The Leeds Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
The Leeds Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in October 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Leeds Symphony Orchestra reported income of £23k and spending of £23k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £4,025 to £23k (+466%), an average of +54% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 384%. Over the whole period it spent 98% 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, The Leeds Symphony Orchestra sits at the 53rd 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 Spreyton Village (George Lambert Memorial) Trust (£23k), The Leathercraft Trust (£23k) and The Artfix Circle (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral music in all its aspects by the presentation of public concerts; and for the general purposes of such charitable bodies or for such other purpose as shall be exclusively charitable as the Committe may from time to time decide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Spreyton Village (George Lambert Memorial) Trust | Crediton | £23k |
| The Leathercraft Trust | Leicester | £23k |
| The Artfix Circle | London | £23k |
| Hampshire Choral Festival | Eastleigh | £23k |