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The Cobweb Orchestra

The Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

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Activities & Mission

The Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£92,419
Latest Expenditure
£90,144

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.5%
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
£92,419
£90,1440 / 25
2024
£79,760
£84,4860 / 40
2023
£71,897
£72,6980 / 35
2022
£43,111
£47,1650 / 36
2021
£28,370
£22,9060 / 35

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Frequently asked questions about The Cobweb Orchestra

What does The Cobweb Orchestra do?

The Cobweb Orchestra operates as a community orchestra for all abilities and ages. The Cobweb Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public eduction in, and appreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects.

How much income did The Cobweb Orchestra report in 2025?

The Cobweb Orchestra reported total income of £92k and reported expenditure of £90k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cobweb Orchestra registered as a charity?

The Cobweb Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2007 as charity number 1118758. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Cobweb Orchestra?

The Cobweb Orchestra is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cobweb Orchestra operate?

The Cobweb Orchestra operates across 6 areas, including City Of York, Cumbria, Durham and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Cobweb Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — The Cobweb Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118758.

Details

Address
28 College View
CONSETT
County Durham
DH8 7DP
Registration Date
11 April 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4030082
Charity Number
1118758

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Trustees

ANDREW WILLIAM NEIL FORSYTH
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Catherine Preston
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Dr Emma Jane Pearson
Dr Margaret Perenna Rogers
Dr Paul David Alan Mills
Dr Silvia Orr
Elaine Willmore
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Lesley Wearmouth
Samuel David Baines
Susan Baker

Sectors & Classifications

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