The City of York Guildhall Orchestra
Analysis
The City of York Guildhall Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in November 1988, 38 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides human resources and provides services.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The City of York Guildhall Orchestra reported income of £63k and spending of £58k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £18k to £63k (+253%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 173%. Over the whole period it spent 95% 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 City of York Guildhall Orchestra sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chiswick Saturday Music Centre (£63k), Llantrisant Male Choir (£63k) and The Company (£63k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Classical music Orchestra, mainly amateur, providing concerts for the public and experience for enthusiastic players of any age. Engaging with local schools and children's musical organisations so as to bring music both to a wider audience and to children in particular.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chiswick Saturday Music Centre | London | £63k |
| Llantrisant Male Choir | Pont-Y-Clun | £63k |
| The Company | Lewes | £63k |
| Fai - Italian Heritage Trust | London | £63k |