ENSEMBLE ORQUESTA
To promote art for the benefit of the public by the production and performance of early opera; and locating, editing, adapting and publishing early music that is otherwise inaccessible to the general public
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £589 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,690. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory for an early-stage charity, noting that future funding is expected to exceed expenditure with no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Small, regular individual donations were made by trustees Keith Wallace (resigned from the Board on 31st December 2022), Sabrina Rodriguez and Carolyn May through CAF online. No Grants were provided by related parties in this financial year.” — page 16
Trustees
- Dr Carolyn Janet May
- Hugh Stanley Philpott OBE
- Rachael Louise Morgan
- Sabrina Lesley Shelford Rodriguez
- Yehuda Meyer Shapiro
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £68k | £68k |
| 31/10/2024 | £59k | £59k |
| 31/10/2023 | £65k | £67k |
| 31/10/2022 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/10/2021 | £25k | £20k |
Common questions
Is ENSEMBLE ORQUESTA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £589 for the year ended 31 October 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £2,690. The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory for an early-stage charity, noting that future funding is expected to exceed expenditure with no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENSEMBLE ORQUESTA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENSEMBLE ORQUESTA as a grant recipient include THE MARCHUS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MARCHUS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |