THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SICKNESS AND BENEVOLENT FUND
Grant making for the relief and assistance of present or past playing members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and their dependants who are in necessitous circumstances and in need of charitable relief.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,109 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £341,875 to £334,765. The charity holds unrestricted net assets of £334,765, primarily invested in managed bond and equity funds, with no stated reserves policy target disclosed. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s total income for the year from charitable donations was £17,606 and the total investment gains were £8,286.” — page 3
Trustees
- DAVID RICHARD HIRSCHMANchair
- Chantal Louise Woodhouse
- DAVID GORDON
- Joanna Louise Marsh
- RICHARD HUXTABLE
- Stephen Niall Payne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £22k |
| 31/03/2023 | £4k | £33k |
| 31/03/2022 | £57k | £21k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £2k |
Common questions
Is THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA SICKNESS AND BENEVOLENT FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £7,109 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £341,875 to £334,765. The charity holds unrestricted net assets of £334,765, primarily invested in managed bond and equity funds, with no stated reserves policy target disclosed. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.