Penzance Orchestral Society
Analysis
Penzance Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in April 1973, 53 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Penzance Orchestral Society reported income of £15k and spending of £8,762, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £1,829 to £15k (+746%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 183%. Over the whole period it spent 84% 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, Penzance Orchestral Society sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Marlow Choral Society (£15k), Marsden Jazz Festival Limited (£15k) and Cheltenham Silver Band (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Weekly rehearsals and two annual concerts with professional (but usually student) soloists provide classical music playing opportunities for our members who include many pensioners and schoolchildren. Playing days are organised from time to time to allow 50-60 local younger and inexperienced schoolchildren to experience orchestral playing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow Choral Society | Buckinghamshire | £15k |
| Marsden Jazz Festival Limited | Huddersfield | £15k |
| Cheltenham Silver Band | Gloucestershire | £15k |
| Cambridge Harmony Chorus | Cambridge | £15k |