ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHARITABLE TRUST
To advance public education in music in all its forms amongst all people especially children, young persons, schools and other places of learning.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £47,721 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds moving from a surplus to a deficit of £14,992. The trustees note that the company is dependent on continued support from grant-aiding bodies and donors to meet core operating costs, but believe this support will continue. The charity had no employees during the year, relying instead on two full-time staff and five part-time freelances managed by its operating arm, English Chamber Orchestra Ltd.
What the accounts disclose
“The company is dependent on the continued support of grant aiding bodies and donors. The trustees believe that the company will continue to receive this support and accordingly consider that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.” — page 13
“The English Chamber Orchestra Charitable Trust controls English Chamber Orchestra Ltd, which acts as the operating arm of the organisation.” — page 5
Trustees
- Christian Martin Rutherford
- John William Thurgood
- Raphael Wallfisch
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £51k | £99k |
| 31/03/2024 | £91k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £40k | £64k |
| 31/03/2022 | £95k | £101k |
| 31/03/2021 | £35k | £45k |
Common questions
Is ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £47,721 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds moving from a surplus to a deficit of £14,992. The trustees note that the company is dependent on continued support from grant-aiding bodies and donors to meet core operating costs, but believe this support will continue. The charity had no employees during the year, relying instead on two full-time staff and five part-time freelances managed by its operating arm, English Chamber Orchestra Ltd. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 30/09/2004 | £3k | "This Registered Charity Group Would Use An Award To Provide A Celebratory Concert Featuring The Premiere Of A New Work Written Especially Fo" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2004 | £19k | WW2 Concert |