Coventry Philharmonic Society
Analysis
Coventry Philharmonic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Coventry. It was registered in April 1977, 49 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 August 2025, Coventry Philharmonic Society reported income of £26k and spending of £20k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2 to £26k (+1284250%), an average of +965% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 995450%. Over the whole period it spent 91% 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, Coventry Philharmonic Society 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 Raised by Music (£26k), East Markham Village Hall (£26k) and Hothouse Theatre (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bringing good quality classical choral music to the public. Training the choir and encouraging music students to practice their craft (e.g. conducting, composing). Encouraging future choristers by having a zero membership fee for students. Presenting concerts by the choir including employing high class soloists and musicians.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Raised by Music | London | £26k |
| East Markham Village Hall | Nottinghamshire | £26k |
| Hothouse Theatre | Nottingham | £26k |
| Saddleworth Musical Society | Oldham | £26k |