Dovetail Orchestra
Analysis
Dovetail Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in January 2024, 2 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Dovetail Orchestra reported income of £109k and spending of £82k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2024 to December 2025, income grew from £67k to £109k (+62%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 66% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dovetail Orchestra sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Rhyl Little Theatre Limited (£109k), South Shore Community Partnership (£109k) and Shakespeare Temperance Trust CIO (£109k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide regular music-making activities for asylum-seekers and refugees. These include rehearsals, creative workshops, group instrumental lessons and concerts. Through the music, we explore identity and connection in a safe space, building a community that is about learning together and enjoying cultural diversity.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Rhyl Little Theatre Limited | Rhyl | £109k |
| South Shore Community Partnership | Blackpool | £109k |
| Shakespeare Temperance Trust CIO | Durham | £109k |
| SEND the Right Message | Essex | £109k |