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Wirral Community Orchestra

We are a non audition amateur orchestra. We meet regularly during school term time of a Thursday evening for rehearsal from 7:30pm to 10pm at West Kirby United Reformed Church Hall, CH48 5DA. We perform two regular concerts a year - Christmas and summer with occasional charity concerts to help raise funds for other charities. We encourage friendship and support for each other through our music.

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Activities & Mission

We are a non audition amateur orchestra. We meet regularly during school term time of a Thursday evening for rehearsal from 7:30pm to 10pm at West Kirby United Reformed Church Hall, CH48 5DA. We perform two regular concerts a year - Christmas and summer with occasional charity concerts to help raise funds for other charities. We encourage friendship and support for each other through our music.

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
£9,736
Latest Expenditure
£7,691

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.0%
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
£10,670
£7,6710 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wirral Community Orchestra

What does Wirral Community Orchestra do?

We are a non audition amateur orchestra. We meet regularly during school term time of a Thursday evening for rehearsal from 7:30pm to 10pm at West Kirby United Reformed Church Hall, CH48 5DA. We perform two regular concerts a year - Christmas and summer with occasional charity concerts to help raise funds for other charities. We encourage friendship and support for each other through our music.

How much income did Wirral Community Orchestra report in 2024?

Wirral Community Orchestra reported total income of £11k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wirral Community Orchestra registered as a charity?

Wirral Community Orchestra was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 June 2023 as charity number 1203608. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Wirral Community Orchestra?

Wirral Community Orchestra is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Laura McGuffie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wirral Community Orchestra operate?

Wirral Community Orchestra operates in Wirral, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wirral Community Orchestra a registered charity?

Yes — Wirral Community Orchestra is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1203608.

Details

Address
21 QUEENS AVENUE
MEOLS
WIRRAL
CH47 0LR
Registration Date
16 June 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5219159
Charity Number
1203608

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Trustees

Laura McGuffie Chair
Lesley Owen
Margaret Browning
Margaret McClure
Patricia McClure
RUTH WINTERSON
Tom Swainston

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