ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Registration #1165144 · Registered
www.essexchamberorchestra.co.ukelaine.harden1603@gmail.com
The Hollies Archer Street
The Essex Chamber Orchestra, popularly known as ECHO, comes together three times a yearfor intensive weekend rehearsals followed by a concert, usually at venues in Essex. Althoughoriginally conceived as a chamber orchestra, ECHO varies its forces to perform a wide varietyof programmes ranging from Baroque and Classical works to the repertoire of the 20thCentury.
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About ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1165144). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA reported a total income of £18,930 and total expenditure of £19,012, a spending ratio of 100% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA describes its activities as follows: The Essex Chamber Orchestra, popularly known as ECHO, comes together three times a yearfor intensive weekend rehearsals followed by a concert, usually at venues in Essex. Althoughoriginally conceived as a chamber orchestra, ECHO varies its forces to perform a wide varietyof programmes ranging from Baroque and Classical works to the repertoire of the 20thCentury. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for ESSEX CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 100.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £18,930 | £19,012 | 100% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026