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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.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£11,171
Latest Expenditure
£12,222

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.4%
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,171
£12,2220 / 12
2024
£11,677
£13,0590 / 12
2023
£10,117
£12,5330 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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

Address
Ormskirk Street URC
Ormskirk Street
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2JZ
Registration Date
10 October 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4026850
Charity Number
1116343

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Trustees

JOYCE CLAVERING Chair
Jean Rossiter
KENNETH JAMES GUTTERIDGE
LINDA WALLACE
Michael Rossiter
Thomas Ralph Harrison

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