ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION UK
THE ADVANCEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE ART OF MUSIC IN ISRAEL AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE AND INTERPRETATION THEREOF.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE ORGANISATION ARE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE ART OF MUSIC IN ISRAEL FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE AND INTERPRETATION THEREOF INCLUDING THE SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £428,200, resulting in a net surplus of £52,858 for the year. Total assets less current liabilities rose to £298,110, with unrestricted reserves increasing significantly to £255,300. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Foundation that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 6
“During the year donations of £10,550 (2024: £12,295 ) were received from the trustees of the charity.” — page 19
“During the year donations of £7,000 (2024: £19,192) were received from three charitable trusts which have a common trustee with the charity.” — page 19
“During the year donations of £10,550 (2024: £12,295 ) were received from the trustees of the charity.” — page 19
“During the year donations of £7,000 (2024: £19,192) were received from three charitable trusts which have a common trustee with the charity.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2025
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2024
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/05/2023
- Grant-making is its main activity
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/05/2023 (received 15/04/2024, 15 days after the 31/03/2024 due date).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 09929867
Company officers (Companies House)
- ZIETMAN, Clive Hugh on trustee list
- DJANOGLY, Gillian on trustee list
- NEWMARK, Hilary Amanda on trustee list
- ROSS, Stephen Harris on trustee list
- DUFFIELD, Vivien Louise, Dame on trustee list
- CRYSTAL, Michael on trustee list
- LEE, Marsha Nuriya on trustee list
- ESFANDI, Denise on trustee list
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/09/2018)
Trustees
- Marsha Nuriya Leechair
- Clive Zietman
- Dame Vivien Louise Duffield
- Denise Esfandi
- Gillian Djanogly
- Hilary Amanda Newmark
- Stephen Ross
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £428k | £375k |
| 31/05/2024 | £348k | £211k |
| 31/05/2023 | £374k | £622k |
| 31/05/2022 | £483k | £164k |
| 31/05/2021 | £223k | £201k |
Common questions
Is ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total incoming resources increased to £428,200, resulting in a net surplus of £52,858 for the year. Total assets less current liabilities rose to £298,110, with unrestricted reserves increasing significantly to £255,300. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION UK as a grant recipient include THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE STELLA AND ALEXANDER MARGULIES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE E C SOSNOW CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROPER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| THE JOYCE FLETCHER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
- PHILHARMONIA CHORUS LIMITED
- THE LEICESTER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
- THE JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION FOR ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST
- WORTHING PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED
- THE NORWICH PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOUNDATION UK | £428k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | £38k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PHILHARMONIA CHORUS LIMITED | £251k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LEICESTER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR | £52k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE JEWISH PHILANTHROPIC ASSOCIATION FOR ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORTHING PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LIMITED | £42k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |