THE PHOENIX CONCERT BAND AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES
The Band and Ensemble groups provide music for various events, inc.charity/community/church/private. The band owns some instruments providing opportunity for education and training within the local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,698 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing to £6,994 from £8,660 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting six months of core expenditure, budgeted at £4,900 for the following year. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a target to hold a reserve for working capital of 6 months’ core expenditure which is budgeted to be £4,900 for the year ended 31 July 2026.” — page 4
Trustees
- David Turnerchair
- Adrian Howe
- Angela Bridget Wright
- HEATHER RODGERS
- Hilary Pattison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £27k | £29k |
| 31/07/2024 | £11k | £10k |
| 31/07/2023 | £11k | £11k |
| 31/07/2022 | £7k | £8k |
| 31/07/2021 | £6k | £7k |
Common questions
Is THE PHOENIX CONCERT BAND AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,698 for the year ended 31 July 2025, resulting in total reserves decreasing to £6,994 from £8,660 in the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting six months of core expenditure, budgeted at £4,900 for the following year. Per the independent examiner's report, no material matters were identified that would cast doubt on the accounts or the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.