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Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra

Also known as: Bfo

WE ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR ORCHESTRA BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. WE PUT ON THREE PUBLIC CONCERTS A YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE CONCERT GOERS BY ENSURING OUR CONCERTS ARE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE.

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Activities & Mission

WE ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR ORCHESTRA BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. WE PUT ON THREE PUBLIC CONCERTS A YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE CONCERT GOERS BY ENSURING OUR CONCERTS ARE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE.

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
£19,663
Latest Expenditure
£15,050

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.5%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£19,663
£15,0500 / 0
2024
£12,320
£12,0680 / 1
2023
£15,432
£12,7430 / 1
2022
£12,107
£10,6100 / 1

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Frequently asked questions about Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra

What does Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra do?

WE ARE AN ENTHUSIASTIC AMATEUR ORCHESTRA BASED IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK. WE PUT ON THREE PUBLIC CONCERTS A YEAR AND WE ENCOURAGE CONCERT GOERS BY ENSURING OUR CONCERTS ARE AS ACCESSIBLE AS POSSIBLE.

How much income did Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra report in 2025?

Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £15k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra registered as a charity?

Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2014 as charity number 1157702. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra?

Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susannah Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra operate?

Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Bury St Edmunds' Friendly Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157702.

Details

Address
The Dairy
Bowbeck
Bardwell
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP31 1BA
Registration Date
3 July 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5047885
Charity Number
1157702

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Trustees

Susannah Smith Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Colin Paton
Dr Mary Brookes
Jack Skinner
Jane Roberts
Lucinda Fry
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Nicola Macrae
Paul Kay

Sectors & Classifications

Arts

Also Known As

  • Bfo

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