Tuesday, 19 October 2010

Interview results

Chair of the orchestra interview

Does the orchestra have much budget for improvements?
Up to £1000.

How much would you be prepared to do to support the orchestra?
Will support as much of the fundraising as possible.

What is the orchestra’s employment status?
No employees, purely voluntary

What is average take from the concerts that the orchestra keeps?
Out of every £10 we only keep £2.

Does the orchestra have a good credit rating?
Not yet gone into the red but can barely keep in that position.

What would the best way to contact you with updates and information?
Currently by phone

Would the orchestra be prepared to become a charity?
If it can save or make more money, YES.

When do you want the project to start?
Today or As Soon As Possible

When does the project have to finish?
The start of March

Monday, 11 October 2010

This questionaire is for collecting information about opinions of the best type of fundraising the orchestra could use.

Q1. Do you represent the orchestra?
Yes [ ] Go to q2
No [ ] Go to q3

Q2. What is your role?


Q3. Do you play an instrument?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
If yes, what do you play?



Q4. What type of fundraising would you prefer?
Street collections [ ]
Donations via PayPal [ ]
Gift aid [ ]

Q5. Are there any other types of fundraising you think the orchestra should consider?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
If yes, please list:





Q6. Would you consider supporting the orchestra to become a charity?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]

Q7. Have you attended any concerts that featured the orchestra?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
If yes, did you enjoy the experience?




Q8. Would you buy an album made by the orchestra?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
If yes, why?




Q9. Do you think the orchestra is worth having in the village?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
If yes, why?



Q10. Do you think the orchestra benefit from joining another orchestra in the area?
Yes [ ] Go to q11
No

Q11. Why do you think this?


Q12. When must the project start and finish?


Q13. What is the budget for the Project?


Q14. Is there anything else you would like to say about the orchestra that is not covered by
the above questions?