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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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
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 | £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?
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.
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.
How efficient is Orchestras Live?
Orchestras Live has a program ratio of 89.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Giles Edward Hasler WRIGHT. 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.
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