Dartford Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Dartford Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dartford. It was registered in July 1977, 49 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 June 2025, Dartford Symphony Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £11k, leaving 43% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £1,162 to £19k (+1571%), an average of +102% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 454%. Over the whole period it spent 86% 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, Dartford Symphony Orchestra sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pitchcombe Village Hall (£19k), Shoreham Village Hall (£19k) and The Arts Society Chichester (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Symphony was formed in 1946 and provides the opportunity, both as performers and audience, for the people of Dartford and the surrounding area to enjoy music making of a high standard. Based the Mick Jagger Centre, the DSO continues to take music to the rural communities, is involved in music education projects, commissions new works. The DSO runs an annual Dartford Young Musician competition.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pitchcombe Village Hall | Gloucestershire | £19k |
| Shoreham Village Hall | Kent | £19k |
| The Arts Society Chichester | Emsworth | £19k |
| Springboard-Brighton & Hove Performing Arts Limited | Brighton | £19k |