THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST
Registration #1146126 · Registered
www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.ukcsosecretary@colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk
9 Manor Close Great Horkesley CO6 4AR
Sustaining the CSO, largely made up of local musicians. Presenting public concerts to enhance the cultural life of Colchester. Providing an opportunity for local adult musicians, in a wide age range, to participate in performances. Encouraging links with institutions of musical education. Seeking funding to support all the activities and specifically to subsidise the concert programme.
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About THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST
THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1146126), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST reported a total income of £21,733 and total expenditure of £18,483 (a spending ratio of 85%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: Sustaining the CSO, largely made up of local musicians. Presenting public concerts to enhance the cultural life of Colchester. Providing an opportunity for local adult musicians, in a wide age range, to participate in performances. Encouraging links with institutions of musical education. Seeking funding to support all the activities and specifically to subsidise the concert programme. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE COLCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TRUST in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 85.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £21,733 | £18,483 | 85% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026