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National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain

Also known as: The National Children's Orchestra

To advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons

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Activities & Mission

To advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons

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
£2,000,813
Latest Expenditure
£1,570,064

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 34% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £836,058
Charitable Activities £765,653
Other Trading £2,682
Investments £29,896
Other Income £366,524

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,467,808
Raising Funds £102,256
Governance £50,425
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,000,813
£1,570,064£1,467,808£1,133,686£667,52515 / 0
2023
£1,546,483
£1,517,339£1,417,224£702,937£667,38115 / 0
2022
£1,322,878
£1,355,321£1,273,279£672,440£500,00012 / 0
2021
£741,840
£735,852£671,390£639,263£639,2638 / 0
2020
£382,797
£555,8270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain

What does National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain do?

To advance education and in particular to advance the education and training in music and orchestral playing of children and young persons

How much income did National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain report in 2024?

National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain reported total income of £2.00m and reported expenditure of £1.57m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain?

National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain has a program ratio of 73.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain registered as a charity?

National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1990 as charity number 803026. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain?

National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain operate?

National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — National Children's Orchestras Of Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 803026.

Details

Address
National Childrens Orchestra of
Great Britain
Unit 2.3 Streamline Building
436-441 Paintworks
Bristol
BS4 3AS
Website
nco.org.uk
Registration Date
9 March 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
803026
Charity Number
803026

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Trustees

Alison Mears Esswood
Alistair Butt
Bethany Anne Higham-Edwards
Charlotte Moar
Christine Wu
Christopher Ladkin
Clare Jack
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Chinyereugo Uchenna Ngwe
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Kadiatu Gwyneth Kanneh-Mason
Laetitia Stott
Lucy Wolcott Maguire
Mark Swift
Michael Eakin
Roger Tomlinson
Also governs 1 other charity
Sophie Jerrold
Stuart Burns

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The National Children's Orchestra

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