SOUTH WESSEX ORGAN SOCIETY
For the Public Benefit to promote the education and training of organists in the South West of England, to promote the appreciation of the organ and its part in the musical repertoire to organists,those considering taking up the organ and to audiences, both by providing educational events and courses and by offering assistance and encouragement for liturgically or for secular entertainment
Objects
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE ART OF ORGAN MUSIC IN ALL ITS FORMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF:A) EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ORGANISTS;B) CONCERTS COMPETITIONS, FESTIVALS AND LECTURES;C) ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO USE THE ORGAN LITURGICALLY OR FOR SECULAR ENTERTAINMENT WITH A VIEW TO ADVANCING THE PUBLIC’S EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH MUSIC
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 3
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 2
Trustees
- Rev Steven Martinchair
- Alexander Robert Davies
- Dr Cam Bowie
- Dr RICHARD CHARLES GODFREY
- Ethelinde Jane Winlow
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £9k | £10k |
| 31/12/2024 | £8k | £10k |
| 31/12/2023 | £10k | £8k |
| 31/12/2022 | £8k | £7k |
| 31/12/2021 | £3k | £2k |
Common questions
Who funds SOUTH WESSEX ORGAN SOCIETY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTH WESSEX ORGAN SOCIETY as a grant recipient include G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Donations |
| G F EYRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |