BRITISH POLICE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The Orchestra made up of police officers, police staff and other members of the extended police family each year performs at different venues around the country raising money for a number of different charities. A mini tour of India took place in February 2008. Charity Concerts included Warwick Arts Centre for Fighting Blindness and the annual Proms Concert at Symphony Hall in December.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a loss of £15,439 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's loss. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves equate to approximately 1.44 years of running costs, which is below the stated policy target of retaining two years of running costs. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“the reserve policy seeks to retain two years of running costs in cash and liquid resources”
Trustees
- Nikolas Adamschair
- Carol Brown
- Claire Victoria Burnell
- Damazer Damazer JP DL
- Kay Mellor
- Louise Marion Dunn
- Matthew Boyle
- Matthew Welsted
- PAUL WEST
- Rosemary Chandler
- Stephanie Jill Owen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £65k | £80k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £73k |
| 31/03/2023 | £77k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £70k | £70k |
| 31/03/2021 | £21k | £11k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH POLICE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a loss of £15,439 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant increase from the previous year's loss. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves equate to approximately 1.44 years of running costs, which is below the stated policy target of retaining two years of running costs. Despite this, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.