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Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation

Also known as: Orpheus Sinfonia

Orpheus Sinfonia is dedicated to helping talented young musicians develop their professional careers. We are formed of recent music conservatoire graduates and provide the experience and support necessary to help them progress in to the profession. We provide performance opportunities, a challenging repertoire and offer experience of working alongside established members of the profession.

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Activities & Mission

Orpheus Sinfonia is dedicated to helping talented young musicians develop their professional careers. We are formed of recent music conservatoire graduates and provide the experience and support necessary to help them progress in to the profession. We provide performance opportunities, a challenging repertoire and offer experience of working alongside established members of the profession.

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

Latest Income
£446,796
Latest Expenditure
£322,175

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 72.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 72.1%
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — The Orpheus Foundation Trust (organisation 4041519)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£446,796
£322,1750 / 0
2023
£167,642
£157,5470 / 0
2022
£233,408
£228,2140 / 0
2021
£168,801
£147,8230 / 0
2020
£116,285
£106,4420 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation

What does Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation do?

Orpheus Sinfonia is dedicated to helping talented young musicians develop their professional careers. We are formed of recent music conservatoire graduates and provide the experience and support necessary to help them progress in to the profession. We provide performance opportunities, a challenging repertoire and offer experience of working alongside established members of the profession.

How much income did Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation report in 2024?

Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation reported total income of £447k and reported expenditure of £322k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation registered as a charity?

Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2015 as charity number 1161411. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation?

Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Malcolm Singer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation operate?

Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Orpheus Sinfonia Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161411.

Details

Address
442 Linen Hall
162-168 Regent Street
London
W1B 5TE
Registration Date
24 April 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5049522
Charity Number
1161411

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Trustees

Dr Malcolm Singer Chair
Barbara De Biasi
David Shaw OBE
Also governs 1 other charity
Geoffrey Parkin
Russell Jacobs
Also governs 3 other charities
Simon Browning
Stephanie McAlpine

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Orpheus Sinfonia

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