Skipton Building Society Camerata was formed in 2004 with the aim of presenting high quality classical music, in an accessible fashion mainly, but not exclusively in, North Yorkshire. Since their first concert they have built a reputation for being consistently innovative in their approach to performance and have given concerts in pubs, cattle markets and shopping centres as well as more conventional venues.
This diversity is made possible due to Skipton Building Society’s generous financial and in-kind support which along with a close relationship to Skipton's church and civic authorities cements the orchestra's valued position within the local community.