EASTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY
The Charity provides the public the opportunity to rehearse and play through orchestral repertoire that many amateur players would not otherwise get the opportunity to do so. it provides scholarships and sponsorship for young people to ensure the widest spread of opportunity to benefit the public.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE: TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE, DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC EDUCATION IN, AND APPRECIATION OF, THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC IN ALL ITS ASPECTS BY ANY MEANS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PUBLIC CONCERTS AND RECITALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Easter Orchestral Society reported a total surplus of £6,775.82 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by exceeding budgeted income for its courses. Net assets increased to £60,916.88, with total bank balances of £72,303.37 offset by creditors and accruals. The Treasurer noted that continued success in securing full attendance led to surpluses exceeding budgeted targets.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- QUENTIN COUPLAND MAXWELL-JACKSONchair
- Calum Kennedy
- DR GREGORY PLACE
- Daniel Thomas Regan
- Jennifer Davies
- John Best
- Philip Michael Austin
- Susannah Rang
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £60k | £53k |
| 31/12/2024 | £56k | £51k |
| 31/12/2023 | £52k | £47k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/12/2021 | £4k | £3k |
Common questions
Is EASTER ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Easter Orchestral Society reported a total surplus of £6,775.82 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by exceeding budgeted income for its courses. Net assets increased to £60,916.88, with total bank balances of £72,303.37 offset by creditors and accruals. The Treasurer noted that continued success in securing full attendance led to surpluses exceeding budgeted targets.