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Durham Sinfonia

Also known as: Orchestra North East

Provides educational and cultural services via orchestral music.

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Activities & Mission

Provides educational and cultural services via orchestral music.

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
£20,344
Latest Expenditure
£15,524

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.3%
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
£20,344
£15,5240 / 0
2024
£31,381
£30,8980 / 0
2023
£34,337
£24,0010 / 70

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Frequently asked questions about Durham Sinfonia

What does Durham Sinfonia do?

Provides educational and cultural services via orchestral music.

How much income did Durham Sinfonia report in 2025?

Durham Sinfonia reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £16k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Durham Sinfonia registered as a charity?

Durham Sinfonia was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2000 as charity number 1081465. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Durham Sinfonia?

Durham Sinfonia is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr MICHAEL BORTHWICK. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Durham Sinfonia operate?

Durham Sinfonia operates across 4 areas: Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Northumberland.

Is Durham Sinfonia a registered charity?

Yes — Durham Sinfonia is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081465.

Details

Address
4 Caseton Close
WHITLEY BAY
Tyne And Wear
NE25 9PL
Registration Date
6 July 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971985
Charity Number
1081465

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Trustees

Dr MICHAEL BORTHWICK Chair
Dr MICHAEL CAVE
Dr Miranda Splitt
Dr Roger Jay
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER CHESTER
Rachel Clare Booth
Robert Henry Pearson

Also Known As

  • Orchestra North East

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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