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Welwyn Garden City Music Society

Also known as: Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus

The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time.

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Activities & Mission

The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time.

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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
£17,765
Latest Expenditure
£18,223

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 102.6%
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£17,765
£18,2230 / 20
2025
£15,018
£16,1640 / 20
2024
£16,891
£15,4000 / 10
2023
£20,638
£15,1590 / 20
2022
£18,266
£14,1980 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Welwyn Garden City Music Society

What does Welwyn Garden City Music Society do?

The Society consists of an Orchestra and Chorus. Membership is open to all comers without audition. Members learn and rehearse music with the objective of providing four public concerts per year. The Orchestra invites all comers to an open rehearsal free of charge. Occasionally, the Chorus runs an open singing course. The Society supports local charities by performing carols at Christmas time.

How much income did Welwyn Garden City Music Society report in 2026?

Welwyn Garden City Music Society reported total income of £18k and reported expenditure of £18k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Welwyn Garden City Music Society registered as a charity?

Welwyn Garden City Music Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 1984 as charity number 290194. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Welwyn Garden City Music Society?

Welwyn Garden City Music Society is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Steven Hughes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Welwyn Garden City Music Society operate?

Welwyn Garden City Music Society operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Welwyn Garden City Music Society a registered charity?

Yes — Welwyn Garden City Music Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290194.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
18 December 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290194
Charity Number
290194

Trustees

Robert Steven Hughes Chair
Jane Lewis
Also governs 1 other charity
RICHARD JOHN DARBY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Welwyn Garden City Orchestra and Chorus

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