Worthing Symphony Society
Analysis
Worthing Symphony Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worthing. It was registered in February 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources, acts as an umbrella or resource body and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Worthing Symphony Society reported income of £20k and spending of £51k, spending 255% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income fell from £33k to £20k (-39%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2024, when income rose by 228%. Over the whole period it spent 70% 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, Worthing Symphony Society 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 The David Clover Festival of Singing (£20k), The Martin McLaren Foundation (£20k) and Creeklink Heritage Trail (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promotion and financial support of Symphony Concerts by Worthing Symphony Orchestra and other public musical events in furtherance of its objectives to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music. Concerts could not be held for a long period due to Covid but have now resumed
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The David Clover Festival of Singing | South Yorkshire | £20k |
| The Martin McLaren Foundation | Warwickshire | £20k |
| Creeklink Heritage Trail | London | £20k |
| Henley Art and Crafts Guild | Reading | £20k |