically designed for children.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Great River Race Trust | London | £160k |
| Jelly Leg'd Chicken Arts Centre | Reading | £160k |
| The Rye Art Gallery Trust | East Sussex | £160k |
| Faversham Creek Trust | Faversham | £161k |