The Richmond Orchestra
Analysis
The Richmond Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Twickenham. It was registered in July 1978, 48 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 acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending July 2026, The Richmond Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £24k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £17k to £19k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2026, when income dropped by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 109% 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 Richmond 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 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ham Farm Festival (£19k), The Enterprise (£19k) and Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The aims and objectives of the Orchestra is the enjoyment, practice and public performance of orchestral music by amateur players from the local and surrounding communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Farm Festival | Bs16 7at | £19k |
| The Enterprise | Lincolnshire | £19k |
| Bridlington Sailing Coble Preservation Society | Bridlington | £19k |
| Fremington Parish Hall | Barnstaple | £19k |