Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in July 1982, 44 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra reported income of £15k and spending of £11k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £2,034 to £15k (+644%), an average of +65% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 209%. Over the whole period it spent 100% 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, Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 39th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hampshire History Trust (£15k), Ordsall Acappella Singers (£15k) and Settle District U3a (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Performance of classical music for the local community
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire History Trust | Hampshire | £15k |
| Ordsall Acappella Singers | Manchester | £15k |
| Settle District U3a | North Yorkshire | £15k |
| The Great Britain - Russia Society | London | £15k |