The Petersfield Orchestra
Analysis
The Petersfield Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in June 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 services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Petersfield Orchestra reported income of £27k and spending of £21k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2,224 to £27k (+1128%), an average of +87% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 493%. Over the whole period it spent 99% 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 Petersfield Orchestra sits at the 57th percentile: it is larger than about 57% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Yorkshire Main Community Centre (£27k), The Courtauld Memorial Hall (£27k) and Churchill Music (£27k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The orchestra allows members who are amateur musicians to practise and rehearse classical orchestral music under the guidance of a professional conductor. The orchestra normally gives three concerts a year which are open to the general public.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Main Community Centre | Doncaster | £27k |
| The Courtauld Memorial Hall | Colchester | £27k |
| Churchill Music | Winscombe | £27k |
| Forest of Dean Brass | Lydney | £27k |