The Wantage Orchestra
Analysis
The Wantage Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Abingdon. It was registered in August 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 July 2025, The Wantage Orchestra reported income of £12k and spending of £11k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £4,295 to £12k (+189%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 94% 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 Wantage Orchestra sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 35th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Didcot Choral Society (£12k), Sale Gilbert and Sullivan Society (£12k) and Crosby Garrett Village Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Symphony Orchestra serving Wantage and the surrounding area, comprising a range of players from across the local community, all ages, including some school students. Performing several public concerts per year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Didcot Choral Society | Didcot | £12k |
| Sale Gilbert and Sullivan Society | Sale | £12k |
| Crosby Garrett Village Hall | Cumbria | £12k |
| Calne Choral Society | Wiltshire | £12k |