Wrexham and District Orchestral Society
Analysis
Wrexham and District Orchestral Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Flintshire. It was registered in September 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes 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 July 2026, Wrexham and District Orchestral Society reported income of £15k and spending of £18k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2026, income grew from £10k to £15k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 108% 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, Wrexham and District Orchestral Society sits at the 42nd percentile: it is larger than about 42% 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 Catalyst Dance and Drama Group Limited (£15k), Bremhill Village Hall (£15k) and Leatherhead Concert and Arts Society (£15k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Amateur symphony orchestra open to persons of all ages and backgrounds/race. 5 concerts per year in Wrexham for the entertainment of the general public. Active in the arts in Wrexham working with local council and arts groups. Some concerts arranged to raise funds for and promote local charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Dance and Drama Group Limited | Liverpool | £15k |
| Bremhill Village Hall | Wiltshire | £15k |
| Leatherhead Concert and Arts Society | Leatherhead | £15k |
| Preston Candover Village Hall | Hampshire | £15k |