York Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
York Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in May 1984, 42 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 2026, York Symphony Orchestra reported income of £22k and spending of £22k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2026, income grew from £18k to £22k (+27%), an average of +6.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 68%. Over the whole period it spent 89% 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, York Symphony Orchestra sits at the 52nd 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 Jericho Living Heritage Trust (£22k), Richmond Mayfest (£22k) and Ardingly Choral Society (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The orchestra's aim is to give amateur musicians in York and the surrounding area the opportunity to rehearse and perform works from the orchestral repertoire. It is particularly keen to encourage younger players, and many of its soloists are young musicians with links to York.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jericho Living Heritage Trust | Oxford | £22k |
| Richmond Mayfest | North Yorkshire | £22k |
| Ardingly Choral Society | West Sussex | £22k |
| Morley Technical Institute Amateur Operatic Society | Earlsheaton | £23k |