Henley Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Henley Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Reading. It was registered in August 1976, 50 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Henley Symphony Orchestra reported income of £54k and spending of £34k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £12k to £54k (+353%), an average of +46% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 85% 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, Henley Symphony Orchestra sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include King Edward the Sixth Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Foundation (£54k), Writtle Community Association (£54k) and Danby Wiske Village Hall Charity (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward the Sixth Grammar School, Bury St Edmunds, Foundation | Suffolk | £54k |
| Writtle Community Association | Chelmsford | £54k |
| Danby Wiske Village Hall Charity | North Yorkshire | £54k |
| Exeter Festival Chorus | Devon | £54k |