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London Gypsy Orchestra

Lgo, London Balkan Orkestar

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1141265
Status
Registered
Registered
April 8, 2011
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
81 Upper Tollington Park
LONDON
N4 4LP

Activities

The London Balkan Orkestar, formerly London Gypsy Orchestra, is an amateur music group. It is open to all with an interest in studying and performing Gypsy, Roma and folk music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The LGO/ LBO also organises educational and participatory activities and events for the public. It aims to promote knowledge and appreciation of Balkan music and Roma culture.

Objects: 1. To Advance, Improve, Develop And Maintain Public Education And Appreciation In Music, Artsand Culture, Particularly, But Not Exclusively, In Relation To Gypsy And Folk Music From Easterneurope And The Balkans.2. To Advance Public Education In Music And Musical Skills And To Inspire Participation In Andappreciation Of The Art Of Music.3. To Advance Public Education In The Arts And Musical Traditions Of Different Cultures.4. To Promote Equality And Diversity For The Public Benefit, In Particular By:a) Providing Or Supporting Music And Creative Arts Projects Which Foster Integration And Skillsharing Between People From Diverse Backgrounds;b) Educating The Public About Different Peoples And Cultures, Especially Through Music And Arts,to Increase Awareness And Understanding.

Classification

How
Other Charitable Activities
What
Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 £3,306 £1,659
March 31, 2024 £2,560 £2,772
March 31, 2023 £2,780 £2,350
March 31, 2022 £235 £1,834
March 31, 2021 £1,190 £210

Trustees

Name Appointed
Catherine Anne Taylor March 17, 2022
Joanne Mary Green Jan. 15, 2025
Stephen John Simblet Sept. 22, 2016