Bushey Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Bushey Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Watford. It was registered in June 1985, 41 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, Bushey Symphony Orchestra reported income of £26k and spending of £23k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £3,801 to £26k (+580%), an average of +62% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 576%. Over the whole period it spent 87% 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, Bushey Symphony Orchestra sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warlingham Church Hall Limited (£26k), Thomas Tallis Society (£26k) and Lions Brass 4 Youth (£26k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Promotes classical music in the local community
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warlingham Church Hall Limited | Surrey | £26k |
| Thomas Tallis Society | London | £26k |
| Lions Brass 4 Youth | Bristol | £26k |
| Bembridge Youth & Community Centre | Isle of Wight | £26k |