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Kingston Chamber Orchestra

Provides an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform at an advanced level alongside a professional conductor and orchestral leader. Provides an opportunity for local soloists to play with the orchestra. Provides local composers to have their music performed. Supports composition students at local university.

Activities & Mission

Provides an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform at an advanced level alongside a professional conductor and orchestral leader. Provides an opportunity for local soloists to play with the orchestra. Provides local composers to have their music performed. Supports composition students at local university.

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
£12,923
Latest Expenditure
£11,386

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 88.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 88.1%
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
£12,923
£11,3860 / 6
2024
£12,447
£13,5150 / 0
2023
£12,141
£10,9930 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kingston Chamber Orchestra

What does Kingston Chamber Orchestra do?

Provides an opportunity for amateur musicians to perform at an advanced level alongside a professional conductor and orchestral leader. Provides an opportunity for local soloists to play with the orchestra. Provides local composers to have their music performed. Supports composition students at local university.

How much income did Kingston Chamber Orchestra report in 2025?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kingston Chamber Orchestra registered as a charity?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 August 1987 as charity number 297541. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Kingston Chamber Orchestra?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kingston Chamber Orchestra operate?

Kingston Chamber Orchestra operates in Kingston Upon Thames, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Kingston Chamber Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Kingston Chamber Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297541.

Details

Address
123 Ellerton Road
Surbiton
KT6 7UA
Registration Date
24 August 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
297541
Charity Number
297541

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Trustees

CAROLINE DITCHFIELD
Linda Webber
William John Martindale

Sectors & Classifications

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