HASLEMERE MUSICAL SOCIETY
Amateur symphony orchestra and chorus
Latest income
£45k
Latest spending
£32k
Registered
1971
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves increased to £45,624 at the end of the financial year, driven by a large donation. The trustees report that these funds are sufficient to maintain the ongoing survival of the society and plan to utilize the surplus for larger scale performances in the upcoming season.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“We were fortunate to receive increased donations, though these donation levels are never guaranteed to repeat in future years.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 125 - 150% of the prior year’s expenditure on regular professionals and venues (held: £46k)
“The Society’s policy is that we should maintain reserves at 125 - 150% of the prior year’s expenditure on regular professionals and venues.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- MARION ROSAMUNDE BAGSHAWchair
- BEN SMITHIES
- Charlotte Fentem
- Johanna Sainsbury
- Judith Ingham
- Leah Goldmann
- Patrick Callan
- Sarah Jane Rogers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £45k | £32k |
| 31/08/2024 | £38k | £32k |
| 31/08/2023 | £30k | £30k |
| 31/08/2022 | £26k | £29k |
| 31/08/2021 | £11k | £13k |
Common questions
Is HASLEMERE MUSICAL SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves increased to £45,624 at the end of the financial year, driven by a large donation. The trustees report that these funds are sufficient to maintain the ongoing survival of the society and plan to utilize the surplus for larger scale performances in the upcoming season.