# SOUTH WESSEX ORGAN SOCIETY

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1173820
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** July 13, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1173820


## Contact

- **Address:** Lowani, Lyme Road, AXMINSTER, Devon
- **Postcode:** EX13 5BL
- **Phone:** 07732932428
- **Email:** info@sworgansociety.org
- **Website:** www.sworgansociety.org



## Activities

**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

**Activities:** 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




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Hampshire
- Plymouth City
- Somerset
- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £8285 | £10035 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £9975 | £7668 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £7836 | £6991 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £3042 | £2066 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £6818 | £7011 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Fr Steven Martin** (Chair) — appointed March 17, 2023
- Alexander Robert Davies — appointed March 17, 2026
- Dr Cam Bowie — appointed Feb. 17, 2026
- Dr RICHARD CHARLES GODFREY — appointed Jan. 17, 2018
- Ethelinde Jane Winlow — appointed July 13, 2019