SEPTURA LIMITED
Septura brings together London's leading players to redefine brass chamber music through the uniquely expressive sound of the brass septet. By creating a canon of arrangements and new commissions for this brand new classical configuration, the group is re-casting the brass ensemble as a serious artistic medium. Septura performs to audiences worldwide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is operating with a total deficit in funds of £40,603, which is predominantly funded by long-term loans from a benefactor and the two artistic directors. While the charity holds a reserves policy target of £12,000, its actual unrestricted reserves are negative (£44,053), falling significantly below the stated target. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence in future surplus concert income to eliminate the deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s intention is to hold cash reserves of £12,000 in order to provide a degree of financial security for the charity's ongoing activities.” — page 5
“During the year, Christian Stobbs, Director and Trustee, gave a donation to the Charity of £60” — page 13
Trustees
- SIMON COXchair
- Francis Williams
- GEORGE DUNCAN-JONES
- JESSICA KATHARINE JENNINGS
- Jonathan Philip Langridge
- Rebecca Johns
- Richard Robert Dury Demarchi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2025 | £71k | £61k |
| 06/01/2024 | £107k | £102k |
| 06/01/2023 | £75k | £74k |
| 06/01/2022 | £15k | £19k |
| 06/01/2021 | £95k | £78k |
Common questions
Is SEPTURA LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is operating with a total deficit in funds of £40,603, which is predominantly funded by long-term loans from a benefactor and the two artistic directors. While the charity holds a reserves policy target of £12,000, its actual unrestricted reserves are negative (£44,053), falling significantly below the stated target. The trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis, citing confidence in future surplus concert income to eliminate the deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SEPTURA LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SEPTURA LIMITED as a grant recipient include VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | Public Performance |
| VAUGHAN WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | Public Performance |