SPECTRA ENSEMBLE
Since 2015, Spectra Ensemble has been giving life to works that challenge traditional definitions of opera. Drawing inspiration from the early twentieth century, we focus on operas that fuse genres and media to create a mode of storytelling that offers something for everyone. With a broad programme of performances and education workshops, Spectra Ensemble opens opera up to brand new audiences.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF OPERA, AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED AURAL AND VISUAL ARTS, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2025
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 2
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2023
- Volunteers: 2
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 05/04/2024 (received 06/02/2025, 1 day after the 05/02/2025 due date); year ending 05/04/2023 (received 19/04/2024, 74 days after the 05/02/2024 due date).
Trustees
- Florence Carr
- Giulia Sartori Conte
- Mark John Galtrey
- PROFESSOR JONATHAN GUY EVRILL CROSS
- SUSANNA MARY O'CONNELL STRANDERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £10k | £4k |
| 05/04/2024 | £2k | £2k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £31k |
| 05/04/2022 | £0 | £0 |
| 05/04/2021 | £23k | £4k |
Common questions
Who funds SPECTRA ENSEMBLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SPECTRA ENSEMBLE as a grant recipient include THE MARCHUS TRUST, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | Unverified read£3k | |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Single payment |