The Lowveld Community Orchestra is a public, non-profit organisation established as a Voluntary Association and is registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO number: 930084221). In addition to income in the form of annual membership fees from orchestra members, we rely on donations and sponsorships to help fund our activities. The orchestra gratefully acknowledges the support provided by the following sponsors and donors:
| Organisation | Support provided |
|---|---|
| Mzansi National Philharmonic Orchestra | Grant awarded for annual project funding for the Lowveld Community Orchestra and Lowveld Development Orchestra for its 2024/25 & 2025/26 financial years |
| NG Gemeente Westergloed | Rehearsal facilities for weekly orchestra rehearsals |
| Richard Cock Music Enterprises & The Apollo Music Trust | Ongoing advisory input and support provided to the orchestra, including supplemental project funding and the loan of instruments to the orchestra (4 violins, cello, 2 trumpets and trombone) |
| Classical Movements | Facilitation of donation of French horn for use by the LCO, donated by Mr Greg Beckwith and members of the Minnesota Orchestra brass section, as part of the University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra tour to South Africa in 2025 |
| Harry Green Music World & Rock Solid Sound Productions | Sponsorship of Roland keyboard for use by the orchestra |
| Casterbridge Music Development Academy | Founding donor of the Lowveld Community Orchestra, providing project funding for the orchestra from 2013 to 2024 |
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