Oxford Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Oxford Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in March 1982, 44 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 provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Oxford Symphony Orchestra reported income of £43k and spending of £37k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £5,152 to £43k (+741%), an average of +70% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 505%. Over the whole period it spent 78% 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, Oxford Symphony Orchestra sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association (£43k), Friends of Lowther Pavilion (£43k) and Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra (£43k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To educate the public in the arts and science of music by the presentation of concerts and other activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association | Shipley | £43k |
| Friends of Lowther Pavilion | Lancashire | £43k |
| Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra | Bristol | £43k |
| The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust | Deal | £43k |