Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD
Also known as: Sinfonia Viva, Viva Chamber Orchestra Limited
MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE PROMOTION OF CONCERTS ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT AND WITH LOCAL PROMOTERS AND THE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION PROJECTS.
Activities & Mission
MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE PROMOTION OF CONCERTS ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT AND WITH LOCAL PROMOTERS AND THE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION PROJECTS.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 260). How is this calculated?
Higher than 53% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £667,063 | £733,638 | £715,299 | £205,153 | £137,559 | 5 / 0 |
| 2025 | £672,095 | £757,590 | £500,531 | £186,035 | £141,987 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £596,379 | £717,204 | £476,527 | £185,324 | £136,638 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £567,811 | £623,378 | £397,111 | £232,406 | £173,400 | 8 / 0 |
| 2022 | £521,057 | £668,704 | £496,499 | £251,137 | £191,291 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD
What does Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD do?
MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ORCHESTRA. THE PROMOTION OF CONCERTS ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT AND WITH LOCAL PROMOTERS AND THE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATION PROJECTS.
How much income did Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD report in 2026?
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD reported total income of £667k and reported expenditure of £734k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD?
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD has a program ratio of 107.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 260 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD registered as a charity?
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1985 as charity number 291046. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD?
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Steven William Halls. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD operate?
Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD operates across 6 areas, including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Viva Chamber Orchestra LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291046.
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sinfonia Viva
- Viva Chamber Orchestra Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated