City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphony Orchestra
The City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphony Orchestra exists to promote, advance and improve public education in and appreciation of music. The CSSO achieves these goals through the presentation of public concerts, the provision of educational and other community engagement programmes and through other projects such as school workshops.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,600, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £2,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, with total income of £50,276 exceeding charitable and administrative expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided that the Charity should have minimum reserves of £2,000.”
Trustees
- Lucy Elizabeth Mosschair
- Christine Margaret Halliday BSc, PhD
- Sandra May Hearson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 18/05/2025 | £50k | £50k |
| 18/05/2024 | £36k | £27k |
| 18/05/2023 | £11k | £7k |
Common questions
Is City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphony Orchestra financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,600, which is above the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £2,000. The charity reported a net surplus for the period, with total income of £50,276 exceeding charitable and administrative expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.