THE BERKELEY ENSEMBLE
The charity's activities to achieve its charitable objects include the organisation of concerts, which regularly include twentieth and twenty-first century British repertoire, and delivery of regular education workshops to inspire and educate students at primary and secondary schools across the United Kingdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall loss of £109 for the year ended 5 April 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £15,573, which is slightly above the stated aim of up to £15,000, though trustees note that higher costs necessitate holding reserves at a higher level to address operational risks.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees have decided that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted, undesignated reserves of up to £15,000”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/12/2018)
Trustees
- DAN SHILLADAYchair
- Camilla Elizabeth Clark
- Dr Katherine May Kennedy
- Jane Ainger
- Jennie Claire Hartley
- Matthew William Wasyl Igoe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £95k | £96k |
| 05/04/2024 | £61k | £56k |
| 05/04/2023 | £39k | £38k |
| 05/04/2022 | £46k | £50k |
| 05/04/2021 | £27k | £31k |
Common questions
Is THE BERKELEY ENSEMBLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an overall loss of £109 for the year ended 5 April 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £15,573, which is slightly above the stated aim of up to £15,000, though trustees note that higher costs necessitate holding reserves at a higher level to address operational risks. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BERKELEY ENSEMBLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BERKELEY ENSEMBLE as a grant recipient include THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION, MOORE KINGSTON SMITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Public Performance |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2021 | £2k | Music Education & teacher training (young adults) |
| MOORE KINGSTON SMITH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | Matched funding |