SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Promotion of amateur music in South Yorkshire
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £4,012.42 for the year ended 30 August 2025, reducing its cash in bank from £17,084.73 to £13,072.31. The treasurer notes that this loss includes significant investment in new equipment and inventory stock, and aims to break even or run a small surplus in the coming season. Per the treasurer's report, the charity has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose free/unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Nicola Elamchair
- Suzie Capps
- Zoe Alexandra Birtwhistle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/08/2025 | £74k | £78k |
| 30/08/2024 | £38k | £28k |
| 30/08/2023 | £25k | £25k |
| 30/08/2022 | £35k | £36k |
| 30/08/2021 | £8k | £7k |
Common questions
Is SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £4,012.42 for the year ended 30 August 2025, reducing its cash in bank from £17,084.73 to £13,072.31. The treasurer notes that this loss includes significant investment in new equipment and inventory stock, and aims to break even or run a small surplus in the coming season. Per the treasurer's report, the charity has no stated reserves policy target and does not disclose free/unrestricted reserves figures beyond the cash balance. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHEFFIELD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST, SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST, THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST, THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Educational/Sundry Grants |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 21/08/2020 | £3k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |