The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society
Analysis
The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in July 1970, 56 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society reported income of £20k and spending of £7,390, leaving 63% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £944 to £20k (+2010%), an average of +114% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 352%. Over the whole period it spent 102% 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, The Southend Symphony Orchestral Society sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Eastbourne Society (£20k), Friends of Crowle School (£20k) and Furness Bach Choir (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides Orchestral Training for local musicians on a weekly basis during school term time, and gives at least three public performances in the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Eastbourne Society | East Sussex | £20k |
| Friends of Crowle School | Worcester | £20k |
| Furness Bach Choir | Ulverston | £20k |
| The Somerton U3a | Somerset | £20k |