THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The principal object of the charitable company is the provision of a National Orchestra giving coaching and performing opportunities to music students and particularly those that have graduated and need to maintain their skills untill they acquire a position in one of the country's professional orchestras.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £116,893 at the year end, representing a net movement in funds of £13,631 for the period. The trustees attribute the reduced surplus compared to the previous year to a decrease in donations and grants received, alongside increased costs for rehearsal space and concert venues.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/10/2022)
- Received assets from another charity (14/09/2020)
Trustees
- ROGER BRAMBLEchair
- BENJAMIN PATEMAN
- Iain Gibbs
- Ian Jones Professor
- Lady Tessa Suzanne Mary Brewer OBE
- Simon Christopher Gervis Melluish MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £256k | £243k |
| 31/08/2024 | £280k | £219k |
| 31/08/2023 | £188k | £191k |
| 31/08/2022 | £153k | £177k |
| 31/08/2021 | £116k | £113k |
Common questions
Is THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £116,893 at the year end, representing a net movement in funds of £13,631 for the period. The trustees attribute the reduced surplus compared to the previous year to a decrease in donations and grants received, alongside increased costs for rehearsal space and concert venues. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION, THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MARCHUS TRUST, THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Arts, heritage and education |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £7k | |
| THE CLORE DUFFIELD FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Arts, heritage and education |
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Education and the Young |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Education and the Young |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Education and the Young |
| THE LORD FARINGDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 3 | £14k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £115k |
| COLWINSTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £97k |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | 2 | £3k |
| THE GUYLL-LENG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £455k |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU | 1 | £230k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £191k |
| DAVID AND ELAINE POTTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
Charities like this
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
- NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA
- YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE
- QUESTORS YOUNG MUSICIANS CLUB
- THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
- PHILHARMONIA LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN | £5.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUESTORS YOUNG MUSICIANS CLUB | £102k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS | £215k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |