FULHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY
Giving public concerts for the local community including work with local church, youth groups and the BBC Symphony Orchestra Community Music Programme. Providing young up-and-coming soloists the opportunity to perform concertos in public. Working with the Tri-Borough Musical Hub.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £77,219 against a stated policy target of £8,000, resulting in a significant surplus above its policy. The trustees report that the charity is in a good financial position, supported by legacy funds and a surplus of £3,425, which they believe will enable it to withstand cost challenges such as venue refurbishments and inflation.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy is to hold a reserve of £8,000 to cover financial failure of an event (for example, severely reduced audience numbers) or the withdrawal of sponsorship from Novotel who provide our rehearsal space.”
“The Society benefits from a contribution to costs that its trading subsidiary, Fulham Symphony Orchestra Limited (FSO Ltd), is able to make through claiming Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) on the costs of producing the main concerts on behalf of the Society. £9,157 was contributed, relating to the three concerts.” — page 9
“The Society benefits from a contribution to costs that its trading subsidiary, Fulham Symphony Orchestra Limited (FSO Ltd), is able to make through claiming Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) on the costs of producing the main concerts on behalf of the Society.” — page 9
Trustees
- Sharon Robinsonchair
- Flora Havelock
- GAVIN COMPTON
- Juliette Alexandra Morris
- Michelle Bernadette Tautenhead
- Nicholas Robert Pitt
- RICHARD STONE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £32k | £32k |
| 31/08/2024 | £32k | £30k |
| 31/08/2023 | £32k | £31k |
| 31/08/2022 | £18k | £22k |
| 31/08/2021 | £12k | £4k |
Common questions
Is FULHAM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £77,219 against a stated policy target of £8,000, resulting in a significant surplus above its policy. The trustees report that the charity is in a good financial position, supported by legacy funds and a surplus of £3,425, which they believe will enable it to withstand cost challenges such as venue refurbishments and inflation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.