Chromatica Orchestra
Also known as: Bath Festival Orchestra, Manning Camerata
The Charity is an entrepreneurial arts group which is centered around music in order to advance and promote the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of music and the arts.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is an entrepreneurial arts group which is centered around music in order to advance and promote the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of music and the arts.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £453,045 | £358,750 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £613,125 | £507,565 | £507,565 | £110,146 | £110,146 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £321,608 | £325,761 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £200,449 | £197,456 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £54,713 | £30,012 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Chromatica Orchestra
What does Chromatica Orchestra do?
The Charity is an entrepreneurial arts group which is centered around music in order to advance and promote the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of music and the arts.
How much income did Chromatica Orchestra report in 2024?
Chromatica Orchestra reported total income of £453k and reported expenditure of £359k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chromatica Orchestra?
Chromatica Orchestra has a program ratio of 82.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chromatica Orchestra registered as a charity?
Chromatica Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 May 2005 as charity number 1109758. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Chromatica Orchestra?
Chromatica Orchestra is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chromatica Orchestra operate?
Chromatica Orchestra operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Chromatica Orchestra a registered charity?
Yes — Chromatica Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1109758.
Details
35 Ballards Lane
LONDON
N3 1XW
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Also Known As
- Bath Festival Orchestra
- Manning Camerata
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated