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The Viola Da Gamba Society

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Activities & Mission

QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, ANNUAL LIST OF MEMBERS, HIRE OF VIOLS, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ON-LINE JOURNAL, 3 MEETINGS PER YEAR, ANNUAL SUMMER COURSE FOR NEW VIOL PLAYERS.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£23,032
Latest Expenditure
£27,380

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 118.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 118.9%
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£23,032
£27,3800 / 10
2023
£28,284
£25,1660 / 10
2022
£23,780
£23,6780 / 10
2021
£22,448
£21,0460 / 20
2020
£25,010
£20,4930 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Viola Da Gamba Society

What does The Viola Da Gamba Society do?

QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, ANNUAL LIST OF MEMBERS, HIRE OF VIOLS, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ON-LINE JOURNAL, 3 MEETINGS PER YEAR, ANNUAL SUMMER COURSE FOR NEW VIOL PLAYERS.

How much income did The Viola Da Gamba Society report in 2024?

The Viola Da Gamba Society reported total income of £23k and reported expenditure of £27k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Viola Da Gamba Society registered as a charity?

The Viola Da Gamba Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1970 as charity number 258544. It has been registered for 56 years.

Who runs The Viola Da Gamba Society?

The Viola Da Gamba Society is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Bryan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Viola Da Gamba Society operate?

The Viola Da Gamba Society operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Viola Da Gamba Society a registered charity?

Yes — The Viola Da Gamba Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 258544.

Details

Address
12 Macclesfield Road
Hazel Grove
STOCKPORT
SK7 6BE
Registration Date
14 April 1970
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
258544
Charity Number
258544

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Trustees

John Bryan Chair
ALISON CRUM
Dr David Anthony Blazey
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Nicholas Hyde
Margaret Woodruff
MARY IDEN

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