Bath Philharmonic Orchestra
ACITIVITIES INCLUDE THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS, RECITALS AND THE ORGANISATION OF MUSIC WORKSHOPS AND MASTERCLASSES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £407,000 while operating costs rose to £410,000, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £59,000, which is above the calculated reserves requirement of £44,500, indicating the charity is meeting its own financial stability targets despite the operational deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 August 2025, reserves totalled £59,000, against a reserves requirement calculated at £44,500.”
Trustees
- Adam Powell
- Andrew Morris
- Anne Hipperson
- Caroline Elizabeth Halls
- Charlotte Erica Payne
- David Howard Ridgeon
- Declan Daly
- Dr Victoria Davies
- Sarah Laville
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £407k | £435k |
| 31/08/2024 | £400k | £396k |
| 31/08/2023 | £413k | £402k |
| 31/08/2022 | £399k | £393k |
| 31/08/2021 | £280k | £239k |
Common questions
Is Bath Philharmonic Orchestra financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £407,000 while operating costs rose to £410,000, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £59,000, which is above the calculated reserves requirement of £44,500, indicating the charity is meeting its own financial stability targets despite the operational deficit.
Who funds Bath Philharmonic Orchestra?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Bath Philharmonic Orchestra as a grant recipient include THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY, DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £55k | |
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Music Education & Engagement (children) |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £8k | Music Education & Engagement (children) |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Community and social |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Amplifying Young Carers through the Joy of Orchestra Music |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | Arts & Heritage |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £0 |