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chester orchestral society

The charity supports the general public. Chester Orchestral Society is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Chester and operates in Cheshire West & Chester.


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

CHESTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, PERFORMING AS CHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA, IS ONE OF THE NORTH WEST'S PREMIER NON-PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAS. WE HOLD 4 MAIN CONCERTS A YEAR, PARTICULARLY PROMOTING YOUNG SOLOISTS FROM THE AREA. OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR PEOPLE TO PLAY IN OR LISTEN TO VARIED PROGRAMMES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£32,264
Latest Expenditure
£33,188

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 102.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 102.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£32,264£33,1880 / 60
2023£31,907£30,3150 / 60
2022£31,376£29,2330 / 60
2021£3£4,1430 / 60
2020£53,963£17,1420 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers