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THE TONBRIDGE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY

Registered charity 253972 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Charity's principal objects are the study and practice of choral and orchestral music for the enhancement of musical satisfaction in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public performance. These objectives are achieved through the performance of public concerts

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Latest income
£59k
Latest spending
£52k
Registered
1967
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FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £6,842 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £66,331. The trustees consider the balance of free reserves at £65,086 to be adequate to meet their stated objective of covering concert costs and making alternative arrangements for at least one year in the event of cancellation. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves to enable it to pay all its concert costs if an event were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and to make alternative arrangements for at least one year (held: £65k)
“The Society’s continued aim is to hold sufficient reserves to enable it to pay all its concert costs if an event were cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and to make alternative arrangements for at least one year.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Spouse of one trustee charged fees for orchestral services
“During the year, the spouse of one trustee charged fees for orchestral services amounting to £2,850 (2024: £3,610). In order to manage this conflict of interest, the trustee in question is removed from all discussions and decisions concerning this supply of services.” — page 13
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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Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£59k£52k
31/08/2024£51k£50k
31/08/2023£50k£50k
31/08/2022£49k£49k
31/08/2021£7k£14k

Common questions

Is THE TONBRIDGE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a surplus of £6,842 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds increasing to £66,331. The trustees consider the balance of free reserves at £65,086 to be adequate to meet their stated objective of covering concert costs and making alternative arrangements for at least one year in the event of cancellation. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.