NOTTINGHAM YOUTH ORCHESTRA LTD
We run Youth Orchestras for young people in Nottingham and its environs. We run three orchestras - training, intermediate and senior plus two jazz bands. We work towards public performances of music on a broadly termly basis. We engage professional tutors and conductors to work with and enthuse our players. Regular workshops, residential weekends and tours also take place.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £32,104, which was reduced to a net movement in funds of £23,244 after investment gains. The trustees report that unrestricted funds total £212,114, which is below their stated policy target of four months' expenditure, yet they remain confident the charity is on a sound financial footing.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to accumulate and maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, to a level which will equate to at least four months’ expenditure.” — page 5
“Mrs W McDonald received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £125) during the year. Remuneration was for the supply of deputising for rehersals. The charity has authority to remunerate trustees under the Articles of Association. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 19
“Within the year, a total of £1,470 (2024:£186.25) was paid to Dr M Chadwick as a reimbursement of hiring parts and equipments for concerts. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Dr M Chadwick was £Nil (2024 - ENil).” — page 24
“Mrs W McDonald received remuneration of £Nil (2024: £125) during the year. Remuneration was for the supply of deputising for rehersals. The charity has authority to remunerate trustees under the Articles of Association. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 19
“Within the year, a total of £1,470 (2024:£186.25) was paid to Dr M Chadwick as a reimbursement of hiring parts and equipments for concerts. At the balance sheet date the amount due to/from Dr M Chadwick was £Nil (2024 - ENil).” — page 24
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/01/2023)
Trustees
- Flynn John Brayn Le Brocqchair
- Dr MARGARET CHADWICK
- EVA MARY STEVENS
- JAMES WILLIAM ALEXANDER LOWE
- JONATHAN EDWARD STORK
- Jonathan Mark Saville
- Stuart Graeme Mason
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £186k | £218k |
| 31/08/2024 | £141k | £140k |
| 31/08/2023 | £138k | £158k |
| 31/08/2022 | £91k | £109k |
| 31/08/2021 | £79k | £93k |
Common questions
Is NOTTINGHAM YOUTH ORCHESTRA LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred an operating deficit of £32,104, which was reduced to a net movement in funds of £23,244 after investment gains. The trustees report that unrestricted funds total £212,114, which is below their stated policy target of four months' expenditure, yet they remain confident the charity is on a sound financial footing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.