Australian Chamber Orchestra Pty Ltd

Donation Funded iconThis charity receives a significant portion of its funding (specifically, more than 30% of its total revenue) directly from donations and bequests. This indicates that public contributions are a crucial financial lifeline for their mission.Tax Deductible iconThis charity or fund is currently recognised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more made to this entity are tax-deductible for the donor. This status is typically derived from official ABR (Australian Business Register) data and signifies eligibility for DGR status.
Website:
aco.com.au
ABN:
45 001 335 182
Location:
Dawes Point, NSW
Charity Size:
LargeLarge charities, those with an annual revenue of $3 million or more, operate on a significant scale, often driving change at a state or national level. Think of well-known organisations working in areas like medical research, international aid, or large-scale environmental conservation.

These charities have the resources and influence to implement large-scale initiatives, conduct vital research, and advocate for policy reform. They offer opportunities to contribute to systemic change and address pressing global challenges.

Charity Type:
Culture and Arts
Registration Status:
Registeredthe charity’s registration is active
Religious Affiliation:
No Religious AffiliationThis category comprises charities that do not have any religious affiliation. They operate independently of specific religious doctrines and focus on their mission based on secular principles
DGR Status:
Tax DeductibleThis charity or fund is currently recognised by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Donations of $2 or more made to this entity are tax-deductible for the donor. This status is typically derived from official ABR (Australian Business Register) data and signifies eligibility for DGR status.
Our principal activity is to encourage, promote and support the Australian Chamber Orchestra and its performance, learning and engagement activities to a large and diverse domestic and international audience and the management of our home performance, rehearsal and event venue for internal and external supported hirers. In 2024 the Company presented 237 concerts to an audience of over 125,500, the Company s largest annual audience in its history. These performances were held across Australian metropolitan centres including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth, regional centres including Warrnambool, Narre Warren, Geelong, Wangaratta, and Gippsland (VIC); Goulburn, Wollongong and Wyong (NSW) and internationally in cities including New York and Hong Kong. The Company collaborated with worldrenowned musicians and artists including First Nations Australian didgeridoo player and vocalist William Barton, pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, singers Stuart Skelton, Catherine Carby, and Iestyn Davies, oud player Joseph Tawadros, riq player James Tawadros, cellist Nicolas Altstaedt, classical accordion player James Crabb, harpsichordist Chad Kelly and guitarist Sean Shibe. The Orchestra also performed Richard Tognetti s awardwinning cinematic collaboration with film director Jennifer Peedom, River, on a national tour, premiered a new collaboration with Sydney Dance Company, Silence & Rapture, which was choreographed by Rafael Bonachela and featured dancers Emily Seymour and Liam Green along with singer Iestyn Davies, and presented a special concert with popular journalists and podcasters Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales, For the Love of Music, which was performed in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. The Company gave four world premieres of works by Australian composers Anne Cawrse, Jakub Jankowski, Chad Kelly and Harry Sdraulig. In addition to this, the Company performed seven Australian premieres of works by international composers Britta Byström, Tom Coult, John Luther Adams, Cassandra Miller, Julia Wolfe, Thomas Ades and David Fennessy. The Company released two new recordings in partnership with ABC Classic across digital and CD formats: the soundtrack for the Oscarnominated film, Memoir of a Snail, and Kilar: Orawa | Rautavaara: The Fiddlers. The Company was also awarded the 2024 AIR Award for Best Independent Classical Album. The Company was delighted to announce a new violin joined its collection of Golden Age string instruments. The 1741 44 Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù violin was acquired by the Company with the assistance of generous donations from Company supporters, to be played by Artistic Director Richard Tognetti. The Company hosted 284 events at its home at ACO On The Pier in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct and supported 27 arts organisations.

International Activities

International touring to present innovative Australian performance and talent globally.

Staffing DetailsCharities report the number of full-time, part-time, and casual employees, as well as volunteers, for the last pay period of their reporting year.

MetricCharity ValueThis charity's own reported figure, taken from its most recently lodged Annual Information Statement (AIS) with the ACNC.Average (Large)The average figure across all Australian charities of the same size category (Small, Medium, or Large), based on their most recently lodged Annual Information Statements.
Full Time7573
Part Time1568
Casual15846
Volunteers0291
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) is a calculation that represents the number of full-time employees a charity would have if you combined the hours of all its part-time and casual staff.66.65149.75
FTE to Volunteer RatioThis ratio compares the number of volunteers to the number of paid full-time equivalent staff. A higher percentage indicates a greater reliance on volunteers.0%4219%
Avg Employee Expenses per FTEThis is the average amount of employee-related expenses (like salary and benefits) spent per full-time equivalent staff member.$181,024$167,959

Related Party TransactionsA transaction between the charity and a person or entity closely connected to the charity, such as a board member, a major donor, or their family members. These must be disclosed to ensure transparency.

Has Related Party Transactions: No

Has Documented Policies:Indicates whether the charity has formal, documented rules and procedures for managing and reporting transactions with related parties. N/A

Key Management Personnel (KMP)Key Management Personnel (KMP) are the people who have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling the charity's activities. This typically includes board members and senior executives.

Number of KMP: 0

Total KMP Remuneration:The total amount of salary, benefits, and other payments provided to all Key Management Personnel during the reporting period. This is only a required disclosure for large charities. $0

Average Remuneration per KMP (All Large Charities): $189,338

Most Recent Annual Information Submitted 2024

Lodgement was submitted on time.

Reporting Requirements for a Large Charity (Annual revenue of $3 million or more)

Large charities must submit an Annual Information Statement (AIS) and an audited financial report. This is the most comprehensive level of reporting, requiring detailed financial statements and disclosure of key management personnel remuneration. The audit must be conducted by a registered company auditor.

CategoryCharity ValueThis charity's own reported figure, taken from its most recently lodged Annual Information Statement (AIS) with the ACNC.Australian Average (Large)The average figure across all Australian charities of the same size category (Small, Medium, or Large), based on their most recently lodged Annual Information Statements.
Net Surplus/DeficitThe difference between a charity's total income and its total expenses for the reporting period. A surplus means income was greater than expenses, while a deficit means expenses were greater than income.$3,991,932$1,905,316
Net Assets/LiabilitiesThe value of what a charity owns (assets) minus what it owes (liabilities). This is also known as total equity or net worth, representing the overall financial position.$43,538,781$36,899,248
Total RevenueTotal Revenue plus Other Income. It represents the total income before any expenses are deducted.$27,772,500$27,877,067
Donations and BequestsIncome received from individuals, foundations, or corporations in the form of gifts, donations, and bequests (gifts left in a will). $9,150,849 $1,534,520
Revenue from Goods and ServicesIncome generated from selling goods or providing services that are part of the charity's mission or fundraising activities. $13,342,486 $9,192,562
Revenue from GovernmentFunding received from local, state, or federal government bodies, including grants and contracts for services. $2,789,008 $14,042,999
Revenue from InvestmentsIncome earned from the charity's investments, such as interest from bank accounts, dividends from shares, and rent from property. $2,204,398 $886,765
Other RevenueIncome from any other sources that don't fit into the main categories. $43,528 $1,726,449
Other IncomeOther non-operating income, such as one-off gains from the sale of assets. $242,231 $486,644
Total ExpensesThe total cost incurred by the charity in carrying out its activities, including program, administrative, and fundraising costs.$23,780,568$25,967,143
Employee ExpensesAll costs related to paying staff, including salaries and wages, superannuation, and other employee benefits. $12,065,249 $14,564,746
Grants and Donations (Australia)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals within Australia to support their work. $0 $1,063,213
Grants and Donations (Overseas)Funds and donations distributed by the charity to other organisations or individuals outside of Australia for international aid and development. $0 $301,221
Interest ExpensesThe cost of borrowed funds, such as interest paid on loans or mortgages. $669,955 $266,404
Other ExpensesAll other operational expenses not classified elsewhere, such as administration, fundraising, and program-specific costs. $11,045,364 $9,771,932
Other Comprehensive IncomeIncome and expenses, such as revaluation surplus, that are not recognised in the net surplus/deficit but are included in total comprehensive income. $1,434,888 $622,543
Total Comprehensive IncomeNet Surplus/Deficit plus Other Comprehensive Income. It represents the total change in a charity's net assets from all transactions and events. $5,426,820 $2,529,692
Total AssetsThe total value of everything the charity owns that has monetary value, including cash, investments, buildings, and equipment.$80,711,340$57,508,318
Total Current AssetsAssets that are expected to be used or converted into cash within one year, such as cash in the bank and short-term investments. $17,944,453 $14,477,235
Non-current Loans ReceivableMoney owed to the charity from loans it has made, which is not expected to be repaid within one year. $0 $1,106,711
Other Non-current AssetsLong-term assets not classified elsewhere, such as property, plant, and equipment. $62,766,887 $41,919,179
Total Non-current AssetsAssets that are not expected to be used or converted into cash within one year, such as land and buildings. $62,766,887 $43,033,101
Total LiabilitiesThe total amount of money and obligations the charity owes to others.$37,172,559$20,609,152
Total Current LiabilitiesDebts and obligations that are due to be paid within one year, such as accounts payable and short-term loans. $16,016,473 $12,128,701
Non-current Loans PayableMoney the charity owes from loans it has received, which is not due to be paid within one year. $0 $4,027,392
Other Non-current LiabilitiesLong-term debts and obligations not classified elsewhere. $21,156,086 $4,451,702
Total Non-current LiabilitiesDebts and obligations that are not due to be paid within one year. $21,156,086 $8,481,913

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