City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in November 1972, 54 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra reported income of £23k and spending of £28k, spending 121% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £2,022 to £23k (+1060%), an average of +85% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 820%. Over the whole period it spent 113% 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, City of Rochester Symphony Orchestra sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Bradford Police Museum Limited (£23k), New Mozart Orchestra (£23k) and The Wilson Centre (Long Newton) (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
A local orchestra for local players and audience membersEncourage people in the South East to play live orchestral musicEncourage people in South East to take full advantage of the opportunity to hear live orchestral music, played to a high standard Provide cultural activity that strives for excellence and develops confidence and pride for players, the audience and the South East region.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Bradford Police Museum Limited | West Yorkshire | £23k |
| New Mozart Orchestra | Northamptonshire | £23k |
| The Wilson Centre (Long Newton) | Stockton-On-Tees | £23k |
| Ruyton XI Towns Village Hall | Shrewsbury | £23k |