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The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust

The Trust operates an orchestra which performs typically four concerts each season in Berkhamsted. The orchestra consists of both professional and amateur musicians and brings major works to a small market town. The trust also aims to make young people enthusiastic about classical music.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust operates an orchestra which performs typically four concerts each season in Berkhamsted. The orchestra consists of both professional and amateur musicians and brings major works to a small market town. The trust also aims to make young people enthusiastic about classical music.

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
£22,906
Latest Expenditure
£20,709

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.4%
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
£22,906
£20,7090 / 50
2024
£22,641
£18,1480 / 12
2023
£15,629
£16,3660 / 12
2022
£18,765
£15,3500 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust

What does The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust do?

The Trust operates an orchestra which performs typically four concerts each season in Berkhamsted. The orchestra consists of both professional and amateur musicians and brings major works to a small market town. The trust also aims to make young people enthusiastic about classical music.

How much income did The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust report in 2025?

The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £21k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust registered as a charity?

The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2012 as charity number 1148375. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust?

The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sidney Perera MA BAR FCA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust operate?

The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Bridgewater Sinfonia Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148375.

Details

Address
89 Green End Street
Aston Clinton
AYLESBURY
HP22 5EU
Registration Date
31 July 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026561
Charity Number
1148375

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Trustees

Sidney Perera MA BAR FCA Chair
Ben Noithip
Dr Paul St John-Smith
FRANCIS DAVID OAKLEY BEUTTLER HNC
Helen Margaret Nicholls
Janet Margaret Hart
JONATHAN MARK LEE
Norman Nicholls

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30 July 2026
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