St Helens Sinfonietta
We are a chamber orchestra, run by volunteers and having charitable status. Employing professional musicians - often past players from major orchestras, or promising young players - we provide St. Helens and surrounds with regular orchestral concerts and recitals of classical music. We are financed by ticket sales, fund raising activities, private sponsorship, and grants of public money.
Activities & Mission
We are a chamber orchestra, run by volunteers and having charitable status. Employing professional musicians - often past players from major orchestras, or promising young players - we provide St. Helens and surrounds with regular orchestral concerts and recitals of classical music. We are financed by ticket sales, fund raising activities, private sponsorship, and grants of public money.
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
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 | £11,171 | £12,222 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £11,677 | £13,059 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £10,117 | £12,533 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about St Helens Sinfonietta
What does St Helens Sinfonietta do?
We are a chamber orchestra, run by volunteers and having charitable status. Employing professional musicians - often past players from major orchestras, or promising young players - we provide St. Helens and surrounds with regular orchestral concerts and recitals of classical music. We are financed by ticket sales, fund raising activities, private sponsorship, and grants of public money.
How much income did St Helens Sinfonietta report in 2025?
St Helens Sinfonietta reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was St Helens Sinfonietta registered as a charity?
St Helens Sinfonietta was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 October 2006 as charity number 1116343. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs St Helens Sinfonietta?
St Helens Sinfonietta is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOYCE CLAVERING. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Helens Sinfonietta operate?
St Helens Sinfonietta operates in St Helens, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Helens Sinfonietta a registered charity?
Yes — St Helens Sinfonietta is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116343.
Details
Ormskirk Street
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2JZ
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