HENLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The objectives of the Henley Symphony Orchestra are to educate the public in the art and science of music in all its aspects by the presentation of concerts and other activities. The orchestra currently gives at least 4 public concerts per academic year and rehearses weekly during term time.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £19,909 for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of £61,070.93. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold one year's running costs, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The organization notes that the surplus was influenced by one-off factors, including higher Gift Aid claims and the absence of prior-year depreciation and recruitment costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves policy: To maintain reserves equivalent to one year’s running costs.”
“cooperating with and supporting Henley Symphony Orchestra Productions Limited (company number 11957773) (the “Production Company”) in furtherance of all or any of the objectives” — page 3
Trustees
- Clive Sieling
- Dr ALICE ELEANOR CARTER
- Dr Alison Wagland
- Dr David Edward Sadler
- Dr Katie Wilkinson
- FRANCES WINIFRED YEOWART
- Joanna Jane-Marie Woolliscroft
- Julia Woodroffe
- MAUREEN IDOWU MA GRSAM
- Rosalind Farrell
- Sandy Godfrey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £54k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £48k | £44k |
| 30/04/2023 | £39k | £36k |
| 30/04/2022 | £24k | £30k |
| 30/04/2021 | £12k | £6k |
Common questions
Is HENLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £19,909 for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total net assets of £61,070.93. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to hold one year's running costs, and the current unrestricted reserves significantly exceed this target. The organization notes that the surplus was influenced by one-off factors, including higher Gift Aid claims and the absence of prior-year depreciation and recruitment costs.