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Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees

Also known as: Odyssey Ensemble

Odyssey Ensemble is an orchestra that uses music and creative arts to communicate real-life stories of asylum seekers and refugees and advocate for their dignity to be upheld. Through interdisciplinary collaborative performances, we hope to harness the power of music to promote respect for the human dignity and human rights of asylum seekers and refugees by members of the public and policymakers.

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Activities & Mission

Odyssey Ensemble is an orchestra that uses music and creative arts to communicate real-life stories of asylum seekers and refugees and advocate for their dignity to be upheld. Through interdisciplinary collaborative performances, we hope to harness the power of music to promote respect for the human dignity and human rights of asylum seekers and refugees by members of the public and policymakers.

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
£59,199
Latest Expenditure
£45,296

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.5%
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
£59,199
£45,2960 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees

What does Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees do?

Odyssey Ensemble is an orchestra that uses music and creative arts to communicate real-life stories of asylum seekers and refugees and advocate for their dignity to be upheld. Through interdisciplinary collaborative performances, we hope to harness the power of music to promote respect for the human dignity and human rights of asylum seekers and refugees by members of the public and policymakers.

How much income did Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees report in 2025?

Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £45k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees registered as a charity?

Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 June 2024 as charity number 1208621. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees?

Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter William Mawditt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees operate?

Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees a registered charity?

Yes — Odyssey Ensemble For Refugees is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208621.

Details

Address
164 MARLBOROUGH ROAD
OXFORD
OX1 4LT
Registration Date
11 June 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5231791
Charity Number
1208621

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Trustees

Peter William Mawditt Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Elizabeth Victoria Marthinet-Payne
Gloria Leccese-Debney
Jane Deborah Whitfield
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Odyssey Ensemble

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