Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited (number NIC103063) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited do?
The objects and purposes for which the Company is established are wholly charitable and are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly musical education and knowledge of and attainment in the Arts particularly music and further to such and in the interests of the general public (inter alia) to provide, maintain and equip an orchestra in Northern Ireland to be known as "the Ulster Orchestra" which shall be devoted to the attainment and maintenance of high musical standards and artistry.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited
Answers The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited's money come from?
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited reported £6.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £3.8m (60%), charitable activities £1.4m (22%), other income £1.1m (18%).
Donations and legacies£3.8m · 60%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.4m · 22%
Other income£1.1m · 18%
Investments£206 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
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What causes is The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited registered for?
The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited yet?
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Is The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited as a registered charity (number NIC103063) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited's charity number?
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited's charity number is NIC103063. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited do?
The objects and purposes for which the Company is established are wholly charitable and are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly musical education and knowledge of and attainment in the Arts particularly music and further to such and in the interests of the general public (inter alia) to provide, maintain and equip an orchestra in Northern Ireland to be known as "the Ulster Orchestra" which shall be devoted to the attainment and maintenance of high musical standards and artistry.
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How can I donate to The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited?
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited's money come from?
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited reported £6.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £3.8m (60%), charitable activities £1.4m (22%), other income £1.1m (18%).
When was The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited registered as a charity?
The Ulster Orchestra Society Limited was entered on the register on 5 April 2017.