Hemel Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Hemel Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in February 1974, 52 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 human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Hemel Symphony Orchestra reported income of £21k and spending of £16k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 58%. Over the whole period it spent 82% 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, Hemel Symphony Orchestra sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Firbeck Village Hall (£21k), Usk in Bloom (£21k) and Cockermouth Mechanics Band (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Amateur and community orchestral society, classical music
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Firbeck Village Hall | Worksop | £21k |
| Usk in Bloom | Gwent | £21k |
| Cockermouth Mechanics Band | Cumbria | £21k |
| Denys Edwards Players | Sheffield | £21k |