# THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA LTD

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 274578
- **Other names:** NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA - N Y J O
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 11, 1977
- **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=274578


## Contact

- **Address:** Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No.1 Street, London
- **Postcode:** SE18 6HD
- **Phone:** 03305002000
- **Email:** info@nyjo.org.uk
- **Website:** www.nyjo.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE EDUCATION PARTICULARLY MUSIC EDUCATION AND TO ENCOURAGE THE ARTS INCLUDING THE ARTS OF MUSIC PARTICULARLY JAZZ, DRAMA, DANCE AND SINGING AND (WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING OBJECTS) TO ADVANCE THE SAME BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) TO MAINTAIN JAZZ ORCHESTRAS AND OTHER MUSICAL ENSEMBLES COMPRISING OF MAINLY YOUNG MUSICIANS (B) TO ORGANISE, MANAGE AND PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN ORGANISING MANAGING AND PROVIDING ORCHESTRAL, INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH MUSIC, PARTICULARLY JAZZ MUSIC IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD (C) TO MAKE USE OF ALL MEDIA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CINEMA, RADIO, TELEVISION, ANY FORM OF RECORDED OR ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND ANY OTHER MEDIA, DEVICE OR INVENTION RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OR REPRODUCTION OF MUSIC PARTICULARLY JAZZ MUSIC (D) TO FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE THE APPRECIATION, FURTHERANCE AND PRACTICE OF JAZZ MUSIC BY COMPETITIONS, PRIZES OR ANY OTHER MEANS CONSISTENT WITH THE STATUS OF THE CHARITY (E) TO ORGANISE, MANAGE AND PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PROVIDING ACADEMIES, COURSES, WORKSHOPS, SUMMER SCHOOLS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS, LECTURES AND OTHER FORMS OF MUSIC EDUCATION ACTIVITY IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD (F) TO PROVIDE BURSARIES AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE STUDYING MUSIC.

**Activities:** NYJO is a multi-faceted organisation specialising in creating opportunities for young people to perform jazz. We run a variety of different ensembles, from quintets to big bands, giving emerging professional musicians unparalleled performance opportunities. We deliver participatory programmes nationwide, widening access to jazz. We have a strong commitment to the community at our home in Woolwich.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £710153 | £668216 | £1423437 | 8 |
| March 31, 2024 | £714833 | £628114 | £1381500 | 8 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1904344 | £726852 | £1294781 | 10 |
| March 31, 2022 | £759853 | £829304 | £117289 | 10 |
| March 31, 2021 | £527892 | £555462 | £186740 | 10 |



## Trustees

- **Projjol Banerjea** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 7, 2022
- Alan Brian Ridgeway — appointed Dec. 4, 2021
- Andrew Louis Grappy — appointed Jan. 19, 2024
- Giulia Marro — appointed Feb. 11, 2026
- Janet Campbell — appointed Dec. 5, 2019
- Jas Kayser — appointed Feb. 11, 2026
- Patricia Ann Sibbons — appointed Jan. 7, 2022
- Paul Antony Boniface — appointed Jan. 7, 2022
- Simon Cooke — appointed Aug. 15, 2023