ESSEX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Weekly orchestral rehearsals leading to 4 annual public concerts.Outreach activities with local schools and other organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the consolidated entity achieved a season net surplus of £11,851.58 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total bank balances of £29,894.14. The trustees report that the financial position allows for more ambitious programming, noting that anonymous donations are covering funding gaps previously referenced in treasurer reports.
What the accounts disclose
“Subscriptions provides the largest source of income followed by ticket sales and Orchestral Tax Relief (OTR).” — page 2
“ESO during this accounting period set a reserves limit of £15000.” — page 1
“Essex Symphony Orchestra Limited was engaged to put on the three concerts through a production agreement between ESO and ESOPL.”
“The cost of using this scheme was £698.56. This is paid to a subsidiary of Making Music and is the fee for the service they provide including making Companies House account submissions ESOPL statutory accounts and HMRC submission for OTR.”
“Essex Symphony Orchestra Limited was engaged to put on the three concerts through a production agreement between ESO and ESOPL.”
“The cost of using this scheme was £698.56. This is paid to a subsidiary of Making Music and is the fee for the service they provide including making Companies House account submissions ESOPL statutory accounts and HMRC submission for OTR.”
“Essex Symphony Orchestra Limited was engaged to put on the three concerts through a production agreement between ESO and ESOPL.”
Trustees
- Anne Rushton
- Dr FIONA JANE PALMER
- Hilary Anne Cheek
- Ian Michael Palotai
- Ian Michael Palotai
- Karen Natalie Greenhouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £33k | £21k |
| 31/08/2024 | £19k | £26k |
| 31/08/2023 | £18k | £20k |
| 31/08/2022 | £22k | £20k |
| 31/08/2021 | £5k | £7k |
Common questions
Is ESSEX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the consolidated entity achieved a season net surplus of £11,851.58 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total bank balances of £29,894.14. The trustees report that the financial position allows for more ambitious programming, noting that anonymous donations are covering funding gaps previously referenced in treasurer reports. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.