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Eso (2006) Limited

ESO is a professional orchestra. It performs in concerts, mainly around the Midlands, in ensembles from quartet to string orchestra to full symphony orchestra. ESO runs orchestra courses for players from grade 1 onwards and takes part in side-by-side projects with local county youth orchestras. ESO is conscious of its place in the community and works closely with local companies and charities.

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Activities & Mission

ESO is a professional orchestra. It performs in concerts, mainly around the Midlands, in ensembles from quartet to string orchestra to full symphony orchestra. ESO runs orchestra courses for players from grade 1 onwards and takes part in side-by-side projects with local county youth orchestras. ESO is conscious of its place in the community and works closely with local companies and charities.

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
£378,837
Latest Expenditure
£419,868

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £343,955
Charitable Activities £323,836
Other Trading £3,302
Investments £252
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £622,836
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,600
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£378,837
£419,8680 / 0
2024
£467,899
£501,8950 / 0
2023
£671,345
£622,836£622,836£190,439£183,9411 / 0
2022
£748,259
£675,538£675,538£141,930£130,2881 / 1
2021
£407,895
£452,9490 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Eso (2006) Limited

What does Eso (2006) Limited do?

ESO is a professional orchestra. It performs in concerts, mainly around the Midlands, in ensembles from quartet to string orchestra to full symphony orchestra. ESO runs orchestra courses for players from grade 1 onwards and takes part in side-by-side projects with local county youth orchestras. ESO is conscious of its place in the community and works closely with local companies and charities.

How much income did Eso (2006) Limited report in 2025?

Eso (2006) Limited reported total income of £379k and reported expenditure of £420k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Eso (2006) Limited registered as a charity?

Eso (2006) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2007 as charity number 1119621. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Eso (2006) Limited?

Eso (2006) Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Eso (2006) Limited operate?

Eso (2006) Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Eso (2006) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Eso (2006) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119621.

Details

Address
c/o Elgar School of Music
16-20 Deansway
Worcester
WR1 2ES
Registration Date
12 June 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4029828
Charity Number
1119621

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Trustees

DAVID BLAKE
Finley Albert John Heathfield
Jane Alison Britton
Joely Koos
Jonathan Godfrey
Also governs 2 other charities
MELANNE MUELLER
Nicholas Capaldi
RICHARD JULIAN ADEY
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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