Farnborough Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Farnborough Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hook. It was registered in December 1985, 41 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 June 2025, Farnborough Symphony Orchestra reported income of £22k and spending of £29k, spending 129% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2,498 to £22k (+790%), an average of +73% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 846%. Over the whole period it spent 103% 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, Farnborough Symphony Orchestra sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Warner Memorial Hall (Known As Knowl Hill Village Hall) (£22k), Brisons Veor Charitable Trust (£22k) and Pennine Spring Music (£22k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Founded in 1922 as the Royal Aircraft Establishment Orchestral Society, the Farnborough Symphony Orchestra has a long history of performing a varied programme of orchestral music to a high standard in the local community. It presents four concerts each season under a professional conductor, often featuring young soloists at the outset of their careers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Memorial Hall (Known As Knowl Hill Village Hall) | Berks | £22k |
| Brisons Veor Charitable Trust | Cornwall | £22k |
| Pennine Spring Music | Shropshire | £22k |
| Brent Opera | London | £22k |