HENRY WOOD HALL LIMITED
To provide a world class environment for the rehearsal and recording of classical music.To act as a venue for music based educational projects.To maintain Henry Wood Hall as a grade II listed building.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £463,409, which the trustees note have not yet returned to the minimum policy level of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a small dip in income of 4% due to sector concerns, yet maintained a net surplus for the year, allowing for a gradual rebuilding of reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from charitable activities 454,031” — page 18
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a minimum level equivalent to between three months and six months expenditure.”
“Incoming resources include hall hire charges of £139,720 (2024 - £102,680) from entities of which some of the charity's Trustees are also Directors or Trustees. The fees charged are at a small discount to the standard hall charges.” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Christopher Richard Dumaschair
- Antony Lewis-Crosby
- DAVID BURKE
- David Peter Jackson
- James Lennox Mackenzie
- KATHRYN ALEXANDRA MCDOWELL
- Laurence Johnstone Watt
- Louise Catherine Mitchell
- Mark Christopher Vines
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £466k | £465k |
| 31/03/2024 | £476k | £461k |
| 31/03/2023 | £435k | £467k |
| 31/03/2022 | £584k | £428k |
| 31/03/2021 | £249k | £443k |
Common questions
Is HENRY WOOD HALL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £463,409, which the trustees note have not yet returned to the minimum policy level of three to six months' expenditure. The charity reported a small dip in income of 4% due to sector concerns, yet maintained a net surplus for the year, allowing for a gradual rebuilding of reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Brooks & Co..
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2004 | £5k | Improved disabled access |