Newbury Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Newbury Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in February 1979, 47 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Newbury Symphony Orchestra reported income of £20k and spending of £12k, leaving 42% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £483 to £20k (+4080%), an average of +154% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 2500%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Newbury Symphony Orchestra sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Byfleet Scout Group (£20k), The Winchfield Festival (£20k) and J R Heslam Trust (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Byfleet Scout Group | Surrey | £20k |
| The Winchfield Festival | Hampshire | £20k |
| J R Heslam Trust | Lincoln | £20k |
| Rillington Young Farmers' Club | North Yorkshire | £20k |