Aurora Orchestra

Aurora aspires to be the world's most creative orchestra, combining the very highest quality of performance with an exceptional breadth of artistic horizons, a passion for adventure, and a trailblazing approach to concert presentation.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

France Germany Netherlands Switzerland

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,284,450

Latest Expenditure

£2,055,262

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £676,030

Charitable Activities £1,604,585

Other Trading £0

Investments £3,835

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,887,645

Raising Funds £167,617

Governance £9,538

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,284,450	£2,055,262	£1,887,645	£466,156	£431,156	11 / 0
2024	£1,731,337	£1,837,399	£1,693,507	£236,968	£191,968	12 / 0
2023	£1,788,217	£1,853,269	£1,744,606	£343,030	£286,545	9 / 0
2022	£946,212	£903,977	£787,520	£408,082	£290,082	5 / 0
2021	£916,829	£633,577	£501,133	£365,847	£147,847	6 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Aurora Orchestra

What does Aurora Orchestra do?

How much income did Aurora Orchestra report in 2025?

Aurora Orchestra reported total income of £2.28m and reported expenditure of £2.06m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Aurora Orchestra?

Aurora Orchestra has a program ratio of 82.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Aurora Orchestra registered as a charity?

Aurora Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2014 as charity number 1155738. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Aurora Orchestra?

Aurora Orchestra is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Aurora Orchestra operate?

Aurora Orchestra operates across 5 areas, including France, Germany, Netherlands and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Aurora Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Aurora Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155738.