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LONDON CITY ORCHESTRA

Registered charity 1197207 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

London City Orchestra aims to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in, andappreciation of, the art and science of music in all its aspects by any means the trustees see fit, includingthrough the presentation of public concerts and recitals.

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Latest income
£47k
Latest spending
£53k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted reserves of £10,470, which is a decrease from the previous year's £15,727. The trustees note a slight downward trend in finances due to rising costs for venues and conductor fees, but confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: ring-fences £5,000 of its bank account (held: £10k)
“LCO ring-fences £5,000 of its bank account, and activates urgent moneysaving measures when this is breached.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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

Operates in: Throughout London

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£47k£53k
31/08/2024£55k£44k
31/08/2023£34k£37k
31/08/2022£18k£22k

Common questions

Is LONDON CITY ORCHESTRA financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the period with unrestricted reserves of £10,470, which is a decrease from the previous year's £15,727. The trustees note a slight downward trend in finances due to rising costs for venues and conductor fees, but confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.