The Society of the Guildford Symphony Orchestra
Analysis
The Society of the Guildford Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in July 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 June 2025, The Society of the Guildford Symphony Orchestra reported income of £44k and spending of £47k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £7,475 to £44k (+493%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2022, when income rose by 268%. Over the whole period it spent 104% 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 Society of the Guildford Symphony Orchestra sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Langton Community Hall Charity (£44k), 1st Wolds Scout Group (£44k) and Samlesbury Memorial Hall (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The mission of the orchestra is give the playing member the opportunity to learn and engage with great pieces of music, develop their musical and personal skills as a collective group to perform these works, create performances that will entertain and educate the public, and encourage and inspire young players and performing artists.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Langton Community Hall Charity | Leicestershire | £44k |
| 1st Wolds Scout Group | Leicestershire | £44k |
| Samlesbury Memorial Hall | Preston | £44k |
| Churchill College Archives Trust | Cambridge | £44k |