bournemouth symphony orchestra

The charity supports the general public. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Poole and operates in Devon, Dorset, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of Orchestral performances, education and community projects nationally and internationally.

Fundraising

See where Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Devon Dorset Hampshire Bournemouth Cornwall East Sussex Surrey West Sussex Wiltshire Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£8,449,917

Latest Expenditure

£7,742,131

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 95.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,544,722

Charitable Activities £5,293,453

Other Trading £134,071

Investments £51,114

Other Income £1,426,557

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,403,402

Raising Funds £338,729

Governance £19,548

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£8,449,917	£7,742,131	£7,403,402	£5,760,165	£5,760,165	87 / 12
2023	£7,555,685	£7,602,834	£7,223,042	£5,052,379	£5,052,376	87 / 11
2022	£6,260,217	£5,840,719	£5,516,037	£5,099,528	£5,099,528	86 / 6
2021	£5,806,529	£4,274,188	£3,983,041	£4,680,030	£4,680,030	86 / 5
2020	£7,152,650	£7,031,149	£6,537,605	£3,147,689	£3,147,689	86 / 30