THE BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The objects of the Orchestra are the advancement of the arts, in particular the art and science of music, by the study, practice and public performance of music and by such other activities as the trustees may from time to time determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £54,909, which is above its stated policy target of not less than £20,000. Per the trustees' report, the overall financial outturn was a net incoming resource of £8,175, and the cash position at year-end was £43,527.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees’ normal policy on reserves is that not less than £20,000 should be held in the bank account at all times.”
“It also has a wholly owned subsidiary, Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra Productions Limited (company number 14307160) which puts on the concerts on behalf of the BPO CIO.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/06/2022)
Trustees
- Andrew Devereux
- Eben Gutteridge
- James Matthew Roberts
- Joanna Mattinson
- Jonathan Arch
- Kay Mellor
- Simon Smith
- Tim Stidwill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £37k | £29k |
| 31/07/2024 | £40k | £33k |
| 31/07/2023 | £33k | £28k |
| 31/07/2022 | £30k | £33k |
Common questions
Is THE BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £54,909, which is above its stated policy target of not less than £20,000. Per the trustees' report, the overall financial outturn was a net incoming resource of £8,175, and the cash position at year-end was £43,527. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include THE SAINTBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Advancement of Arts, Culture, Heritage or Science |