The Norfolk Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
The Norfolk Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in January 1972, 54 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 August 2025, The Norfolk Symphony Orchestra reported income of £41k and spending of £36k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1,220 to £41k (+3233%), an average of +140% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 1974%. Over the whole period it spent 72% 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 Norfolk Symphony Orchestra sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Phoenix Community Centre (£41k), St James Great Packington Trust (£41k) and Collegium Musicum of London (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to encourage and educate able amateur musicians to participate in playing with a symphony orchestra. Each year we give several concerts for the enjoyment of the general public, and consideration is given to specific private engagements, both in Norfolk and surrounding counties.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Community Centre | Goodwick | £41k |
| St James Great Packington Trust | Coventry | £41k |
| Collegium Musicum of London | London | £41k |
| Beaufort Male Choir | Abergavenny | £41k |