ORCHESTRAS LIVE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £47,469 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,142,167 against total expenditure of £1,094,698. The trustees note that free unrestricted reserves of £178,738 were slightly below their stated policy target of three months' operational activity, though they do not consider this material. The charity holds a pension surplus and maintains sufficient cash deposits to cover operational costs and potential pension liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employment benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) in the range £80,001 to £90,000 in the year”
“One employee received employment benefits (excluding employer pension contributions) in the range £80,001 to £90,000 in the year”
“Free unrestricted funds (funds excluding restricted funds, designated funds and fixed assets) of £178,738 at 31 March 2025 (2024: £186,379) did not quite meet this policy objective, being £4,336 (2.4%) below the level required.”
“Trustees were reimbursed expenses of £1,497 (2024: £1,906), in respect of nine (2024: thirteen) Trustees for travel and subsistence costs. In addition, conference attendance, training, venue hire and meeting refreshment costs amounting to £284 (2024: £236) were met by the charity on behalf of the Board of Trustees.” — page 46
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sarah Derbyshire — Chief Executive
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Helen Elizabeth Harrisonchair
- Anthony Edward Latham
- Caroline Rose Downs
- Dr Peter Leslie COLLINS
- Jeremy David CLAY
- Joanne Claire Towler
- Matthew Robert Swann
- Michelle HINES
- Natalie Sarah Ellis
- Natasha Solano
- Scott Campbell DICKSON
- Tobias Christopher Francis Wright
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £857k | £974k |
| 31/03/2022 | £833k | £1.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £932k | £595k |
Common questions
Is ORCHESTRAS LIVE financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource of £47,469 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total incoming resources of £1,142,167 against total expenditure of £1,094,698. The trustees note that free unrestricted reserves of £178,738 were slightly below their stated policy target of three months' operational activity, though they do not consider this material. The charity holds a pension surplus and maintains sufficient cash deposits to cover operational costs and potential pension liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ORCHESTRAS LIVE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ORCHESTRAS LIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ORCHESTRAS LIVE as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
| BNA CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2025 | £1k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.8m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £250k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE SACKLER TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |