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Essex Symphony Orchestra

Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.

Activities & Mission

Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.

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
£32,586
Latest Expenditure
£20,736

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 63.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 63.6%
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
£32,586
£20,7360 / 0
2024
£18,953
£25,7630 / 0
2023
£17,545
£19,9090 / 0
2022
£22,269
£19,6320 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essex Symphony Orchestra

What does Essex Symphony Orchestra do?

Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.

How much income did Essex Symphony Orchestra report in 2025?

Essex Symphony Orchestra reported total income of £33k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Essex Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?

Essex Symphony Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 October 1990 as charity number 1000732. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Essex Symphony Orchestra?

Essex Symphony Orchestra is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Essex Symphony Orchestra operate?

Essex Symphony Orchestra operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Essex Symphony Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Essex Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000732.

Details

Address
26A TRINITY ROAD
CHELMSFORD
CM2 6HR
Registration Date
31 October 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1000732
Charity Number
1000732

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Trustees

Anne Rushton
Dr FIONA JANE PALMER
Also governs 1 other charity
Hilary Anne Cheek
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Michael Palotai
Ian Michael Palotai
Karen Natalie Greenhouse

Sectors & Classifications

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