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Sunderland Symphony Orchestra

Also known as: City of Sunderland Millennium Orchestral Society (cosmos)., Cosmos

Amateur Symphony Orchestra. It aims to provide public concerts, charity music provision, and consultation to other music groups. (Minimum age 16).

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Activities & Mission

Amateur Symphony Orchestra. It aims to provide public concerts, charity music provision, and consultation to other music groups. (Minimum age 16).

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
£13,011
Latest Expenditure
£10,435

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 80.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 80.2%
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
£13,011
£10,4350 / 5
2024
£13,261
£10,2840 / 0
2023
£12,847
£12,5900 / 3
2020
£15,721
£13,2750 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Symphony Orchestra

What does Sunderland Symphony Orchestra do?

Amateur Symphony Orchestra. It aims to provide public concerts, charity music provision, and consultation to other music groups. (Minimum age 16).

How much income did Sunderland Symphony Orchestra report in 2025?

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sunderland Symphony Orchestra registered as a charity?

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2000 as charity number 1082431. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Sunderland Symphony Orchestra?

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gerard McCormack. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunderland Symphony Orchestra operate?

Sunderland Symphony Orchestra operates across 2 areas: Durham and Sunderland.

Is Sunderland Symphony Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Sunderland Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082431.

Details

Address
c/o 17 Nile Street
SUNDERLAND
SR1 1EY
Registration Date
15 September 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972004
Charity Number
1082431

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Trustees

Gerard McCormack Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BRIAN NAISBY
Helen Louise Baxter
JOHN A LENNOX
MARK GREENFIELD
PETER CHAPMAN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • City of Sunderland Millennium Orchestral Society (cosmos).
  • Cosmos

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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