Orchestras Live

Orchestras Live believes orchestras are for everyone. We are a national producer and create projects where music and creativity can thrive. We work to ensure communities across the country have access to world-class orchestral experiences.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,142,167

Latest Expenditure

£1,088,768

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 93.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 7.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £873,670

Charitable Activities £199,001

Other Trading £0

Investments £69,496

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,016,840

Raising Funds £71,928

Governance £13,352

Grants to Institutions £260,911

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,142,167	£1,088,768	£1,016,840	£613,672	£178,738	15 / 2
2024	£1,134,424	£1,103,832	£1,033,190	£618,273	£186,379	13 / 2
2023	£857,389	£973,640	£903,513	£1,237,681	£197,274	11 / 2
2022	£832,759	£1,041,468	£986,551	£622,932	£233,373	10 / 2
2021	£932,036	£595,139	£549,214	£631,641	£174,721	9 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Orchestras Live

What does Orchestras Live do?

How much income did Orchestras Live report in 2025?

Orchestras Live reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Orchestras Live registered as a charity?

Orchestras Live was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2006 as charity number 1117211. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Orchestras Live?

Orchestras Live is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen Elizabeth Harrison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Orchestras Live operate?

Orchestras Live operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Orchestras Live a registered charity?

Yes — Orchestras Live is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117211.