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Blackburn Symphony Orchestra

Also known as: Blackburn Sinfonia

Hold weekly rehearsals and give public performances of large scale orchestral works - generally three concerts a year.

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Activities & Mission

Hold weekly rehearsals and give public performances of large scale orchestral works - generally three concerts a year.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,843
Latest Expenditure
£14,372

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£15,843
£14,3720 / 4
2023
£14,936
£12,4910 / 6
2022
£13,458
£11,6510 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn Symphony Orchestra

What does Blackburn Symphony Orchestra do?

Hold weekly rehearsals and give public performances of large scale orchestral works - generally three concerts a year.

How much income did Blackburn Symphony Orchestra report in 2024?

Blackburn Symphony Orchestra reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blackburn Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?

Blackburn Symphony Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 February 1985 as charity number 516124. It has been registered for 41 years.

Who runs Blackburn Symphony Orchestra?

Blackburn Symphony Orchestra is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Edmundson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackburn Symphony Orchestra operate?

Blackburn Symphony Orchestra operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.

Is Blackburn Symphony Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Blackburn Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 516124.

Details

Address
16 Albany Road
LYTHAM ST. ANNES
Lancashire
FY8 4AS
Registration Date
22 February 1985
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
516124
Charity Number
516124

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Trustees

Ian Edmundson Chair
Hilary T Kane
Joanne Lane
MARGARET POPHAM
Trevor Donaldson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Blackburn Sinfonia

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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