THE PETERSFIELD ORCHESTRA

Registered charity 267620 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The orchestra allows members who are amateur musicians to practise and rehearse classical orchestral music under the guidance of a professional conductor. The orchestra normally gives three concerts a year which are open to the general public.

Objects

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN PARTICULAR THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MUSIC, BY THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that Petersfield Orchestra held unrestricted reserves of £30,303 at the end of the financial year, representing a surplus of £5,957 for the period. The trustees report that these reserves are sufficient to continue operations for over ten years at the current rate, despite the orchestra running its concerts at a loss. The financial position has been supported by increased subscriptions and significant donations, including £5,700 from a specific donor.

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

What the accounts disclose

Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• Matthew Thomas Clarkchair · trustee of 1 other charity
• Clare Frances Nicholas
• Dr Lilias Susan Lamont
• HELEN PURCHASE

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · Surrey

Income and spending

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