NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA
Furthering the musical education of children and young people enabling them to perform in public. Its primary activity is the running of specialist string chamber orchestras providing quality training for talented young string players between the ages of 7 and 21 and giving them experience of the art of public performance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,802 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £175,231. This figure exceeds the directors' stated minimum reserves target of £100,000, providing a buffer against economic uncertainties. The trustees confirmed that these resources are sufficient to ensure the continued operation of the Company for the next financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income from charitable activities 208,623”
“The directors therefore consider that the minimum level of reserves as at the year end would be £100,000.” — page 4
“Donations received from directors in the year totalled £125 (2024: £200). The directors did not receive any remuneration for their services in either year nor were they reimbursed for any expenses in either year as no director expenses were incurred.” — page 10
Trustees
- CHARLES EDWARD MCIAN CLARK
- DALE EDWARD WILKINS
- DAVID JAMES WOODHEAD
- JOHN BIMSON
- Karen Elizabeth Humphreys MBE
- RICHARD COWPER DAVISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £186k | £165k |
| 31/08/2024 | £174k | £159k |
| 31/08/2023 | £166k | £138k |
| 31/08/2022 | £167k | £135k |
| 31/08/2021 | £114k | £99k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £20,802 for the year ended 31 August 2025, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £175,231. This figure exceeds the directors' stated minimum reserves target of £100,000, providing a buffer against economic uncertainties. The trustees confirmed that these resources are sufficient to ensure the continued operation of the Company for the next financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include WILLIAM WALTON AND LA MORTELLA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM WALTON AND LA MORTELLA TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| WILLIAM WALTON AND LA MORTELLA TRUST | FY2021 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 3 | £449k |
| THE IDLEWILD TRUST | 3 | £14k |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 2 | £375k |
| THE OFENHEIM CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £80k |
| THE HARDING TRUST | 2 | £38k |
| THE HAROLD HYAM WINGATE FOUNDATION | 2 | £23k |
| MISSES BARRIE CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £23k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 2 | £8k |
Charities like this
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
- YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA LTD
- EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION
- THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL YOUTH STRING ORCHESTRA | £186k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN | £5.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH MUSIC CENTRE | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA LTD | £710k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| EARLY MUSIC AS EDUCATION | £137k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUNG MUSICIANS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | £256k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |