Orchestras For All
Also known as: Nofa, National Orchestra for All (nofa)
The advancement of musical education for the public benefit, in particular for young people with special education needs and/or disabilities and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and providing advice, information and support to their teachers and parents or carers.
Activities & Mission
The advancement of musical education for the public benefit, in particular for young people with special education needs and/or disabilities and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and providing advice, information and support to their teachers and parents or carers.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £853,017 | £780,882 | £716,051 | £377,821 | £377,821 | 10 / 26 |
| 2024 | £886,792 | £768,527 | £715,917 | £305,686 | £283,134 | 9 / 10 |
| 2023 | £535,442 | £588,707 | £570,160 | £187,421 | £162,421 | 9 / 5 |
| 2022 | £439,121 | £398,060 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £297,377 | £287,178 | 0 / 49 |
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Frequently asked questions about Orchestras For All
What does Orchestras For All do?
The advancement of musical education for the public benefit, in particular for young people with special education needs and/or disabilities and/or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and providing advice, information and support to their teachers and parents or carers.
How much income did Orchestras For All report in 2025?
Orchestras For All reported total income of £853k and reported expenditure of £781k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Orchestras For All?
Orchestras For All has a program ratio of 83.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Orchestras For All registered as a charity?
Orchestras For All was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2013 as charity number 1150438. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Orchestras For All?
Orchestras For All is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susanna Eastburn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Orchestras For All operate?
Orchestras For All operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Orchestras For All a registered charity?
Yes — Orchestras For All is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150438.
Details
Shirley House
31 Psalter Lane
Sheffield
S11 8YL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Nofa
- National Orchestra for All (nofa)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated