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City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

Also known as: Cambridge String Players

City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has around 60 playing members; holds rehearsals; performs six public concerts in West Road Concert Hall Cambridge in a normal season; publishes programmes and publicity materials in the Cambridge area and online. Young soloists are engaged for most of the concerts, and a young conductor's competition has recently been held.

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Activities & Mission

City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has around 60 playing members; holds rehearsals; performs six public concerts in West Road Concert Hall Cambridge in a normal season; publishes programmes and publicity materials in the Cambridge area and online. Young soloists are engaged for most of the concerts, and a young conductor's competition has recently been held.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£39,739
Latest Expenditure
£34,903

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.8%
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
£39,739
£34,9030 / 12
2023
£48,154
£37,5620 / 12
2022
£39,200
£38,6640 / 12
2020
£24,946
£28,9420 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

What does City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra do?

City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra has around 60 playing members; holds rehearsals; performs six public concerts in West Road Concert Hall Cambridge in a normal season; publishes programmes and publicity materials in the Cambridge area and online. Young soloists are engaged for most of the concerts, and a young conductor's competition has recently been held.

How much income did City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra report in 2024?

City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra reported total income of £40k and reported expenditure of £35k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?

City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2003 as charity number 1096457. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra?

City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is David William Bartlett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra operate?

City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra operates in Cambridgeshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — City Of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096457.

Details

Address
18 Cavendish Avenue
CAMBRIDGE
CB1 7US
Registration Date
11 March 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998808
Charity Number
1096457

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Trustees

David William Bartlett Chair
Dr Alexander William Nigel Reid
Dr John Roger Petter
Hugo Jonathan Verner Macey
SHEILA VON RIMSCHA

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Cambridge String Players
  • City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra

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