REHEARSAL ORCHESTRA
Since its foundation in 1957, the Rehearsal Orchestra has promoted an annual residential orchestral course during the Edinburgh Festival, and arranged weekend courses in London and other parts of the UK aimed at providing an orchestral training resource for talented players and soloists of all ages and from all parts of the UK and abroad.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £27,906 for the year ended 30 September 2025, reducing its unrestricted fund balances to £90,273. The trustees note that while recent grants have stabilized finances, the organization's long-term survival remains dependent on continued generosity from trusts and individuals. The reserves policy targets maintaining a reserve equivalent to half of annual costs, which the current balance of £90,273 appears to partially address against total expenditure of £106,022.
What the accounts disclose
“It remains the policy of the trustees to maintain a reserve equivalent to half our annual costs in order that they may plan and develop future orchestral activities with confidence.” — page 6
“the longer term survival of the organization remains dependent on the continued generosity of trusts and individuals.” — page 6
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (06/08/2018)
Trustees
- ELIZABETH RANTZENchair
- Edward Alexander Kershaw
- Hilary Napier Sturt
- Laura Adeline Marjory Sarah Balfour
- Stewart McIlwham
- Zoe Ronaldson McMillan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £78k | £106k |
| 30/09/2024 | £74k | £90k |
| 30/09/2023 | £172k | £80k |
| 30/09/2022 | £70k | £75k |
| 30/09/2021 | £28k | £25k |
Common questions
Is REHEARSAL ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £27,906 for the year ended 30 September 2025, reducing its unrestricted fund balances to £90,273. The trustees note that while recent grants have stabilized finances, the organization's long-term survival remains dependent on continued generosity from trusts and individuals. The reserves policy targets maintaining a reserve equivalent to half of annual costs, which the current balance of £90,273 appears to partially address against total expenditure of £106,022. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds REHEARSAL ORCHESTRA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REHEARSAL ORCHESTRA as a grant recipient include MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND, THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST, THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £12k | Grants pledged for payment in later years |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Grants awarded and paid during the period |
| THE SCOPS ARTS TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Community Music |
| THE GOLSONCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| MARIA BJORNSON MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/02/2007 | £1k | RO Equipment |