Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stourbridge. It was registered in July 1983, 43 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 April 2025, Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra reported income of £12k and spending of £9,274, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £3,146 to £12k (+273%), an average of +39% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 110%. Over the whole period it spent 88% 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, Wyre Forest Symphony Orchestra sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Doncaster Concert Band (£12k), The Manchester Chorale (£12k) and Charleton Village Hall (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Orchestra plays concerts to raise monies for charities. Orchestra gives opportunities to local people to play instruments and learn about music.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Doncaster Concert Band | Doncaster | £12k |
| The Manchester Chorale | Manchester | £12k |
| Charleton Village Hall | Devon | £12k |
| West Chiltington Friends of the School Association | Pulborough | £12k |