Woking Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Woking Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cobham. It was registered in October 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Woking Symphony Orchestra reported income of £22k and spending of £18k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £8,087 to £22k (+168%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 121%. Over the whole period it spent 69% 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, Woking Symphony Orchestra sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Aston by Stone Village Hall (£22k), Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum (£22k) and Bedford Marianettes (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Promote the education of the general public in the appreciation of music by public performance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Aston by Stone Village Hall | Staffs | £22k |
| Friends of Kettering Art Gallery and Museum | Northamptonshire | £22k |
| Bedford Marianettes | Bedford | £22k |
| Old Village Hall Charity | Northampton | £22k |