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the blue light symphony orchestra

The Blue Light Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The BLSO is the UK's only orchestra for all Emergency Services personnel. We also promote and support music-making in the emergency services to aid mental wellbeing and promote the use of music therapy to treat serious mental health problems such as PTSD, chronic stress and anxiety.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£8,040
Latest Expenditure
£6,062

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£8,040£6,0620 / 5
2023£7,420£5,7920 / 0
2022£3,464£4,3980 / 2
2021£11,129£9,7010 / 2
2020£3,303£3,0260 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers