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Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles

Supporting young musicians in the Lancashire County Ensembles through funding projects, resources and activities and supporting individual young people where finances are a barrier to participation.

Activities & Mission

Supporting young musicians in the Lancashire County Ensembles through funding projects, resources and activities and supporting individual young people where finances are a barrier to participation.

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
£35,590
Latest Expenditure
£36,190

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 101.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 101.7%
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Friends of the Lancashire Youth and Schools Concert Bands (organisation 511968)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£35,590
£36,1900 / 5
2024
£20,125
£3,9380 / 5
2023
£7,297
£1,7390 / 8
2022
£39,327
£1,0500 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles

What does Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles do?

Supporting young musicians in the Lancashire County Ensembles through funding projects, resources and activities and supporting individual young people where finances are a barrier to participation.

How much income did Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles report in 2025?

Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles reported total income of £36k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles registered as a charity?

Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2019 as charity number 1181507. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles?

Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tom Oldham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles operate?

Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles a registered charity?

Yes — Friends Of The Lancashire County Ensembles is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181507.

Details

Address
LANCASHIRE MUSIC SERVICE
PO Box 100
County Hall
Preston
PR1 0LD
Registration Date
10 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5111460
Charity Number
1181507

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Trustees

Tom Oldham Chair
Andrew Sloan
ELAINE ANN MIDGLEY
Helen Bowden
Helen Elizabeth Robertson
Jill Faragher-Ginn
Louise Alexandra Varley
Polly Hughes
Sarah Sloan

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30 July 2026
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