O/MODERNT FOUNDATION

Registered charity 1177274 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as O/MODERNT FOUNDATION (THE "CIO")

The objects of the CIO are for the public benefit to promote the education of the public on the subject of music by the organisation of public concerts and the presentation of performances of music, including, but not limited to, concerts, master classes, music camps, seminars, workshops and commissioning new works of music.

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Latest income
£456k
Latest spending
£423k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2026

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £61,657 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £28,392. The trustees report that all funds are unrestricted and required to pay fees and expenses, with no specific reserves policy target stated in the filing. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the financial statements were materially incorrect.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and legacies (57% of income)
“Donations totalled £259,868 (2025: £88,924), £259,200 of which was received from Stiftelsen O/Modernt, which is the CIO's counterpart not-for-profit corporate entity in Sweden.” — page 5
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: unclear (held: £62k)
“No alteration has been made to the Trustees’ reserves policy which was last updated on 7 March 2023.”
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Hugo Ticciati is a son of a trustee. During the year, he received fees for performances with the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra, where he acts as leader. These fees were paid on an arm's length basis and are consistent with those paid to other section leaders.
“Mr Hugo Ticciati is a son of a trustee. During the year, he received fees for performances with the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra, where he acts as leader. These fees were paid on an arm's length basis and are consistent with those paid to other section leaders.” — page 14
“Mr Oliver Ticciati, who is a trustee, was reimbursed expenses of €860 during the year. (2025: nil)” — page 14
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Oliver Ticciati, who is a trustee, was reimbursed expenses of €860 during the year.
“Mr Hugo Ticciati is a son of a trustee. During the year, he received fees for performances with the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra, where he acts as leader. These fees were paid on an arm's length basis and are consistent with those paid to other section leaders.” — page 14
“Mr Oliver Ticciati, who is a trustee, was reimbursed expenses of €860 during the year. (2025: nil)” — page 14
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Corporate structure

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Austria · Estonia · Germany · Italy · Netherlands · Sweden · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£456k£423k
31/03/2025£199k£216k
31/03/2024£227k£197k
31/03/2023£341k£408k
31/03/2022£292k£217k

Common questions

Is O/MODERNT FOUNDATION financially healthy?

Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £61,657 at the end of the financial year, an increase from the previous year's £28,392. The trustees report that all funds are unrestricted and required to pay fees and expenses, with no specific reserves policy target stated in the filing. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the financial statements were materially incorrect. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.