Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society
Analysis
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Isle Of Wight. It was registered in July 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society reported income of £57k and spending of £4,503, leaving 92% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £26k to £57k (+119%), an average of +22% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 66%. Over the whole period it spent 61% 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, Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Society sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society (£57k), Itc Tamil Centre (£57k) and John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall (£57k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Charity exists to promote classical music in our community through the presentation of a concert series. Smaller performances are undertaken by orchestra members on an ad hoc basis
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Upon Tyne Bach Choir Society | Northumberland | £57k |
| Itc Tamil Centre | Surrey | £57k |
| John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall | Penrith | £57k |
| Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum | Lincolnshire | £57k |