SEVENOAKS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Cultural education and development through rehearsal and performance of choral music
Objects
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC AND PARTICULAR TO ENCOURAGE AND ADVANCE THE STUDY OF SERIOUS MUSIC AND OF CHORAL SINGING BY THE PROMOTING AND PRESENTATION OF CHORAL AND OTHER CONCERTS AND OTHER LIKE ACTIVITIES AND BY PROVIDING PERSONS OF VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL ABILITY WITH TRAINING AND MUSICAL EDUCATION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4,754 and holds unrestricted financial reserves of £46,743. This reserve level provides a cushion of just under 19 months of total operating expenditure, which the Committee believes places the society in a strong position to continue its activities. All funds are unrestricted, and the society is an unincorporated association.
What the accounts disclose
“Total Concert Income 18,942 14,698” — page 5
Trustees
- JOHN LARNERchair
- Alison Parr
- Brian Shirreff
- Caroline Mary Wood nee Hartt
- Kate Wheaton
- Katherine Wong
- Mary Bernadette Bonner
- Patrick Pascall
- SANDRA LUISE TOOKE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £34k | £30k |
| 30/06/2024 | £40k | £34k |
| 30/06/2023 | £22k | £21k |
| 30/06/2022 | £26k | £26k |
| 30/06/2021 | £8k | £8k |
Common questions
Is SEVENOAKS PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £4,754 and holds unrestricted financial reserves of £46,743. This reserve level provides a cushion of just under 19 months of total operating expenditure, which the Committee believes places the society in a strong position to continue its activities. All funds are unrestricted, and the society is an unincorporated association. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.