RIPON ST CECILIA SOCIETY LTD

Registered charity 1049842 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ST CECILIA ORCHESTRA

Organise classical music concerts for public performance using musicians in the community and from further afield.Promote playing of orchestral instruments, providing workshops and oppportunities for young players.

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Latest income
£56k
Latest spending
£57k
Registered
1995
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £1,318 for the year, decreasing unrestricted reserves to £48,300. The trustees note that these reserves are sufficient to ensure concerts can continue for one year if sponsorship is no longer forthcoming. The organization received significant Orchestra Tax Relief of £19,372, which contributed to total income of £55,839.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: one year of concert costs if sponsorship ceases (held: £48k)
“Currently, reserves are at a level to ensure concerts can continue for one year if sponsorship of concerts is no longer forthcoming.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£56k£57k
31/03/2024£35k£35k
31/03/2023£48k£42k
31/03/2022£21k£20k
31/03/2021£1k£690

Common questions

Is RIPON ST CECILIA SOCIETY LTD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a net deficit of £1,318 for the year, decreasing unrestricted reserves to £48,300. The trustees note that these reserves are sufficient to ensure concerts can continue for one year if sponsorship is no longer forthcoming. The organization received significant Orchestra Tax Relief of £19,372, which contributed to total income of £55,839. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.