Finchley Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Finchley Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Welwyn Garden City. It was registered in May 1984, 42 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 and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Finchley Symphony Orchestra reported income of £19k and spending of £17k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4,392 to £19k (+339%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 353%. Over the whole period it spent 92% 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, Finchley Symphony 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 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bodle Street Green Village Hall (£19k), Llansawel Recreation Field and Hall Trust (£19k) and West Wycombe Community Association (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
FSO aims to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of music by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other means as the society, shall determine from time to time. The society aims to provide a high standard of orchestral and performance opportunities for amateur musicians from Finchley and surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bodle Street Green Village Hall | East Sussex | £19k |
| Llansawel Recreation Field and Hall Trust | Carmarthenshire | £19k |
| West Wycombe Community Association | High Wycombe | £19k |
| Badsey Remembrance Hall | Worcestershire | £19k |