THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA
The charities objects are to advance, develop, improve and maintain public appreciation of the art of musical theatre for the public benefit through the presentation of a diverse programme of public concerts of musical theatre repertoire of artistic merit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £17,724 for the year ended 30 April 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. Per the trustees' report, accumulated unrestricted reserves increased to £64,581, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year costs of £32,978 (2024: £14,781) were incurred for room hire at Bishopsgate Institute. At 30 April 2025 £1,617 was outstanding (2024: £10,152). Bishopsgate Institute is considered to be a related party as Francesca Canty is a Trustee of The London Musical Theatre Orchestra and the Chief Executive of Bishopsgate Institute.” — page 17
Trustees
- Anna Elisabeth Diehm
- Carolyn Margaret Anderson
- DANIEL DAVID SAUNDERS
- Francesca Louise Canty
- Jeffrey John Brady
- John Joseph Forrest
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £392k | £374k |
| 30/04/2024 | £342k | £399k |
| 30/04/2023 | £314k | £366k |
| 30/04/2022 | £312k | £168k |
| 30/04/2021 | £119k | £125k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income of £17,724 for the year ended 30 April 2025, reversing a previous net expenditure. Per the trustees' report, accumulated unrestricted reserves increased to £64,581, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION, FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST, MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, Q CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Music and Theatre Grant |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Educational grants |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE SIR JOHN RITBLAT FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE NOEL COWARD FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £4k | 2025 Rising Stars showcase event |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | 4 | £25k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 4 | £23k |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | 3 | £4k |
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £4.3m |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £671k |
| THE BOLTINI TRUST | 2 | £45k |
| The Ethos Foundation | 2 | £17k |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | 2 | £10k |
Charities like this
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS
- LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST
- ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED
- THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST
- THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA | £392k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY CHORUS | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ENDOWMENT TRUST | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED | £11.8m | — | — | unclear | 5.0% | no doubt |
| THE LONDON MOZART PLAYERS TRUST | £1.3m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |