THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC TRUST
The general purpose of the charity is to support the objects of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). These are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education, particularly musical education and to encourage the arts, including the arts of music, drama, mem, dance and singing.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant net assets with minimal liabilities and operating costs, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £724,435. The trustees consider the current unrestricted general fund of £107,388 to be sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements given the minimal administrative overheads. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties over the charity's financial viability.
What the accounts disclose
“Total Income 26,301 77,292 103,593 2,686,374” — page 10
“in the trustees opinion is sufficient to meet the day to day requirements of the charity, given that the Trust has minimal administrative overheads and no ongoing liabilities.” — page 5
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Laurence Johnstone Wattchair
- DAVID BURKE
- DAVID DOUGLAS BUCKLEY
- Dr Catherine Colburn Hogel
- John Gareth Newman
- Martin Reinhard Hohmann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.1m | £3k |
| 31/08/2024 | £104k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant net assets with minimal liabilities and operating costs, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £724,435. The trustees consider the current unrestricted general fund of £107,388 to be sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements given the minimal administrative overheads. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties over the charity's financial viability. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.