LA SERENISSIMA LIMITED
LA SERENISSIMA AIMS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, AND IN PARTICULAR OF HISTORICALLY AWARE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS, RECITALS AND LECTURES, PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IN PARTICULAR THE REPERTOIRE PROMOTED BY THE ENSEMBLE WILL FOCUS ON THE MUSIC OF ANTONIO VIVALDI AND HIS ITALIAN CONTEMPORARIES.
Objects
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, AND IN PARTICULAR OF HISTORICALLY AWARE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS, RECITALS AND LECTURES, PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IN PARTICULAR THE REPERTOIRE PROMOTED BY THE ENSEMBLE WILL FOCUS ON THE MUSIC OF ANTONIO VIVALDI AND HIS ITALIAN CONTEMPORARIES WHICH HAD SUCH A PROFOUND EFFECT ON THE GENRES OF CONCERTO AND OPERA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,995 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £173,248. The trustees report that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence. However, the trustees are still considering the establishment of a formal reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, donations amounting to £2,702 were made by 2 Trustees to the Charity (2024: £5,702 from 5 Trustees). No benefits were received as a result of these donations and no restrictions were placed on the use of those funds.” — page 27
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Nathan Anthony Burkeychair
- Antoine Andre Marie Jean Bommelaer
- Ben Mazower
- Sam Webster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £266k | £259k |
| 31/03/2024 | £332k | £263k |
| 31/03/2023 | £290k | £294k |
| 31/03/2022 | £325k | £335k |
| 31/03/2021 | £187k | £130k |
Common questions
Is LA SERENISSIMA LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £6,995 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £173,248. The trustees report that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue in operational existence. However, the trustees are still considering the establishment of a formal reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LA SERENISSIMA LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LA SERENISSIMA LIMITED as a grant recipient include CONTINUO FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £126k | |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £109k | Project Grant Round 6 |
| CONTINUO FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £95k | Project Grant Round 5 |