Capella Edina
Analysis
Capella Edina is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sunderland. It was registered in January 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, 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 December 2025, Capella Edina reported income of £95k and spending of £137k, spending 143% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income grew from £37k to £95k (+157%), an average of +157% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 157%. Over the whole period it spent 121% 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, Capella Edina sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Basingstoke- Old Basing U3a (£95k), The Dot Collective (£95k) and English Schools Orchestra and Choir (£95k).
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
Capella Edina is Edinburgh's currently only professional symphony orchestra, educating people, enriching lives, and bringing communities together.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke- Old Basing U3a | Hampshire | £95k |
| The Dot Collective | London | £95k |
| English Schools Orchestra and Choir | Surrey | £95k |
| The National Student Drama Festival Limited | Leicester | £95k |