THE PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA IN BEDFORD TRUST

Registered charity 1170495 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The advancement of the education of the public in the Borough of Bedford through the promotion and support of the art of music. In particular by the promotion and support of the following: - The residence of the Philharmonia Orchestra in the Borough - Such other free of charge educational activities as may be carried out by the Philharmonia and others in the Borough

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £21,272 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total reserves standing at £1,123,980. The unrestricted fund holds a small surplus of £3,944, which the trustees intend to replenish from future income generated by the Endowment funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

• Councillor Henry Vann · trustee of 2 other charities
• Councillor John Wheeler · trustee of 4 other charities
• David Steadman
• Georgina Murphy-Clifford
• IVAN FLACK
• Ting Kuei

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bedford

Income and spending

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