The Cinema Organ Society

The charity acquires, maintains and enhances theatre organs; holds concerts, silent film presentations, conventions, workshops, and talks; builds, maintains and makes available an archive of printed and recorded material; provides financial assistance towards registration and/or travel for people aged 25 or less to attend a convention or workshop.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£79,025

Latest Expenditure

£89,052

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 112.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 112.7%

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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Trocadero Wurlitzer Trust (organisation 5008262)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£79,025	£89,052	0 / 30
2023	£52,418	£54,477	0 / 26
2022	£218,509	£57,863	0 / 27
2021	£26,451	£27,242	0 / 18
2020	£9,894	£4,907	0 / 31

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cinema Organ Society

What does The Cinema Organ Society do?

How much income did The Cinema Organ Society report in 2024?

The Cinema Organ Society reported total income of £79k and reported expenditure of £89k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cinema Organ Society registered as a charity?

The Cinema Organ Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 April 2020 as charity number 1189263. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Cinema Organ Society?

The Cinema Organ Society is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cinema Organ Society operate?

The Cinema Organ Society operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cinema Organ Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Cinema Organ Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1189263.